Welcome:  We are pleased to have you as a guest at Family Tides:
Family -Tides was designed and  built with the philosophy that  everyone needs time away from day-to-day work and responsibilities. It's a place to laugh, play and regroup. A place where you can relax and forget your daily responsibilities and troubles.
Family-Tides offers you a place to relax, breath in the gulf breeze and listen to the calming sounds of the waves. Sit on the spacious deck and take in a beautiful sunrise, a breathtaking sunset and the awesome feeling of star gazing. So you all come on down, bring family and friends and have yourself a Texas style good-time. We know you'll want to come again and again...everyone does!!!

Amenities, Rules and Such:
The house has three bedrooms. All beds will have bed spreads for your use, but if you prefer, bring your own blankets.  The master and front bedroom have queen sized beds. The master bedroom also has a pull out single bed located underneath the bed. The back bed-room has one full size bed and one set of bunk beds. The house has central air with ceiling fans in all of the rooms. There are two full bathrooms and one enclosed shower located underneath the house. The living room is equipped with a TV, stereo system, cable and a DVD player. We have internet service, so if you would like to stay in touch bring your laptop, BUT WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO DO THAT!!!. There are also speakers in the living room and on the deck, so bring your favorite tunes. Blender, toaster, microwave, pots, pans, dishes, coffe pot are all available for your use.
Please, no pets allowed and NO SMOKING in house or on the deck.  If you must smoke, please smoke in the drive- way only and remember to throw out your butts. The floors are wood, so please remove heels or shoes that may scratch floors. Please do not take lounge chairs to beach.

Fees, Deposits and Miscellaneous:
A cleaning fee of $100. will be charged for cleaning and will be deducted from your deposit if our house is not left as clean as when you arrived.  Rental payment plus cleaning fee are due in full 2 days before your arrival. The damage deposit should be sent on a separate check, as this will be refunded in full 1 week following your stay and our inspection, provided there are no damages and the house is left clean. A short damage contract will be sent to you 1 week prior to your stay, as the $250. does not include any major damage.

Items You Will Need to Bring With You:
Charcoal and lighter fluid for the BBQ, dish towels, paper towels;  LINENS: personal towels (facial, bath, wash, beach);  IF USING ALL BEDS: you should bring two sets of queen size sheets, one set of full size sheets, three sets of single or twin sheets;  TOILETRIES: toilet paper, bath soap, shampoo, and any other personal items you might require.
If you will be renting for a full week, washer and dryer use are provided for your convenience.