Title: Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11. Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71557100/71557038/c8aab50d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71557100/71557038/92151910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71557100/71557038/7f8ea9e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71557100/71557038/89bf6b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71557100/71557038/79199d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Once Upon a Tide is an adorable 4 bedroom, 3 bath home located in the Cobb’s Cove neighborhood. This cozy retreat offers WIFI, a spacious deck with covered and uncovered areas to enjoy the breeze, as well as an outdoor charcoal grill for family gatherings. Take advantage of your FREE PASSES to Margaritaville's heated swim up bar/pool on the peninsula or simply stroll down to Crystal Beach. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111784 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11. You Must be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent This adorable home is located in the 4th row in the Cobb's Cove neighborhood. Once you step inside, you'll feel right at home. The cozy living room is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day at the beach. It's open to the dining area and kitchen, which has all the cooking basics you need to prepare your family's favorite meals. There's ample counter space and plenty of seating at the breakfast bar and the dining table. The 4 bedrooms provide comfy places to lay your head at night. The bunk room is a child's dream with a twin/full and a twin/twin bunk! There are two guest bedrooms with a king bed and full attached bathrooms. The fourth bedroom has a queen bed. This home has WIFI. You will enter the internet information and log in! Outside, you'll enjoy the spacious deck, with covered and uncovered areas to enjoy the breeze. Downstairs is a great area to hang out and cook with your family on the charcoal grill. The beach is just a short walk away! Don't forget to rinse off in the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach! Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay. We cannot offer refunds for the disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes. We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included. We provide a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need: 1 roll of paper towels 3 white kitchen trash bags 2 dishwasher tabs (if applicable) 2 laundry tabs (if applicable) 1 small dish liquid 1 dish sponge 2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom Small bar of hand soap per bathroom 1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath 1 beauty bar per bath Small salt and pepper Small cooking oil There will also be a bath towel set for each guest Do not forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once you're booked, log in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals, and things to do on the Peninsula. All our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,784 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621600/91621503/d4def3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birds Eye View - Brand new home, close to beach, amazing views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Gorgeous home in a great neighborhood! Port Bolivar 3184-275788 Gorgeous home in a great neighborhood! Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.47367%2C-94.58960&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2sZWxPythn9HW2Q_KTd4EF6qk6I=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 38.9 km - Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 40.3 km - Galveston Island Beaches - 60 min drive - 50.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Once Upon a Tide-Spacious-4 bedroom 3 bath home that sleeps 11. located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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