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Unforgettable, two-story getaway w/gulf views + large deck

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On the beach
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, video library
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    1 min walk
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach
    18 min walk
  • Palm Beach
    18 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    15 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unforgettable, two-story getaway w/gulf views + large deck

About The Beach

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This spacious, beachfront cottage will make you forget about all of your problems the moment you step inside. Featuring two levels of comfort, incredible amenities, marvelous views, and an unbeatable location, About The Beach is truly unforgettable. Enjoy breathtaking gulf views from the large, wraparound deck, which is conveniently equipped with an outdoor dining area–now you can enjoy all of your meals al fresco! Inside, About the Beach offers an immaculately clean and organized space, the perfect environment to hang out in with the family. Unwind in the beach-themed living area and plan tomorrow's adventures or play a fun board game with your friends. There's a wall-mounted flatscreen TV between the kitchen and dining area; stream your favorite Netflix shows while having dinner or turn on the kitchen channel to inspire yourself and cook a memorable meal in the fully-equipped kitchen! Step your cooking game up a notch and use the gas grill to wow your guests. Upstairs, we have "The Penthouse", a private suite with super-comfy full and twin-size beds, a coffee pot, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a table with three chairs, a large fan, and an AC unit. You'll love using the outdoor shower to spritz away the sand after a day at the beach, and you'll never have better sleep than on the king-size bed of the main bedroom. About The Beach will surely make your dream of a perfect beach getaway come true. Book today!

Welcome to Galveston, home to a special brand of relaxation and some of the freshest seafood you've ever had! This home enjoys a special location, close to all the action but away from all the noisy crowds. The Galveston Island State Park will be your playground as it's only one mile away from your getaway. There, you can try endless outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, picnicking, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, camping, or just relaxing! The sugar-white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico will be at your fingertips (less than 100 yards), so don't hesitate to pack your sunscreen and flip-flops! The seawall along the Gulf of Mexico has almost 10 and a half miles of continuous sidewalk for walkers, joggers, bikers, and sightseers. The scenic, 12-mile drive to downtown Galveston offers endless dining options in case you feel hungry during your short car ride and would like to stop to take a bite. Eight and a half miles away is the famous Schlitterbahn Waterpark–treat your guests to a fun-filled day at this popular attraction park!

THINGS TO KNOW
The upper-level bedroom with the bunk bed as well as the laundry room on the ground level cannot be accessed from inside the home. They have their own separate entrances.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pirate's Beach. A water park is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 7 minutes by car from Galveston Island Beaches and 14 minutes from Moody Gardens
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching 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: 1060 sq ft (98 sq m)

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR06318

Property is also known as

43370

Unforgettable, two-story getaway w/gulf views + large deck Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

basil k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Absolutely loved our stay at the two story getaway. The location and proximity to the ocean was delightful! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked for all cooking needs. We had some minor issues with the washer and the grill but this was repaired quickly. My only feedback is that I wish the grill was in full working order, only the left side of the grill was hot enough to sear meat, you may want to consider investing in a new grill for future customers or just bring charcoal with you. In addition, the washer would not fully drain half of the time. With that being said, we can not thank you enough for allowing us to stay in your beach side retreat and look forward to more stays in the future. Thank you, The Kaaki's
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
The perfect beachfront house! Beautiful views! Steps away from the beach! House was spacious and clean, beds were comfortable. Would 💯 % recommend! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really fun little house right on the beach
Great location. Not perfectly oceanfront, but close enough, meaning at least 90 degrees of view from the deck/windows is beach. Just walk through the little dune and you're there in 30 seconds. My daughter loved the little private-entrance room upstairs. Nice large bathroom situated between the two downstairs bedrooms. I loved the soft queen bed. A few complaints: the room with two twins could be arranged better. Fix it so that the head of each bed is against the wall rather than just having the beds sitting in the center of the room. In the upstairs bedroom, there was disintegrating fabric on the bottom of the upper bunk. Pieces like a foot and a half long are hanging into the space of the person sleeping below: not appealing. This needs to be fixed pronto. And while mostly the kitchen was well stocked with implements, there were only 4 spoons to eat with: two large and two small. And we made two kinds of soup!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach
Loved our stay. House is close to beach which made our vacation wonderful. The sub flooring in some parts of the home felt softened due to water damage and a door to a closet was off the track but that was our only complaints and it did not stop us from enjoying our trip. I can imagine that the weather is hard on houses down there. House was clean and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location. Pedestrian beach only was great. Home states will sleep 8. Beds for 7. But nowhere else for guest #8. House has some flooring issues in guest bedroom and no dresser to put clothing. Overall great. Has lots of extras in home and for use at beach. Chairs. Canopies. Kites. Sandcastle items. Boogie boards.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 minute walk
First time ever we had a place so close to the beach, we could walk to it barefoot. 1 minute walk. Great deck with full clear view of beach/ocean. Would return to this house in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Overall great stay! Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location.
Perfect house and location for a week by myself. I hope this property is up for sale when I relocate next spring.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ute H.

Super Beach!
A few minor hiccups, but an amazing deck and view of the ocean, in a cozy beachy house!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesomeness
Great views …. Great house. Will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

Rentals Require Upkeep!
Ideal location; property takes the “it’s only a rental” mentality to an extreme. “Only fix it when you absolutely have to because profit is all that matters” isn’t very hospitable. So on vacation we got dirty a/c filter and algae buildup causing a serious water leak under the house. The doors and locks were confusing and the lockbox (1 of 2) was corroded and difficult to open and shut. Upstairs bedroom a/c unit is old and too loud for a restful night’s sleep, particularly since it’s 2 inches away from the top bunk. Gas grill was filthy and had been sitting under the house below the water leak. Washer and dryer under the house also sitting under the water leak, so useless. Dishes, small appliances are all garage sale items. Old dishwasher really loud, so don’t run it before going to bed. Very basic kitchen with electric range and small capacity fridg. The beach is public and the small street gets loaded with parked cars on the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

great little place
This home was everything we wanted. The location cannot be beat! It was awesome having the beach entrance right outside your driveway. Being able to spot our teens on the beach from our porch/windows was a plus too. Beach was quiet and never crowded. Outdoor shower on ground level and hose on porch was great for rinsing off sand. House was the perfect size for our small group of 3 adults and 2 teens. You could technically sleep one more person, but I think anymore than 6 would be too cramped for my taste. The house itself was very clean. Lacked nothing as far as supplies go for our 3 night stay - had sufficient kitchen supplies, bedding, towels and paper goods. Our "senior" dog had no trouble with the stairs and could securely be left to lounge on the porch thanks to the gate that could be latched shut at the top of the stairs (good thing for little ones too). My only complaint was that the yard looked like it hadn't been mowed in a month. High grass with lots of weeds was not pleasant to look at or walk through with the dog, and probably made for more mosquitos. But high grass or not everyone in our party enjoyed our stay and agreed that we would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S., Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location right next to the water. Nice deck to look out over the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only accommodates 7 adults
The location, view and beach access are amazing however the listing states accommodation for 9 adults. Listing 1 King bed, 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 sofa bed however there is only accommodation for 7 adults. There is no sofa bed so we called the property manager as soon as we arrived to let them know we didn't have enough beds for the 8 adults we booked for and was told that they would call us back. That call never came and we were forced to go buy an air mattress to keep from having to sleep on the floor. So if you plan on booking this location just know it only accommodates 7 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view of the sea!
The stay was as good as advertised! Nice beach shack with all the amenities necessary for a 2 night stay !! Easy access to the beach and amazing view of the ocean, and at night the view of the stars while sitting at the beach sure hits differently “) !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful view and a comfortable stay!
This is our fourth beach house rental in this area, and it was one of the more comfortable stays. The location and view was fantastic. As far as our enjoyment, there were absolutely no issues. There is a small water leak under the structure and it is causing the clothes dryer to rust. We tried communicating this to the property manager but never got a response. Regardless, we truly enjoyed this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and location
The house is small and old, but cozy, very cute, and well-maintained. Plus, you absolutely cannot beat this location. The view of the water is wonderful. and this development is close enough to the seawall to allow easy back and forth to restaurants, etc. No need to do that, though. The kitchen is well-stocked with cooking gear. We had a water pressure issue when we first arrived. The property manager came immediately to check it out, and it was easily fixed. (Someone had partially closed the valve at the water meter.) My teenagers loved the large outdoor shower so having only one shower / bathtub in the house was not a problem. The wireless worked well too. My teenaged daughters loved the bonus room and 1/2 bath added above the main house (accessed by exterior stairs), with its own mini fridge and coffee maker. My husband, who had to work a great deal over spring break, used the desk in that room. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home on the beach
Loved waking up to the sunrise off the deck and listening to waves. House was cute loved the decor so beachy it was awesome. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Gteat
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waking up to waves
Nice house close to the beach so coffee was in the deck watching the waves
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Pete E., Austin Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, yard needs major work
Honestly this would be 5 stars except for one issue. The unit is listed as pet friendly but the entire yard is one big sticker patch. The dog got out of the car and was covered with stickers from head to toe. I went into the yard and I had stickers up to my knees. Otherwise great location, they need to look at some of details suck as kitchen utinsils and games because a lot are broken or missing pieces.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Beach Trip
I had a great time at this property. The location is amazing and it was my second time to stay there. I would recommend this home and will be coming back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, incredible location
This house is perfect for families. The beach is steps away, and not crowded at all. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing the sand off before coming inside. The outdoor deck is great for meals. The detached third bedroom is like a treehouse for the kids. There were plenty of towels, which was really helpful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. There is only one full bath, which is no problem for a family of four, but may become difficult with the full nine guests. While the detached third bedroom was neat, during a nighttime thunderstorm it was a little bit difficult with smaller kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach Home
My husband and 2 adult children spent almost a week at About the Beach. The view is beautiful and it was so nice that the beach was almost our front yard. The house had everything we needed. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Buyer beware
Pros: on the beach, literally just yards away. Relatively quiet neighborhood. Great deck. Kitchen stocked pretty well with needed items. Lots of towels. Cons: well, it is on the beach so it was noisy late into the evening and again early in the morning with beach goers music- which can be heard inside the house. The house didn’t feel very clean and by all means don’t drop anything that can roll under the sofa! It’s filthy under there. The flooring is a mess ~ peel and stick linoleum…coming up. The yard hadn’t been mowed in a long time and was full of burrs which are sharp and painful so we couldn’t use the yard for us or to play with the dogs. We had to constantly cut the burrs from their hair. Such a disappointment. The grill was filthy and couldn’t use it either. Worst of all, the refrigerator didn’t work. We notified the management company right away but they didn’t bother to check back so we called the following day and they sent a serviceman out who then advised them that it couldn’t be fixed. (He left the door ajar when he left and anyone could have come inside!) Now one would think they would bring a new fridge, we still had two more days rental, but they didn’t. We had to throw a lot of food away. It was very frustrating!! Now they did credit us a few hundred dollars, but our Wednesday-Sunday rental price wasn’t worth what we paid, even with a credit. Buyer beware!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021