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only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    4 min walk
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach
    17 min walk
  • Ole Mexican Foods
    3 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    14 min drive

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Coastal bungalow with huge yard, comfy deck and close to beach

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (54)
The price is AU$390
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Coastal bungalow with huge yard, comfy deck and close to beach

About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens. .This vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Galveston Seawall and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Port of Galveston.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 17 min walk
  • Broadway - 3 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bermuda Beach - 5 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 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.

only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families

2 block walk only to a private beach Surf Shack is a perfect location. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and all rooms on same floor. W/ the lights on the Front deck listening to the waves at night is tranquil. vacant lots on 3 sides offer peace from neighbors. Cornhole, washer boards and horseshoes offer fun for everyone while at the house. Also 2 blocks to an amazing pizza place, large convenient store and liquor store makes for a great location.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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 and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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
Property Registration Number GVR08024

only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reynold D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Wedding Day
Amazing place it was an exactly what we wanted and more! Our family and friends loved it! Rooms were clean and comfortable and ready to sleep in. Place was great all around. When we had issues even though it was late at night the Host responded immediately to help. If I can give this 10 stars I would! Would definitely recommend and come back for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and a breeze
Checking in was a breeze. The beach was wonderful, within walking distance. There weren’t many people around and we felt like we had the beach to ourself. The house was great. Plenty of porch space. The layout of the house was very open and enjoyable for our family to spend time with each other. Thank you for everything, Sean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cace S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
House was amazing beach was literally right out the back door neighborhood was great neighbors were great and a short drive to town. If you need to go to Walmart for anything I would definitely book it again. Me and my family loved it and the host was great too. He was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
vacation
The house had lots of problems. Stayed only one of our 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anesia M.

Close to beach in a quiet neighborhood, some cons
Pros: -comfortable beds -big couch in living room -filtered water faucet in kitchen -games (dominos, jenga, cards) available for use -air conditioner works well -quiet neighborhood -ample parking -​easy 5 minute walk to uncrowded beach -beach toys, shade tarp, boogie boards for ​use -outdoor shower to rinse off from the beach -owner​ is polite and responds quickly to messages Cons: -​No washer/dryer (which was an amenity stated in the listing)​. Very disappointing the home was misrepresented in this way! We are a family of 6 including 4 young children and we packed​ minimally assuming we could do laundry. The owner did apologize for the inaccurate listing, but it was still inconvenient. -​Some doors don’t close easily and some swing open due to the slight slant of the house​. -​Limited cooking supplies in the kitchen, limited pots/pans/utensils, many are scratched and/or rusted, no oven mitts, only one small dish towel​. -​The outside of the entire stove/oven gets VERY hot when in use​. -​Dining room area is very small, the table is large and difficult to walk around​. -The house could be a little cleaner (under/behind beds, under toaster, etc). Overall, this house is a good deal for the price with a great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. As long as you don't need laundry and aren't looking for 5 star luxury accommodations, you should be fine. The owner is friendly and quick to respond, so that is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea H., Kerrville

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful way to celebrate an engagement!
The house was perfect! Super close to the beach, very quaint, and pet friendly! Our dogs were very welcomed and we loved the dog friendly amenities of the house, like a doggy door and big fenced in yard. This was a great weekend celebrating an engagement with my fiancé and our friends. Made memories that will last a lifetime. The house was clean, the owner was very kind and personable and quick with communication if I needed anything. Overall a place I’d recommend for a small gathering, celebration, and weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed Getaway
We had a wonderful stay. Some fun decor but everything we needed and close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vera H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty Shack
Property doesn’t match pictures posted. Terrible mildew/mold smell as soon as opening the door. Floors uneven, bathroom bedroom doors sticks and don’t close. Window pane full of black mold, black mold on ceiling tiles, furniture runned down and stained, pots and pans rusty. Definitely not a place to stay with a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The property is in an absolute perfect location if you want to enjoy a private beach away from the crowds. It was very clean and exactly what was presented online. I plan on renting it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The property was clean and ready for us. The proprietor was quick to respond to my questions. Property had a nice fenced in area that was common to the deck so we could let the dog out without worrying about him getting free. Easy 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family reunion weekend!
This property was the perfect location for our family reunion!! We enjoyed ourselves so much and we will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The house was well kept and clean, there were a variety of appliances in the kitchen available to use, all in working order and well maintained. Sean was quick to respond to questions and gave clear answers. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top 3 vacation
We had such a wonderful time and having the beach house was great! It was a short walk to a private beach! 🏝️ Our host was very friendly and accommodating. He even allowed us to add an extra day at the last minute as the house wasn’t booked that day. We had 7 of our kids with us ranging from 5 to 21 years old and everyone had a GREAT time. If you’re looking for luxury this may not be your cup of tea, but if you’re looking for comfort, convenience, friendly host, and privacy then we highly recommend! Thanks Sean for a fantastic vacation in your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listen to the waves…
The house was exactly as advertised. Communication was spectacular! We had an issue with the tv, and they immediately set us with someone to fix it. The house is close enough to the beach to listen to the waves and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Manor, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Trip
My family and furry friends enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Host was very responsive. We had everything we needed to cook and clean, sleep, shower. There is also a doggie door. Close to moody gardens, the pier and the local movie theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
Well stocked, thoughtful touches throughout, clean. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway!
We loved the property and how close to the beach it was!! We will come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christi R.

The OLD surf SHACK in need of repair!
This property is very old and in need of repair. The floors throughout the house are not level causing the beds to lean. There were no ceiling fans however the AC did work fine. There were several areas with mold and mildew and there was a 1 inch gap under the front door that allowed heat and flys to enter. The kitchen was not well equipped and there was not a disposal. I would not recommend families staying there as it was more of a guys fishing camp sort of house. The host was very responsive when contacted for additional towels and sheets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaShay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Had a wonderful time and was super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Waxahachie, TX

Short getaway
The property location is great. Short walk to the beach. A canopy is provided to take to the beach which is needed for the hot Texas sun. The rooms were spacious and so were the bathrooms. The place needs a few little updates and a few things repaired but overall it was perfect for us. We had our dogs so the fencing around the yard was great. It wasn’t in the best shape but as long as your dog doesn’t jump up on it, it serves its purpose. The porch was very nice. The bed was comfortable. We only used one of the 3 room so not sure about the other beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brenden B.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach house
everything was clean and everything that the description said was there there where out door games the beach was really close and it was an all around fun home to stay in we would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

velma g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
It was very spacious and assessbile to all the stores and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Aidan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Place Very Near Beach
We had a great stay in Galveston! The house was clean upon arrival and was super comfortable for our party of 7. The house had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The beds were cozy, we had plenty of hot water, and the a/c worked great! Proximity to the beach was excellent as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Basic needs TLC
The owner was very responsive and friendly. It was a two block walk to the beach. It had the basics to sleep and eat there but the house was underwhelming. The house doesn’t seem to be maintained at all. The outdoor balcony railing was loose. The interior was outdated and after an evening rain it smelled moldy. The mattress in the back room was stained and the floors all through the house were soft and uneven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Galveston trip June 2023
Such a cute little property in the west side of galv. Home owner was super responsive and nice to talk to. He had games and beach toys located in the closet in the first floor my two kids really enjoyed. 10/10 I’m definitely gonna stay again and refer some friends bc how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023