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Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck

Family-friendly vacation home in Galveston with a water park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End within a short walk of Half Moon Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Terramar Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Terramar Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 34 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 40 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wer Whistle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Resort Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina Bar - ‬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.

Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck

This raised, coastal home is the perfect choice for your next Galveston Island getaway! Just 1 minute drive from pristine gulf beaches, this spacious retreat offers multiple levels of living spaces including an open bunk room and semi-detached in-law suite for the perfect balance of group entertainment and guest privacy. Spread out on the raised, wraparound deck or enjoy al fresco dining and shady lounging on the ground-floor patio. Guests in the upper bedroom will enjoy canal views from a private balcony or lounge in the spacious loft.

The main floor features a bright, open layout with contemporary design and furnishings. The kitchen is equipped with a full suite of stainless steel appliances and gorgeous, custom counters providing plenty of space for the home chef to flex their muscles. The island prep station doubles as a dining counter with seating for four. Leather sofas and a smart TV in the living room provide a comfortable place to relax and unwind inside. The downstairs in-law suite includes a wet bar, fridge, microwave, and dining table seating for four.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parking anywhere but the driveway. Parking on grass is strictly prohibited.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number GVR08584

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West End within a short 9-minute walk of Half Moon Beach. You'll also find Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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.

Is Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck?

Yes, every accommodation at Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

Cozy Blue Whale Beach House with wrap around deck Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pansy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's the ideal home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

debbie m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I was not impressed with this property for the price. I slept on the bottom floor and when the pulled the covers down saw several hairs on the sheets. Just pulled the covers back up and slept on top of them. The remote for the tv - there were 2 but would turn tv on but couldn’t change the volume and it was on 100, so very loud, so just had to turn it off. Also something wrong with electric everytime someone turned on light upstairs it turned the lights on downstairs. From looking at pictures looks like property is right on beach that also is not the case. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rohit W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Home was dirty We couldn’t use first floor as room was smelling Saw roaches and bugs in home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time. Very close beach access. Set up well if you have teenagers or are 2 families that want separate space since the first floor is basically its own efficiency apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mchelle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
i really liked it. I am glad only 3 of us ultimately went because the 3rd floor bedroom would have been difficult to get to.The kitchen was perfect, appreciated real plates and cupsI wish the bathrooms were a bit larger and hand rails were in the bath - we are olderthe place was clean but if you looked outside the obvious the cleaning - dusting could have been a bit better. We stayed in quite a bit because we were not expecting the stairs, we had to move the sofa to watch TV in the main room Jared was a lovely host - answered all questions and provide info that made our visit very nice. I stayed downstairs so I would not have to climb the stairs often and was more private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Wingate, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

We had a wonderful stay at the house. It was a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of Galveston with close proximity to public access beach! We enjoyed our stay greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a very nice cozy place to stay and very quiet. The owners are in the process of upgrading and updating everything so I will be looking forward to coming back when they finish everything even though right now it's very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach

First day the house was a mess.Pieces of sheet rock and insulation was all over the floor and under the bed. I called the property management and it was quickly cleaned up.Sheet rock and insulation was stacked at the end of the driveway and wind blown through out the front yard, all three days. Not a good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adeleke K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible experience house collapsed

Terrible experience the ceiling of the first floor literally collapsed and I had to cancel my event. Vrbo is not responding as they promised.
Ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little R&R

Nice location, clean and very accommodating! Owner very nice and response quickly! Definitely would recommend:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice beach house!

Clean, great kitchen, comfortable beds. Plenty of room inside & outside, though a dining room table would have been nice with 8 people. Plenty of towels, nice bathrooms.Short walk or drive to beach, 5-minute drive to a decent little grocery mart. Easy check-in, excellent communication with owner. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time with a few hiccups

My family and friend had a great time at the property. The owner was very communicative with us. When we arrived the door code lock for the main house rain out of battery and when we arrived my phone died and refused to charge so i had to boot up my laptop to reach the manger. Thankfully they were very responsive and helped us get in. A few of the photos should be updated on the listing as we noticed there were some differences but nothing that hindered us from enjoying ourselves. The first night one of the beds collapsed but the manager showed up the next day to fix the bed. For anyone interested in the room on the top floor and private balcony, that room does get hotter during the summer and there is no furniture on that balcony. The room with the bunk beds also gets hot. For the lights, the only lights controlled by switches were in the kitchen. All other lights and fans were controlled by remotes that should probably be reprogrammed as some remotes controlled several fixtures at the same time. Just be aware that the bathroom maybe too small for some. I am 5'2" and the ceiling was not that far above my head. We had a great time overall and would recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and good proximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect for what we needed it for other than the lights on the bottom units shined right inside and it really needs to be updated. The Shower head downstairs didn’t work. The cleanliness of the home was ok but it’s very outdated and doesn’t really look like the pics
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terrie P.

Nice

We only stayed one night and it was good for that. It was a little to far from town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house, although we only stayed one night it was perfect for our large group & everyone was comfortable. Jared was great with communication & we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jared was very accommodating of our schedule
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A few days at the beach

Before my husband and I get busy with work for the summer we decided to get away for a few days. We loved the accommodations here at the Blue Whale. Close enough to town for anything we needed yet far enough away. The house upon arrival was very clean, linens were clean and set up very nice. One word to sum it up is perfect! Thanks for sharing your home with us!Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston Getaway

It was a lot of fun and the property was great and worked for all our needs to accomadate us all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Beautiful, clean house with a wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cruising

My family and I arrived Saturday. We stayed at this property before departing for our cruise. Clean, safe & very nice area. Several nice restaurants in the area too. This vrbo rental was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025