Title: Once Upon A Tide - 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 Beachside cottage with water park ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/b2c12057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/ede82873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/57255340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/7e7a2c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/b80733b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A marina, a water park, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Once Upon A Tide. With amenities like a beachfront location and snorkeling, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 81001 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking included - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## 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 Beachside cottage with water park At this cottage, hit the beach, dine onsite at the restaurant, or spend the day at a water park. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. A marina and a water park are featured at the cottage. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Private bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Library - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Marina ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Snorkeling - Water park - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing 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) ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4553/w3836h2561x3y0-b39ca5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Galveston Island Resort Midtown - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,170 reviews CA $194 CA $223 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=4553&PinnedHotelID=4553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204393/48b931ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort by IHG West End - Pool - Hot tub - Air conditioning - Gym 8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews CA $181 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=1204393&PinnedHotelID=1204393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15733500/15733448/b44d56a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort by IHG West End - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 596 reviews CA $181 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=15733448&PinnedHotelID=15733448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79810000/79802900/79802894/977f3b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victorian Near West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 7.2 Good 151 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=79802894&PinnedHotelID=79802894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76040000/76035300/76035280/9bc8617b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bermuda Beachfront West End - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=76035280&PinnedHotelID=76035280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120053000/120052946/ad5f4286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool & Hot Tub Access: Beachside Galveston Condo! 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Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Broadway are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Cottages in Galveston](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston-Cottages.d1341-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.21799%2C-94.91219&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oUGTdnGgIKsdgZ1j5NFYme2Eih0=) 12828 John Reynolds Rd, Galveston, TX, 77554 ### What's nearby - West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Bermuda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Pirate's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 12 min drive - 12.2 km - Moody Gardens - 13 min drive - 13.0 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬6 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬8 min drive - ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Once Upon A Tide pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Once Upon A Tide? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Once Upon A Tide located? > Nestled on the beach, this West End cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bermuda Beach and West Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and Hershey Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Once Upon A Tide Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We come to Galveston every summer, once sometimes twice. This trip was by far the best! Our family of 7 loved this house. Perfect walk to the beach, plenty of room for everyone, cozy and clean! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for such a nice stay Once Upon a Tide! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1fa8bc33-1b76-4994-b7ee-0b3be77a2a61-1752948033559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathryn Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025