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Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway

Once Upon a Tide welcomes you to the barrier island of Navarre Beach. This island of sugar white sand sits in the waters between the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound. Once Upon a Tide boasts incredible views of both. Walk out our front door, and you’re a minute from the Sound. Walk out the back, and you’re a minute from the Gulf. Waterfront views surround our home, and sunsets and sunrises over the beaches and waters are spectacular.

Step into the luxury and comfort of our large, open two bedroom, two-bath home. Each of the two elegantly-decorated, spacious master bedrooms have king-sized beds and walk-in closets. The fireplace bedroom opens onto the Gulfside deck, and has an ensuite bath with double sinks and a large shower and drying area. The Soundside bath with entry directly from the Soundside bedroom has black granite counters and a shower/tub.

Have you had a great day sunning at the beach? Skip the inside showers and try the experience of rinsing off in our outside shower!

A queen murphy bed and a queen sleeper sofa round out the sleeping arrangements with wonderfully comfortable and fun sleeping space for up to eight guests.

This beautifully decorated arts and crafts cottage is a blend of classic and modern. The great room features games, a library and a smart flat-screen television with Netflix and Hulu where you can enjoy endless entertainment and fall in love with the at-home feel of this beautiful vacation home. The fully-equipped kitchen opens into the capacious dining area and great room. Enjoy all the comforts and conveniences that Once Upon A Tide has to offer, as this will easily become your next home away from home and your future go-to vacation destination.

Once Upon A Tide has a huge deck off the master bedroom, kitchen and great room with gorgeous beach-gulf views and a picnic table. Great for morning coffee.

This covered deck wraps around from the sunrise side to the sunset side which has Adirondack chairs for reading and for enjoying the beautiful views of the Sound. When you’re tired of the Sound view, turn around in your chair and enjoy the Gulf view. Or grab a bag and take the kids shelling, or swimming or wading along the shallows of the endless beaches of sand, the most sought-after, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf Coast. There are many bike trails along the property and throughout the area to appease your adventurous side, including paths through the National Seashore, nine miles of undeveloped beaches and dunes along the Gulf.

Get away from it all. Relax. Unwind at the ocean. Fish the Emerald Coast. Walk the beach to the Navarre Beach Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico, or walk to the Navarre Beach Marine Park. Between the convenient location, gorgeous scenery and the wide variety of local restaurants and activities in the area, Once Upon A Tide provides the perfect accommodation for your next beach vacation.

Enjoy the entire 2,000 square foot main floor of the Grand Lady of Navarre—our arts and crafts cottage--Once Upon A Tide. *****Pet Friendly from June till November, only 1 dog that weighs 35lbs or less******************$150 pet fee

NOTE: The rental is only the center floor of the house. The garage and top floor are blocked off by the owners. Owners are present from October till Mid June.

Let your leisure be measured by spans of water and sugar sand not by the hands of a ticking clock.

Sadie and Tuck, owners of Once Upon a Tide

Once Upon A Tide is located in Navarre Beach along Santa Rosa Sound, just a short bike ride to the most sought-after, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf Coast. There are many bike trails along the property and throughout the area to appease your adventurous side. It is just over 1 mile from the Navarre Beach Pier and the Navarre Beach Marine Park. Between the convenient location, gorgeous scenery and the wide variety of local restaurants and activities in the area, Once Upon A Tide provides the perfect accommodation for your next beach vacation.

Distance to the beach

2-1/2 minutes to the Sound.
6 minutes to walk to the Gulf.
1 minute to drive to the Gulf

The island is only 3 houses deep here, so we’re minutes from all the water.

We have beach chairs.

Places to Eat!!! TC's Front Porch,Cactus Flower Cafe,Shrimp Basket,Johnny Huston's,Stripes Pub & Grill, East River Smokehouse, Scooter's Fish House, Bella Luna, Culver's, East Bay Crab House, Shark Bite 98, The Pier Bar, Broussard's


Things To Do!!!!! Navarre Family Watersports , Juana's Pagodas,Navarre Science Station, Navarre Fishing Pier, Navarre Golf Cart Rentals, Paddle Board/Bike Rentals, Beach Chair Services, Hidden Creek Golf Course, Gulf Breeze Zoo, Panhandle Butterfly House, Gulfarium, Naval Aviation Museum, Big Kahuna's Waterpark, Blackwater River State Park

STORM POLICY:
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. No refunds will be given unless The National Weather Service or Government Agency orders mandatory evacuations. Dates of rentals are guaranteed (exception: Act of God, e.g. fire, mandatory evacuation due to hurricane) when deposit has been received. In the event of loss of power and/or internet, or any other "out of our control" event due to storms we will not grant refunds. Florida weather in the summer can be unpredictable. We recommend travel insurance during these months.

Property manager

Michelle Warren

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Navarre, FL

What's nearby

  • Navarre Beach - 6 min walk
  • Navarre Beach Marine Park - 4 min drive
  • Navarre Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
  • Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center - 4 min drive
  • Navarre Beach Gulf Snorkel Reef - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juana's Pagodas & Sailors Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Taproom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin's Navarre - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Navarre Beach. Navarre Beach Marine Park and Navarre Beach Fishing Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Once Upon A Tide, Family Fun or Romantic Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very nice location had fun.
Was easy to get to beaches and a nice quiet area.
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew c., Lagrange Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and location.
It was exactly how it was described. Beautifully decorated. My family and myself enjoyed sitting on the porch at night listening to the ocean. Check in was a breeze. There was absolutely no problems. Will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
World Series stay
We stayed for a week for the little league World Series and we had some stuff we couldn’t figure out and the property manager was very fast at a response and very nice and understanding! They got stuff fixed right away!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacay
This was a beautiful place to stay. It wasnt quite as close to the beach as we were expecting so the views were a little different than what we had pictured but they were still great! The property owner was great to answer any questions we had. We would definitely recommend this home. It was quiet and relaxing there. The home is spacious and well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noisy
Nice place, it was spacious…..would not stay again due to the noise from upstairs. I’m assuming there were children up stairs, it was pretty loud. Much louder than at a condo when you have people above you. There also aren’t any curtains or blinds to cover the two big glass doors at the back of the house and you can see right in. No privacy there. If these two things wouldn’t bother you, then it’s not a bad place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The inside of the home was very clean! A spacious home. We had 3 small children and 4 adults and it was more than roomy for us all. A tad outdated furniture and bedding. Still worked fine. The walk in shower in the master bedroom was so nice to have! You could walk to the beach if you wanted. Around a 5 minute walk. Or you can drive just around the corner and they have a small parking lot. It worked perfect for us. It’s in an area where the beach always had a open spot within reasonable walking distance. Was not crowded at all! The wrap around deck was wonderful! You couldn’t see the beach the way we was hoping because of other houses, but still an ok view! The only reason for one star being taken off was that the drain to the small bathroom was clogged. You had to stand in dirty water, but my father was easily able to get the impacted hair out of the drain so he could continue to shower. The outside of the house needed some work. It was a tad messy and needed some TLC. Also, with small children the railings around the wrap around porch had some very cautious areas that did not seem to be 100% sturdy. There was also a pile of pallets on the deck. The outside shower was not working. That was a huge bummer to us as we all made sure to pick a home that had one, but there was a gardening hose around the side of the house that we used instead. All in all we had a great experience! Beautiful home and location! Just wish we knew of the few issues before hand for a better comparison
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sera m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing
It was a a great place to thoroughly relax. the wraparound porch was a treasure due to 3 days of rain. The rental was walking distance to the beach & bay, so after purchasing groceries & getting seafood at a fish market In Pensacola, we never had to leave. We left feeling REFRESHED.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Grace G., Fort Worth, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location is awesome
Overall, the house is in a great location close to the ocean and the sound. The wrap-around porch is nice and the open livingroom/dining areas are spacious. Bedrooms are comfortable with good closet space. Master bathroom is large, but second bathroom tub is too narrow, both rooms need bath mats & rugs. Other suggestions are: living room needs more seating, the couch looks worn out & needs updating, kitchen needs wine glasses & cereal bowls. The sliding glass doors could use sheer curtains for privacy at night! The corner pallet seats on left side of porch are not suitable for seating due to rotting & splinters. The house location makes it a great place to stay and the management was helpful and answered all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Navarre Beach vacation
This property was beautiful with amazing views of both the gulf and the sound. It was a great layout and the wrap around deck was the most relaxing place to wake up and drink coffee. The freezer wasn’t working when we arrived and the property manager came over within fifteen minutes to check it for us and brought us a bag of ice to use. The outdoor shower was extremely convenient with younger children and helped us keep them from tracking sand through the house. The beds were all comfortable and the kids loved the Murphy bed option as well!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

LuAnn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Navarre 1
The house was nice. The furniture in the living area could use an update. The couch cushions would sink down and if 3 people sat on the couch, those on the end could feel the bars of the hide-a-bed. The back porch would have been nice if it wasn't for lots and lots of pallets on each end of the porch. Then there was a huge wooden picnic table that took up room. There wasn't much room for chairs so you could sit and enjoy the beach view. The beach is a challenge to get to if you walk. We never took our beach equipment out of the car since we had to drive to the beach. The Sound side bedroom could use a TV. The couple in that bedroom would've like a tv. The property manager was very helpful and answered any and all questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CA “home away from home”
As advertised—sleeping arrangements were good for our group from CA. Nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Delightful destination - Beautiful home!
We stayed in this lovely home for almost two months this winter. The floor plan is fantastic with two master bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the home and both feel very private and welcoming with comfortable beds. It felt like we were in a B & B! The bathroom was spacious with a wonderful shower and everything was sparkling clean. There were even fresh drawer liners in all the drawers and cabinets which was an amazing touch. The pride that the owners have in their home is obvious and well deserved. The kitchen/living area is large with beautiful floors and I really appreciated such good lighting everywhere. The sofa was very comfortable and my husband was thrilled to have a recliner! There is one TV in the house and it was our only hiccup because it didn't have any network channels. We worked around it by using our laptops and on a shorter stay, it wouldn't have been an issue. The HVAC worked great! It was a wacky winter and we needed both heat and a/c during our stay. When we first arrived, we had to call the property manager for something. She responded immediately and sent her husband to fix it; he was so helpful and gave us information about the area. Thank you Michelle and John! We were also lucky enough to have the owners living on the top floor of the house. They are the most delightful and interesting couple who have a wealth of knowledge about the area. We enjoyed spending time with them and appreciate all their helpfulness and hospitality. They definitely enhanced our time in Navarre! Thank you Fred and Kathy! We had never been to Navarre before this winter and we're so glad that we spent time there. It's a gorgeous, quiet area and all the people were so friendly. The island had a wonderful walking/bike trail with mile markers and several active Little Free Libraries along the way. This home is a real treasure and the area an absolute delight.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2019