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Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star!

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star!

Welcome to 'The Enchanted Sea Star!!

Reduced cleaning fee available for parties of 2. Please inquire before booking.

Come enjoy the sun and the sea in this OCEAN FRONT beach home in Terramar Beach on Galveston Island!

If you want to check in the same day you book your reservation, Vrbo requires us to approve this beforehand so please notify us and we will be happy to do so!

We are located only minutes from the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Galveston State Park, the movie theater, the miniature golf course, the Airplane Museum and even NASA and the Kemah Boardwalk are close enough if you’d like to spend a day there! Galveston shows a calendar of events.

We are on the west side of the island and only minutes from the Strand and Stewart Beach.

This home comfortably sleeps 18. We have a wheelchair ramp to enter the home if you don't like all those stairs! Sleeping arrangements include a master bedroom with a king sized bed and a full sized bed (sleeps 4). The master has a private bathroom with a "roll-in" shower. Bedroom two comes with a queen sized bed and a full sized bed (sleeps 4). Bedroom three has 2 pyramid bunk beds (full sized bed on bottom and twin sized bed on top), (sleeps 6). The living room is furnished with a queen sized sleeper sofa plus a full size futon. The guest bath has a full tub/shower combination.

The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, dishes and utensils. It has a glass top stove with a double oven, dishwasher, microwave and all the comforts of home! Central A/C and ceiling fans throughout. The living room has a large, flat screen TV and a DVD player. There is also a TV and DVD player in each bedroom.

Our home has a nice sized deck that overlooks the ocean. There is also a wood deck underneath the house and a picnic table.

Terramar Beach has a neighborhood pool that our guests are welcome to enjoy!

Linens provided but please bring your own beach towels.

Wifi and cable service can be unreliable in Galveston. We are sorry that we will be unable to guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and are unable to offer refunds for disruption of these services.

Rates posted may be for a limited number of guests. Additional fees may apply for larger groups, especially during the off-season.

Prom groups are welcome with a prom fee of $500 and a refundable damage deposit of $1000.

Rate minimums:
Any rates <$151 per night are only good for up to 3 guests, $151-$199 per night is only good for up to 5 guests, $200-$250 per night is only good for up to 7 guests, $251-$299 per night is only good for up to 9 guests. You are welcome to bring more guests and will be invoiced for the additional guest fees after your online booking has been processed.

The 'Enchanted Sea Star' reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Be sure to check out our oceanfront home in Jamaica Beach at VRBO® #558739.
We also have another oceanfront home in Bermuda Beach at VRBO® #508219.
We now have 2 cabins in the hills of Arkansas about an hour from Broken Bow listed with Airb&b under Enchanted Cossatot!

Keywords: House, bungalow, beach, ocean. oceanfront, beachfront, water front

Property manager

John and Deidre Stephenson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

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 the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee is charged for each 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Add'l Fee Applies (prom/wedding/reunion, etc)
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
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 GVR01931

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Terramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Luis Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • San Luis Pass - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Avery's Bayside Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach, and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Special Nov 30 - Dec 2!! OCEANFRONT! The Enchanted Sea Star! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 412 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view! Could not have been a better sight to wake up to each morning. The house offers oceanfront views with lots of natural light and windows facing the water. The ramp at the side of the house worked well for our senior dog with arthritic joints. She enjoyed laying on the beach with us! The layout of the house is nice with plenty of beds. The owner was easy to communicate with. The house looks better in person than in pictures, brightly decorated with cheery beachy touches. Pleasantly suprised to find 2 refrigerators/ freezers! We would definitely stay here again and would bring friends next time since we had so much room for our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R., The Woodlands, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Darling beachfront cottage. Great location, easy access, eclectic finishes and nice amenities. It felt like it’s been lived in a lot-many spots need TLC repairs and a good, deep cleaning. A really special place, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
I have stay here I believe 4 times and have always had great time very nice place beautiful morning
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia H., Friendswood

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, very roomy
My family and I stayed for a long weekend for my aunts 85th birthday. Due to her age and a couple others the ramp was a necessity so we really appreciated having that and a roll in shower. The beds were a bit high with the mattress toppers but we took them off and all was good. All in all a very nice stay and the owners were so super helpful and responsive! Only negative is no golf carts on the beach in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Season Getaway
Great place for a rustic beach cabin feel. Perfect access to the beach with great views. Wonderful stay for a decompressing weekend getaway with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering on the beach
We had everything we needed for a beautiful reunion. We are small but scattered family. We could meet to cook, hang out at the beach, and enjoy a beautiful place. It was wonderful and the handicap made it awesome for our 91-year-old. Have stayed before and we will again. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DFW F.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC STAY !!! FANTASTIC HOUSE !!
We come to Galveston 2-3 times a year. this was hands down the best rental we have had the pleasure of staying at, and I am kinda picky. We left a condo at the San Luis a day early because it was just not up to par The views can not be beat ! The pictures of the house and the view do not do it justice. The owners are very responsive to any question you might have and are prompt to reply. We can't wait to book it again ! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls family trip
We have stayed here for the last five annual girls strips and always love it, the beds are super comfortable, we love playing games at the huge table, and we absolutely love the ocean views and easy access to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views and Home
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home! The ramp was very useful for my mom, who uses a walker. Just gorgeous views and great beach access. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Beach Vacation
We had a great stay in Galveston. The house was exactly what we were looking for, right on the beach. There was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. I would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place on the beach
Can’t beat the location. Right on the beach. I’m sure it is because of all the rain but I highly recommend mosquito repellent. We got attacked multiple times. Can’t really blame that on the property. There were some things missing like a dvd player in the master bedroom and some missing batteries in remotes but we were there for the beach anyways so didn’t matter too much. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is the best!!
If its just location- this place can't be beat! However, if your picky this might not suit. Its a basic , no-frills beach house. And you need to bring EVERYTHING, like toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags laundry soap, dush soap
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B., League City

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
The beach was great with excellent access to the beach just steps away. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
traditional beach vacay
Fantastic view and location! Typical beach house with lots of beds and a nice big table. Furniture is older. Kitchen is nice but be sure to bring trash bags and tin foil, etc. We had a comfortable stay even with a storm. The view and windows made it nice through it all. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach getaway
Everything about the house was perfect. The ramp was a plus for me because I have arthritis and stairs are difficult, so having the ramp made it a lot easier to come and go. The only problem was the wobbly board at the bottom. I had to be extra careful. The deck was really nice with plenty of room to sit and enjoy each other while listening to the rhythm of the surf. The deck chairs were attractive and colorful, but not comfy to sit for too long. But that’s only a minor thing. I particularly liked having such great sleeping options with the separate beds. Most beach rentals are set up for couples, with one bed in each room plus a bunk for kids. The kitchen was nice with plenty of dishes, glasses, utensils, and we were amazed to see two refrigerators!! That’s unheard of! We have rented places where the one fridge barely worked. The AC worked great (again, I remember a few rentals where the AC barely cooled). Our family consisted of me, a 90 year old mom and grandma, my two daughters and one’s partner, and my 27 year old grandson and his girlfriend. Two friends come in for one day to help celebrate my grandson’s birthday, and this house was exactly right. We have rented a beach house every summer for the past 30 years (except for the Covid years) and this is one of the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on the beach
Third stay..that should say it all. Just to add that the closeness to beach cannot be beat and the ADA ramp is a huge plus for one of our party in a wheelchair. We've stayed in many properties Texas and Florida with elevators but the ramp is preferred due to no risk of malfunction. Will probably be back again, thank you John and Deirdre. One last note: Rick's beach house rentals has beach wheel chairs you can rent...they pick up and deliver, so someone in a wheelchair can get down to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend Family Trip
Amazing Property with plenty of room, right on the beach. This is our second year staying here with our children and grandchildren and are looking forward to next year already.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs!
Right on the beach! Home stocked well with dishes and utensils and cups for a ton of people. It was wonderful to have a ramp for my mil and the dogs to get to the deck. My mil said she felt like another person just sitting on the deck and watching the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't ask for more
Our stay was awesome. So close to the water ! It was great to take a break from the sun only a 1 minute walk...enjoyed the deck, the way it is set up the views are amazing. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed our stay at Enchanted Sea Star. Had everything we needed and great access to the beach. We were there in mid May so weather was great and not crowed. This place could sleep a lot of people but it was just me and my husband this time. Would recommend the Enchanted sea Star! The hosts are great also.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing just small minor fixes but overall satisfied
Had an amazing time experiencing Galveston and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evette N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We booked this beach house because it was LITERALLY in front of the beach! Once we stepped into the house I fell inlove with it! The deco of the house fits so well with the beach, kitchen was fully decked w/ pots, pans, casserole pans, plates, cups & utensils. House is stocked with towels, blankets…just LOVED It! Love the scenery, nice chairs on the deck and everything fits for our wedding Wednesday. Got nice compliments about the house from our guest & my parents wants to do a family reunion & get a beach house near the beach. We had an AMAZING, FUN time & will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Family Get-together
Beautiful views! Beachfront perfect location! Charming and comfortable home with plenty of room for our large family to be together in one place! Exactly the perfect place for sharing laughter, fun and making memories. The living room was large enough for all of us to lounge and visit. The kitchen was sufficient for preparing home-cooked meals to feed 14 people! The table had comfortable seating for our entire group to eat together and gather for a night of games. Loved sitting on deck and watching the waves at night. Plenty of beds for our group to sleep comfortably with spacious bathrooms. Very happy beachy home. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
We had family visiting from Europe and wanted a quiet getaway for a few days. All guests were older (50-83yrs old) so we specifically looked for not just a nice place but one that was more accessibility friendly. This delivered. The beach house was very cute and comfortable, the ramp much appreciated by our older guests! Right on the beach it had wonderful views for morning coffee. The one thing I would mention is the colorful deck chairs are very tall so not all could get up in them - next time we will bring a step stool :) Great communication and easy access - we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
We had a great time. The Host was very accomadoting and pleasant. The house was beautifl and the locatio was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024