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Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C

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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C

Little House on the Bay

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With a coveted location just four miles from Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston and Moody Gardens, and fantastic amenities that include a private dock and a spacious covered deck overlooking the water with Adirondack chairs, this home is waiting to help you start making beautiful new memories. The bright and open living room enjoys high, vaulted ceilings, a flatscreen TV, and lots of comfortable furniture, perfect for entertaining guests with a ballgame or your favorite Netflix movies, or for playing board games with the kids. The full kitchen has everything you need to get creative with tonight's home-cooked meal. The round dining table is great for inspiring intimate and lively conversation between your dinner guests. Use the private washer and dryer to take care of your dirty clothes after an afternoon on a hot-weather trail. This home has two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and a flatscreen TV, the other with a queen bed, a mounted flatscreen TV, and an en-suite bathroom. When you're not touring the fantastic nearby water parks, take the family boat out onto the water for an afternoon of fishing then come back to store it in the private boat slip which is also a perfect spot to catch the Moody Gardens fireworks!

You are right by the Moody Gardens Golf Course and The Pelican Grille, which are open to the public. You also have the ability to drive your boat across the bay to eat at Number 13 steakhouse which has boat parking available for its guests! You can fuel your boat at Pelican Rest Marina. Take the kids four miles east to visit Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston where they can enjoy attractions like Bahnzai Pipeline, Cliffhanger, and Dragon Blaster. Check out some of the fantastic local restaurants like Cajun Greek, Mario's Ristorante, and Seahorse Grill anytime you need a break from the kitchen. Galveston Charter Guides is four miles away and ready to take you out to reel in your daily limit of red drum fish!

THINGS TO KNOW
Snowbird-friendly.
The boat lift is available for guest use for an additional nightly fee. The boat cannot exceed 24 ft.

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

Dock details: There is a private fishing and boat dock behind the home. You can launch your boat from a public launch in the neighborhood, right around the corner from the home.



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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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 health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1066 sq ft (99 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

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 GVR06527

Property is also known as

47535
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Moody Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C located?

Nestled on the beach, this Near West End vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moody Gardens Golf Course, Galveston Island Beaches, and Seawall Beach. Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course and Magic Carpet Golf are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Bayfront home w/private balcony water views/free WiFi/private dock/central A/C Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bennie W., Deer Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place and location. Goof fishing and views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
They Canceled
I would have loved to stay in this house which I looked for forever when planning my family fishing trip. I booked it in MAY, three months in advance and four days before my check in I get a call from Vacasa saying its not available because they are redoing the floors. Y'all had three months to get that done. Thanks for ruining my vacation. three
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
FAMILY TIME
Had a great time. House was clean, fishing was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vista al mar .la casa acogible .
Tiene una vista al mar impresionante la casa tiene todo para pasarla bien con la familia todo muy limpio nuestras estancia con mi familia fue increíble encontramos todo súper bien ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little house
Nice place to relax on the bay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
The property was comfortable and very nice. Look forward to going back and doing some fishing with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but some things broken
Nice house but not maintained, Many things broken or not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Tommy C., Brenham Texas USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointment
the day after checking in I contacted VRBO about this house and stated the stove was not working properly, the handle on dishwasher was broken, coffee maker not working, one of the stair step boards fell off the day we checked in while walking up the stairs, the floors were not clean,the lock box was very difficult to open, I was told by Vacasa the boat lift would be available only to find it was locked and unable to use. This was the worst experience my family has ever had in a vacation rental. VRBO told me to call Vacasa no help.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander M.

Vacation
The front burner on the stove was not working. There were several soft spots in the floors. Several of the bar stools were broken and one of the chairs at the dining table. The shower in the on-suite appeared to have mold and needed some additional cleaning. Several lights were not working. There were plenty of bath towels but not face towels. Need to provide a broom and mop for the premises. But overall, the stay was good. The view was beautiful! If these issues are resolved, we would love to stay there again. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Nice house and great location away from crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bennie W., Deer Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Nice home in super location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Stayed here to make use of the boat dock, was a greet choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lost out on hours of vacation time and sleep because of properties management.
Vacation home was clean and great location, but was a nightmare checking in because of defective lockbox with keys inside. Cost us hours of lost vacation time. Had to call help line several times, be on hold too long just to be walked through the same instructions on a helpline from someone in a different state, that did not work and only to be hung up on or disconnected while on the phone. After fourth call and frustrated, I had to argue to demand property management be sent to bring keys. Finally hours later and after our family missed out on activities a nice lady came and told us that the lock box was defective and needed to be replaced. She was able to give us the keys but was going to be going out of town so we were to have to call the help line for anymore issues. While staying in the home a smoke alarm battery died and beeped loudly. Called help line to be on hold forever again. Said they would send someone. Beeping was so loud all night it kept waking everyone up throughout the night. Finally the next evening maintenance came and fixed it. High ceilings so had to have tall ladder to replace. Stove half way worked, only could use two small burners. So cooking anything for the family took twice as long and more time out of our vacation. Vacasa property owners company called day before checkout and only apology was for the stove and offered a $80 refund for stove not working properly. I would not recommend booking a stay at properties owned by this company.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., College Station

Liked: Cleanliness
A&M Sea Camp
We'd been advised that the bay side was better place to stay if the beach wasn't of primary interest. We were very pleased with the little house on the bay. It was well cleaned, everything worked as it should and we had absolutely no negative issues during our stay. We will check its availability on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee W., Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston 2024
We had a great stay! Our nephew and his friend came with us and they loved fishing off the dock. The house was clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
This is a great property. Had a little trouble getting the lockbox open, but one call to property management company & that was resolved. Locking the inside doors were difficult, so be sure to look inside the door trim for help with that. The ac worked well & the fans helped with cooling the house. Plenty of bedding, plus beach towels were provided. Caught all kind of different fish right off the pier. There is a green fishing light for night fishing. No boat needed. Having a washer & dryer on site was handy, so no need to pack extra clothes. Overall, had a great time & can't wait to book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
Enjoyed our stay, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Close to town and beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little House
This house was perfect. Sitting right on the bay you have easy access to water. Kids enjoyed swimming, crabbing and fishing off the dock. The kitchen is spacious and was well stocked with everything you could need. Beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked well. The house is not super big, but was plenty of room for a family of four. Nice updates, clean and tons of hangers and closet space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay during Mardi Gras
Really enjoyed our stay, especially fishing off the dock. Very peaceful. One of the showers is pretty small, so we all used the larger bathroom. Kitchen was a nice size and sofa was comfortable. Check in and out process was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home.
We enjoyed our stay at this house. Very clean and cute.! Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in the island
The check-in was easy. Vacasa kept me updated with timely emails or text with the relevant information needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house.
Excellent property to stay at. Clean and nice. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wende W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets on the Bay
Wonderful place to relax. 5 minutes to the beach. Great views of sunsets on the Bay. Great fishing dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jose A.

Mosquitoes and allot of light
Overall the property was very pretty and was a good location for boating but that’s quickly were it ended. From the start I asked several questions, and received the same form of generic answer from the property management company. Also I was emailed and told there would be a welcome packet, which is customary for rentals (what and how to use certain things, what not to do etc.), there was NOT one. Upon arrival we were met with the outside trash OVERFLOWING and a horrible smell, which obviously was constant the entire stay. The next thing we quickly realized was the horrible and I do mean horrible mosquito issue. They were even in the house!! There were several lights and fans we couldn’t get to work the entire time no matter what switches we flipped on or off. I booked the home due to the fact it had a boat house/lift and dock area and there was supposed to be a boat launch near the house. When repeatedly asked about the boat ramp, the Property management couldn’t answer anything about it. They could only state it’s ‘around the corner from the house’. It turns out there is NO BOAT RAMP in the neighborhood or close by. The closest concrete public boat ramp is 20 mins away. I ended up asking the neighbors and they said no, there is no boat ramp in the neighborhood. The boat lift can’t be used and the dock didn’t have any dock bumpers. If you come with a boat make sure you bring plenty of bumpers and ropes. We also couldn’t find any extra bedding, yet there were at least 12 extra pillows in the separate closets, so the fold out couch is useless for sleeping unless you bring your own bedding for it. The bedding on the beds were very stiff, like they are extremely cheap and get washed over and over, bleached regularly stiff. We ended up going and buying sheets to use on top of the provided bedding. There are many windows, which is great for a view, but not sure the reason the house only has some windows covered and others not. This was absolutely horrible for privacy or keeping the morning and streets light out out of the bedrooms. If you rent this house be sure you can sleep with lights on. The final comical thing was I received a email for checkout stating to load the dishwasher and start it. Well first the dishwasher handle is literally about to fall off and second there were no dishwasher soap/pods provided. Honestly you can tell the property management company knows nothing about the property and has done very little to upkeep the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022