Title: Once Upon A Tide Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/57255340.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) ![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/ede82873.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 such as a beachfront location and snorkelling, 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 - Air conditioning - Parking included - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 on-site 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, such as a dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths 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 transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Snorkelling - 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 ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool 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 1,001 reviews £118 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=1204393&PinnedHotelID=1204393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool 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 572 reviews £133 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=15733448&PinnedHotelID=15733448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 1,184 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=4553&PinnedHotelID=4553&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 148 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=79802894&PinnedHotelID=79802894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105970000/105968600/105968544/84bc73f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seashell Smile 3-Pools Top Floor-Ocean view CLEAN Near West End - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 258 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=105968544&PinnedHotelID=105968544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8509/fe0c81e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection San Jacinto - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,341 reviews £145 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=8509&PinnedHotelID=8509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100152800/100152736/713b1424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galveston Home w/ Pool Access, Walk to Beaches! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number GVR14584 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located on the beach, this cottage is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Cottages in Galveston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 - 0.1 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 - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬8 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬8 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? > Checkout 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 mile (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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn 19 Jul 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