Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

4.8

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

House in Texas City, TX

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Reel Life Paradise

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Leave the crowds far behind you and escape to this beautiful Port Bolivar haven! If you're in the mood for something low-key, this canal-front home provides a sublime space to simply kick back and relax. Spacious and newly built, this property offers a sparkling kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in bunk beds, a sectional sofa, flatscreen TVs, and elegant tile flooring throughout. Outside, you'll enjoy amazing views from the deck, a picnic space on the shaded patio, a firepit where you can tell stories each evening, and a new dock for fishing!

What's nearby:
This canalside home is located in a quiet community on the southern end of the Port Bolivar Peninsula, an easy, five-minute drive from the beach. This home is perfect for anyone who wants to escape the touristy attractions of the big city. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along 27 miles of beach, climb the Point Bolivar Lighthouse, or launch one of the two provided kayaks into the water and explore the shoreline of Galveston Bay.

Things to know:
Two kayaks
Built-in mosquito sprayer for the yard
This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices—not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: This home has an active security camera that covers the upper deck at the front door, the stairs, and under the house.

Dock details:

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Texas City, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

11.7 mi

Moody Gardens

15.5 mi

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Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach

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4.8

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

House in Texas City, TX

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Texas City, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

11.7 mi

Moody Gardens

15.5 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2022

Great house for a group with kids. Beds are a little firm, pillows a little flat, and the ferry ride was a nightmare BUT! It was cold, clean and pretty on a hot summer weekend. The dock had great fishing. The kitchen and bathrooms all in working order with great wifi and TV.

5.0

Jun 2022

Great location

Great location

Loved the location and the set up of the house. Kids had fun catching fish and crabs from the dock and a short drive to the beach

5.0

Sep 2021

Very nice home and relaxing!

Very nice home and relaxing!

We love this home! The house is beautiful, very clean and spacious. We liked being able to walk down to pier and fish. And great views from upper deck. We had everything we needed for a great vacation!

5.0

Aug 2021

I love this house!!

I love this house!!

This house is so pretty and in such a great location. The water at the back dock was a great place to fish with the kids and the neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful. Morning coffee on the porch is by far my favorite thing to do as well as horseshoes under the house. Money well spent and my family agrees!!

5.0

Jul 2021

The house was so nice. Very clean, decorated beautifully. We loved the quietness country feel.

The house was so nice. Very clean, decorated beautifully. We loved the quietness country feel.

Super adorable house! Very clean. Loved how country feel it was but beach wasn’t far away.

5.0

Jul 2021

Amazing visit!

Amazing visit!

This property was beautiful, well kept and close to everything we needed. It was private and the location was perfect!

5.0

Jun 2021

Very comfortable

Very comfortable

Beautiful home with some amazing sunsets seen from the deck. Just far enough from the beach to not have to deal with a bunch of rowdy people but within five minutes of the house.

4.0

Jun 2021

Beautiful place, but still needs improvement

Beautiful place, but still needs improvement

The property was beautiful, but it getting ahold of the right person was difficult to say the least We were not familiar with crystal beach and didn’t realize the ferry was a minimum 1 hour wait to get from Galveston to crystal beach (port bolivar). The description lists all of the local attractions stating they are 4-9 miles away. This is highly deceiving because what they fail to mention is that it’s a 1 hour ferry ride to get to those places since they are all located in Galveston island. This does not mean crystal beach isn’t entertaining, but the listing didn’t provide any crystal beach attraction which made entertaining the family a bit more difficult. I tried to reach a property manager to speak with someone local, but that was another set of problems. We tried every way possible to reach a property owner/manager. I was receiving emails from Vacasa and VRBO as well as text messages from different numbers from Vacasa about my stay and there was a ridiculous amount of information on each email. I tried to contact the number listed in an email which directed me to a call center. First time I called the call center was to get an exception for my brothers dog. They never called me back. We went ahead and boarded the dog since we needed to hit the road to take advantage of our stay. The next day I called the call center to ask about the built in mosquito sprayer on the property which wasn’t working well. They said they would call me back. I told him the last person said the same thing. He reassured me that he was going to call the property manager very quickly and call me back. I asked if it was possible to contact them myself. He said it was against policy to give out that contact information. He said he would call within the hour. He didn’t. We called back later that evening and I spoke with an amazing lady who didn’t hang up the phone until she got me in contact with the right person! I finally received a call from the property manager, Gina! I was so disappointed that it took my entire stay to finally get to the right person, but my concerns were finally being heard! She explained the mosquito situation, but I forgot to mention that we were never given the code for the kayaks so we weren’t able to enjoy those! Honestly, we would probably stay here again since we know what to expect, but it was frustrating when you are paying nightly for a place and you’re not getting your concerns addressed during your stay.

4.0

Apr 2021

Cute House with Unique View

Cute House with Unique View

We (4 adult friends) enjoyed our stay. We were on the Galveston Bay side instead of the Gulf of Mexico side but that was perfectly okay for us. We watched barges pushed by tugboats come and go and we appreciated how quiet the location was. The house has great deck furniture! The only negative things about the house are 1. we called for the code to the shed to get access to the kayaks and paddles and the code didn’t work (must have recently been changed but not communicated to property management). 2. There were some basic condiments but no salt and pepper which should be standard as well as foil. We had to go out to buy some. 3. The mattresses are not comfortable and the pillows are all really flat. One other comment in working with Vacasa is that they aren’t the easiest to get ahold of. They never responded to my inquiries via the Vrbo site or texts. Otherwise this house was great and we enjoyed our getaway!

3.0

Nov 2020

Beautiful & Spacious Home

Beautiful & Spacious Home

The home is very nice and very spacious. We loved everything about the house itself. Loved the large hallways, the decor, the barn-style doors, etc. The four reasons, I gave this a final three-star review is one, the surrounding area was not that great. Across the street, you can see a nice gated community, but that was about it, the other side and the rest of the areas were not-so-nice. The second reason is that we found dead roaches in the kitchen on the first night we got there. We didn't think much, since they were dead, but the next morning we killed a live one on the counter. The third reason is that the TV in Bedroom 2 didn't work. And the remote to the ceiling fan to Bedroom 1 didn't work so you either had to have the light on with the fan or nothing on at all. The fourth reason was that there were no kayaks on the property even though it said and pictured kayaks. We ended up leaving the night before our next morning check-in. Luckily most of those things can be fixed for future stays.

4.0

Nov 2020

Very nice

Very nice

This property is very nice, we had a great time. The layout was nice and it was well equipped. I would have given 5 stars but one of the TV’s did not work and I was told someone would come out to look at it but maintenance did not. Unfortunately it was in the room with the bunk beds and occupied the most people. I would definitely go back.

3.0

Oct 2020

Too many cameras

Too many cameras

Too many cameras and too many signs with rules, felt everyone was uncomfortable

5.0

Aug 2020

Reel life paradise

Reel life paradise

the house is beautiful. It is quiet and has beautiful views from every room. The openess and high ceilings are awesome and I love how it is country beachy.

5.0

Aug 2020

Fantastic!!

Fantastic!!

The house was amazing! Up to date charm and clean! There was plenty of room for everyone and the space was great. The deck on the front was huge and the sunsets from there were amazing! We will definitely visit again!!

5.0

Aug 2020

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaway

The house was comfortable, clean and just as beautiful as the photos show. The outside was great, the kids loved the animals next door and the fishing pier. It was a short drive to the beach and the views were really nice from the porch. Overall, we had a great time !

5.0

Aug 2020

It was great.

It was great.

We had a great time

4.0

Aug 2020

A Nice Place

A Nice Place

Our group had a great time here even though there were a few issues. The house itself is lovely. The property is very clean and the house is comfortable and well decorated. Unfortunately, the mosquito system listed in the description was not working and we were not able to get a hold of anyone who could assist getting in getting it working. The misquitos were terrible at night and we were weren't able to enjoy the outdoor portion of the property as much as we would have liked.. The house is also right next to a goat and sheep pen which takes away from the appeal of the outdoor space. All in all it was a nice place to stay but not somewhere we will book in the future.

5.0

Jul 2020

Great place

Great place

Very pleased with this property. It was beautiful, quiet and perfect for our family getaway. My kids had a blast with the bunk beds and fishing. Only complaint-- It was a little difficult to get a hold of the property management and be sure to bring heavy duty mosquito spray. The natural stuff doesn't work. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely consider booking again.

5.0

Jun 2020

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaway

We had a short weekend getaway with friends and this home could not have been more fitting for what we were looking for. It was clean, comfortable, and away from the hustle-bustle of Galveston. The home has a canal in front where you can fish or crab off the dock. We took our boat (there was a boat ramp at the end of the road we launched from then parked our truck and trailer back at the house) and saw several dolphins in the inter-coastal just outside of the canal plus caught a TON of fish in the East Bay. Highly recommend this home!

3.0

Jun 2020

Just okay...

Just okay...

The house itself was great. Nicely built and loved the modern touches. There were many little things that ended up making the trip just okay... such as roaches in the kitchen on three separate occasions, we were unable to check in once we got there after our allotted check in time because the cleaning crew was running behind so we had to sit outside and wait for about 30-45 minutes until they were done, the grill was out of gas and covered in rust so we were unable to grill the foods we brought, there were no napkins or paper towels and only two kitchen rags so we had to go to the store and buy our own. Overall, the little things added up everyday and we were just left unhappy.

5.0

Jun 2020

Joseph bday

Joseph bday

Loved it and enjoyed

5.0

May 2020

Absolutely beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful!

This place is BEAUTIFUL. Like wow. Very comfortable, had everything we needed, no beachfront but the lake was a great place to crab and fish. The layout was honestly perfect for a weekend getaway with friends

5.0

May 2020

Very nicely decorated

Very nicely decorated

The house is soooo gorgeous and nicely decorated. We really enjoyed our stay and the location because it was very peaceful. I didn't want to leave!

5.0

May 2020

Reel life paradise

Reel life paradise

It is an excellent home on the bay side. I like the quietness of it and it's not far from the beach. The house has an open concept which we love and every window has a different view. We highly recommend it!

5.0

Mar 2020

Very nice house

Very nice house

Very relaxing stay during spring break. Kids loved the free petting zoo nextdoor.

5.0

Jan 2020

LOVE THIS PLACE

LOVE THIS PLACE

My family rented this place long term while our house was being worked on. The hosts were splendid and were so accommodating considering it was a last minute rental for a month and a half!

5.0

Nov 2019

It was so clean

It was so clean

Loved the home. The home was well decorated and very clean. Perfect for our family!

5.0

Sep 2019

Feng C

Feng C

The beautiful house and full kitchen

5.0

Aug 2019

Fun family vacation

Fun family vacation

This was a great place to stay! Very quiet neighborhood and easy to find. Lots of fun for kids who like to catch crabs and fish!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Texas City?

The average price for a rental in Texas City is R 3,626 per night. This rental is R 2,536 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - 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 Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach

House in Texas City, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Texas City, TX

Nearby attractions

Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach

House in Texas City, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Texas City, TX

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Texas City?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach pet friendly?

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