Once Upon A Tide managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide!

Once Upon A Tide is a fabulous custom design home located on the prestigious North end of Anna Maria Island. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Guest will feel relaxed under the palms and mature landscaping. With private heated pool, ping-pong table, bikes and tons of beach gear, Once Upon a Tide is the ideal family vacation home. For your convenience you will find an elevator making it a seamless check in.

All of the outdoor amenities are unparalleled with outdoor living space next to the pool, offering a relaxing spot tounwind; you absolutely will not want to leave this tropical haven. Ideally located just one block to the beach and 1 minute stroll to the beautiful turquoise waters of Bean Point beach.

Once Upon a Tide Home Layout:
Main Floor
• Bedroom #1 - Queen Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Upper Floor
• Bedroom #2 - King Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom #3 - Queen Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom #4 - Twin/Twin Bunks

Cruise around our 7 mile long Barrier Reef Island visit the historic Rod n Reel Pier to enjoy incredible water views and delicious fresh seafood or enjoy popular Pine Avenue where local shops and restaurants await. The possibilities are endless and one thing is for sure-there is no shortage of activities when you stay at this versatile home. Don''t forget to bring along your child''s (or husbands) favorite XBOX game for hours of entertainment. Enjoy the coastal vibe of this home and take advantage of the gourmet kitchen equipped with granite counters and stunning cabinetry.

No pets are allowed in this home.

*Please note: 4 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

This home is managed by Beach Retreats vacation Rentals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.
We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age. Rentals typically run Saturday to Saturday, If you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations.

Please Remember:

"You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property."
*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.

Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.
NO CANCELATION FEES Cancellation Policy (Effective for reservations made on or after August 13, 2025) $500 deposit due at time of booking; balance due 30 days prior to arrival Cancel 30+ days before arrival → Full refund (no fees). Cancel within 30 days of arrival → No refund. Cancellations must be made in writing and received by Beach Retreats on or before the 30-day deadline. Once paid, it's non-refundable. Extended stays (over 2 weeks) or bookings over $20,000 → Full payment due 45 days before arrival; once paid, it's non-refundable. Third-party travel insurance purchased through Beach Retreats is non-refundable.
If the Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, it must be done outside of the 30-day cancellation period, or normal cancellation rules apply. No changes are permitted during the stay.