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.
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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
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the property]
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GVR14584
About the neighborhood
12828 John Reynolds Rd, Galveston, TX, 77554
What's nearby
West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bermuda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Pirate's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
Moody Gardens - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Moody Gardens - 12 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
Golden Corral - 11 min drive
Jimmy's on the Pier - 8 min drive
Waffle House - 12 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).
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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!