Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay

Port Aransas, Texas
$1158 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide, a newly built 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom beach house perfectly situated in the heart of Old Town Port Aransas. This beautifully designed home brings together bright coastal finishes and high-end comforts to create the ideal setting for unforgettable group getaways.

Inside, the open-concept layout features a spacious living room with a large TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a generous island and bar seating, and a dining area large enough for everyone to gatherwith ease. Each space is professionally decorated to feel both stylish and welcoming, with thoughtful details throughout that make it easy to settle in and relax.

Step outside and you’ll find a covered hangout area complete with a bar and swing seating, a ping pong table, grill, and shaded outdoor dining space—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring town or lounging at the beach. Just beyond the gate, your private pool awaits, offering a refreshing dip on sunny days. Upstairs, you can catch both sunrise and sunset from the front and back decks, each outfitted with seating to enjoy the views.

Once Upon a Tide offers sleeping arrangements that work beautifully for families and groups, including a king suite and a queen suite with private bathrooms, a bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunks, and two additional bedrooms with king and queen beds. Two more full bathrooms are located off the hallway, and there’s even a full-size washer and dryer to make longer stays a breeze.

Located just a short walk from Alister Street’s restaurants, bars, shops, and live music, this home is also within walking distance of the beach and sits comfortably within the golf cart zone. Once Upon a Tide has everything you need to feel at home while soaking up the best of Port A!

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Port Aransas, a gem on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine beaches, charming small-town vibe, and a wide range of outdoor activities, it's an ideal vacation spot for groups. Enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply lounging on the sandy shores. Don't miss the Port Aransas Nature Preserve for birdwatching. This coastal haven promises unforgettable memories for your group getaway.

Local Attractions: Mustang Island Beach, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Dolphin Tours, Texas SandFest, Fishing Charters, Port Aransas Art Center, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, Golf Courses, Port Aransas Museum, UT Marine Science Institute (UTMSI)

Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 2 dogs for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours in advance.
- Please note that pool heat is only available between Oct 1st & April 30th.
- This home features a safety/gate lock. While it's not fully locked, an adult is needed to lift the safety mechanism to open it. City regulations mandate either locking it or installing an alarm for doors with direct pool access.
- Please note that the maximum occupancy includes infants and babies. Ensure that the total number of guests, including little ones, adheres to the specified occupancy limit.
- Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay.
- Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time.
- Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitos/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by professional pest control service every 4-8 weeks.
- Guests can rent a golf cart from Coastal Eds! We encourage you to book the golf cart with Coastal Eds as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee availability if you choose to delay booking.
- Guests must be 21 years or older to book this home.

Parking Details:
- Parking for 4-6 vehicles depending on size, along with boat parking and golf cart parking.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / 2 twin over twin bunks
Bedroom 4 / King bed
Bedroom 5 / Queen bed
Living Room / Sofa

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff.

We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1728 Sq Ft (161 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Table Tennis Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Rhonda M.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Loved everything!

  • Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    Great Property! This was our second time returning to this house. We had a company retreat and it was perfect. Lots of space to gather and so close to all the amazing restaurants and great golf course. Plan to be back later this year!

  • Phyllis T.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Every year, my two sisters, their husbands, my husband, and I meet for an annual get-together. We rotate where it will be. This year, I chose Port Aransas and this particular house because my husband and I had stayed there before. This place is great! Well appointed, lots of room, close to almost everything. The downstairs bar with swinging seats is awesome. If we need a place in Port A again, this will be at the top of our list!

  • Luz J.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We had a lot of fun during our trip, overall the house was greatly stocked for basic needs. Cleanliness was ok just details like dirty doors, baseboards, blinds, found some trash in pool area too. But most importantly clean sheets and towels were available.

  • Joni B.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Aug 31, 2023

    This house was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking for our 4 vehicles and 4 golf carts. Kids loved the pool and ping pong table. Will definitely stay here next time we visit port a.

  • Dawn Rush D.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Sep 7, 2023

    Great Communication with owners or mgmt company. They had so much stuff we were able to use which sometimes VRBO's provide nothing. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Ashley H.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2023

    Stayed Jul 5, 2023

    The house was great. The pool worked great for the kids!

  • Alicia T.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2023

    Stayed Jun 18, 2023

    Such a clean & amazing home! We had the best time building memories here! Fantastic location!

  • Angela M.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2023

    Stayed Apr 13, 2023

    Overall this house fit most of our families needs. The neighborhood is a bit trashy however the house make up for it. It says pet friendly so I was hecking it out for future travels with my fur babies and found there is no actual way to keep your pet in the common downstairs area.

  • Mary L.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2023

    Stayed Apr 6, 2023

    We loved this place! Such a fun spot, walking distance to restaurants and shops and beach! Plenty of space and super clean!

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$1,158+
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