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130 Birmingham St | Once Upon A Tide

Name: 130 Birmingham St | Once Upon A Tide
Brand: Blue Swell
SKU: once-upon-a-tide
Rating: 4.1 (19 reviews)

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half-bath

Sleeps: 20

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Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a beach house with a private pool that’s been totally remodeled from top to bottom, front to back. Here, you actually get two separate properties in one, with loads of outside space to enjoy, stunning views of the Gulf, and just a short walk to the beach--less than 450 feet away!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 20)

• MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE
The ground floor is a mother-in-law suite that’s not connected to the rest of the house. This means this can be a great choice for a big group who wants to be together but also needs some separate private space for up to 6 people.

The suite features a living room with its own smart TV, plus a gloriously comfortable sofa that converts into a queen sleeper. There’s a kitchen too, so you can cook meals and tuck away snacks whenever you want to. The suite features two bedrooms. The master has a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom has a full over full bunk bed (limit of 100 lbs).

• SECOND & THIRD FLOORS
Accessed by a set of stairs to either side of the house, here is another totally self-contained apartment with an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen that’s a great space in which everyone can gather.

There are a trio of sofas in the living area (1 of which is a sleeper sofas), all offering up great views of the smart TV. Nearby is the dining table, an ideal space for meals (of course) but also card and board games and even work if someone has the assignment to complete during your stay.

There are 3 bedrooms, the master having a king-sized bed plus an ensuite bathroom. There are two guest rooms too with 3 beds between them. What better way to start a new day than opening your bedroom doors and letting the fresh air of the morning in?

This section of the house connects to what’s sure to be a popular feature with everyone - a crow’s nest room up on the third floor. As crow’s nests go, it’s a very large one, with spectacular views of the Gulf that photos don’t really do justice. It’s great fun sleeping up here too on the twin day bed or the trundle that’s underneath.

• OUTSIDE
Huge porches at the front and back of the house, and plenty of deck space give you room to relax in the shade and enjoy the views. You’ll also find a ping pong table, so why not arrange a tournament during your stay and see who’s the table tennis champion? The balcony has yet more seating, this time out in the open, so ideal for sun worshippers.

What’s sure to be the most popular feature outside the house is the private swimming pool which can be heated upon request. Enjoy a dip first thing, or a relaxing cool down as the day heats up. There are plenty of recliners around the pool on which you can dry off and maybe finish that book you picked up at the airport.

**Pool heat is an additional charge per stay. Please note that the pool heat will only get 5-10 degrees warmer than the outside temp and that if the outside temp drops below 50 degrees the heater will shut itself off as a safety feature. It will turn itself back on once the outside temp is at least 55 degrees consistently. Please contact the office for pricing.

• PARKING
Big groups are going to need plenty of parking space. And you get no less than 5 spaces here, all close to the house so you won’t have far to carry your bags when you get here.

Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach!

Amenities ↑↓

Amenity

Combination Tub/shower

King

Outdoor Shower

Queen

Shower

Sleep Sofa /futon

Toilet

Tub

Twin/ Single

Arrival Day

Flexible

Friday

Monday

Negotiable

Saturday

Sunday

Thursday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Attractions

Bay/sound

Churches

Cinemas

Coin Laundry

Festivals

Forests

Library

Live Theater

Marina

Museums

Playground

Recreation Center

Reefs

Restaurants

Theme Parks

Water Parks

Winery Tours

Zoo

Business

Nearby ATM

Nearby Bank

Nearby FedEx

Nearby Internet Cafe

Nearby Post Office

Wireless Printer

Car

Recommended

Convenience

Area FitnessCenter

Golf Course

Movie Theatres

Nearby Grocery

Nearby Medical Services

Outlet Shopping

Dining

Dining Area

Dining Room

Dining Checkbox

Dining

Entertainment

Cable TV

DVD Player

Ping Pong Table

Satellite / Cable

Smart TV

Television

Video Games

General Amenities

Air Conditioning

Clothes Dryer

Free Wifi

Hair Dryer

Heating

Internet

Iron & Board

Linens Provided

Living Room

Parking

Towels Provided

Washing Machine

Wifi

Geographic

Close To Town

Near Beach

Health and Safety

Clean With Disinfectant

Enhanced Cleaning Practices

Follow Industry Association Cleaning Practices

High Touch Surfaces Cleaned With Disinfectant

No-contact Check-in And Check-out

SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)

Towels And Bedding Washed In Water That's At Least 60sC/140sF

Kitchen

Bakeware

Blender

Coffee Maker

Cookware

Dining Table

Dishes & Utensils

Dishes & Utensils For Kids

Dishwasher

Full Kitchen

Ice Maker

Kitchen

Kitchen Island

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Leisure Activities

Antiquing

Beachcombing

Bird Watching

Eco Tourism

Outlet Shopping

Paddle Boating

Photography

Scenic Drives

Sight Seeing

Walking

Whale Watching

Living

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fans

Central Air

High Speed Internet

Ironing Board

Linens

No Phone

Washer & Dryer

Local Services And Businesses

ATM/bank

Babysitter

Fitness Center

Groceries

Hospital

Laundromat

Massage Therapist

Medical Services

Location Type

Beach

Beach View

Near The Ocean

Ocean View

Water View

Outdoor

Balcony

Beach

Deck

Patio

Private Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony

Deck / Patio

Fenced Pool

Fenced Yard

Pool and Spa Availability

Heated Pool

Private Pool

Room Subtype

Bedroom

Full

Half

Shower

Studio

Safety

Fire Extinguisher

Special Designations

Area - 30A

Beach Rentals

Private Homes - 30A

Private Homes - All

Sports And Adventure Activities

Basketball Court

Cycling

Deepsea Fishing

Fishing

Fly Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Jet Skiing

Paragliding

Pier Fishing

Sailing

Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Sound/bay Fishing

Surf Fishing

Surfing

Swimming

Tennis

Water Skiing

Water Tubing

Wind-surfing

Suitability

Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only

Pets Not Allowed

Suitability Chkbox

Minimum Age Limit For Renters

Theme

Adventure

Away From It All

Family

Romantic

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

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Beach trip 2024

Review Date: July 16, 2024

Vacation Date: July 6, 2024

"Great location, short walk to beach and Seaside. We had plenty of room for everyone and the pool was nice. The house needs updating, and needs cleaning. The furniture was extremely uncomfortable and just looked dirty! Actually everything was dirty! Dishes, kitchen table, and pots and pans. The outside of the house needs lots of woke as well!! With a little TLC and a new cleaning crew, this could be a 5 star place! Needs a new coffee pot. Very hot upstairs during the day, mostly kitchen and living area. Downstairs stayed cool! Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and beds were comfortable. We spoke to the property manager during our stay and he was very kind and helpful!

Reviewed By: Terisia G.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and space. We're sorry to hear about the cleanliness issues and discomfort with the furniture. Your comments are valuable, and we'll address them with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your kind words about our property manager and hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

Location location location!

Review Date: March 17, 2024

Vacation Date: March 12, 2024

"Beautiful home. Great for families. The location was perfect. We were out of the super busy area but close enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The beach was gorgeous. Nice to have toys like ping pong table and board games. We loved the different porches on each level. Pool was great too! Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed By: Kimberly D.

Response from Blue Swell :
Your feedback means a lot to our team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We are glad your family stay was enjoyable and we look forward to your return.

Great Location , perfect for a large group

Review Date: July 25, 2023

Vacation Date: July 15, 2023

"Great location on 30A, directly across the street from beach access, and Seaside is walking distance which was great for the older kids. Enjoyed having the upstairs and downstairs completely separated from each other, it allowed others in the group some privacy.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We're glad you had a wonderful experience. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated, and we can't wait to host you again soon!

A Great Week

Review Date: July 4, 2023

Vacation Date: June 10, 2023

"Everything was just as described, clean and comfortable. We did ask maintenance to come out and check a tv or two. Their guy was very knowledgeable and prompt. Only complaint would be that TV in the bunk room downstairs was only good for streaming and the wifi wasn't strong enough the majority of the time to run a movie. That tv with grandkids (who were used to watching TV as they went to sleep!) should have had tv shows, cable, dish, whatever, available but did not.
Other than that, very satisfied and happy with our home for the week. Pool was great, perfect temp!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

wondeful location and well maintained property !

Review Date: June 26, 2023

Vacation Date: June 17, 2023

"wondeful location. tons of room to spread out. we had three families each with 2 children and all boys in the 8-5 yr old range and they had plenty of room inside and out to play, explore, and swim in the pool. we were just across the street from the beach so the location could not have been better. maintenance responded to two small issues within half an hour and they checked in via text everyday. price was very fair and would highly recommend.

Reviewed By: Candace T.

Response from Blue Swell :
We're grateful for your stay and positive feedback! Being part of your vacation experience was a joy. Our team is looking forward to your next visit!

Large Family Accommodations

Review Date: October 16, 2022

Vacation Date: September 25, 2022

"Great accommodations for a large family and excellent location...beach access is just across the street! Just be aware that bunks have a 100 lb this can be a bit limiting for teen/preteen kiddos.

Reviewed By: Misty W.

Response from Blue Swell :
Your feedback means a lot to our team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We are glad your family stay was enjoyable and we look forward to your return.

This property did not live up to its described inside and outside

Review Date: August 2, 2022

Vacation Date: July 9, 2022

"We rented this house for a family vacation in July 2022. The house had ample space for 6 adults and 6 children but the property needs some TLC. The overall property outside property needs to be cleaned up. I side also needs some attention: handles on cupboard/ closet doors are missing or falling of, towel ring in second floor bathroom is falling off wall, toilet paper holder in same bathroom need a different placement, same bathroom needs a new shower head, screens on third floor are ripped, first floor dryer does not turn off even when you open the dryer door, floors need a thorough cleaning, silver ware drawer on second floor needs adjustment. There are tvs in bedroom but only work if you have a gaming system. The sump pump also went off in the middle of the night after an overnight rain and the repair person didn’t come until late afternoon the next day. We have rented other vacation houses in other city locations (Hilton Head) and this particular rental property was more expensive but much less acceptable.

Reviewed By: Paulette B.

Response from Blue Swell :
It is unfortunate that you feel this way because our #1 priority is to make sure our guests are pleased with Blue Swell's services. We are glad that the property was spacious enough for your family. We have made notes about the issues in the unit and have addressed them.

Room for 16 people.

Review Date: March 23, 2022

Vacation Date: March 6, 2022

"We had 10 adults & 6 children. There was room for everyone to sleep, it would have been a little cramped if there were more I think. 22 people is a push, IMO. The pool was a lot of fun, everyone loved it. There is a Weber grill on site that we used and enjoyed. There are two couches, two occasional chairs in the main common area with the tv. That’s seating for approx. 8 on a raining day or in the evening when the family is all together. We used dining chairs, bar stools & the floor....not to comfortable. With all that said, we would probably stay again.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
We’re so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. Blue Swell is pleased to know your vacation rental was spacious enough for your entire group. We have made note of the seating for future guests. We are glad your experience was enjoyable and we cannot wait to see you again!

perfect escape

Review Date: January 24, 2022

Vacation Date: January 14, 2022

"This rental was just what the doctor ordered for our fam! Last minute change of plans but found this well suited home and it was ideal! Amazing location in Seagrove! Pool was heated and despite colder than norm weather our kids got to swim in mid-January! House setup was perfect for us! Definitely want to return! Thank you!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review. Please come back soon so we can host your next vacation!

Disappointed

Review Date: November 29, 2021

Vacation Date: November 22, 2021

"The house has a lot of potential, but currently needs a lot of TLC. Location is convenient to public beach access and also has a good bit of privacy since it is off of 30A. Not enough space here to list all issues ... so just a few examples: signs of water damage on most ceilings, house smelled like air had not circulated in weeks (had to buy candles to get through first night), several lights out, dead batteries in smoke detectors, no batteries in remote controls. A lot of this could be easily addressed, but the property management company doesn't seem to be very engaged. Contacted them and they did respond, but never showed up ... said they would check with the maintenance team ... still have not heard back. We've stayed in other properties with similar price points which are far superior. It's a shame since this could be a really great house.

Reviewed By: Brad H.

Just ok

Review Date: November 9, 2021

Vacation Date: November 1, 2021

"The home itself needs a lot of updating, esp the outside. Cleanliness was another issue. Walls, furniture, etc were nasty. The outside was a mess upon arrival, including the pool. However, the location is amazing! And it sleeps a large crew. When mentioning the issues we had, we were not offered anything at all, except for them to make aure it was cleaner in the future. I would stay again just for the location, but thats about it

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Review of Once Upon a Tide

Review Date: October 4, 2020

Vacation Date: September 25, 2020

"The house was clean and had more than enough towels for everyone in the party we had. The house was updated on the inside and was very nice with accommodating everyone.

The outside of the house needs ALOT of work. The pool was dirty and not cleaned but was still useable-this May have been due to the hurricane that came the week before-but it should have still be checked before we got there and it didn’t look like it had.

The stairs are VERY unstable on the outside of the house, especially when wet. The downstairs section of the house smelled moldy and was VERY musty and humid-I guess this could be due to the hurricane that came as well.

Overall, the house was in good condition and everyone was very happy with the house. We had a good time and enjoyed the stay. I would refer someone to this home, but just tell them to be careful with the outside, pool, stairs, and deck.

It is a duplex and there is no way to get from downstairs to upstairs. Maybe put this in the description of the house for future rentals. We had a good stay and enjoyed it. Thank you!! We will use again.

Reviewed By: Kori H.

Awesome

Review Date: June 29, 2020

Vacation Date: June 20, 2020

"The house was wonderful. We had 4 families and small kids had plenty of room. The pool was great the only thing that would be great by the pool would be small tables and umbrellas.

Reviewed By: Douglas S.

New Years

Review Date: January 6, 2020

Vacation Date: December 28, 2019

"Great location. House is starting to need a little TLC and could have used a better cleaning beforehand. I never fails to amaze me how many beach houses have few to no towel racks, how is this a thing? The master bath could easily fit and use 2 to 4 towel racks, it currently has... ZERO. Overall a good house, just a little weird that the stairs are only outside.

Reviewed By: Ryan S.

N/a

Review Date: October 14, 2019

Vacation Date: October 5, 2019

"N/a

Reviewed By: Debbie B.

Owner has mad house building skills

Review Date: July 22, 2019

Vacation Date: July 13, 2019

"Amazing house, with minor mx needs. Trees have grown onto the house. Someone thought of shell bureau handles, shell pavers, immediate hot water showers, crows nest is epic, and more. Clean grounds, cut away buggy trees, paint pool bottom, fix fence, remove vines from a/c, etc. spray hard for bugs. Hard spray
The owner is an artist on making this house a must stay. His/her mx crew let
them down. Cleaning crew was the best ever, but about $2k I’m mx costs would make this place a 5 star must stay

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Once Upon a Tide Review

Review Date: May 21, 2019

Vacation Date: May 12, 2019

"Once Upon a Tide has its good points and its bad points.
Good points include location to the beach, in-law suite and the pool. The unit was also clean and well stocked and plenty of parking.Layout is good with plenty of beds.
Bad points include the observation deck was up a set of sketchy stairs (think stair stepper exercise machine) and screens broken out on the deck along with trees needing to be trimmed. Also, many other things were broken (i.e. toaster only toasted on one side, window shade, chairs, crisper drawer in fridge, hammock and lounge chairs by pool).
The maintenance company was receptive to our first call on day one about the pool needing to be cleaned and initial round of broken items, but as the week went on they became less responsive.
The unit worked out well for us with the location, layout and parking but if we had known about the stairs we would probably not have rented this unit.

Reviewed By: Trace W.

Great location

Review Date: April 22, 2019

Vacation Date: March 30, 2019

"Nice size pool for the amount of people that stayed here.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Perfect location whether you want to relax or have plenty to do

Review Date: March 26, 2019

Vacation Date: March 19, 2019

"We stayed at Once Upon a Tide with a group of 20 people. We loved the ability to walk to restaurants and shops but also feel like it was "just us" at the house. Having our own pool was nice and we did pay extra for heat since it was March. It is an easy walk across the street to the beach. Having 2 separate living/sleeping areas provided the separation we needed for our group. We mainly cooked and ate meals on the 2nd floor, but having the extra full size kitchen was a bonus. The upstairs kitchen was well stocked with multiple size skillets and at least 3 stock pots. You never know what you'll get with a rental but we found what we needed. The bathroom towels were extremely nice and we loved the extra touches provided like soaps, lotions and shampoos. It made it feel like we arrived at a resort instead of a rental. The stairs to the 3rd floor are different but no one in our group had a problem with them. Just look at the pictures and you'll know what to expect. We did call maintenance out once to fix a problem with outlets not working. They were prompt and professional. We would highly recommend this house and would definitely stay again.

Reviewed By: LARA D.