Wake to Gulf breezes, sip coffee on the spacious deck, and let Crystal Beach set the pace for your day. Once Upon A Tide is a bright, 4-bedroom, 3-bath beach retreat for up to 11 guests, loved for its clean coastal style, Gulf views, roomy kitchen, bunk room, outdoor shower, and easy gathering spaces. Spend sunny afternoons by the shore, grill dinner, then unwind together in a relaxing hot tub with your favorite people. Come for the beach, stay for the memories. Book your Crystal Beach escape today!

★ Why Guests Love Staying Here

✓ Close to Crystal Beach and the Gulf
✓ Sleeps up to 11 guests
✓ 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
✓ Two king bedrooms with attached full bathrooms
✓ Family-friendly bunk room
✓ Spacious upper deck with coastal views
✓ Covered ground-level outdoor lounge
✓ Outdoor dining space
✓ Private outdoor shower
✓ Charcoal grill for cookouts
✓ Large open kitchen and dining area
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV
✓ On-site and covered parking

Past guests consistently highlight the home's cleanliness, comfortable layout, coastal style, Gulf views, beach proximity, and well-equipped kitchen.

🟆 The Space

The open-concept living area brings everyone together while still giving your group plenty of room to spread out.

The living room flows directly into the kitchen and dining area and features a spacious sectional, recliners, accent seating, flat-screen TV, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.

Whether you're easing into the morning, gathering after the beach, or settling in for a quiet night, the space feels relaxed, bright, and easy to enjoy.

❋ Sleeping Arrangements

➤ Bedroom 1
King bed with attached full bathroom

➤ Bedroom 2
King bed with attached full bathroom

➤ Bedroom 3
Queen bed

➤ Bedroom 4 – Bunk Room
Twin-over-full bunk plus twin-over-twin bunk

✓ Maximum occupancy: 11 guests

This flexible layout works well for families, couples traveling together, and multi-generational groups.

❋ Bathrooms

The home includes 3 full bathrooms, helping larger groups get ready for beach days and evenings out with less waiting.

Bathroom features include a deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, shower-and-tub combination, vanities, and two attached bathrooms connected to sleeping spaces.

🟆 Kitchen & Dining

The spacious kitchen makes it easy to cook, serve, and gather together.

➤ Granite kitchen island with breakfast-bar seating
➤ Refrigerator, cooktop, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
➤ Keurig coffee maker
➤ Cookware, dishes, utensils, and glassware
➤ Farmhouse-style dining table with chairs and bench seating
➤ Additional seating at the kitchen island

Whether you're making breakfast before the beach or preparing a relaxed seafood dinner, the kitchen gives your group plenty of room to gather without feeling crowded.

★ Comfort & Entertainment

After a day along the Gulf, come home to the simple comforts that make vacation easier.

✓ Wi-Fi
✓ Flat-screen TV
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Spacious indoor living area
✓ Washer and dryer
✓ Coffee setup
✓ Comfortable group dining space

Everything is designed around easy coastal living, family time, and relaxed evenings together.

❋ Outdoor Living

The outdoor spaces are one of the best parts of staying at Once Upon A Time.

Start your morning on the upper deck, gather for dinner outside, or unwind downstairs in the shaded covered patio after a day at the beach.

➤ Spacious upper deck with covered and uncovered areas
➤ Gulf and coastal views
➤ Outdoor dining table and chairs
➤ Wicker lounge seating and rocking chairs
➤ Covered ground-level patio
➤ Charcoal grill
➤ Private outdoor shower
➤ Driveway and covered parking beneath the home

The layout gives your group multiple places to relax while still staying connected.

♥ The Crystal Beach Experience

Mornings begin with coffee, fresh Gulf air, and nowhere you need to rush.

Spend the day along the shoreline, return home to rinse off in the outdoor shower, fire up the grill, and settle into the deck or dining area while everyone trades stories from the day.

Once Upon A Time gives you exactly what a Crystal Beach getaway should feel like—easy, comfortable, coastal, and centered around time together.

★ Prime Bolivar Peninsula Location

Once Upon A Time is located in the Crystal Beach area of the Bolivar Peninsula, giving guests convenient access to beaches, dining, fishing, sightseeing, and day trips into Galveston.

➤ Crystal Beach — about 0.6 mile away
➤ Stingaree Marina — about 3 minutes
➤ Gilchrist Beach — about 11 minutes
➤ Fort Travis Seashore Park — approximately 13.7 miles
➤ Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry area — approximately 18 miles
➤ Galveston Seawall area — about 50 minutes
➤ Historic Downtown Galveston and The Strand — approximately 50 minutes

Drive times are approximate and may vary with traffic and ferry wait times.

❋ Perfect For

✓ Family beach vacations
✓ Multi-generational getaways
✓ Groups of friends
✓ Couples traveling together
✓ Families with children
✓ Relaxed coastal weekends
✓ Longer beach stays
✓ Guests who enjoy outdoor living
✓ Groups that love cooking and dining together

♥ What Guests Love

Previous guests frequently mention the features that make this home memorable:

✓ Clean and comfortable spaces
✓ Beautiful coastal décor
✓ Close proximity to the beach
✓ Gulf and coastal views
✓ A well-equipped kitchen
✓ Spacious gathering areas
✓ Quiet, relaxing atmosphere

Several guests have returned for repeat stays, a strong reflection of how easy it is to feel at home here.

★ Book Your Crystal Beach Getaway

Bring the family, gather your favorite people, and make room for beach days, Gulf breezes, shared meals, and slow coastal evenings.

Once Upon A Time is ready to be the home base for your next Bolivar Peninsula escape.

➤ Book now and start looking forward to your Crystal Beach getaway.