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Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A living room with a grey sofa, wicker chairs, and a red couch. A kitchen with white cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.
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Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of a balcony with plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 163378 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirates Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galveston Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 25 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.

Great house for family gatherings, reunions, entertaining, etc. Your family and friends will be able to enjoy the close proximity to the beach and many of Galveston's top attractions. The well-appointed spacious beach house is only a couple of minutes walk to the beach and a short drive to Schlitterbahn & Moody Gardens (8 miles), as well as Galveston's Historical Pleasure Pier (11 miles).

Relax, bask in the sun and enjoy the rejuvenating sea breeze on one of 3 decks, including the rooftop deck with a beautiful view of the Bay. Whisk up a savory meal in the fully equipped kitchen or fire up the grill and take pleasure in dining together indoors or outdoors on the deck. Continue the entertainment by taking advantage of the free cable, WIFI, board games, books, etc. in the spacious living room.

When you can tear yourself away from the comforts of the house to go down to the beach, beach gear is available for your use. Includes lawn chairs, sand toys, and a wagon to transport the gear.

The recently renovated 4 bedroom and 4.5 bath house comfortably sleeps 16 people. Each bedroom comes with its own full bathroom. There are 2 master bedrooms with king size beds, with TV and cable box. The other two bedrooms each house 2 full and 2 twin bunkbeds, sleep total 6. Each have it own smart TV for your connivence (you will need your account to sign-in to each apps, i.e. Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, ect.....DON"T FOGET to Log-off once your leave).

At the end of your day, come up and relax on our top deck to enjoy the breeze and stars at night.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,378 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There are no smoking allowed inside or out on the patio decks. No outdoor cooking on any of the patio decks.
No under age drinking allow. If caught your safety deposit will be non-refundable.
An adult can't rental out the property for anyone under 25 on their behalf.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30
Property Registration Number GVR08404

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West End within a 10-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. You'll also find Galveston Island Beaches and Galveston Island State Park Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks.?

Yes, every house at Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks. comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Close to the beach. Spacious & bright with gorgeous views from 3rd decks. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Awesome property!

Perfect vacation home for our family! Location is one block from the beach and the view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Great Family Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay and found that the house was very spacious and had everything we needed. Nice to be on a quiet culdsac and only a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, fresh and clean. Very large open family space. Nice large bedrooms on separate floor from family area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cade G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Memorial Day Getaway

Our group of long time family and friends enjoyed our stay! The bunk room setups are great for big groups. The host had chairs and other beach necessities available for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Stay

Couldn’t have asked for a better house for our beach trip. So much open space for hanging out upstairs. Beds were comfortable and so nice to have a bathroom for each bedroom. Well stocked kitchen and the beach supplies really came in handy too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

We had four adults and four kids. This place worked like a charm for the second year in a row.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is our 3rd time staying at this beach house

We have been pleased every time we have stayed at this beach house. It is within easy walking distance to the beach and it has all the amenities to make it an enjoyable and comfortable stay. A really nice feature is that each of the 4 bedrooms have their own private bathroom. We plan to stay there again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter get-a-way

Great property. Close to the beach, had toys, chairs, wagon to use. Plenty of seating in and outside the house. Comfy beds. Well stocked kitchen. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Fourth of July Vacation

Beautiful spacious home just a short walk to the beach. Loved the awesome deck with amazing views of the Gulf of America! Bedrooms were very comfortable and accommodated our large family with our grand babies. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the necessities for cooking. We enjoyed an amazing Firework show from the beautiful deck. We can wait to come back next year for the 4th of July!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Way Above Expectation

The house was very clean and nice! My family loved it so much that we hope to be able to return to the same beach house every summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Konnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainy Beach Getaway

It rained every day of our stay. We were lucky enough to be in this great house that offered plenty of space for entertaining when we couldn’t be at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious house close to beach

House has room for a bunch of people. Big bedrooms with a huge living room. The house is a short walk to the beach. Great place to get together with friends and family. If this place is available next year, we will be booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Twanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️

This place was amazing. The location is literally steps from the beach. It is truly a home away from home. Not to mention it’s a lot bigger then the pictures show.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What Can I Say?

This is the 4th year in a row that our family has stayed at this property and...............it gets better every year! Everything is in order; plenty of supplies, dishes and utensils. The really nice feature is that every bedroom has its own bathroom and it is an easy walk to the beach. It is a quick commute to town for groceries, dining and shops on the Strand. We are planning to spend next summer there again with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time Fun

Our family had a wonderful time in Pirates Beach. The house was clean and large enough for all of us. The walk to the beach was easy and for those who couldn't walk, parking was available close to the entrance to the beach. Overall, it was a wonderful beach house and we hope to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very nice house with great views of the water from the balcony. Enjoyed every morning on the balcony and walks to the beach. On suite bathroom for every room is the best when sharing with adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice House

This is our second time to stay here. We love the spacious kitchen and living room. It also has plenty of beds and 4 1/2 bathrooms!!! The deck on the very top of the house has an amazing view! And it’s just a few minutes walk to the beach. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

The house is lovely and very well equipped.

We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect for us. We liked having the living area on the 2nd level and the bedrooms on the first. The house is gorgeous but so comfortable! I am quite sure we will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for big group!

The layout is perfect for a big group. 1st floor has all the bedrooms. 2nd floor is huge and has plenty of space. Owner was quick With communication. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Floorplan, Downside Roaches

The house has a great floor plan for families. The location to the beach was wonderful. The house looked and smelled clean, however, there were cockroaches which was a very unpleasant surprise. We would stay there again, but I would bring insect spray.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Repeat!

This was our second visit to this house. Just like the first visit, we had a wonderful time. The house fit our needs perfectly just as it did the first time. We ate every meal on the lovely deck and lounged around afterwards on the comfortable couch and chairs. The spacious living area and kitchen was wonderful for our large family. We enjoy cooking at the beach, and the kitchen is well equipped. We hope to return for a third visit soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Second Year Staying at this Beach House

This is the second year we have stayed at this beach house. Our family travels from Chicago, San Antonio and Houston to spend a few days together and with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, it is perfect for everyone. The house is well furnished with everything from furniture, great mattresses and plenty of kitchen utensils. The beach is a short walk away. You will want to spend some time in the mornings and sit on their covered balcony, eat breakfast and drink your tea or coffee. You are also relatively close to Galveston, so it is a short drive to restaurants and The Strand. We plan to stay there again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for our group!

The house was perfect for our group of 16. The kitchen is big enough to allow 3 cooks working, or a buffet, and was stocked with plenty of pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and general kitchen supplies like trash bags, dish soap and coffee filters. The living area accommodated all of us playing games and visiting. Loved the balcony for beach breezes and appreciated all the ceiling fans and good a/c in the Texas heat. The stairs were challenging for several of our seniors but we managed. We'd love to do it all again! Thanks for a great house for a big group at a reasonable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for big grouo

The house was great! Great location. Pretty far from Seawall and shops. But only a bock and 1/2 to the beach. Only complaint... those stairs! You have to be in good shape to climb up and down 32 stairs numerous times. I myself have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis so it was really hard for me. But even those in shape and the teenage boys complained of their legs hurting. Be prepared to exercise! We had a wonderful time in anyway! Thank you for letting stay in your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and family friendly

Had a great trip here. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook it all. Pans are brand new, plenty of knives cutting boards, dishes. I love that they left lots of trash bags and paper towels. Rooms are all on second level, living area on the third level. There are no bathtubs, only showers. Someone said on a review the property was starting to show wear/aging. We did not think that at all. Everything was in great condition. Oh and there are a couple kid rails you can install on the top bunks for the little ones. I was stressing and brought my own, but didnt need to. The bunks are high-6ft! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021