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Spacious waterfront canal home with boat slip and large deck

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Terramar Beach
    17 min walk
  • Sea Isle Beach
    3 min drive
  • Half Moon Beach
    3 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    29 min drive

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About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sea Isle Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Half Moon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Terramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • San Luis Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 29 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬7 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.

Spacious waterfront canal home with boat slip and large deck

Tucked into the quiet seaside community of Terramar Beach, Big Kahuna is a large waterfront home with a fresh and modern vibe. The home is located on a deepwater canal just 2 minutes from the beach and has tons of spacious, sun-drenched deck space, an outdoor shower, a boat slip, and a charcoal grill. There’s enough space at Big Kahuna for up to 22 people— so invite the whole crew to join you for an unforgettable group getaway to the Texas coast.

Location: Terramar Beach community of Galveston, Texas

Beach access: The Terramar Beach access point is a 2-minute drive away.

Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Terramar beach community pool— open Memorial Day thru Labor Day— and the boat launch and marina with the provided keys.

Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!

Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.

Parking: There is room for 5 cars in the driveway.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

The soaring, two-story, contemporary living area has plenty of space for your whole group to unwind and spend time together. Plush, overstuffed sofas face a flatscreen television that’s mounted to a crisp white shiplap wall. Kick back here in the evenings with some snacks and a favorite movie. Glass accent tables and stylish armchairs complete this comfy, modern space.

The kitchen is laid out in an efficient u-shape and features quartz countertops with a tiered peninsula bar. Flip a stack of fluffy banana pancakes in the mornings, or mix a batch of frozen margaritas at happy hour— the kitchen is fully equipped to handle it all. The bar space has seating for four people, while the dining table has seating for eight. A half bath and laundry room are located around the corner.

Down the hallway from the living area, the master bedroom has a king-size bed. The attached ensuite bathroom has a separate shower, soaking tub, and marble-topped vanity. Upstairs on the third level, there are three more bedrooms— each with their own private, attached bathrooms. The first bedroom has two queen-size beds and a twin-over-full bunk bed with twin trundle. The second bedroom has a king-size bed and access to the third-floor deck space overlooking the canal. The third bedroom on this floor has a king-size bed and twin-over-full bunk bed.

On the ground level, a fifth bedroom that doubles as a game room has a full-over-queen built-in bunk space, flatscreen television, and a bar top table for card games or board games. This room is connected to the main house through an interior staircase. Outside, there’s an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day of fishing or hanging out at the beach. The covered dock space has a slip for parking your boat. Make sure to bring your fishing gear— there’s great fishing in the canal. And the Terramar Beach access point is a quick 2-minute drive from the home.

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GVR-06221

House rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the canal.
- No fishing from the upstairs decks.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2551.0 sq ft (237 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number GVR06221

Property is also known as

205018

Spacious waterfront canal home with boat slip and large deck Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jewel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lone Star Bike Rally
The property is under renovation. The cleanliness of the home is not desirable. No kitchen towels or sponges, plaster inside cabinets, filthy oven and not the comfort of home. There are only 3 TV's on property and the owner should list that in the property description. The 3 bedrooms upstairs have no TV's. The door to the bedroom patio does not lock and concerns of missing deck planks. You are not allowed to use the supply lift. Not ideal with luggage and cooler. On the positive side there were plenty of beds for a large family gathering but bring books. Lol. The host was responsive. Not. ifesl
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the canal
The weather was poor but we managed to have a great time anyways.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joel H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
much to be desired
You can definitely tell this is a high volume rental. There are beds everywhere. However, there doesn't seem to be enough seating (living room), nor kitchen appliances to accommodate the amount of people this rental can sleep. I'd suggest adding a second refrigerator, bigger oven/stove. More comfortable seating outside on the deck would be greatly appreciated. the kitchen seemed to be very disorganized, but I guess that's to be expected. I thought the house was overall dingy compared to pictures. The flooring is overall awful, and half of the bathrooms need some work, in regards to stains and caulking. we had a nice time, but the physical attributes of the house definitely need some work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston
Property was tired. Neighbors on right side gave a very unfriendly impression. Many warning signs. Neighbors on left were very nice. My family consisted of oldest 87 youngest 58. Not a very wild bunch. How I define tired - carpet was taped at top of stairs because it was frayed -poor taping job btw kitchen wood floor was splintering, deck wood needs repair, shower doors didn't close completely, a bit of shower mold in the corners, molding, flooring had gaps -poor finish job (not new work) .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Noey Z.

Great Vacay, but house needs some love.
2nd time staying at Big Kahuna. We love the outdoor spaces, but house needs some serious love. Plank flooring has huge gaps making them stumbling spots. Master shower pan has been poorly patched making it uneven. Water takes 5-10 minutes to heat up and then is only warm. The house has so much potential as it is big enough to accommodate 20 guests comfortably. Wonderful memories have been made, but should we return we will look into other properties.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Stay
Overall everything was great, I would recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute spacious
Loved this beach house!! We will be renting it again!! Bring your own games. I didn’t see any there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
12 of us came down for a one night stay before our cruise. The neighborhood is so peaceful. Plenty of beds and bathrooms. We wish we had been able to stay more days!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon D., Crawford Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time !!!!
Fishing was good , access to beach was not crowded ,overall excellent experience !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexandra O.

Bachelorette trip
The house and trip was great there was a few Things like the house smelled horrible when I arrived I had to go buy febreeze to make it better and the couches were horrible I sat down and it hurt my bitt because that couch was broken and the bunk beds were horrible felt like there was wooden planks throughput them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue S.

Nice location but needs maintenance
The property location is nice but the house needs some couple maintenance. The door knob is broken, some nails exposed on top floor, kitchen floor has some opening, ants and spiders found on bed, some of the bunk bed smelled bad. Need better cleaning. The listing pictures are not same as reality. The property manager is very responsive. Regardless all the issues, we had a great time and just wished the property is in better shape.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Leanne l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property needs some TLC
The home had a great floor plan, but was in need of repairs. The overall dingy and tattered state didn’t set the vacation off on the right foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacky N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend staying here
The images vs how the property truly is in person is completely deceiving. Upon arrival, as we tried opening the door, the whole door knob to the main door fell off, this was already a sign to a bad start. A broken door knob to the main entrance can’t possibly be something overlooked as this is the main door to the 2nd floor patio. The property was dirty with stains against the kitchen walls, this property looks like it may have been damaged by previous renters and the owners of the property never fixed the issues. I walked the property, it looked like the place was currently being renovated. There were multiple holes in the wall by the toilet and shower, crown molding pulled off of the wall and just laying by the shower. The shower in the room with a single king and double bunk would not turn more than 1/4th the way which made the shower only have cold water. The shower for the room with multiple bunks and 2 queens had water collecting at the bottom while showering. The very top of the stairway has a broken plank piece where the carpet and flooring met and left an unsafe walking area for small children as the wood and nail was exposed. I had to contact the property at 4pm (check in time) since code for check in was ever sent to me. I was told to send a text to a number provided of any issues I encounter. I never received a response from management. The main door remained broken the whole time we were there and I never had anyone reach out to me to come fix anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house. Loved it!
Had a short friends trip here and we had a blast! Hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing stay!
My family and I loved this place! It's in a peaceful neighborhood and right on the water! Something I really loved was how much natural light came into the home from the large windows in the common areas! It's big enough for families or groups of friends and has everything you need, including a fully equipped kitchen and cozy living areas. The deck outside was great for hanging out and enjoying the beautiful views. You could also go fishing or kayaking, or just chill by the water. It was a fantastic place to stay and we will be back for a longer stay in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We had the best time. It was very nice place and a quiet neighborhood! We went to the beach access across the way and it was the perfect quiet location! The house itself was great. The rooms were perfect for our families. We each brought 1-3 kids! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Great rental property!
We have a wonderful time, this was a great location! The house had more than enough room for all of us and the beds were comfortable. There is some updating needed for the flooring and there were some things that needed a little better cleaning, but overall there were no major issues. We would recommend this rental for anyone looking to have a great weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID J., HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach home getaway
Great property and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kalicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our overall stay was fine but we did run in to a few minor issues.
There were aints in the kitchen and spider's in beds down stairs. The front entrance door handles were loose and so were a few of the other door handles. Aside from that we had an amazing stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Noey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable, would recommend.
Enjoyed the spacious home with ensuites in every bedroom. Home was a bit beat-up from being a rental, but it didn't detract from our stay. Host was amazing about staying in touch and sharing valuable info!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., Houston, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This is a grand house that accommodated our large group. The house is equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, the restrooms had plenty of towels and starter toiletries. The location is perfect for fishing right off the canal. The beach was a 3 minute drive. I would rent here again. Check in was super easy and we had great communication with owner throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Great place , great location and plenty of room our family had a blast at beach across street! Awesome place .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cortez J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jackson’s Take Galveston
This was a great property vacation rental, from the time we got there the owner communicated with us from beginning to end the property was very clean & the house and rooms are very spacious my only suggestion would be for the dryer to get hotter other than that I would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chasity j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
It was a awesome place the scenery was amazing great place to be with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022