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Breathtaking view from the balcony
Located directly on the beach-- GULF FRONT !
Amazing Gulf Views through our south facing wall of windows!
Spacious Living Room and gulf facing balcony
Open Living/Dining/Kitchen area with gulf view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3rd Floor BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

HALL BUNKS (2nd floor)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master BR (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath (Living Floor)

Toilet

3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!

3BR/3.5BA + Hall Bunks Sleeps 12 in Beds!
Enjoy vacationing in style with the LUXURY of an UNCROWDED, PRIVATE beach right out your back door! NO Crowded Beach, No Waiting for Elevators, Walkable to restaurants, and Plenty of PARKING!

ONCE UPON A TIDE is unit A on the west side of the Duplex offering Lots of room for your family and the LUXURY of an UNCROWDED, PRIVATE beach. This beach home is located in a low density area of Perdido Key so you never have to rush out early to claim your spot in the front row of the beach! It is fully furnished with everything your family needs to enjoy a relaxing time at the beach. Home has 3 large bedrooms, plus Hall Bunks, 3.5 baths with over 2500 sq feet of indoor living space, two gulf facing balconies and a large ground level grilling/dining/gaming area. 3BR/3.5BA + Hall Bunks Sleeps 12 in Beds! Each bedroom has an ensuite bath.

The Living Room and Master Bedroom have expansive, unobstructed views of the glistening Gulf of Mexico, with spacious balconies on both levels. The ground level offers extra dining and entertainment space featuring a built in park style bbq grill, grill side table with sink, picnic table and space for playing games! We have a corn hole game, and tiki toss under the house to enjoy while grilling and chilling in the shade after a day on the beach :)

Fully equipped kitchen features a large island/breakfast bar with seating for four, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Dining table seats six.

• Living room features a large wet coffee/cocktail bar with mini fridge and a 55" flat screen smart TV and DVD player.

• Perfect unobstructed views of the glistening Gulf of Mexico

• Master bedroom has a king size bed with a wall mounted 48" flat screen TV, Private bath, expansive windows looking out to the Gulf of Mexico and private balcony.

• Second bedroom has another King bed with a 36" flat screen TV and a private bath.

• Hall Bunks on the second floor provide additional sleeping area for 2 guests under 150lbs.

• Third bedroom offers 2 Queen beds plus twin bunk beds with a 32" TV and a private bath.

• Laundry room with full size Washer and Dryer and a powder room are located on the main living floor

• FREE Wireless internet access included, FREE Parking, NO HIDDEN FEES

• built in charcoal grill and dining/entertaining area on the ground level for your enjoyment! Surfside beach chairs are provided for our guests, corn hole game and ring toss for family fun!

*SPECIAL NOTES: this is a 3 story elevated beach home without an elevator. This home is not handicapped accessible and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. There is a 1/2 bath on the main floor, but no sleeping accommodations on the main floor. Two bedrooms with king sizes beds and the hall bunks are located on the 2nd level, and another extra large bedroom and bathroom are on the third level. The boardwalk that can be seen in some photos is not accessible from this unit. Use the footpath for the short walk to the beach.

***Renting weekly during the summer season*** (Sat - Sat)

Perdido Key offers uncrowded soft white sand beaches and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for spending time enjoying friends, family and sunshine! Only a few miles away, you can enjoy the Johnson Beach National Seashore or the Pensacola NAS where you can view the Aviation Museum or watch a Blue Angels Practice show for free! The world famous Flora-Bama is only 7/10 of a mile to the west; you can walk there on the beach or on the large multi-use path along the beach road! Other walkable restaurants are Yacht Club, Ole River Grill, Waffle House, and The Crab Trap.

Book now to start the story of your family's perfect beach vacation with "ONCE UPON A TIDE"......

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

After instant booking, Contact owner for phone introduction within 48 hours of booking. Call Dee at xxx-xxx-xxxx to avoid cancellation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1363631vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Perdido Key

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Perdido Key Beach. Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Perdido Key Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ono Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flora-Bama - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Perdido Key State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Hub Stacy's At The Point - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

As of 31 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds! on 8 Aug, 2026 start from S$960, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Perdido Key Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting your family, April. We hope you will join our ever growing list of return guests! Thank you-- Dee and Patrick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time getting a house verses a condo and we will forever get a house! Our experience overall was wonderful! 10/10! Very clean, the host was responsive and quick to help any of our needs, and a great location!! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
We are so glad your family enjoyed your visit to our beach house! It is a pleasure to share our home with nice families like yours. :) Thank you! Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beachfront House

This property was great for our family vacation. We loved walking out the back door and right onto the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kortny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This was probably one of the best beach vacations we have had in a long time. The house was wonderful and the location and private beach made it even better! We will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you Kortny! We are so glad your family enjoyed your week at our home and we will look forward to hearing from you again next year :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This is our second time at this property - so enjoyed it and will book there again. Property owners are super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you Nancy! It was a pleasure to have your family return to our home again this year. We hope to hear from you again next summer :) All the best, Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views

This was the best vacation property we have ever stayed at !! Just feet from the private beach and plenty of room for the entire family - Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Hi Chris-- thanks for your nice review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit and found adequate space for your entire family. We hope you will call us again for your next vacation to Perdido Key! Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at this beautiful beach house! Weather was great and loved the privacy of not having many people on the beach! The owner was very helpful and super quick to respond! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Mandi! We are so happy that your family enjoyed your week at our beach house and the uncrowded space at the beach. We would be happy to welcome you back with a return guest discount. Thank you for choosing our home for your beach vaca! Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!

We were completely satisfied and loved our stay! We hope to come back! Communication was great, if we ran into any questions. Also, the ocean is so easy to walk to! Five stars for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Thank you Laura-- we are so glad you enjoyed your visit to beautiful Perdido Key. Our repeat visitors are the best compliment :) Happy Summer to you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Enjoyed my stay at this house very spacious, clean and very close to the beach! I actually got to meet the owner DEE and she was very sweet!! I will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

This property was so great. Very clean and overall exceeded my expectations!! Will book this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for a visit

Once Upon a Tide was a great home away from home with a much better view! Check-in was easy, Dee communicated beautifully, and the house was just like the pictures showcased. There are lots of little touches that made it comfortable; alarm clocks in every room, streaming device options on all TVs, cozy seating on both decks, beach chairs, beach toys, and lots of storage. It was a great visit to our own private beach and we would happily return to stay in this great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you for this very nice review Karen. We are so happy that your family enjoyed our little slice of heaven in Perdido Key. We would be more than happy to welcome you back! It is truly a pleasure to share our home with nice families like yours. :) Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home!

The place is amazing. Plenty of room for everyone with lots of very nice outdoor space. The beach is clean and the sand is amazing, literally right in front of the house. It doesn't get much better than this. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make your favorite meals. Grocery stores, bars and restaurants are close too. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thanks for your kind words, Roman. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and found our home to be comfortable and convenient. We hope you will call us again for your next trip to our little piece of paradise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week with family

Very comfortable home for our family. Great to have an extra fridge for drinks. Also, wine fridge was welcomed. Kitchen was well-stocked, other than a missing skillet and damaged spatula. Dee remedied that once informed. Dee was quick to respond during rental process. Although there is a condo next door, we felt as though we had our own beach and there was no encroachment from other beach guests. Only problem was our week went by too quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Vacation at the Beach

First of all, love, love this vacation home!! Since this was the first all family vacation we’ve had in 10 years..,and our grandkids (ages 4, 6, and 9) first time to go to the ocean…we were wanting the perfect experience. That is exactly what happened! This is a beautiful and very clean home. The entire house was a perfect set up for our family of 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone had their own space and there was also a large living/dining /kitchen area where we could all be together! The views were beautiful plus there was plenty of seating for everyone to hang out on the decks. Beach chairs, beach umbrella, and sand toys were provided so everyone was happy!! The kitchen was well appointed for cooking and we had all we needed to create some excellent seafood dishes. Our host was prompt to take care of the air conditioner that lost its cooling power (same day) and having 3 air units for the different levels was a wise choice. We will definitely stay here again when we have another family vacation at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Walter s.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had an amazing time.great location and beautiful view plenty of room for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Private Beach Access

We enjoyed having our own area at the beach that was secluded from all others. The property owner communicated quickly to all our needs. We loved having the house versus a condo for the convenience and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Millie V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perdido Beach Trip

This property is wonderful and very family friendly. Nice balconies. Very spacious. Many stairs to climb. Needs a good cleaning from top to bottom, but a nice rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than we thought it would be!

Two families of four stayed together at this beach house and it was perfect! The house was more spacious than we expected and far exceeded our expectations and the beach was AMAZING! We had so much fun and were so sad to leave. The owners were as sweet as can be and were so great about responding and making sure all of our questions were answered. It was all in all a perfect vaca exactly what we were looking for and would for sure like to go back someday! I felt like we had our own private beach and it was wonderful. Lots to do and see but it was hard for us to leave the beach but when we did so many things were very close. Even a cute little beach store we shopped several times and could actually walk there! I cannot say enough about this place and owners...many fun memories made! THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family stay

Well appointed beach home on private beach. Great stay for my family of 4. The owners are great communicators and very accommodating. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and perfect beach views.

Owners have all the kitchen items you need. There were nice beach chairs and beach toys for use. There is a nice grill and accessories for use also. Great gulf views and easy access to the beach make this a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed getaway!

Thanks for the wonderful stay in your "Home away from Home" at the beach! My family thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The home is spacious and open which really allows for easy visiting. The view is beautiful. We have wanted to stay in a house versus a condo for years and we were not let down. It was really nice to not be surrounded by crowds of people or have to fight for a space on the beach. We got up when we wanted & set up on the beach when we wanted instead of having to run down at 6am to reserve a spot only to have someone set up right in front of us later in the day. The kitchen was surprisingly larger than the pictures looked. This was important because we like to cook & had every meal in the house versus going out. We had a coupld of VERY minor hiccups as can happen with any trip, but Dee ALWAYS answered our messages within minutes. One tip I would give is to keep the 3rd level bedroom door closed at all times to keep the room cool. When we arrived it was extremely warm. Its a "Crow's nest" / attic level room which is difficult to keep cool. We were concerned and messaged Dee who responded with minutes. We closed the door and turned on a fan. The room cooled down overnight and fine the rest of the trip. Super minor, but we really appreciated that we received an enthusiastic response within minutes. We would definitely recommend the house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spring beach week

The house was wonderfully located on the beach. There are high rise condos on on side of the house, but the beach was pretty much empty in front of the house. The house was well equipped and freshly painted. The furnishings were very comfortable but not necessarily high end. For the rental amount, this was a good value. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront home

Beautiful house. More than enough space for a family of 6. Very convenient. Private beachfront with no one within 50 yards. The most dolphins I’ve ever seen. They came inside the sand bar a few times and played. Easy walking to restaurant and beach shop. Will stay again soon and bring grandparents since there is so much space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Tim, Thank you for the kind words about our beach home. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and want to return with the grandparents! Like you, we also enjoy watching the dolphins and the serenity of the private beach. Please ask for our return guest special for your next reservation :) We look forward to hearing from you again soon---- Dee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faustino G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach

Perfect location, right on the beach, nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dee & Patrick Koranda

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Hi- We are Dee and Patrick Koranda from Perdido Key, FL. We purchased this beach house in June of 2018, and previously owned vacation properties in Orange Beach since 2010. We absolutely love the OB/PK area and are so blessed to call it our home. Perdido Key is unspoiled and uncrowded with 60% of this 16 mile long barrier island being dedicated to State Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Its a great place to slow down from life's hectic pace, relax and unwind, and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the company of friends and family. We have a list of favorite places and things to do in the area that we share with our guests who are new to the OB/PK area.

We are happy to share this little piece of heaven with nice families and we hope that you will enjoy making lasting memories here with your family. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have; we are happy to help!

Why they chose this property

The OB/PK area is naturally beautiful and its no secret! The beaches near the high-rise resorts can be very crowed during peak vacation periods. Here you have an opportunity to spread out your beach blankets, bring the frisbees and kites, and enjoy the beach with your friends and family, without the crowds. You will BEach Happy!

What makes this property unique

Our duplex offers the luxury of a private beach AND spacious areas for entertaining both indoors and out! Large living and dining areas inside or enjoy our ground level dining/entertainment/grilling area if you want to get out of the sun for a while. We have a fun ring toss game under the house and a corn hole game for playing while grilling out. Several surfside chairs are provided.

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