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Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8

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Pool & sunset views from 1st floor private patio
Experience Mexico Beach the Shoreline way — crystal-clear waters, peaceful beaches, unforgettable stays.
Comfy & stylish decor in the living room with a Queen sleeper sofa
Living room with large flat screen TV & Queen sleeper sofa
Living room with large flat screen TV & Queen sleeper sofa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide – Family & Pet-Friendly Coastal Escape at Waterside Village

Experience laid-back luxury at Once Upon a Tide, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath first-floor condo in the gated Waterside Village community on the west end of Mexico Beach. With poolside views, modern comforts, and a short walk to the sand, this retreat is the perfect home base for families, couples, and small groups.

☀️ Unbeatable Location
Enjoy the convenience of being just one block from the beach — grab the provided wagon and two beach chairs for a quick stroll to the shore. Back at the condo, relax on your private balcony overlooking the zero-entry resort pool, hot tub, and canal, surrounded by charming cottage-style homes.

🏠 Spacious & Stylish Comfort
This professionally rebuilt condo features new flooring, wiring, paint, cabinets, countertops, and more — offering a fresh, coastal-modern feel throughout.

Highlights:
• King master suite w/ canal views, walk-in closet, pack-n-play & highchair
• Guest room w/ two twin bunk sets, Smart TV & closet
• Queen sleeper sofa in living room
• Two full bathrooms (master ensuite w/ double vanity & shower)
• Fully equipped kitchen w/ brand-new appliances & dual coffee maker
• Dining table seats 6 + breakfast bar for 4
• Private laundry room w/ washer & dryer
• Free Wi-Fi & Smart TV in living room

🌴 Resort Amenities
• Largest pool in Mexico Beach – zero-entry, overlooking canal
• Hot tub, lounge chairs & outdoor dining space
• Park-side grills & walking boardwalks
• Gated community w/ scenic views
• Boat day-docking available (ramp ½ mile away)

🐾 Family & Pet Friendly
Bring the whole family — including your small pup (under 25 lbs, non-restricted breed, $75). Once Upon a Tide includes family extras like a pack-n-play, highchair, and beach gear for a stress-free stay.

🏖️ Have a Larger Group?
Book “Shore Beats Work” (Unit 110) right next door — perfect for multi-family vacations! Together, the two units accommodate up to 12 guests.

📜 Rental Rules & Info
• Sleeps 8 (6 adults max) | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
• Must be 25+ to book (rental agreement required) | Maximum 8 guests
• One small dog (≤ 25 lbs) allowed | No pit bull or Rottweiler breeds per HOA| $75 Pet Fee
• Bunk bed safety: 6 + years old for top bunks | 150 lb max | ladder use required
• No trailers in parking lot | Boat ramp ½ mile away | Day docking available on site
• No limit on parking spaces

🧳 What to Bring
We provide a starter supply of essentials to get you through your first day — including toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, laundry pods, dish pods, and trash bags.

For the rest of your stay, please plan to bring or pick up additional items, such as:
☀️ extra paper products and trash bags
☀️ toiletries and personal care items
☀️ condiments, spices, and cooking oil
☀️ dish soap, laundry detergent, coffee & filters
☀️ beach towels, sunscreen, umbrella, and beach toys

Some items may already be in the home from previous guests, but we recommend coming prepared or making your trip to the store AFTER checking in so you can check out what you really need.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mexico Beach

Located in Waterside Village, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mexico Beach Marina and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mexico Beach Park and Beacon Hill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Frank Pate Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mexico Beach Business Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 51 min drive - 64.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bear Coastal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Craft House & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8 on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Marina. Mexico Beach Park and Mexico Beach Business Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

Beautiful well furnished

Loved this condo. Everything was beautiful and so clean.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Across street from beach but there is no crosswalk across and it is a busy street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selah B.

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

Wonderful stay !

We loved our stay, comfortable clean and beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for staying and your feedback, Selah! It was a joy to have you, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed this beautiful condo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described! Perfect location & amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Happy to hear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Wonderful stay!

My family and I enjoyed our Mother’s Day weekend at your beautiful place! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maxine G.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Great stay!!

We had a wonderful time at Waterside! Condo was adorable and clean. Host quickly responded to any questions and the location is great, close to the pool and the beach. Great time had by all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Just as described

We enjoyed our stay and pretty much had the pool and hot tub to ourselves. The area was quiet and the location good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Great beach condo!

Spacious condo that is well stocked with anything I needed! Easy access to the beach, and the pool and hot tub are right past the patio. I had a great stay here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Amazing condo close to the beach!

We loved our stay here! We had everything we needed and the amenities of the pool, hot tub, porch with grill, washer/dryer were great! We loved there was a beach wagon and umbrella available for us to use. The bathrooms were spacious and the beds were comfy. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janna P.

We will be back!

Our family enjoyed this property so much! The location could not be more convenient! The pool is great and our room was well furnished. We loved that there was a beach wagon in the room and it made the beach trips so much easier! We enjoyed our stay and are already planning to come back, hopefully we are able to get this same unit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Nice place to stay

This was a great apartment/condo to stay in. My daughters and I met up with an old friend and her children. Having the beach just 5 min away and the pool available was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Your review means a lot to us, thank you. We're thrilled that you had a wonderful experience! We hope you book with Shoreline Rentals again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Awesome

Everything was perfect. Condo is clean, quiet, well stocked, close to the beach. Hope to return again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Convenient and Nice!

Easy, quick walk to the beach, and the condo was nicely appointed, great linens,all the beach items you need or forgot, and always got a quick response to questions. Very accommodating and we will use them again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
We’re delighted to hear about your recent experience with us and we’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Other than one bad day of weather , we had a fantastic time .

We cant wait to stay here again. It was a perfect place for us and we have no complaints whatsoever with any part of our experience. In fact we are hoping to be able to come back again at the end of the summer season. If someone is looking for a quiet somewhat secluded beach to take a family vacation away from the typical over developed beach front madness, do not hesitate to book here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

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

New Favorite Spot

The condo was absolutely gorgeous, spacious for the whole family and very clean with all described amenities and more. Loved being on the first floor and very close to the pool and beach access directly across the street. We will most certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our condo. We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be gorgeous, spacious, and well-equipped for your family vacation. Being on the first floor with easy access to the pool and beach does sound fantastic. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If you ever have any questions or need assistance with future bookings, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Nice condo

Nice condo, nice beach, nice area. Terrible weather for Florida. Just happened to hit a bad week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Beth's stay

Neat and very clean.Great beds .we all enjoyed. Ourselves. Internet was slow. Thanks for the cart and umbrella 🏖️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay with us. We're delighted to hear that you found the property neat and very clean, and that the beds provided a comfortable experience for everyone. We're glad that you all enjoyed yourselves. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the internet speed. We understand the importance of a reliable and fast internet connection, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll take this into consideration and work towards improving the internet service for our guests. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated the provided cart and umbrella for your beach experience. Enhancing the convenience and enjoyment of our guests is important to us, and we're glad that these amenities were a valuable addition to your stay. Thank you for choosing our property, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future for another enjoyable and improved experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

rick g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great little Condo

Condo was decorated perfectly. The cleaning people just need to clean under the kitchen cabinets and baseboards through out the condo. I run a cleaning business at home so I maybe a little critical.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at this lovely condo! I appreciate your advice for the cleaning, our cleaners dust the baseboards and cabinets every clean, but we do apologize if you found a crumb or spot of dust, I've made sure to let them know to be extra mindful. Hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammi E.

What an AMAZING week!

Our week staying at “”Once Upon a Tide” was nothing short of wonderful! This unit is immaculate and has every amenity you would ever hope to find in a rental. Very easy walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to the pool and hot tub! You’re on the bottom floor, so no stairs or elevators! The perfect set up for young children too…a pack & play, wagon, pool & beach toys all available. The wagon made getting to the beach so much easier and not having to haul chairs from home was a bonus! I can’t brag on this place enough! We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Adorable and comfortable condo!

We looked for an affordable beach place for a last minutes trip with the kids before school. We almost gave up until finding this gem. It has everything! Pool, beach, beautiful and comfortable decor. We loved it. Just this right size for a 3 night trip with teenagers. 😆. It was thoughtfully furnished and had plenty of helpful things like paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, extra pillows and blankets. The management company was kind and helpful. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Beautiful, comfortable, and very relaxing!

We had the best stay at Mexico Beach, at the "Beach Baby" condo with Shoreline Rentals! The actual beach was beautiful - clean, white sand, and we are Shell Seekers and were not disappointed! The water was so clear and refreshing as well! We were able to take long walks so snuck in a bit of exercise a couple of times a day - good thing because there was so much good food around to eat! It was the perfect combination! The condo itself was in a great location, very clean, and super comfortable - great use of space, nice comfortable king-size bed, cute kitchen, nice little porch, all amenities were taken care of, and then... the pool! Highly recommend the property and the property management company - they are top notch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tomi m.

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

Exactly right

This property was exactly what we wanted and needed. Small things matter. Even though the list given reminded us to bring daily essentials for our 7 day stay bc the owner was providing enough for a typical long weekend, everything was plentiful and lovely. We cook at “home” during most of our vacations and the kitchen was one of the best stocked in the way of quality pots, pans, and dishes. So very happy. The mattresses are next level. We all slept so well and there were plenty of pillows. The furniture was so comfy to curl up in watch movies or hours and hours of March madness. Access to the pool deck was easy and very nice. The walk to the beach was easy for us. All in all, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
I'm thrilled to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and provided everything you wanted and needed for your stay! It's fantastic to know that even though you were reminded to bring daily essentials, you found everything plentiful and lovely. I'm glad the kitchen was well-stocked with quality pots, pans, and dishes, making your cooking experiences enjoyable. Moreover, it's wonderful to hear that the mattresses provided next-level comfort, ensuring a restful sleep for everyone, and that there were plenty of pillows available. The comfortable furniture also enhanced your movie-watching and March Madness experience. It sounds like you had a great time enjoying the pool deck and the easy walk to the beach. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and we hope to host you again for another fantastic stay! If you ever need anything or have any special requests, please feel free to reach out. Safe travels until then!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous

Everything is very clean, great decor , comfy beds and pillows. The unit is well stocked and when I saw I have zero complaints, I mean zero! We will absolutely be back. Without a doubt!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

Beautiful, Comfy, and Close to the Beach!

We loved our stay! The condo was so clean and comfortable and had all the amenities we needed and then some! We enjoyed being able to pull right up to the door - no stairs or elevator needed. Very short walk to the beach. We loved the hot tub and pool area, too! Will definitely return!

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