Apartment in Mexico Beach, FL
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this apartment rental
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.
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.
Amenities at Pet Friendly • Pool + Beach • Sleeps 8
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Mexico Beach, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We loved our stay!
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Our host was excellent and communication was very easy and efficient. The inside of the house with clean, although the throws could have used freshening up. The patio was not cleaned and set up nicely, so it was not very inviting to sit out there. There were some maintenance issues on the inside that needed to be addressed such as the toilet handle falling off and needing to be replaced, the master bathroom door handle was about to fall off, and the refrigerator doors opened awkwardly, meaning the doors should have been reversed so that they opened into the kitchen instead of into the utility room, making it awkward to put away or take out items. So mostly I’m just saying that it’s a maintenance problem and not a host problem nor cleaning crew problem. All in all it was a very pleasant stay and was so very quiet. The quietest one we’ve ever stayed in as far as not hearing our next-door or above neighbor noises. The pool was clean and seemed well kept. And my granddaughters and husband really enjoyed lounging there. Our bed was comfortable, and the air conditioner worked great…almost too great, which is the reason for knowing that the throws needed to be freshened up. We would stay there again and really appreciated our host’s kindness and easy access.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Very nice place; master bedroom bed is hard as a rock tho, so be prepared for that. Noise was also an issue because you can hear everything anyone is doing in the condo. I really do enjoy the place tho and always have a nice time staying at this complex. Very clean and well laid out.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
One of the nice and layed back places I have stayed in a long time it is very peaces. Loved the fact that the customer service through the start of the booking to the end of the vacation was on their to help you and check on you to make sure everything was ok. Most definitely will be booking another vacation for my family here.
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9.9Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"We loved our stay!"
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