Picturesque beach house with plenty of room and amazing decks, close to beach
4.7
Outstanding(100 Reviews)House in Galveston Island, TX
18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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 house rental
Effortlessly elegant, this three-story Beachside Village home has a chic, polished style and a picture-perfect, private location. With four breezy balconies, a barbeque area, an inviting open floor plan, a lush green lawn, and room for 18 people— this holiday home is also just steps away from the sandy beach. You’ll also be tucked safely into a private, gated community and be close to the Seawall and the Strand. Relax, recharge, and reconnect at this dazzling Texas Gulf Coast vacation home.
Location: Beachside Village beach community of Galveston, Texas
Beach access: The community beach access point is only a 2-3 minute walk away.
Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.
WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.
Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.
Pet policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!
Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.
Parking: There is room for 6 cars (4 in the driveway and 2 on the street in front of the home).
Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
The soaring three-story facade features classic white picket detail and a generous front porch. The elevated living and dining area is surrounded by loads of large windows that allow the bright Texas sunshine in.
A peninsula island leads into the completely open and vibrant kitchen. A shimmering backsplash the color of sea glass compliments the white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need— from brewing the morning coffee to preparing an intimate family dinner. Chic metal pendant lights illuminate the gleaming marble-topped workspaces.
Down a short hallway are a laundry room, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The first bedroom on this floor has a queen-size bed with custom built-in twin-size bunk beds. The second bedroom has a king-size bed. The full bathroom can be accessed from the hallway and features a glass-enclosed, step-in shower with spa-like tile details.
Upstairs, the grand master suite has a sumptuous king-size bed and a small sitting area. Glass doors flood the room with natural sunlight and lead out to the sun-kissed private balcony with views of the peaceful neighborhood and the ocean beyond. The master bathroom has a soaking tub and a step-in shower that are surrounded with slabs of gorgeous Carerra marble, and double vanity. A small room off the master suite has a triple stack of twin-size bunk beds. An additional bunk room on this floor has two full-over-queen size bunks, while another full bathroom with a step-in shower can be accessed from the hallway.
On the penthouse level, a private den space has a wet bar with a mosaic tile backsplash and a full-size daybed. The soaring balcony provides sweeping views of the Beachside Village neighborhood and the ocean. Relax at the pub table with a frosty cocktail and take in the magnificent view.
Back downstairs on the main level, the front porch has an outdoor dining table that’s perfect for hosting an alfresco family meal at sunset. A barbeque area below allows you to grill up some juicy burgers or fresh-caught fish with ease. And when your family is ready to hit the beach, the access point is a quick walk down the lane to a lovely, less-crowded beach. This home is also close to the Seawall, the Strand, and Pleasure Pier— so there’s something for everyone.
GVR-06242
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- NO oversized vehicles of any kind per HOA regulations.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Location: Beachside Village beach community of Galveston, Texas
Beach access: The community beach access point is only a 2-3 minute walk away.
Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.
WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.
Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.
Pet policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!
Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.
Parking: There is room for 6 cars (4 in the driveway and 2 on the street in front of the home).
Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
The soaring three-story facade features classic white picket detail and a generous front porch. The elevated living and dining area is surrounded by loads of large windows that allow the bright Texas sunshine in.
A peninsula island leads into the completely open and vibrant kitchen. A shimmering backsplash the color of sea glass compliments the white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need— from brewing the morning coffee to preparing an intimate family dinner. Chic metal pendant lights illuminate the gleaming marble-topped workspaces.
Down a short hallway are a laundry room, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The first bedroom on this floor has a queen-size bed with custom built-in twin-size bunk beds. The second bedroom has a king-size bed. The full bathroom can be accessed from the hallway and features a glass-enclosed, step-in shower with spa-like tile details.
Upstairs, the grand master suite has a sumptuous king-size bed and a small sitting area. Glass doors flood the room with natural sunlight and lead out to the sun-kissed private balcony with views of the peaceful neighborhood and the ocean beyond. The master bathroom has a soaking tub and a step-in shower that are surrounded with slabs of gorgeous Carerra marble, and double vanity. A small room off the master suite has a triple stack of twin-size bunk beds. An additional bunk room on this floor has two full-over-queen size bunks, while another full bathroom with a step-in shower can be accessed from the hallway.
On the penthouse level, a private den space has a wet bar with a mosaic tile backsplash and a full-size daybed. The soaring balcony provides sweeping views of the Beachside Village neighborhood and the ocean. Relax at the pub table with a frosty cocktail and take in the magnificent view.
Back downstairs on the main level, the front porch has an outdoor dining table that’s perfect for hosting an alfresco family meal at sunset. A barbeque area below allows you to grill up some juicy burgers or fresh-caught fish with ease. And when your family is ready to hit the beach, the access point is a quick walk down the lane to a lovely, less-crowded beach. This home is also close to the Seawall, the Strand, and Pleasure Pier— so there’s something for everyone.
GVR-06242
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- NO oversized vehicles of any kind per HOA regulations.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Galveston Island, TX
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(100 Reviews)4.7
This house is well worth the money. Even better than the pictures. Location is very close to the beach, neighbors are quiet. Host is very attentive and easy to contact. Thank you for a great vacation!
4.7
Spacious home with plenty of beds for large group. Quiet neighborhood. Had a great stay. Will rent again
4.7
Location was amazing, and right on one of the better beaches. House was very clean and new. Even though we only live a few hours away, really felt like we were on vacation!
4.7
House was great for our needs. Plenty of room for all of us
4.7
The house is great short walk to the best sleeps a lot of people
4.7
Enjoyed our stay as we prepared to take a family cruise for my parents 50th anniversary. Beautiful home that easily accommodated all 12 of us.
4.7
Not enough pots and pans had to go buy some,
Not hardly any hot water, first floor hot, first floor bedroom no fans, water pressure low, stove was not awful, burn not working door about to fall off ove temp or right took longer to cook in oven, furniture worn out and uncomfortable
4.7
The host was a great and quick communicator! Very easy check-in/check-out process
4.7
We booked the home for my daughters 18th birthday based on the pictures and location. When we arrived at the house is was filthy! There was a foul smell when we opened the door and initially we didn't know where it was coming from and upon checking around we found the trash hadn't been taken out. Second, the bed linen hadn't been changed on any of the beds and was dirty. Third, there were condoms in the upstairs bedroom nightstand which is disgusting. Forth, the floors and sink in kitchen were both filthy. Fifth, there were no lights on the second floor bedroom and stairs , which is pretty dangerous considering you cant see. I reached out to the host and she sent 2 ladies that were there for about 40 min and to supposedly clean and didn't do anything other than change the linens and take out the trash because they had to go to another job per their words. The table chairs fabric was absolutely filthy and the host was supposed to send a cleaner and no one ever came and we couldn't sit at the table. I have pics of everything and would not recommend this location to anyone because it looks nothing like the pics, the host is terrible and house is filthy.
4.7
We loved our stay at this property. The private beach was fabulous and a short 5 minute walk from the house. The kitchen is well-equipped. The house did show some wear and tear; that's OK, as far as we're concerned. The woodwork in the house needs to be cleaned or repainted. I'll echo another review that commented on the dirty dining room chairs. A few other relatively minor issues with cleanliness. That said, there were plenty of towels and having a washer and dryer is a definite plus! The owner was very gracious and accommodating. We'd definitely stay here again.
4.7
Home was clean and had all promised amenities. Everyone was happy and had a good time.
4.7
We loved our stay at this property. The private beach was fabulous and a short 5 minute walk from the house. The kitchen is well-equipped. The house did show some wear and tear; that's OK, as far as we're concerned. The woodwork in the house needs to be cleaned or repainted. I'll echo another review that commented on the dirty dining room chairs. A few other relatively minor issues with cleanliness. That said, there were plenty of towels and having a washer and dryer is a definite plus! The owner was very gracious and accommodating. We'd definitely stay here again.
4.7
We all had a wonderful time! The house was very comfortable for all of us! The neighborhood was beautiful! We loved the beaches with no vehicles.
4.7
Location was great and beach area was amazing.
However there were a few things that were difficult to manage.
The fridge and freezer are barely cold. Everything was melting. We checked the seals and adjusted to temperature with no success. The dishwasher only has a functioning top rack.
The mattresses on almost all of the beds are either deeply indented or, in the case of my room, not on a proper frame and keeps detaching and literally flipping us out of the bed if we dare sit in the edge. Also the bunk beds were completely unsafe. Not only did the top bunk bed on the first floor have no rails, both metal bunk beds upstairs were not only severely bowed, but were loose and shaking. Additionally the mattresses on the bunk beds were so thin you could feel every metal rail.
Two of the burners on the stove are not functioning. One has no stops and can turn freely if bumped which has resulted in the gas being turned on accidentally. The other will not attempt to light at all and will only spew gas if turned on.
Almost all of the furniture was stained and you could feel the springs and rails.
While the layout of the house was nice, and the location was great, the run down state of the house made things challenging, especially with children.
4.7
We loved the great location of this house out of the bustle/traffic of Galveston with a short walk to a not so busy portion of the beach!! The house had plenty of living space/rooms/beds for our family of 11, ranging in age from 2 to grandparents. The house had a few issues (one broken bed, broken bottom rack of dishwasher, very few cooking pots/pans) but overall we had a great week at Cake by the Ocean!
4.7
We arrived, opened the door and house smelled awful. There were several things that were broken, have repaired, dryer didn’t work. The kids bunk bed area had dirty sheets on the beds. Master shower had the spray head hanging, no where to hang it. Closet door was broken. The place needs an update — paint touch ups, furniture, etc. While we were there had to deal with a paint crew painting the outside. Workers cars parked in the driveway and we parked on the street. For the money, I would look elsewhere.
4.7
Nice neighborhood and plenty of space and amenities to accommodate us.
4.7
Had a great stay here. Loved this neighborhood! House was super clean and had great amenities. As a former host myself I really appreciated them supplying things like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
4.7
The house had smelled badly of cigarettes. It made our hair and clothes stink. We sat outside as much as we could, but that just made walking inside unbearable. The oven door was sticky and gross. There were no oven mitts to get food out of the oven. The sheets had stains on them. My husband went to buy blankets so we didn’t have to lay on the bedding. The dining room chairs were disgusting. There were watermelon seeds stuck to a couple of them. We sat on towels. For the price point, I guess I just thought it would be better. I’ve stayed in several VRBO’s and this was my first negative experience. I was embarrassed that we invited friends. The neighbors to the right of us had so many cars in the road people couldn’t get through. I’m talking 10+ cars and they were racing down the road at times. It was just a horrible stay.
4.7
Loved this cute neighborhood. House was big and well stocked. Having a kitchen was super nice since we love to cook meals. And the community has it's own beach walkover. We all had a blast!
4.7
Loved the balconies and spacious living room and kitchen.
Very clean and Beautiful! Loved it!
Only suggestion would be curtains on the bedroom patio doors.
4.7
We enjoyed our stay! Very spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Owner communicates excellently and is very friendly.
4.7
The house was great, close to the beach and very comfortable
4.7
We had a great experience with StayBeachBox and our stay at this large house. We had great space, privacy and access to the beach. The home was clean and accommodating, minus the one bed frame missing a support beam which causes one end to fall to the floor as mentioned in a previous review. Please fix that and there are no issues at all.
4.7
First time beach rental for our family. We all enjoyed our time plenty of room for all of of us. Loved that we can just walk to the beach. Would say the property needs a bit of touch of care on the outside nothing major. The basement or garage areadon’t go down there it’s a mess but we didn’t need to go in there anyways. It had everything that we needed. Everything looks pretty clean. I love that there was tape on the toilet, letting us know that they have been cleaned. Overall, I would stay here again,. Our family enjoyed our stay
4.7
We had a wonderful time. The house was amazing
4.7
Had an awesome time with friends
4.7
Beautiful home, great location! Enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Close to the beach and plenty of room for guests. Host very responsive to messages.
4.7
Great home
4.7
Great and Fun get together with friends very spacious house and has a lot of bed and convenient location .The host answer the questions right away
4.7
Overall we had a good experience renting this property for a family reunion (5 children & 13 adults). Good location with a nice neighborhood. House was clean except for one nasty bath towel (not sure how that was missed). Bunk beds wobble & creak some but work. One bed has bowed support boards that should be replaced. Nice laundry room. Biggest issue was the instant hot water system that would cycle on and off making for a interesting shower experience. Service tech did come out promptly, but issue continued (we discovered that the greater the hot water demand the fewer issues, so have 2 showers going at the same time). Great room (kitchen, eating area & living room) was a wonderful space for everyone to gather.
4.7
This was a the most unpleasant stay especially considering the cost.
The house smelled of cigarette smoke. Buckets and trash cans were needed to catch the water in the bedroom and dining room dripping from the ceiling. Smoke detectors lacked batteries. Broken bed and leak rendered a bedroom useless. The downstairs outside area was filthy.
The house needs a lot of work. I would not recommend this rental.
4.7
Great place for a getaway weekend. Lots of room for everyone and great location.
4.7
Our family had a great time at this property and enjoyed the multiple rooms with different configurations of beds that allowed families to stay together! Would definitely recommend as a rental!
4.7
We had a great time at this property. It was as advertised on VRBO. Very clean and all appliances, including AC and hot water, were in very good order. An exterior shower would have been nice but a water hose sufficed to knock the sand off our feet, etc. More seating in family room and a better deck seating arrangement is suggested. Overall it was a wonderful house and wonderful trip! Thank you !
4.7
The house stated that they could sleep 21 people, not true, this house could only sleep 8 at the most. The rest of the beds I wouldn't even consider real beds especially adults.
My grandkids called one room the orphanage if that tells you anything.
There are 3 bathrooms only one is a bathroom that really accommodates more than 2 people - one of the full bathrooms is the size of what you would use on a plane. If you weighted more than a slim person you couldn't fit in the shower.
The water in one of the bathroom sinks was a trickle at best and the repair man that they sent to the house to fix the railing said he couldn't really fix that.
The railing going up and down the stairs needs to be repaired, and to have rental people in a house with bad railing is ridiculous.
The trash was not empty when we got there, it was outside in the driveway where we parked - attacking flies.
We called the management company at least 5 times before someone finally came out to work on the railing. He did patchwork the railing since he was only prepared to do that. By the way, They never took care of the trash. And there was nothing we could do about the bedding. No extra towels or sheets, no extra blankets, or pillows.
You could not use the garage and if you did it was so dirty, there were spiders and discarded building material everywhere.
We spent almost 20,000.00 and it was for sure not worth it.
4.7
For the money this house is not worth it. Don't stay here till they fix things
The house stated that they could sleep 21 people, not true, this house could only sleep 8 at the most. The rest of the beds I wouldn't even consider real beds especially adults.
My grandkids called one room the orphanage if that tells you anything.
There are 3 bathrooms only one is a bathroom that really accommodates more than 2 people - one of the full bathrooms is the size of what you would use on a plane. If you weighted more than a slim person you couldn't fit in the shower.
The water in one of the bathroom sinks was a trickle at best and the repair man that they sent to the house to fix the railing said he couldn't really fix that.
The railing going up and down the stairs needs to be repaired, and to have rental people in a house with bad railing is ridiculous.
The trash was not empty when we got there, it was outside in the driveway where we parked - attacking flies.
We called the management company at least 5 times before someone finally came out to work on the railing. He did patchwork the railing since he was only prepared to do that. By the way, They never took care of the trash. And there was nothing we could do about the bedding. No extra towels or sheets, no extra blankets, or pillows.
You could not use the garage and if you did it was so dirty, there were spiders and discarded building material everywhere.
We spent almost 20,000.00 and it was for sure not worth it.
4.7
Acceptable, but too close to the road.
4.7
Some things, did not work. No Ice cubes. The upstairs commode did not work properlyy
Acceptable, but too close to the road.
4.7
Really enjoyed our stay at cake by the ocean. House was big enough to accommodate all 16 of us with plenty of room. House had a great lay out. The 2 bedroom down stairs for parents and in laws and master suite upstairs was a plus for our group. Short walk to beach and didn't have to worry about beach being busy. Enjoyed it!!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?
The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is £196 per night. This rental is £134 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Picturesque beach house with plenty of room and amazing decks, close to beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Picturesque beach house with plenty of room and amazing decks, close to beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Picturesque beach house with plenty of room and amazing decks, close to beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Picturesque beach house with plenty of room and amazing decks, close to beach?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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