Looking to have a Whale of a Time on your next vacation? Then this gorgeous beachside vacation rental in Galveston, Texas is the one for you! This cozy beach house is perfect for relaxation, making new family memories, and enjoying hours of island fun.
With two levels and a large, shaded patio, Whale of a Time has plenty of room for everyone.
The ground level is all about convenience and outdoor fun. There's parking for four cars, a finished patio, an enclosed outdoor shower, a picnic table, and loads of beach gear ready for you. There's even a handy half bathroom.
The cargo lift makes it easy to bring groceries or luggage up to the main level, where the living room is full of comfortable furniture, vaulted ceilings, a TV, and plenty of windows to let in those bright, sunny beach days. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a breakfast bar that seats five, a wine refrigerator, and plenty of space for preparing budget-friendly meals together. The dining area seats eight, perfect for family dinners.
After a full day of exploring Galveston’s beaches, attractions, and unique restaurants & boutiques, you’ll have your choice of 4 bedrooms plus a loft to enjoy a restful night and late wake-up call in.
On the main level, you’ll find 2 bedrooms: a king bedroom with deck access and a TV, and a bunk bedroom with 2 twin bunks, a TV, and a small table and chairs for the kids. The hall bathroom has a double vanity and walk-in shower, and there’s a laundry closet off the kitchen that makes it easy to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer.
Upstairs, the loft has a twin bed with a trundle and a TV, great for extra guests or early risers. The second king bedroom shares a full bath with the pyramid bunk bedroom with a desk, great for a small family or multiple kids. This bathroom has a double vanity and walk-in shower.
Whale of a Time has all the extras: a cargo lift, multiple TVs, beach gear, and a board game library. Plus, it’s pet-friendly, making it the perfect spot for your whole family to vacation.
Book your stay at Whale of a Time today!
BED SIZES: 2 Kings, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 2 Twin Bunks, 1 Twin + Trundle
GROUND LEVEL
Parking for 4 cars; Finished Patio; Enclosed Outdoor Shower; Picnic Table; Beach Gear; Half Bathroom
MAIN LEVEL
Living Room - TV/vaulted ceilings/wall of windows/plenty of seating options; Kitchen - stainless steel appliances/granite counters/breakfast bar seating 5/wine refrigerator/abundant cabinet and counter space; Dining Area - 1 table seating 8; 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom (King) - deck access/TV; 1 Bedroom (2 Twin Bunks) - TV/small table and chairs for kids; full bath - double vanity and walk-in shower; washer/dryer; uncovered deck with cargo lift
UPPER LEVEL
Loft - Twin + Trundle with TV; 2 Bedrooms - Primary Suite (King) - TV/sitting area/en suite shared bathroom/double vanity/walk-in shower; 1 Bedroom (Pyramid Bunk) - TV/desk area/en suite shared bathroom/double vanity/walk-in shower
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
1 Level of Deck (uncovered); Central A/C & Heat; Ceiling Fans throughout; Multiple TVs; Beach Gear; Board Game Library; Cargo Lift; Pet Friendly - 2 small dogs (each >20 lbs) or 1 medium dog (40-60 lbs)
Cargo Lift - request a lift remote (refundable deposite required) at the SNS Rental Office.
Fireplace is not available for guest use.
PARKING
Parking is available for up to 4 vehicles in the private driveway of this home. Per HOA rules, street parking is not allowed.
LINENS & STARTER SUPPLIES KIT
We want to help get your trip off to an easy start, so you’ll find a set of starter supplies at your home when you arrive: a roll of toilet paper for each bathroom, dishwashing soap, and shampoo, conditioner, lotion and hand soap for the bathrooms. For longer vacations, please plan to bring your favorite brands with you.
Sheets & bath towels are included with every reservation. Housekeeping places freshly laundered linens in the home before every arrival and will collect any used linens after you depart.
LOCAL & LOVING IT
We are here to help! Our office is right at the entrance to Pirates Beach and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Our Property Services team is available for guests 24/7, so be sure to call us if there’s anything you need!
Sand `N Sea Properties is a professional vacation rental management and real estate company that has been local & trusted on Galveston Island since 1974. Family owned & operated; we manage 185+ of the best vacation homes in the most sought-after locations in the West End. We look forward to sharing our island home with you!
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY
Sand `N Sea works very hard to promote a quiet atmosphere for the enjoyment of our guests and our West End Galveston neighbors. Sand `N Sea does not allow weddings, graduation, prom or other parties/events at this home. At the broker's discretion, a refundable security deposit may be required before finalizing any reservation. More information about all of the policies can be found in the “Rental Agreement” document on the checkout page.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
On the West End, you’ll find miles and miles of beaches, birding sanctuaries, boat ramps, and great fishing spots (beaches, bay & canal) as well as restaurants, groceries, and convenience stores.
In-town attractions are an easy, short drive away – The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Galveston Railroad Museum, Historic Downtown Galveston, the Tall Ship Elissa at Pier 23, and many others.
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