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Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18360 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala

Make lasting memories with your family at this gorgeous 3870 sq ft custom beachfront home in prestigious Sands of Kahala subdivision. Beautifully decorated with modern accents, this spacious home features high ceilings with a plethora of windows that brings in natural light giving the home a larger than life feel. With all the windows you also receive great views of the beach from almost every room.

The cook in your family will love the chef style kitchen, equipped with two ovens and beautiful granite counters. The kitchen is open to the living room and dining area, so you can cook with your family in sight or delight in the wonderful views of the beach.

There are two master suites on the first floor that offer views of the beach and access to the deck. The other five bedrooms are located on the second floor, including a separate living room area for additional entertainment.

Enjoy the large covered deck with your morning coffee and watch our world famous island sunrises. It’s also a great spot to grab some lunch or enjoy a cool beverage after a day at the beach. The uncovered lounge deck is just below the main covered deck and is perfect for sunbathing or watching the waves roll in on the beach.

Get ready for a care free family vacation at this home with amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you’re into building sandcastles, swimming in the Gulf or working on your tan, the beach is only steps away to fulfill your entire beach activities bucket list!

This one of a kind home is ideal for large families or extended families. It’s only a short drive back into downtown Galveston but far enough from it all so that you can truly relax on your island vacation. || Please note this home does not allow pets.

Ground Level: Parking for 4 vehicles; No Garage Access.

Main Level: Large open concept living room, dining and kitchen; TV and DVD in living room; Shared half bathroom off living room/kitchen area; Master Bedroom suite has a King bed with deck access, TV and on suite bathroom; Second Master Bedroom has a King bed with deck access, TV and on suite bathroom. Large covered deck with seating and views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Second Level: Additional living room area with TV and DVD; Bedroom 3 with a Queen, TV and deck access; Shared bathroom; Bedroom 4 with two (x2) Double beds; Bedroom 5 with a Queen, TV and deck access; Bedroom 6 with two sets of bunk beds (4 Twins); Shared bathroom; Bedroom 7 with a Twin bed plus a Twin trundle. Location: 6.3 mile drive to 61st Street; 9.4 mile drive to 25th & Strand; 5.6 miles to Moody Gardens/Schlitterbahn Waterpark Notes: This property rents by the week only in the summer months from Monday to Monday.

Although provided, WiFi access/Cable/Dish service can be unreliable here on the West End of Galveston Island. We apologize, but Gary Greene Vacation Rentals is unable to guarantee these amenities will be working during your stay and is unable to offer refunds for disruption of these services.

ALL Gary Greene Vacation Rentals are Non-Smoking properties.

***Although every effort has been made by Gary Greene Vacation Rentals to ensure the accuracy of the information in this site, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice***

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3870 sq ft (360 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 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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 GVR01612

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Paradise Last 7 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 18 Beachfront Home Sands Kahala
Paradise Last 7 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 18 Beachfront Home Sands Kahala
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About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 15 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hershey Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. West Beach and Spanish Grant Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Paradise at Last - Custom Beachfront Home in Sands of Kahala Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Leeca W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Birthday Bash
Location fantastic-it stops there! We stay in Galveston every year with family and I do my research on the homes. We also stayed in another house on the same street as this one last year but we had more coming this year and needed a bigger house. I do normality leave a review. DO NOT STAY HERE! This home is stuck in 2004! No updates and dangerous- gas stove that wouldn’t light without using a long lighter. House filled with gas before we found this out. Safety gate at the top patio not there as in the pictures. We had small children that we had to make a makeshift gate for. Electrical plug fried and put the power out to 1/2 the downstairs.Electrian couldn’t fix it due to extensive damage. Management would not bring extension cords or help. We had to go in the pouring down rain to get equipment to help us through the next couple of days. Just a general unkemptness throughout the house. Debris outside from past repairs, cords hanging out of the walls, ladders and extra in the laundry room, dilapidated appliances. No way this home should have been a rental. If it didn’t fall in business hours Gary Greene the management company was no help at all. Out of the 20 years we have been going to Galveston-the worse so far!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

J N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Vacation
The location was beautiful. Perfect area, little street noise, quiet, private beach, and amazing view. A few things about the house itself. None of the bathrooms are handicapped compliant. A wheelchair does not fit through the door, and does not fit into the separate toilet area. The listing says that there are minimal kitchen supplies, but there are plenty of large pots and pans,utensils, plates, and a Keurig. We brought our own not knowing these things were already there. Also, there are plenty of chairs on the decks. We brought several fold-up chairs also not knowing there were already several chairs available. We had several things either broken or not working at all.Both of the master suites on the lower level have lights above the bed that are not working at all. They both have jetted tubs. One of the jetted tubs does not plug up, so you can't fill it with water, and the jets themselves do not work. The other jetted tub does work, but we had to use a flat-head screwdriver to lift back up the plug to drain the tub. Several of the blinds either did not properly go up and down, and some were falling off of the top of the window pane. One of the bedrooms upstairs with one queen bed does not have a closet, and has a minimal dresser. We will definitely stay there again, these things were not deal breakers. But it would be helpful to update your listing to include these things mentioned so people can plan accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
It was a grand home with a huge amount of bedrooms. A perfect layout. Location was wonderful…away from the tourism but close enough to get into it if we wanted to. The house has a fabulous kitchen. Great for large get togethers. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolli G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
Beautiful home on the beach! Great location! Big home perfect for our big family, spacious and clean! Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home, gorgeous beach location
The house was perfect for our extended family of 10. 6 adults and 4 cousins age 6-10. Each individual family had plenty of private space and there were 2 separate inside gathering areas to keep everyone comfortable and happy. The beach was an absolute highlight. The outdoor deck and patio areas were perfect. We purchased and/or brought our own beach toys, towels, and beach tent. Some of the furnishings getting a bit worn and though the oven was large, the main oven door didn’t close completely affecting cooking times//temps. Overall, the house and all its amenities met our needs well, helping us create a wonderful family memory of Galveston.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint M., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for large group
Thank you for once again hosting my large team. Always easy process for check in and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl get together
We have stayed here before. Had a few minor issues-entrance half bath handle stuck a few times. roll down shades rolled down but not up. We have so much fun together all works out and beach walking is awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house
There was plenty of room for us, floor plan was what we needed, and the view was spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint M., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, right on the beach
We had a large group and the house was perfect. It’s right on the beach and just outside of all the crazy traffic of downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

susan o., Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
This property must have been photographed years ago! It is listed as a "Premier Property" and it just did not meet up to those expectations.... couch in main living room is actually coming apart. .kids were afraid to sleep in bunk beds because of missing slats...toilets continually stopping up (wondered why there were plungers in every bath room!?) Bottom of dishwasher was in pieces! Tub in one of masters is NOT for bathing...it is a hot tub for two people with faucets against back wall so you have to climb in just to turn on water...definitely not suitable for older adults. I actually hate giving this house a bad review, because it has good bones and great location, but just isn't maintained well .....
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
This was the 6th time we have stayed at this house. It works well for our extended family get together. The beach is always in good shape and this year there has been some furniture updates that was nice. My only suggestion would be to replace/repair the dishwasher and ice maker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise at last
Comfortable, well located, adequate. Property needs some TLC, e.g., loose fixtures, uneven window shades, warped deck boards, inadequate flatware for large group, broken glass tiles on dining room floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
We are a blended family and had a large group to accommodate. The house was extremely comfortable, the kitchen perfect for cooking for a big group, the bedrooms pretty and private. The house looks exactly like the photos. The view of the ocean is beautiful and the water is just steps from the back deck. We had a service deliver chairs and a canopy to our beach every morning and it was just perfect. The location is great as it’s not too far from downtown Galveston and there are also a few really good restaurants nearby. Waterman’s and Coopers were both very good with excellent fresh seafood. The house is also a very short walk down the beach from a fun beachside bar; the Tipsy Turtle, where several of our young adult children would go for a drink and a few hours of fun. All in all it was a much better location than staying further down the island. We will definitely be back and won’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location saves the day!
Best beach location I’ve ever had. However, property is sorely in need of some TLC and some disclaimers on the description. Ice maker not working; Viking stove ovens don’t work, grill and griddle don’t work. Draperies in main floor bedrooms are sad!! Two plastic chairs on deck are broken and should be trashed before someone gets hurt. Worst of all is the dishwasher, the bottom rack is in several pieces making it difficult to say the least to load. If the location hadn’t been perfect I would have asked for a discount.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby B. B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house
We had a wonderful experience and the house was perfect- right on the beach. The leasing company was very attentive- though we had a frustrating problem that the maintenance man didn’t fix- the smoke alarm would go off. ALL 3 days we were there we had an alarm going off briefly at a horrible hour! On our last day, it went off at 4:30 and 5:00am! But besides that frustration, it was fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice time!
Nice property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Our family of 17 spent Easter weekend at Paradise At Last and it was absolutely perfect! The house was a comfortable fit for 5 adult couples and 7 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for a perfect time!
This home was perfect, so close to the beach. Wonderful size, the kitchen was dreamy, so close to town, quiet, great location, just perfect. Unforgettable memories and a beautiful time with family, is what this home is about.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach
We had an enjoyable visit to Galveston! Wonderful location close to the action but far enough away to enjoy the beach peacefully.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
We had 5 couples and 4 children 8-12 years old stay a week. Everyone had a bed, it didn't feel crowded. It was wonderful having the 2 decks right on the beach. The old folks could sit on the deck and watch everyone playing. I initially felt it was over priced but after our wonderful stay I'd do it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Birthday and beach weekend
We take a trip in Feb (to Galveston) every year to celebrate birthdays. It is 4 couples and kids (8 adults, 8 kids, 7 -17). If you want to stay on the beach, the location is perfect. A little away from the seawall so quieter, right on the beach, direct access. The deck overlooking the beach is amazing and I would think, GREAT, in the summer. The house was clean and obtaining the key and access was efficient and a smooth process. We also liked all the bedrooms and bathrooms, so each family had their own. Those are all the good. The improvements needed.... For the price, the house is run down and worn. The bunk room and trundle bedroom are sterile and dingy. These are the things that did not work in the kitchen - the ice maker, the trash compactor (not that we would use it, but why keep another broken appliance in the house?), one of the two oven compartments, half the burners on the stove. The temp in the house is hard to control with the double living room (tall ceiling) and no blinds. The heater was blowing so hard on the main floor bedrooms to regulate the double living room, it made sleeping on the main floor almost unbearable. The living room is a wall of windows facing the ocean. While beautiful, it is blinding in the morning (they should install motorized shades on at least the top windows). The upstairs was just as bad, the kids bunk room was very hot. They should put fans in the bunk room and trundle room. The couch in the living room is worn down and felt dirty to sit on, like years of wear and tear. The house needs a refresh and get the kitchen in full working order before we would consider this property again. Even with the pristine location, the broken appliances, wear and tear of furniture and the heating issue, we would not stay again, nor recommend this property. Also, ask for the rules before renting. There is a long list of them and the constant reminders of them, through email, was off putting. The property manager was efficient to work with and nice. But for the price, there were too many cons to make this a repeat location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Even though the weather was not ideal, the house was a great place for my family and I to have some time away! Would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house for family reunion
For the first time since covid started our whole family was able to gather for a long awaited family reunion. This property was the perfect place. There is ample space and the house was spotless on arrival. It is literally on the beach and the sound of the waves crashing 24/7 was incredible. Thank you for helping us to create very special memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time, Great Location
Just the perfect few days with friends, great house, great location, everything you need to have a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!!
Our family throughly enjoyed this beautiful beach home for the thanksgiving holiday. There were 18 of us and we never crowded at all. The house was sparkling clean and the location is amazing. You are literally on the beach the moment you step off of the stairs. We truly appreciate the owners sharing their beautiful home with us and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021