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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 gather with 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 an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

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, Port Aransas Brewing Company, Cinnamon Shore

Home Truths:
- This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 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

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

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.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Roberts Point Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Beach. Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 10 minutes.

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