See all properties
Entire home

Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront

Beachfront vacation home near Galveston Island Beaches

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront

On the beach
A dining area with a round table set for six, surrounded by six brown chairs.
A living room with a blue wall, a black leather sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV on a white cabinet.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs facing a beach.
A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with storage, a painting on the wall, and a view through the window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

About the area

Galveston

On the beach.At this West End vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bermuda Beach and West Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and Hershey Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Vacation homes in GalvestonOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Spanish Grant Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bermuda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hershey Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moody Brews - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬8 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 Time | A Spacious Beachfront

Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a stunning three-bedroom vacation home nestled in the heart of Bermuda Beach, Galveston, Texas. This premier beachfront retreat offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf and direct access to the sandy shores, making it the ultimate getaway for relaxation and adventure.

Wake up to expansive ocean views and enjoy your morning coffee on the private beachfront balcony. This home features an array of luxurious amenities, including a community pool, a spacious deck for sunset views, and easy beach access. Whether you’re lounging in the sun or taking a moonlit stroll along the shore, this property is designed for comfort and indulgence.

Inside, the open-concept living space is both stylish and inviting. The air-conditioned living room features a cozy seating area, smart TV, and wireless internet, creating the perfect space for socializing. The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, a Keurig coffee maker, and a wine cooler, making meal prep a breeze.

This home comfortably sleeps up to eight guests with three well-appointed bedrooms. Two king suites offer plush comfort, while the third bedroom features full-sized bunk beds, making it an ideal setup for families or groups.

Beyond the home’s incredible amenities, Once Upon A Tide is close to a variety of attractions. Spend your days deep-sea fishing, jet skiing, or exploring local wineries and brew pubs. For those who love culture and nature, nearby historic sites, museums, and scenic hiking trails offer plenty to explore.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and adventure on the Gulf Coast. Book your stay at Once Upon A Tide today and create unforgettable beach memories!

GVR14584

Similar properties

House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
Beachfront Seashell by Ryson Vacation Rentals
West End
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 5 reviews
Beachfront Seashell by Ryson Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

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 fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR14584

Property is also known as

12659

Frequently asked questions

How close is Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.7 mi (67-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi away from Galveston.

Once Upon A Time | A Spacious Beachfront Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had a perfect view and was decorated very nice. It was very clean and our family had an amazing weekig stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house almost on the beach. Plenty of space for everyone to sleep or hang out. the beds were comfortable and the locale quiet. We enjoyed our stay and hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean views great from master and kitchen. Porch was amazing for sunrise and sunset views. Had everything we needed to cook.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house was great. This was our second time staying here. House is basically on the water. Only downside we had on this trip had nothing to do with the house was that the fog was bad, you couldn’t see the water from the house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Violeta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice view of the beach from the deck. across a street from the beach. we went during off season and it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, and steps from the beach! Loved the swing! Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Vacation

Home was cozy and comfortable.Plenty of outside seating and great beach and ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Nice covered porch

Good location, easy to walk across the sand road to the beach. There is about 200 yards of drive on public beach directly in front of the house.Great covered patio. Easy check in/out with key and lockbox.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Nice property, well equipped

Great long weekend stay. Comfie and cozy. My family enjoyed our stay. Will return to this little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a good size for 5 adults. The kitchen's large size made it easy to have multiple people cooking and preparing. It also had all of the essentials. There was plenty of seating both the kitchen and living room. The view was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
View was beautiful, the porch and outdoor space were pretty nice! The house, wasn't properly cleaned. But we still enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Things we need to point out:Deck and railing need work. Nails sticking up. We can not find a gas grill. The bathroom floor is a problem. It is spongy, which indicates an active leak. The passenger side of the loveseat does not work properly. The living rug and pillows are disgustingly dirty. So are most of the floors around the edges. Underneath and behind things is dirty. Back master, cannot access closet. No extra pillow cases for extra bed pillows. The thermostat issue was a problem. If the owner is going to insist on being that controlling, tell them to watch the damn weather. While we tried to make the most of it, in the end this was not that great of an experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Great house, can’t beat the location!

We were looking for a place where we didn’t have to cross over the busy main street to get to the beach (as we would have had to do if we had stayed closer to the main area with all the hotels and condos) and a place with a great, unobstructed view. For about 10 minutes further down, we had a gorgeous view and were RIGHT on the beach with minimal foot traffic (I assume it was a private beach for those who own houses along that area). The house was super cute and clean, had all the basic necessities for a comfortable stay and check-in was a breeze. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cortney C.

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

BASICALLY ON THE BEACH

GPS gets the location wrong and you actually have to drive on to the sand/beach to get to the house. Thankfully we all had 4 wheel drive vehicle's! Lock box code and entry is not made clear and when i called management i was told opposite of what actually worked. Door is key entry and doesnt work well. Glass all over the walkway under the house. Fans dont all work properly nor do lights. Thankfully there are fans as you can only set AC to 70. Shower caddy fell on my daughter. Nice TVs. Beds are good but pillows are not. Nice furniture and kitchen. Well enough for what we needed (prom) but will not rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stefanie G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
1. Bathroom floor between master bedrooms is wobbly and unsecure to stand on. Floor is rotting and needs to be reinforced.2. Carpets under dining room table and living area are very dirty with different color stains. 3. The Sconces in the largest master are broken or need batteries.4. Bunk bed bedroom lamp does not reach outlets. That room needs an extension cord.5. We were told that a gas grill would be provided but there was not one at the beach house. 6. Closet door in smaller master bedroom is very hard to open. We had to pry it open. 7. None of the remotes in the bedrooms worked. 8. There is no vent in the kitchen and the windows did not open. Entire house got Smokey. 9. We also could not change the AC to heat bc the thermostat requires a password. Which was not given. 10. The right side recliner on the love seat does not recline.11. MAJOR CONCERN: The downstairs swing needs to be relocated or reinforced because my wife and nephew fell. The entire (right side)anchor bolt came out of the beam. The swing landed on my wife’s ankle. Wounding her ankle and causing it to severely swell . I hung the swing back where it was. I didn’t want to leave it on the ground. But this is a major hazard for other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cesar M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity