Once Upon a Tide – Waterside Village | Pool Pet-Friendly Sleeps 8 | Condo in Mexico Beach
2 Bedroom Condo in Waterside Village, Mexico Beach
🐚 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.
Once Upon a Tide – Waterside Village | Pool Pet-Friendly Sleeps 8 is located in Waterside Village. Once Upon a Tide – Waterside Village | Pool Pet-Friendly Sleeps 8 provides accommodation, featuring Wheelchair Accessible, Oceanfront, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Condo features Wheelchair Accessible, Oceanfront, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Once Upon a Tide – Waterside Village | Pool Pet-Friendly Sleeps 8 has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Condo because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Condo, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Condo has a friendly neighborhood, and the Waterside Village has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Condo in Waterside Village, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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2 bathrooms
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Bathtub or shower
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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2 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Coffee/tea maker
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Near laundromat
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near the beach
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Onsite parking
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Car recommended
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Welcoming dogs only
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1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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Pet friendly
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Elevator
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Smoke-free property
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Sailing nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Rafting nearby
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Jet skiing nearby
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Parasailing nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Games
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Unit size: 1019 sq ft (95 sq m)
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English
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On the lake
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Near the sea
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Near a hospital
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Near the bay
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Near a zoo
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Near outlet shopping
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Highchair
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Balcony
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Deadbolt lock
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Close to skiing
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Shared/communal pool
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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