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A wooden dock extending over a body of water with a clear sky in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small balcony.
A wooden dock extending into calm water with a small table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden structure with railings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Terramar Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Luis Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬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.

Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath (sleeps 10 comfortably) waterfront home sits on a beautiful canal in Terramar Beach, and is perfect for families vacationing on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Location, Location, Location:

One of the highlights of this delightful beach house is its location at the west end of Galveston Island. Located in the desirable Terramar Beach area, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Sea Lover Cottage sits on a beautiful canal and offers easy proximity to the bay and to the beach at an affordable price. Sea Lover Cottage is clean and bright, and well-appointed.

Enjoy your coffee and start your day by viewing a glorious sunrise from the canal deck. Take a walk on the beach filled with shells for the collector or build a sandcastle. Go for a swim in the Gulf waters filled with sea life. Body surf or bird watch. Enjoy peace and quiet, with the exception of a meddling seagull. Take your kayak for a spin on the canal from your private boat house or bring your poles and net to fish and crab the canal under the boat house overhead lights. Complete your day by grilling your catch and relaxing in the warm evening breezes constant through the lower-level boat house.

There is a green overhead light that shines in the canal for fun night-time fishing. You can really see all the fish swim through the light at night!

If entertainment and excitement are for you, Sea Lover Cottage is convenient to Schlitterbahn Water Park, Moody Gardens, the Flight Museum, Sea Wolf Park, Galveston’s historic Strand District, the Galveston Pleasure Pier and much more.

Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s boat launch is available for your use. The Terramar Navigation Channel connects Terramar’s boat launch area, its turning basin, and its four residential canals to West Galveston Bay. Step off your private dock into your vessel and motor out to the Bay for a day of great fishing! Upon your return, clean your catch right on the dock and barbecue your catch on the grill conveniently located. Your private dock includes overhead lights for fun night-time fishing. Trout, redfish, flounder as well as blue and stone crabs are caught right off Sea Lover Cottage’s lighted dock. Your private boat slip is also ideal for launching your canoe, kayak or other people-powered craft.

Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Lover Cottage offers the best of two great water experiences; the home is caressed by the salt marshes and inlets of West Galveston Bay on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other side. Whether by the bay or the beach, your entire family will make unforgettable vacation memories at this seaside retreat.

Terramar Beach Community:

Beach – The beach on the Gulf may be reached from the Terramar Beach main entrance at the end of Terramar Drive, or across any of the three public walkovers.

Swimming Pool – The Terramar Beach pool is open daily from May 1 - September 30. It is closed on Tuesdays for cleaning. Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.

Boat Launch and Pier – There is a private boat launch ramp with a turning basin and dredged navigation channel extending into West Galveston Bay. The boat ramp recently underwent repairs. It is a brief 20 minutes by boat to San Luis Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.

Pavilion – Please also visit the nearby pavilion.

Owner requires a signed rental agreement.

Note that Galveston properties require a 15% hotel occupancy tax - 6% for the State of Texas and 9% for the City of Galveston.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
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

Owner's rental agreement required. Maximum of 4 vehicles on the property at all times. This complies with Terramar Beach HOA requirements.
Maximum occupancy is 10 people at all times, including visitors. Every person on the property counts toward this limit.
Events or gatherings that exceed occupancy or include non-registered guests require prior written Owner approval.

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 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 25
Property Registration Number GVR05066

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Affordable Waterfront Canal House
Affordable Waterfront West END Canal
Affordable Waterfront Canal H
Affordable Waterfront West END Canal House

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West End within a short 16-minute walk of Terramar Beach. You'll also find Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 do couples enjoy most about Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a smart TV and a kitchen along with a video library.

Does Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House have a hot tub?

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 free of charge?

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

Does Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House have connecting rooms available?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House?

Yes, every house at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GW C.

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

Seaside Cottage

Wonderful property and very relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANYSIA R.

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

Rest & Relaxation

We had an absolutely amazing time on our mini vacation! This was the perfect place for our little family. The feeling of the house made us feel right at home. The grandkids loved the private dock! We cant wait to book for our next vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra S.

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

Beautiful place

Relaxing, beautiful, and overall awesome. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C.

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

Great property!

House was perfect. Our son and his friend fished off the deck till midnight every night
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam Y.

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

Canal House

My grandkids enjoyed their stay fully. My 11 year old grandson had so much fun fishing and crabbing. He didn’t catch much but he loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Family Time

We enjoyed the lovely beach house with the convenience of fishing on the canal from the home. We got lucky the kids caught some keeper trouts and my husband caught and released a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Rebecca R.

Quiet weekend

We did a very last minute booking for this property. Nice community and nice property. The house had a great open floor plan which made it easy for everyone to be together. The area around the boat lift made a great space for fishing and lowering a crab net. Easy access to the beach from the community.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

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

Thanks

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennie L.

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

Life on the canal.

Overall, it was good. There were some items that were not available for use. Those items were things present in out kitchen. You can't provide everything that is needed, that's understood. Everything we needed worked and we were satisfied with the house, generally speaking. Look to stay in Galveston, TX again this year when we come back. Thanks for the help, house contact. The Lavoi's
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Decent Property

The property was clean. Bedrooms, bathrooms were listed accurately. Appliances were not listed correctly. Listing also specified there is laundry soap, dishwasher soap, and trash bags. There were 3 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, and less than a cap full of laundry soap. Also, there is only street parking with access to the property over grass. If it has been raining, expect to walk through a swamp. I was there with colleagues for a medical conference and had to dress accordingly including heels and slacks. So, walking through the pond that was the yard was unfortunate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We stayed for 4 nights and didn’t have any issues. The house worked for what we needed but we probably wouldn’t choose to stay again. We are used to rentals having basic things like cleaning spray, spices, aluminum foil, extra paper towels, etc. I read the past reviews and packed extra but it just makes for more things to lug/pack. So, as a lazy person, it wasn’t an awesome experience more me LOL. The extra blankets in the closet had hair from past guests and the towels are thin. Pros: Communication with owner & location was great! AC was cold and the water pressure was good. TV’s in all the rooms and the check out instructions were very easy. More than Enough towels for our group of 6 and the deck was great for fishing.Recommendations:1. The beds are not very comfy (thin and squeaky) and a mattress topper would be helpful. 2. More dish towels3. A small table downstairs to have on the deck/dock to hold drinks.4. Provide liquid Hand soap in the kitchen/bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Wonderful family get away

Had a wonderful stay, fishing was fun, played games for hours and fun conversations on the deck. Barbara was great to deal with from reservation through stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Great Property

Lot's of space, short drive to the beach, and the family enjoyed fishing right from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great location for a laid back family vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay this week! We did some fishing and crabbing off the back deck, visited the nearby beach, and enjoyed the views. We did travel into town a few times (20-30 min drive depending on where you are going). It was really nice to be able to come back to nice cool house away from all the busyness of downtown Galveston!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great place

We had a great time! I would like to add that there is no fishing equipment. We had read about the awesome night fishing but wasn't able to take advantage of the activity due to no equipment. Also very little beach toys etc. We flew so didn't have access to bring these things. One of the fans doesn't change speeds and moved very little air. Could use some updates in home but other than that it was a great time. House was clean. It was further out from town than I thought it would be but we made the best of it! If you are looking for the beach this is the place! Much nicer beach than the one in town! Pool was also super awesome! Host is fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Fun family vacation getaway!

This beach house worked perfectly for our big yearly family vacation! Amazing spot for fishing, we caught tons of fish every night. Great location to beach access. Barbara was extremely helpful and quick to respond. We would stay here again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Close to Beach and pool! Clean and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sasha H.

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

Great getaway!

We had a great time while staying at this property. Location is beautiful. I wasn't sure what I'd think about being on the canal, but it was super cool and gave us access to water right outside our door. The location is not super close to most restaurants, but it's away from the crowds and craziness closer to Pleasure Pier.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Sea Lovers Cottage

This place is amazing! Super nice, super clean, very well updated with all the amenities.. It's very quiet and peaceful and we had a blast catching fish with the kids and grandkids. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

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

Excellent!

Very clean, easy check in, host easy to communicate with. We like Terramar location and plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

May V.

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

Sunshine Breeze

The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Maybe a bit too quiet for our loud children but overall, it was a nice neighborhood and location to relax and get some quiet time. The house being situated on the canal is an added bonus, it's so beautiful in the mornings to see the sun glistening on the water. The house is about a 30 minute drive away from the Galveston Boardwalk, Wal-Mart, oher restaurants, and the main area for higher traffic and activities. The house is well kept and clean. There was enough room for everyone to have their space and have a good night's rest. The place is equipped with everything you need to cook and eat, to shower and do laundry, etc. It is a home away from home. I would stay here again if I come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

intresting

We decided to rent this house for spring break. house was clean upon arrival. However the outside exterior could use some work.(my 5 year old stated it looked creepy due to the side of the house missing wood/blue plastic). everything else was nice inside is as pictured.the picture does no justice it bigger in the inside. the host was very friendly and helpful. my family and i enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

Great place

The weather was not on our side for out stay However there was plenty of space inside to play games with the kids. We did some fishing and even though it was slow biting everyone had fun. There were ample dishes for a large family and that was a wonderful relief. We had a very nice vacation and look forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina m.

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

Family getaway

nice home - would suggest to buy a new grill and inform your guest they are responsible to clean it after using the grill or there will be a charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Great Labor Day Weekend

We had a great time at this beach house. The location is perfect, the home was well equipped, and has the perfect amount of space. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing off the dock, we caught enough crabs for a boil! We rented a golf cart while there and the location was just perfect to ride to the beach, pool, marina, store, everything! The host was very responsive and helpful before, during and after! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021