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Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach stay.A stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and High Island Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 52 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 57 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 61 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

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 - 2nd row with great beach views!

2ND ROW - THE DUNES - GULF VIEW - 3 BEDROOM - 2 BATH - SLEEPS 11


LINENS INCLUDED


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WINTER SEASON: September 8, 2025 – May 10, 2026


SUMMER SEASON: May 11, 2026 – September 7, 2026


This 2nd row home has great views and beach access right in front of the house! Hardwood floors throughout, lots of natural light, soothing color palette, comfy furnishings and a short stroll to the beach. The bright open great room allows everyone to interact whether cooking up a pot of gumbo, playing monopoly at the table or lounging on the couch with a good book. There's ample seating for meals with a large dining table and extra stools at the kitchen island. The charming kitchen, with custom cabinets, granite countertops and a coffee nook, is fully stocked with everything one needs to make meal preparation a breeze. The deck offers both shaded and sun areas and great views with lots of seating for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy the Barbeque grill and large picnic table under the house as additional outdoor entertaining space.



PRIMARY BEDROOM (KING), BEDROOM 2 (2 QUEENS), BEDROOM 3 (1 DOUBLE/TWIN BUNK, 1 TWIN/TWIN BUNK). PRIMARY BATH (WALK-IN SHOWER), GUEST BATH SHWR/TUB COMBO).


BEACH ACCESS: Walk over and golf cart access only. For beach access by car use South Cove Rd.


2 NIGHT MINIMUM (Excluding Holidays).


FOR WEEKLY RENTALS, ARRIVAL DAYS ARE MONDAY OR FRIDAY AND DEPARTURE DAYS ARE SUNDAY OR THURSDAY. (Depending on reservations already set in place) For alternate arrival and departure days, please contact our office.


PETS ALLOWED WITH FEE.





10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS.


All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.



THIS HOME WORKS WELL WITH PINK PELICAN AND 1 DUNE.



Even when provided, Internet Access/Satellite TV/Cell service can be unreliable on The Bolivar Peninsula, as we are a rural community and weather sensitive area. We apologize, but Cobb Real Estate cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services.



Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! to the airport?

This vacation home is 56 mi (96-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 5.4 mi (8-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Once Upon a Tide - 2nd row with great beach views! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! House is clean and so pretty inside! Bedrooms are spacious and equipped with everything you could want. This property in on the 2nd row, but has large unobstructed views of the beach from the deck. We lived sitting in the swing and watching the waves! Beach access is directly across the street! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We found a hidden gem. Great access to the beach. The house is set up ie. kitchen and accessories like someone lives there full time. We will return again soon
Sunrise from porch
Sunset from beach
From the front deck
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
That was the ideal vacation spot no through traffic for beach access but very close walking distance not too crowded. The house was spacious clean really enjoyed the stay there very low mosquitoes also great view from the balcony mornings and evening. we will be vacationing there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View clean and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay not long enough!!!

Great location. Upstairs porch perfect for enjoying the view and the breeze off the gulf. House had everything we needed for our stay. Cable was not working, but there were a number of dvd movies. We will definitely consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

We are so happy with our stay and this property! The house is so pretty, and it is the best location just 30 second walk to the beach via a designated entrance. The neighborhood is super quiet and well kept and clean. The house is well stocked with all sorts of cooking and baking items, blender, mixer, coffee machine with Keurig, as well as lots of games and puzzles! The only thing we would like to have seen/found was some sort of beach items…chairs, towels, outdoor games, etc. Those like us traveling from over 4 hours away could benefit from knowing those weren’t available…and it’s lots less headache to bring or buy when we arrive. Minus that, everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

In short.....Perfect, AMAZING Open water view - VERY nice and comfortable decor

Easy walk to beach - Great stay all around. WILL COME HERE AGAIN !!!- Thank you for hosting such a wonderful place for our family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location/Beautiful Beach House

The best thing about this beach house is the location. It's essentially beach front with ocean views from almost every room. It is very nicely furnished and the decor is beautiful and comfortable. There is great outdoor furniture on the wrap around patio where you can enjoy the ocean views outside. The kitchen is very nicely furnished with all the things you need to cook while you are there. There is a large smart TV in the living room where we enjoyed watching movies. All the amenities were wonderful and we enjoyed our stay. We frequently rent vacations homes. Here are some things guests should know going in and that could easy make this rental 5 stars instead of 4: 1) This rental is owned by a real estate company not an individual. Check in is limited to business hours because you check in at the office not directly at the house. Luckily we arrived during business hours. Normally we travel at the end of a work day and arrive at night. Per the contract, this would've cost us $50 more. 2) We had to pay extra ($125) for sheets, pillow cases, and towels because it's not "summer season." I've never experienced that before. We stayed during spring break and Crystal Beach was packed. Not sure this should've qualified as "off season." This also means you have to make up your own beds when you arrive-- not a huge deal but not something I love to do on vacation. IMO, the real estate company should ditch the linen service and have house keeping handle linens for the convenience of their guests. Overall we loved the property and were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diona A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful...We had a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and location

Very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Neal’s Stay

We had a great time. The cabin was close to the beach and in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charity B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The house was beautiful and perfectly located!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once Upon a Tide

This truly is on the best beach homes in Crystal Beach. The decor is quite tasteful with an open floorpan. The access to the beach was "like front row." We enjoyed spending time in the home, on the porch and on the beach. We definitely will look for this home when we book again.