Entire home

Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach!

Photo gallery for Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach!

A covered outdoor deck with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a residential area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a telescope.
A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available

    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to West Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Campervan, bus, truck parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Galveston, TX
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Grant Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bermuda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach!

Great Views, Steps to Beach, Beautiful House, Great Rate! With Modern vintage colonial décor - a nod to Galveston's rich Victorian history - Once Upon A Tide is a little different from your usual beach house. Original antiques blended with attractive modern comforts make this a memorable, delightfully comfortable & attractive house. A second-row home, only steps to the beach, there are great sea views from both upper deck and lower patio without the front row price. Wake up to morning coffee and sunrise over the sea on your deck or wind down and enjoy a glass of wine in the gentle breeze at sunset.

If you love making memories with family meals there's room for 12 at the dining table inside or feel the breeze as you BBQ on the charcoal grill and dine alfresco on ample picnic tables on the lower patio next to the porch swing. The kitchen is well equipped for your needs.

The living room, with high vaulted, paneled ceilings reminiscent of whaling cottages of a bygone era is surrounded by windows giving 180 degrees light and a bright airy feel. A home theater system with surround sound is installed above the fireplace so you can watch your favorite movies on Netflix, Hulu, etc, watch blue rays or DVDs & listen to music from your phone, iPod or Pandora.

Pamper yourself as you slip between crisp white sheets in antique pillow-top beds at the end of a great day enjoying the beach. The primary bedroom has a queen bed (sleep 2) & full en-suite bath including both a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The primary bedroom also features Roku streaming television. The second bedroom has a queen bed (sleeps 2). The third bedroom is a children's loft, great for gaming (has Wii Nintendo) with two twins over twin trundle beds (sleeps 4). The living area also features queen size sleeper sofa with an upgraded memory foam mattress.

Once Upon A Tide is located in the smaller community of Spanish Grant Galveston Beach. Fewer houses afford a semi-private feel to the beach and plenty of room for you to enjoy. It’s conveniently only a minute's drive from activities at Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, Seawall, Pleasure Pier, and grocery stores.

Whether you are looking for an interestingly themed cottage or merely a beautiful house with all the modern comforts, great views, and steps from the beach you'll find it at Once Upon A Tide. There are three (3) approved public pedestrian pathways to the beach in Spanish Grant. One is at the end of Spanish Grant Blvd. and the other two are at the east and west ends of Ventura. DO NOT enter the beach at Buena Vista dunes or by cutting through private property to access the beach. Parking is only allowed on the beachside of the road on Buena Vista.

Spanish Grant is a quaint, cozy, welcoming, friendly, island beach village, established well before the ’90s, located just seven miles West of 61st Street, with just three rows of beach homes and offers multiple pathways to access the beach. The beach in Spanish Grant is not a drive-on beach, which many families with small children prefer.

This vacation home should accommodate up to 4 vehicles to be parked at the property. Carpooling is highly recommended. Vehicles should be parked in the driveway or designated parking space. At no time should any vehicle be parked on lawns, yards or dune. Many HOAs do not allow parking for trailers, RVs, boats, etc. Please contact Ryson with any questions.

Spanish Grant offers three (3) approved public pedestrian pathways to the beach in Spanish Grant; at the end of Spanish Grant Blvd. and the east and west ends of Ventura. Please do not enter the beach at Buena Vista dunes or by cutting through private property to access the beach. Parking only allowed on the beachside of the road on Buena Vista from the beach.

GVR03085

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

No pets allowed

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR03085
Property # 2687924vb
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spanish Grant Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bermuda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hershey Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 21 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon a Tide | Steps to the Beach! located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is steps from Spanish Grant Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. West Beach and Hershey Beach are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by VTrips

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback