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NEWLY REMODELED OVERSIZED 2nd row beach house sleeps 14+, 75 yards to the water.

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On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    1 min walk
  • Terramar Beach
    2 min drive
  • The West End Marina & Restaurants
    13 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    25 min drive

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This bedroom has a king sized bed

Stunning beach house with ocean views + large deck, just steps from the beach

Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (131)
The price is AU$444
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Stunning beach house with ocean views + large deck, just steps from the beach

About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach. .This beach vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Terramar Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Half Moon Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 1 min walk
  • Terramar Beach - 2 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 6 min drive
  • San Luis Beach - 6 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬8 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.

NEWLY REMODELED OVERSIZED 2nd row beach house sleeps 14+, 75 yards to the water.

Cheaper than beach first row houses, but only 25 yards further from the beach with an almost identical view and feel (no roads to cross, we're on the beach side of the main road). The wind and ocean spray are there. That magical beachy smell of the ocean.... Our roomy, beachy comfortable 2nd row Gulf of Mexico house with full amenities including a kitchen full of utensils and dishes, a full sized washer and dryer, three large bedrooms down and a giant studio/playroom/room-full-of-4-giant-bunkbeds with a full bath upstairs is just 75 yards to the beach on the beach side of San Luis Pass Road. You can listen to the waves all night! The house has a large kitchen table and a newly remodeled open kitchen so everyone can work together to make dinner.

NEED BABY GEAR FOR YOUR STAY? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/p24vjh to make a reservation.

It has great WiFi with smart TV's (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.), ceiling fans, standing fans, good a/c in the summer and warm toasty heating in the winter upstairs and down. The beach is wide, clean and not busy and RIGHT THERE! The sand is soft and fluffy. This is a perfect get away spot about 13 miles west of the end of the Seawall. Also has a coffee maker, toaster, microwave, brand new dishwasher, new retro fridge and new oven/stove. We do our best to keep it stocked with dishes and flatware and cookware, salt/peper, cooking spray, coffee and fixins. We've got dish soap and laundry soap and full sized washer/dryer. We've got an ironing board and iron. We stock toilet paper, paper towels, and bath towels. It's got smoke alarms, and a blasting hot and cold outdoor shower. Two new beach-side decks (upper and lower), too! You will love it!

NEED BABY GEAR FOR YOUR STAY? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/p24vjh to make a reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike Engelhart (for Hijo de Playa, LLC)

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please, no smoking at all inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1710 sq ft (159 sq m)

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 GVR05748

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fancy Giant Beach Front House Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water
Fancy Giant Beach Front Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water Galveston
Fancy Giant Beach Front Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water
Fancy Giant Beach Front House Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water
Fancy Giant Beach Front Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water Galveston
Fancy Giant Beach Front House Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water
Fancy Giant Beach Front Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water Galveston
Fancy Giant Beach Front Sleeps 14 Plus 75 Yards Water

NEWLY REMODELED OVERSIZED 2nd row beach house sleeps 14+, 75 yards to the water. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Safa A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice property, needs more attention
Nice location, spacious and comfortable, not so clean though. We found dead roaches on cabinets and floor upon arrival. The dishes were so dirty we had to wash most of them before using. Found mold on the back of some pillows, which shows they had not been touched or moved for a long time. The towels were also so old and worn out. I understand these are issues that could have be solved pretty easily, had the owner inspected the house quickly before our arrival, and my point is a little more attention on the owner's part will go a long way. On a slightly more serious note, the downstairs AC wouldn't get warm - we put it on 72 and waited for a good 30 minutes before turning it off (the room temperature was 65 at that moment). The heater upstairs got warm almost immediately upon turning on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
CRT first annual trip!
House was perfect for 3 couples to share with extra room for more! Everything you need! Mike is a great host and responded within minutes to answer any questions. House exactly as described. Can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway for some Beach time!!
Had a great two day stay at this rental in Galveston. Loved that we were so close to the beach, and yet near stores if we ran out of anything. Would definitely recommend this rental, had every appliance and gadget you would need in the kitchen, and the beds were very comfortable. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend getaway
Really cute beach house, super close to the water. We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and great location
Access to the beach was great. Great value for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Stay with Great Views
### Stay Review We recently stayed at this property and had a wonderful time. The large porch with its great view and sound of the gulf/beach was a highlight, complete with plenty of rocking chairs to relax in. The beach itself was fantastic—clean sand, good waves, and decent water quality, though still with that characteristic Galveston brownish hue. The house was well-suited for our larger group, with plenty of beds and three bathrooms. The washer and dryer were very handy during our stay. We appreciated the access to streaming services on the TVs, though the channel selection could be improved, and one of the TV remotes was unfortunately missing. There were a few minor inconveniences: the shower heads were a bit finicky to use, and per the owner’s instructions, the AC couldn't be set lower than 73°F. While this temperature was comfortable during the day, we prefer to sleep in a cooler environment and would have liked to set it to 70°F. We also found a couple of dead cockroaches on the floor, but given that it’s the middle of the summer in Texas, this was somewhat expected. Despite these minor issues, we found it to be a nice property overall and will definitely consider it for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024vacation
Again had a marvelous time,stocked kitchen,clean when we arrived. New family members first time trip,they had a good time too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hendrix a vacation 2024
It was our second annual vacation to Galveston. We had a great time. The house is right by the beach way walking distance. The house was large enough for our family the showers were great, never ran out of hot water. Kitchen/livingroom was big enough for all of us to enjoy time together. Plenty of room for all of us to sleep in the bedrooms and upstairs bunk area. Plenty of parking, we had 5 vehicles. The only issue we had was the porch area was a little small for us to all hang out together outside, and the grill was very very small in like what the picture had shown. But, overall a very successful family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and spacious beach house
We throughly enjoyed our stay in this beach house, which was in a great location, very close to the beach. Easy to check in, plenty of room for people to spread out, and very communicative host. A few notes: -Sea Isle is about 20 miles from the main part of Galveston so do most of your grocery shopping as you roll into town to minimize how often you need to go into town. -There aren’t too many restaurants in the immediate vicinity so be prepared for that. However, there were two FANTASTIC food trucks literally across the street! One Mexican food and one with burgers and sandwiches. -dog friendly! And my fur pup throughly enjoyed the stay. There’s an outdoor shower that made bathing him after beach days easy. -if it rains, prepare for the area under the carport to flood a little. It drains off quickly enough though. We would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Many family celebrations
In one weekend, we celebrated our son's birthday, our daughter-in-law's birthday, Mother's Day, and the gender reveal of our newest granddaughter. Location and this home were perfect for our needs. Everything listed on the property description was accurate, if maybe a bit more "well-used" than expected. We found everything we needed right at home to make this a great weekend. The layout of the house number of bathrooms, well-working AC, and all the other amenities made it a very easy peaceful weekend. In the location, simple, easy walk to the beach with no vehicle traffic was excellent! A great value and a great place to stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salge family vacation
Mike, Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with our family and fur babies. This was our 3rd year in a role. Every thing about your beach house fits our family vacations perfectly….. we will be back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Milton L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy
Upon arrival we did a walk through to find a completely filthy house. The kitchen had mouse turds in several cabinets and we saw roaches as well. The cookware was substandard. There was only 1 partial roll of toilet paper, in the upstairs bathroom for 3 bathrooms. The floor fans were discusting. The pillows and beds were also filthy. The broom had lots of dirt and hair hanging off it. The grass was about three weeks overdue for mowing and I could not let my grand kids play in it for fear of what might be in it.the upstairs carpet was filthy and needs to be replaced. When it rained we had water come in the upstairs patio door and through one of the bedroom windows. On day 3 we had to throw away a dozen doughnuts we bought that day and other food due to an ant infestation. We had pictures and gave them to the cleaning lady. The owner said he was sending a partial refund but i have not yet received it. I feel it should be a total refund due to complete disrepair and filth. This place is a horrible representation for VRBO i do have pictures but don't see a place to attach them.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
This is a great location and the host is quick to respond with any questions. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is perfect
We had a great stay with are large group there is plenty of room for everyone , owner is promot with answering any questions we had !!! The view from the deck is the best we spent most of are time outside 😁 .. short walk to the beach would stay here again thanks for letting us stay in ur house Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved how close it was to the Beach. We had a few issues but the communication with the owner was good. The house was very spacious, plenty of room for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
A++ Location Beach House
We met up with other family members at the Passing Winds Beach House. The location was perfect - right off the road and only one house between us and the beach. We could sit on the deck and see family playing on the beach. It was almost like having your own personal beach. There were food trucks right across the street, restaurants nearby and a small grocery store 4.5 miles away called the Seven Seas. Everyone loved their vacation at the Passing Winds!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family
The place was great! Easy walk to the beach and the upstairs area was fantastic and allowed for the 3 children with us to have their own space while the adults had their own space downstairs. Host was also very fast to respond when I reached out about the fridge not working, but he quickly guided me on how to easily fix the problem and all things went great after that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Very decent location and over great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julyanna A., Texarkana

Liked: Cleanliness
Arechiga FAMILY VACA
Our overall experience taking residence at this amazing house was more than amazing! We like to thank Mike for his beautiful comfy home to take our family home. We appreciate everything that was there for us. This amount of fun knowing just outside your window you see nothing but the beach! The rooms were outstanding and cozy. The kitchen- perfect for a big family. Again- thank you for trusting us into taking care of your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., ARGYLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Book it!!
My family and I stayed here and enjoyed ourselves immensely! There is plenty of room to spread out and have your own space and SO close to the water! Mike is very responsive to any questions/concerns :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Kitchen has everything you could possibly need, beds are comfy, and even though it’s not front row it’s only about 10 extra steps from there. Owner answered immediately if I had a question or problem. Nice house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
The top recommendation is the great property itself and it's amazing proximity to the beach. Best access ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!’n
Love the house it was beautiful! The bunk facing the ocean was fought over by the kids=) We would definitely stay again. Mike is a great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rokeela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
This is a great location. It really is just steps away from the beach. I can watch the kids from the house go to beach. It’s has everything you need. I go every year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023