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Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing!

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
On the beach
Once Upon A Tide is nestled near 58 miles of beaches and bays, offering world-class fishing, swimming, kayaking and birding. This condo boasts ocean views from the deck and balcony as well as a catch-and-release lagoon. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets with fully equipped kitchen amenities including a Keurig coffee maker for entertaining in the living room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing!

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony
Guests of this beach condo building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub or Charcoal grills. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Matagorda condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the condo include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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

About the area

Map
Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Matagorda County Museum - 45 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 48 min drive - 58.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spoonbills Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing! located?

Located in Matagorda, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach. Colorado River is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Stunning Ocean Views, Romantic Setting, Families, Great Fishing! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great trip!

The property met our expectations and the owner was easy to contact and quick to reply. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Awesome stay

Loved the home kids enjoyed the pool and close beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Great Place to enjoy the Gulf!

What a fantastic property a stones throw from the Gulf! I was extremely happy with everything about the stay and will be back about the same time next year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

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

Great stay!

Really enjoyed our time. The place was just right for our needs. Very clean. Access to beach and pool was super convenient. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beach vacay

Property location and amenities were very conducive to a relaxing beach vacation. Town with stores and restaurants was easy drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Break from busy city

Condo was comfortable for me and my girls. View was good and able to walk to the beach. Quiet beach and town. Very relaxing stay. If you like to fish, lots of options to drop a line in the water here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice weekend retreat

Nice place to stay for a quick getaway near the beach. TV is a little challenging as we couldn’t get major networks so we couldnt watch college football on ABC. Unit faces mostly west so if you are there in June- September the ac will probably not keep up especially in the upstairs bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cylina

Liked: Amenities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ted W.

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

Beautiful location!

The location of the property was great, and the space was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie C.

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

Ok for the area

House was functional and worked for a short stay. The beds were comfy and clean. A lot of homes seem to be older in the area and this one obviously had a fair amount of wear and tear. The house had a lot of “stuff” in it and felt cluttered to us but that is how some people like it. It was clean as long as you didn’t look too close under cabinets and such. The floor was clean. There were not very many towels/washcloths for the number of beds - especially considering the main activity is the beach (lots of showers ). To be fair , the owner did say they would provide more if needed when I asked about it. If your looking for a pristine Vrbo , this may not be it but if your just trying to find a place to stay this is adequate .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Juanita S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Swampy

Inside of condo good, parking 1 inch of water always and walkway underwater (3 inches) (womens shoes). Mosquitoes horrible due to the water in the yard. Pool was nice w/o mosquitoes. Compensation for shoes would be nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot T.

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

Great place to stay and we plan to stay again.

Nice and quiet. We felt very at home with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Seng T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Good location, property is low maintained

Short access to the beach. The front door has lots of bird’s poo. Facilities is lowly maintained. Air conditioning could not cool down the upper floor of unit during summer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

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

Great place

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

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

Perfect location for beach vacation

We were very pleased with the condo. The property was clean and comfortable, the owners were great, we communicated a few time and they responded quickly to our questions. Beach access was convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great coastal getaway

We had such a great time staying here. We had been traveling throughout Texas and wanted a quiet relaxing place for our last stop. That is exactly what we found. Our condo was comfortably furnished and had easy access to the beach as well as Matagorda. If you are looking for a lovely place to rest close to the gulf I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt A.

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

Anniversary Trip

Nice quiet property. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Here for fishing.

We were here for fishing. Did not spend much time in the condo, more time on the water. Condo was nice and served it purpose, a place to shower and sleep. There are two beds and a bathroom upstairs. The spiral staircase is not easy for larger people, especially with luggage. Keep that in mind. The AC was cold, the beds were comfortable. The pool was a nice add and provided a refreshing dip after a long day fishing in the sun. The house is located near the beach, not far from the jetties where there is good fishing. We chartered a boat for bay fishing the first day, and chartered a boat for fishing 60 miles out on the second day. Matagorda is a great place to visit, fish, and enjoy time away. This condo was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad F.

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

Nice and calm

The property is really nice and was spotless when we showed up. The pool is fun and clean, beach access is maybe 5 minutes away. Had a blast with the fam.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizzeth H.

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

Peaceful and Clean

Quiet neighborhood with great views. The pool was relaxing for the whole family. Communication with the property manager was great as well. Overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Awesome place

Great place to stay with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale K.

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

Relaxing

Sound of the ocean and nearness of pool was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eddy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Perfect Quiet Weekend Getaway

We stayed here to celebrate my husband’s 44th birthday, and everything was perfect. The beach is a very short walk, and we loved our time at the pool. Communication with the owners, check-in, and check-out was super easy too! We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023