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

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A backyard with a swimming pool, deck chairs, and a covered seating area.
A wooden deck with a swing set, a table with chairs, and a railing.
A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with bar stools and a countertop.
An outdoor ping pong table with surrounding seating and a wooden fence in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, blue chairs, a table, and string lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near IB Magee Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Full Bathroom 3

Full Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬14 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay on 5 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,731, 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 Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Birding Center and Ellis Memorial Library are also within 15 minutes.

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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation: The property was great! Just as advertised. In a great location, close to everything. Our whole family had plenty of room & enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Room for the whole family in the middle of everything, that's the vacation formula! We're so glad everyone enjoyed it tremendously. Come back and see us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome House!

We loved this place! Such a fun spot, walking distance to restaurants and shops and beach! Plenty of space and super clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Mary! And, thank you for noticing our Sway cleaning standards. We know how important that is for guests. We welcome you back any time. Thank you for choosing Sway Vacation Homes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay-Spring Break

The property was great! Just as advertised. In a great location, close to everything. Our whole family had plenty of room & enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Once Upon A Tide! We hope to host you again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house! Loved how it was right in town!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Joni , we're thrilled to hear that ONCE UPON A TIDE was the perfect choice for your stay in Port A! We're glad our house was clean and comfortable, and that you had plenty of parking for all your vehicles and golf carts. It's fantastic that the kids enjoyed the pool and ping pong table as well. We can't wait to have you back with us next time you visit Port A. Thank you for choosing our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, close to everything

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Hi, Dawn. Thank you for the great compliments! We take pride in being available when our guests need or have questions. We appreciate the 5 star review and we welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Company Retreat

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2025
Wow, that's great to hear! Thank you for your wonderful review, Candice. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your company retreat and returned for a second stay. We look forward to welcoming you back later this year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay. The layout was perfect for everyone. Sadly the weather did not allow us to utilize the swing bar and ping pong table downstairs. Aside from that we plan to be back this summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are so happy you had such a great getaway at Once Upon A Tide! We would love to host you again this summer when the weather is nicer!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Luz! We’re happy to hear that you had fun during your trip and that the house was well-stocked for your needs. We apologize for the cleanliness issues you mentioned and will address the details like the doors, baseboards, and pool area to ensure a better experience for future guests. We’re glad to know that the sheets and towels met your expectations. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for an even better stay next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hubby's birthday celebration

Awesome house! It was perfect for our group of 8 to celebrate my husband's 80th birthday. Close to everything. Absolutely spotless! And the owners were a dream to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for that amazing review Phyllis! We are so happy you chose Once Upon A Tide to stay at for this special occasion!!! We can't wait for you to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual sibling reunion

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank you, Phyllis! I’m glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your annual get-together at the house. It’s great that you found it well-appointed and spacious, and that you liked the downstairs bar with swinging seats! We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime you’re in Port A!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sand Fest

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Angela, I'm glad to hear that Once Upon a Tide fit your needs. Thank you for pointing it out regarding "pet friendly" vs. "Pets allowed" We will share that valuable feedback. Regarding the neighborhood, it has been changing over time. We hope you'll stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Aransas stay

The house was great. The pool worked great for the kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Ashley, we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed Once Upon A Tide and the pool for the kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Such a clean & amazing home! We had the best time building memories here! Fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Awesome! We appreciate the great review and compliments Alicia. And we are so happy to be a small part of your memories. Come back to Once Upon a Tide any time. Thank you for choosing Sway Vacation Homes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you we had a great time !!!

Great time and great place !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are so glad to hear you had such a great stay at Once Upon A Tide! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Nice home

We all enjoyed the house. Close to it all and wonderful amenities. House was clean and in the outdoor space was a great place for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are so glad that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Once Upon A Tide!!! We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway!

My family and I (ages ranging from 75 to 1 year) loved everything about this rental house! It felt like everything was thought of when designing it and it really met all of our needs. It's location made everything a less than 10 minute drive, and when when you have a 1 year old, 4 year old, 16 year old, and 75 year old in the group, short and sweet is required! We enjoyed the pool, ping pong table, and bar swing down stairs and the beautiful kitchen, dinning room, and bedrooms upstairs. The only (very minor) downside is the rug in the living room was a little scratchy for the baby or walking bare foot. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are so happy that Once Upon A Tide was the perfect getaway for you and your family! We're glad the location was so convenient for you as well. I will let the owner know about the rug. We appreciate your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for the rating! We're glad you chose to stay with us and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Ben! We hope to welcome you back soon!
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