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TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!

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Breathtaking view from the balcony
Located directly on the beach-- GULF FRONT !
Amazing Gulf Views through our south facing wall of windows!
Spacious Living Room and gulf facing balcony
Open Living/Dining/Kitchen area with gulf view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12237.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Ono Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Wharf
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3rd Floor BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

HALL BUNKS (2nd floor)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master BR (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath (Living Floor)

Toilet

3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!

3BR/3.5BA + Hall Bunks Sleeps 12 in Beds!
Enjoy vacationing in style with the LUXURY of an UNCROWDED, PRIVATE beach right out your back door!

****Remaining April/May nights discounted**** we have only a few summer weeks remaining

ONCE UPON A TIDE is unit A on the west side of the Duplex offering Lots of room for your family and the LUXURY of an UNCROWDED, PRIVATE beach. This beach home is located in a low density area of Perdido Key so you never have to rush out early to claim your piece of sand! It is fully furnished with everything your family needs to enjoy a relaxing time at the beach. Home has 3 large bedrooms, plus Hall Bunks, 3.5 baths with over 2500 sq feet of indoor living space, two gulf facing balconies and a large ground level grilling/dining/gaming area. 3BR/3.5BA + Hall Bunks Sleeps 12 in Beds! Each bedroom has an ensuite bath.

The Living Room and Master Bedroom have expansive, unobstructed views of the glistening Gulf of Mexico, with spacious balconies on both levels. The ground level offers extra dining and entertainment space featuring a built in park style bbq grill, grill side table with sink, picnic table and space for playing games! We have a corn hole game, and tiki toss under the house to enjoy while grilling and chilling in the shade after a day on the beach :)

Fully equipped kitchen features a large island/breakfast bar with seating for four, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Dining table seats six.

• Living room features a large wet coffee/cocktail bar with mini fridge and a 55" flat screen smart TV and DVD player.

• Perfect unobstructed views of the glistening Gulf of Mexico

• Master bedroom has a king size bed with a wall mounted 48" flat screen TV, Private bath, expansive windows looking out to the Gulf of Mexico and private balcony.

• Second bedroom has another King bed with a 36" flat screen TV and a private bath.

• Hall Bunks on the second floor provide additional sleeping area for 2 guests under 150lbs.

• Third bedroom offers 2 Queen beds plus twin bunk beds with a 32" TV and a private bath.

• Laundry room with full size Washer and Dryer and a powder room are located on the main living floor

• FREE Wireless internet access included, FREE Parking, NO HIDDEN FEES

• built in charcoal grill and dining/entertaining area on the ground level for your enjoyment! Surfside beach chairs are provided for our guests, corn hole game and ring toss for family fun!

*SPECIAL NOTES: this is a 3 story elevated beach home without an elevator. This home is not handicapped accessible and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. There is a 1/2 bath on the main floor, but no sleeping accommodations on the main floor. Two bedrooms with king sizes beds and the hall bunks are located on the 2nd level, and another extra large bedroom and bathroom are on the third level. The boardwalk that can be seen in some photos is not accessible from this unit. Use the footpath for the short walk to the beach.

***Renting weekly during the summer season*** (Sat - Sat)

Perdido Key offers uncrowded soft white sand beaches and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for spending time enjoying friends, family and sunshine! Only a few miles away, you can enjoy the Johnson Beach National Seashore or the Pensacola NAS where you can view the Aviation Museum or watch a Blue Angels Practice show for free! The world famous Flora-Bama is only 7/10 of a mile to the west; you can walk there on the beach or on the large multi-use path along the beach road! Other walkable restaurants are Yacht Club, Ole River Grill, Waffle House, and The Crab Trap.

Book now to start the story of your family's perfect beach vacation with "ONCE UPON A TIDE"......

Property manager

Dee & Patrick Koranda

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Perdido Key

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Perdido Key Beach. Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Ono Island - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Perdido Key State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Adventure Island - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Wharf - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - Orange Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt, The Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪OSO at Bear Point Harbor - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TRUE Gulf Front Beach House, >> Sleeps 12 in Beds! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Perdido Key Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandi P.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at this beautiful beach house! Weather was great and loved the privacy of not having many people on the beach! The owner was very helpful and super quick to respond! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortny M.

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

Great location!

This was probably one of the best beach vacations we have had in a long time. The house was wonderful and the location and private beach made it even better! We will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Humble, TX

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

Great Property

This is our second time at this property - so enjoyed it and will book there again. Property owners are super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Breathtaking views

This was the best vacation property we have ever stayed at !! Just feet from the private beach and plenty of room for the entire family - Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Humble, TX

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

Great Experience

This property was so great. Very clean and overall exceeded my expectations!! Will book this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Lovely place for a visit

Once Upon a Tide was a great home away from home with a much better view! Check-in was easy, Dee communicated beautifully, and the house was just like the pictures showcased. There are lots of little touches that made it comfortable; alarm clocks in every room, streaming device options on all TVs, cozy seating on both decks, beach chairs, beach toys, and lots of storage. It was a great visit to our own private beach and we would happily return to stay in this great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

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

Great vacation home!

The place is amazing. Plenty of room for everyone with lots of very nice outdoor space. The beach is clean and the sand is amazing, literally right in front of the house. It doesn't get much better than this. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make your favorite meals. Grocery stores, bars and restaurants are close too. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

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

Great week with family

Very comfortable home for our family. Great to have an extra fridge for drinks. Also, wine fridge was welcomed. Kitchen was well-stocked, other than a missing skillet and damaged spatula. Dee remedied that once informed. Dee was quick to respond during rental process. Although there is a condo next door, we felt as though we had our own beach and there was no encroachment from other beach guests. Only problem was our week went by too quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation at the Beach

First of all, love, love this vacation home!! Since this was the first all family vacation we’ve had in 10 years..,and our grandkids (ages 4, 6, and 9) first time to go to the ocean…we were wanting the perfect experience. That is exactly what happened! This is a beautiful and very clean home. The entire house was a perfect set up for our family of 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone had their own space and there was also a large living/dining /kitchen area where we could all be together! The views were beautiful plus there was plenty of seating for everyone to hang out on the decks. Beach chairs, beach umbrella, and sand toys were provided so everyone was happy!! The kitchen was well appointed for cooking and we had all we needed to create some excellent seafood dishes. Our host was prompt to take care of the air conditioner that lost its cooling power (same day) and having 3 air units for the different levels was a wise choice. We will definitely stay here again when we have another family vacation at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Walter s.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had an amazing time.great location and beautiful view plenty of room for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

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

Great Private Beach Access

We enjoyed having our own area at the beach that was secluded from all others. The property owner communicated quickly to all our needs. We loved having the house versus a condo for the convenience and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Millie V.

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

Perdido Beach Trip

This property is wonderful and very family friendly. Nice balconies. Very spacious. Many stairs to climb. Needs a good cleaning from top to bottom, but a nice rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Desiree G.

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

Better than we thought it would be!

Two families of four stayed together at this beach house and it was perfect! The house was more spacious than we expected and far exceeded our expectations and the beach was AMAZING! We had so much fun and were so sad to leave. The owners were as sweet as can be and were so great about responding and making sure all of our questions were answered. It was all in all a perfect vaca exactly what we were looking for and would for sure like to go back someday! I felt like we had our own private beach and it was wonderful. Lots to do and see but it was hard for us to leave the beach but when we did so many things were very close. Even a cute little beach store we shopped several times and could actually walk there! I cannot say enough about this place and owners...many fun memories made! THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodger J.

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

Relaxing family stay

Well appointed beach home on private beach. Great stay for my family of 4. The owners are great communicators and very accommodating. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Everything you need and perfect beach views.

Owners have all the kitchen items you need. There were nice beach chairs and beach toys for use. There is a nice grill and accessories for use also. Great gulf views and easy access to the beach make this a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

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

Much needed getaway!

Thanks for the wonderful stay in your "Home away from Home" at the beach! My family thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The home is spacious and open which really allows for easy visiting. The view is beautiful. We have wanted to stay in a house versus a condo for years and we were not let down. It was really nice to not be surrounded by crowds of people or have to fight for a space on the beach. We got up when we wanted & set up on the beach when we wanted instead of having to run down at 6am to reserve a spot only to have someone set up right in front of us later in the day. The kitchen was surprisingly larger than the pictures looked. This was important because we like to cook & had every meal in the house versus going out. We had a coupld of VERY minor hiccups as can happen with any trip, but Dee ALWAYS answered our messages within minutes. One tip I would give is to keep the 3rd level bedroom door closed at all times to keep the room cool. When we arrived it was extremely warm. Its a "Crow's nest" / attic level room which is difficult to keep cool. We were concerned and messaged Dee who responded with minutes. We closed the door and turned on a fan. The room cooled down overnight and fine the rest of the trip. Super minor, but we really appreciated that we received an enthusiastic response within minutes. We would definitely recommend the house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

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

Nice spring beach week

The house was wonderfully located on the beach. There are high rise condos on on side of the house, but the beach was pretty much empty in front of the house. The house was well equipped and freshly painted. The furnishings were very comfortable but not necessarily high end. For the rental amount, this was a good value. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Beautiful beachfront home

Beautiful house. More than enough space for a family of 6. Very convenient. Private beachfront with no one within 50 yards. The most dolphins I’ve ever seen. They came inside the sand bar a few times and played. Easy walking to restaurant and beach shop. Will stay again soon and bring grandparents since there is so much space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Faustino G.

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

Right on the beach

Perfect location, right on the beach, nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristi Y.

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

Awesome Beach Trip!

Awesome stay! Highly Recommend this beach house for families. It’s everthing you need for beach trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Kim C.

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

Great house

Enjoyed my stay at this house very spacious, clean and very close to the beach! I actually got to meet the owner DEE and she was very sweet!! I will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Family friendly

Everything was just as described /expected. We had a fabulous time with our toddler on the beach and in this lovely home! We loved that there were a few stores and restaurants with in walking distance , and many others just a short drive away. Overall, wonderful vacation! We cannot thank the owners enough for opening their home to us for our stay!! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week

We had a great beach week at Once Upon a Tide. The beach is quiet and lovely and we found this house to be quite comfortable. The owners have put in a lot of effort to improve this duplex since buying it and I’m sure will continue to update as needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

alisha b.

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

Beautiful stay

Property was as described. Very peaceful and calm beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dee & Patrick Koranda

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Hi- We are Dee and Patrick Koranda from Perdido Key, FL. We purchased this beach house in June of 2018, and previously owned vacation properties in Orange Beach since 2010. We absolutely love the OB/PK area and are so blessed to call it our home. Perdido Key is unspoiled and uncrowded with 60% of this 16 mile long barrier island being dedicated to State Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Its a great place to slow down from life's hectic pace, relax and unwind, and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the company of friends and family. We have a list of favorite places and things to do in the area that we share with our guests who are new to the OB/PK area.

We are happy to share this little piece of heaven with nice families and we hope that you will enjoy making lasting memories here with your family. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have; we are happy to help!

Why they chose this property

The OB/PK area is naturally beautiful and its no secret! The beaches near the high-rise resorts can be very crowed during peak vacation periods. Here you have an opportunity to spread out your beach blankets, bring the frisbees and kites, and enjoy the beach with your friends and family, without the crowds. You will BEach Happy!

What makes this property unique

Our duplex offers the luxury of a private beach AND spacious areas for entertaining both indoors and out! Large living and dining areas inside or enjoy our ground level dining/entertainment/grilling area if you want to get out of the sun for a while. We have a fun ring toss game under the house and a corn hole game for playing while grilling out. Several surfside chairs are provided.

Languages:

English