DolphinSmile 3 Pools Panorama View! W/D CLEAN!
Apartment in Galveston Island, TX
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this apartment rental
You will be staying in 'DolphinSmile', a luxury condo sitting on the seawall of Galveston Island. We invite you to share our fun creation, a playful dolphin theme for the family while still saving a little luxury for you. Pamper your senses with soft new leather and sandy-beach colored tile. The over-sized master bedroom has a wonderful water view from the king-size bed. The other bedroom sleeps two in a queen size bed. The hallway area hosts 2 adult sized bunks. The leather sofa sleeper folds out for 2 more. Enjoy! This condo also has a convenient washer/dryer. Save food budget in your fully equipped kitchen. Wherever you choose to stay, I hope you bring home many special Galveston memories.
Agreement:
* Responsible party over 25 must show photo ID when checking in
* No events or parties (including Spring Break or Prom)
* No hidden fees or additional taxes.
* Clean, fresh air only. No smoking or pets allowed.
* Upon arrival, the Maravilla front office will collect a parking/swim band fee, credit card only.
Embrace Resort-Style Living at Maravilla Complex:
▸ Dive into relaxation with a choice of pools - a large resort pool, a heated pool, and a kiddie pool with beach entry.
▸ Unwind in the large hot tub, perfect for soothing evenings.
▸ Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds, capturing the essence of a tropical retreat.
Ideal for Every Guest:
▸ Couples seeking a romantic escape, families on vacation, or solo travelers will find our condo meets all their needs.
▸ Extra sleeping arrangements and resort amenities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.
Other Things to Note:
1. Construction Notice:
***The property is beginning to resurface the main pool. The heated pool will remain open and is set at a nice 92 degrees! Project completion date March 1. The area with the main pool will be closed for the duration of the work including the hot tub. Most of our winter guests only use the heated pool but it is never crowded. It is located across the driveway from the main pool so you will not be disturbed by the work. We have also arranged for our guests to have access to the cold pool next door at the Marriott if you prefer a cold pool and also the pools (heated and cold) and hot tub at the Dawn complex only 1 mile down.
***As you enter the complex, you might notice a small construction project at the very
front. You might hear some noise during the day from 8 to 5. All construction and noise from construction stops at 5:00pm.
2. Pet Policy:
We welcome furry friends! If you're planning to bring your dog, please inform us about the type and weight for approval. A non-refundable pet fee of $150 plus tax applies for two dogs up to 35 pounds each. Kindly add 'PET' to your reservation.
3. Parking Information:
Ample covered and uncovered parking is available at the complex. A fee of $10.00 per car per day plus sales tax is applicable. Note that the office does not accept cash. Trailers are allowed only during special event weekends and are subject to the same rate as cars. Parking rates are capped after $70.00 for a 30-day period.
4. EXTENDED STAYS Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online so please message us with your request.
Agreement:
* Responsible party over 25 must show photo ID when checking in
* No events or parties (including Spring Break or Prom)
* No hidden fees or additional taxes.
* Clean, fresh air only. No smoking or pets allowed.
* Upon arrival, the Maravilla front office will collect a parking/swim band fee, credit card only.
Embrace Resort-Style Living at Maravilla Complex:
▸ Dive into relaxation with a choice of pools - a large resort pool, a heated pool, and a kiddie pool with beach entry.
▸ Unwind in the large hot tub, perfect for soothing evenings.
▸ Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds, capturing the essence of a tropical retreat.
Ideal for Every Guest:
▸ Couples seeking a romantic escape, families on vacation, or solo travelers will find our condo meets all their needs.
▸ Extra sleeping arrangements and resort amenities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.
Other Things to Note:
1. Construction Notice:
***The property is beginning to resurface the main pool. The heated pool will remain open and is set at a nice 92 degrees! Project completion date March 1. The area with the main pool will be closed for the duration of the work including the hot tub. Most of our winter guests only use the heated pool but it is never crowded. It is located across the driveway from the main pool so you will not be disturbed by the work. We have also arranged for our guests to have access to the cold pool next door at the Marriott if you prefer a cold pool and also the pools (heated and cold) and hot tub at the Dawn complex only 1 mile down.
***As you enter the complex, you might notice a small construction project at the very
front. You might hear some noise during the day from 8 to 5. All construction and noise from construction stops at 5:00pm.
2. Pet Policy:
We welcome furry friends! If you're planning to bring your dog, please inform us about the type and weight for approval. A non-refundable pet fee of $150 plus tax applies for two dogs up to 35 pounds each. Kindly add 'PET' to your reservation.
3. Parking Information:
Ample covered and uncovered parking is available at the complex. A fee of $10.00 per car per day plus sales tax is applicable. Note that the office does not accept cash. Trailers are allowed only during special event weekends and are subject to the same rate as cars. Parking rates are capped after $70.00 for a 30-day period.
4. EXTENDED STAYS Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online so please message us with your request.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Galveston Island, TX
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Reviews
10.0
Dave's property is truly a gem. The view is breathtaking. It is so nice to wake up in the morning seeing the beach and hearing the waves. Very relaxing. The condo itself is complete with all the things that we needed. We were able to cook since it has the kitchen stuff that we needed. The washer and dryer is a big plus. Bed is comfortable. Dave also responds to our message fast and checked on us on what we needed. Dave and Pam's place truly deserve the 5 star rating. Will definitely be booking this place again once we are back in Galveston. My family loved it.
6.0
The condo itself was spotless, and provided everything you needed such as towels, dishes, etc. It's not that big, and there is only one couch. I feel like the pictures depicted a larger space than what was the reality. The pillows need to be replaced in the bedrooms. They're extremely flat, and the bedspreads are clean, but are are worn out and need to replaced with something newer. The condo complex where this condo resides is old, outdated, messy, & disappointing. During our stay, the water was shut off for 3 hrs on Tuesday. The pools are not as they seem in the pictures as they need to be maintained much better. The lounge chairs are cheap plastic and need to be soaped down and scrubbed. They were extremely dirty. If I had know that this condo was in this building, I would have never booked it. I've stayed in bigger, much nicer condos, with better facilities, than this one and spent less money. WAY over priced for what you get. We loved our time in Galveston, and will come back, but will for sure stay somewhere else.
10.0
Property was just as listed. Provided an ideal space/accomodations for our party of 4. Decorated very nice. Location was great. Perfect view of pool and beach. Checkin /access was seamless. Great communication from host. Would highly recommend!
10.0
Everything was clean and well appointed. Unit was in good working order. Views are amazing!!! Located in a great area!
10.0
Wonderful communication with the host from booking to checking out, Dave is a great host! The listing is accurate, the unit is absolutely adorable. Equipped with everything we needed. The view is nice with the waves of the gulf and the heated pool right below the unit. Attention to detail amazing, the unit is very Clean!
We would love to stay again!
10.0
We were well accommodated. Household items that was forgotten was already available in the condo and allowed to be used. The condo was super clean. A very good experience. We had a phenomenal time.
10.0
It’s phenomenal we had a fantastic time
10.0
I've stayed at a few of these and my family and I can honestly say, this one was the cleanest, most stocked, manager stayed in contact constantly for anything we may need!
I will stay here again! Family friendly place. I wish I could give them 6 stars!
10.0
Very happy with host & booking!!
10.0
This condo was perfect for our family Christmas trip! Everything was exactly as described and pictured. We had plenty of room for family of 6. Everyone had their own bed-always a plus. The kitchen was just like home with plenty of pots, pans and utensils. On top of all that, Dave was an amazing host and had great communication. This is definitely the place to stay in Galveston!
10.0
We stayed at Dave's property with myself, my mom, my brother and his family. We were easily able to fit our large group in the unit. I looked at other units within this complex and couldn't really tell them apart online. After having been there, I can say that this one is likely one of the best. It is on the end and the top floor, so probably among the most quiet. It has great views of both the gulf and the surrounding area (windows on two sides of the unit). The kitchen was well-stocked. The only downside we noticed was the balcony railing seemed a little loose (so we kept the littlest kids off of the balcony). Would definitely stay again!
10.0
Condo was just what we needed for 2 adults and 3 kids. Great location, with a large balcony. Heated pool was a hit with the kids.
10.0
It was a nice, relaxing condo. Enjoyed our stay.
10.0
My sister, myself, my daughter and her friend stayed 10/19-10/21. The property was just as described, beautiful. We had everything we needed and more during our stay! Dave was very communicative with any and all questions we had! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you!
10.0
Overall, we had a great stay! When we arrived one of the elevators was down, which was challenging getting our luggage upstairs to the third floor. The next day we were able to find other usable elevators so didn’t have to take the stairs! The condo was great and very clean! I wished we had been able to use to balcony more but the mosquitoes were horrible in the evening! So that kept us inside instead of being able to enjoy the sounds of the ocean! He pools were great and we might have been the only crazy people in the non-heated most days but the kids loved the pool with the island! Thanks again for everything!
10.0
This is a wonderful beachfront condo in a well-maintained complex. Anything you can think of was supplied. I appreciated that there was an elevator and we didn’t have to walk up to the third floor. Beautiful poolside and beach views from the balcony.
10.0
This property was clean and well appointed with a great balcony. The complex is undergoing renovation, but we had no noise to deal with from it, and I'm sure the complex will be great when finished.
10.0
Everything was perfect and Dave was very informative, so much so that I didn’t even have to ask about anything during our stay! The pools were great - you can even see one of them from the balcony so we let our teenagers go down and we stayed upstairs! Beach is right across the street and the view from the balcony is amazing! They are doing some renovations to the front of the building, but it doesn’t impact where the condo is.
10.0
Such a great place to stay. 5 stars for everything! Condo was in a great location, loved the top floor views and the big balcony. It was so nice and super clean. Everything you would need to get you started is provided. Couldn’t ask for a better host! We would absolutely stay here again.
10.0
Everything about this condo was amazing. The view is absolutely gorgeous. Great weekend.
10.0
We loved our time at this condo, and wanted to extend it, but when you are in an amazing condo, it stays booked. I can't think of a single thing that our hosts could have provided that was lacking. Coffee, condiments, amazing decorator touches that you don't always find in rentals. These hosts are stars!
10.0
This is by far the best VRBO experience I’ve ever had. The condo was extremely clean and organized. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked. We had everything we needed and more! It was so nice to wake up in the morning and have coffee and cream available. Extra linens for the sofa bed and dinette bed were clean and crisply folded in labeled bins in the closet. The view of the ocean from the balcony and primary bedroom were amazing! And the communication from Dave was outstanding. He checked in with us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. I can’t think of a single thing that could have made our stay more comfortable. I will book with Dave again on our next trip to Galveston!!
10.0
It was overall the best sleep ive had in a while is very confortable and nice view of the beach dave was very nice and make sure we had a great stay
10.0
This condo is very clean. We had a family of 8 stay for the weekend. The pools are great also.
10.0
Beautiful grounds, condo decor was excellent. Loved the pool.
10.0
Condo was very clean. 3 different pools. Kids loved it!
10.0
This condo was exactly what I needed for my family and I! Everything we needed was available for us from trash bags, to laundry detergent, to every cleaning supply you could think of!!! And the views were spectacular!! My kids favorites were the pools (of course) and all the games that were available for use!
10.0
The condo was very clean and everything you need is there. The condo is at the back of the property which I liked because there was better parking for a truck. My youngest daughter loved the pool, and there was plenty of room. The hot tub area is small but we didn’t use it so no problem. There were people grilling by the pool which I thought was nice, and there are tables to sit at. The property is at the more quiet end of the beach but driving down Seawall Blvd. is easy enough. You could also rent anything you could possibly need including ATV’s if you want. We really enjoyed Murdoch’s, a gift shop that was huge. We also went to the Pleasure Pier at the other end of the beach that was a lot of fun and ate at Bubba Gump’s. All in all it was a great trip and the condo was a great stay!
10.0
Very clean and nice property. Had everything we needed. Nice view from the balcony
10.0
This condo was beautiful and so well stocked with Everything you could pissibly need. The patio was huge and we loved looking out at ocean. It was so Clean. Even big beautiful towels. We will be back. The people were awesome and friendly. This is a great place to stay. Loved the paintings haning in shower. Made me smile!
10.0
The old grandparents decided to take the very young grandkids away for a few days. We checked in after hours without issue. The condo was very clean and comfortable, exactly as described. Things are labeled so you don’t need to hunt around for things. The pools and grounds were well maintained. Walking to the beach with two little ones was easy.
Communication with Dave was great. He provided us with everything we needed to know about the condo before checking in and checked in with us during our stay.
There are some renovations taking place at the front office area but it did not affect anything during our trip
We will definitely book Dolphin Smiles again.
10.0
Great view of the pool and ocean while sitting on balcony, very clean and comfortable. There’s a Go cart track walking distance from the condo and the pools were awesome! I will definitely be returning😍
10.0
Dave was very communicative and polite. The condo was very cute, clean and spacious. Any time we took the kids off the condo grounds they begged to go back. Great trip, we will be back!
10.0
Property was as advertised, very clean unit. Had everything we needed.
10.0
Had a great time in Galveston. The condo was exactly as advertised with all the amenities and close to the beach. Highly recommended
10.0
It was perfect size for the the six of us. Very clean and well equipped. Love that it had a heated pool. Owners were great and quick response to any questions we had. We would definitely stay again!
10.0
Dave’s unit is very nice and impeccable clean, just as other reviews have indicated. Beds were comfortable and bedrooms were spacious for the 4 of us. I did lots of research as to the best location to stay on the island and we were happy with this location. Close enough to most things and not too far away. My husband and I enjoyed our walks each morning down the seawall. While there isn’t “beach” directly in front of the Miramar, its only a short walk to get to beach area. Whether you walk to the right or to the left you get different scenery along the seawall. We enjoyed watching surfers by the Pier and also recommend dinner at Jimmy’s Pier. The actual building that Dave’s unit is in…leaves a little bit to be desired, but his unit itself was great! The pools were kept clean and we enjoyed using them.
10.0
I have been staying at VRBOs for many years and this place was by far at the top of excellence of the stays. The place was clean and had so many supplies for us to use. It was in a great location. Would recommend highly.
10.0
My husband and I and daughter and 2 of our Grandchildren had a wonderful time with lots of memories made! The condo was just as beautiful as picture with great views! Close to everything and many beaches! Thank Dave and Pam for a wonderful experience and sharing your paradise! Would come back again. And recommend it highly! Thanks Galveston!
10.0
Not only was this the cleanest and well stocked beach condo I’ve ever rented, but Dave went above and beyond to make sure we had every question answered and made us feel very welcome. Everything was very comfortable and set up perfectly to have an 18 month old running around. The balcony is huge and has plenty of seating. Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Great pools and good proximity to beach. It was very convenient to have Jimmy’s on the Pier close by for meals and happy hour! Would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Galveston Island?
The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is $392 per night. This rental is $77 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at DolphinSmile 3 Pools Panorama View! W/D CLEAN!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at DolphinSmile 3 Pools Panorama View! W/D CLEAN!. Enjoy the water!
Is DolphinSmile 3 Pools Panorama View! W/D CLEAN! pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at DolphinSmile 3 Pools Panorama View! W/D CLEAN!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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