DriftAway to the Beach

Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in Galveston Island, TX

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Welcome to the beach life. Newer home 1 block from the beach. Beautifully decorated 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home just waiting for you to experience the best of the beach life. Sleeps 14. A 2 person elevator is available.

Giant kitchen with upscale Thermador appliances, refrigerator, 6 burner range and double oven, microwave, dishwasher, KitchenAid under counter ice maker and an oversized island. Fully stocked dinnerware setting, glassware, cooking accessories and everything needed to cook the dream vacation meal.

Each bedroom (bunk room excluded) has a full bathroom and wall mounted 42" Smart TV. Bunk room has 3 twin beds and 1 full bed, a wall mounted 42" Smart TV and a large selection of board games to keep the kids busy.

Living room has an electric fireplace, leather recliners and a 65" Smart TV. A queen size Murphy bed has been added in the living room for additional sleeping arrangements and comes with a fold up desk. View the beach from the dining room table that seats 10.

Take in views of the sunrise on the back porch. The home has 4 balconies with 2 Adirondack chairs and a small table on each deck. The main back balcony has 2 Adirondack chairs, 1 small table and 2 rocking Adirondack chairs. We recently added a latched gate on the main back deck for added safety. Sip a coffee or cocktail and just enjoy the views from any balcony.

Outside in the garage, have a seat in the lawn furniture while someone cooks your favorite meal with the gas barbecue. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower. We have also included a Tesla charger in the garage for any electric vehicle that needs charging.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Lone Star Flight Museum

30.8 mi

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

7 mi

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DriftAway to the Beach

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in Galveston Island, TX

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Lone Star Flight Museum

30.8 mi

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

7 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful property, exceptional .

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We had a wonderful trip just before school starts with family. The weather was wonderful and the house a delight! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We had a great time! The weather was beautiful and the accommodations were very nice

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We loved the home and how clean it was. Loved the location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This is a beautiful home, in a quiet area, with perfect beach access. The views from the house were amazing. Eric is an great host!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We stayed for my daughters dance competition and it fit all of our guests perfectly so it doubled as a family reunion also!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Property was beautiful and clean. The elevator was great for my elderly parents. One of the problems was in the master bedroom, sun is very bright and blinds don't help. Mosquitoes were very bad. Overall a great place for a large group.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Everything was as promised. Great stay. Would book again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

This property was fabulous. It was very well equipped. (except for paper products, only 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. And only one roll of paper towel). We could have used some spray cleaner to clean and wipe counters after meals. Overall it was great! Plenty of beach toys and chairs. If you have a big group, stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This is the fourth reunion we have rented property. This time we required an elevator to the ground floor...all turning 80 this year.... The house was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We had an awesome time, the home has everything you may need and more.The traveling items available were a nice and helpful touch (sun tan ,Advil ,Off etc).The wagons and beach toys were great.My sons loved that the grill was connected to the house gas ,no propane to worry about.The ice maker was fantastic.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great property. Beautiful views, quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing The internet TV service in the primary bedroom would occasionally have issues. This was minor, overall it was an excellent experience. Would stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

My husband and I, our daughter and her husband and three kids took a 3-day visit to Galveston pre-Christmas just to spend quality time together. The house is amazing and everyone loved staying at Drift Away. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood with the beach a 3 or 4 minute walk to the beach. It is a short drive to Moody Gardens, downtown Galveston and historic homes. We loved the decor of the house and sitting outside in the evening with a glass of wine and listening to ocean. We all agreed (from 12 to 70) that we needed to visit again and stay at Drift Away. Thank you to Eric for being a gracious host. We loved our stay!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Loved this house!!! So beautiful and clean. Perfect spot for our family Christmas. Mattresses are always our biggest complaint when we travel and every bed in the house was so nice and comfortable. Easy to get to food/fun but neighborhood is really quiet and out of the way. Owners are really kind and provided a little welcome gift knowing we were celebrating a hard first Christmas without my in-laws. Would absolutely rent again!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

It was an awesome getaway. The home is beautiful and the location is great. It is perfect for an intimate family getaway. I highly recommend:)

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Neighborhood safe. Location to things to great! Communication with host and property manager top notch! The home is absolutely amazing!!!! Our group was blown away!!! When deciding on a rental I scoured reviews to try to find the perfect place. I don’t usually leave reviews but this home deserves recognition. We are definitely coming back!!!! Thank you DriftAway Team!!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We booked Driftaway this year for our annual October family outing to Galveston. What a great experience and great home. The home had everything we needed and wanted and more. The five bedroom layout with lots of space was perfect for our 6 adults and 6 grandchildren. Home was so well stocked and lots of beach toys for the kids. We can't wait to come back next October. Stayed October 11 John B.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Had a wonderful time, great beach access, and the home is very comfortable and beautiful. It was a refreshing experience. The home is well stocked, communications with owner and property manager were quick and helpful, and everything was very inviting. Appreciated the elevator for access. Hope to stay again soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Had a family get together with our two daughter's families including 5 grandkids aged 9 to 13. We were all "wowed" when we entered the house. Gorgeous house and so well stocked. So many wonderful things about the house including an elevator (great for bringing boxes, suitcases, etc. up and down to the cars...easier and safer, too), top notch Weber BBQ grill which lit very easily, lots of beach supplies (chairs, umbrellas, lots and lots of beach toys for kids, plenty of boogie boards and two carts to haul things to the beach), a kitchen that was stocked better than any of our houses back home, a refrigerator we all want at our houses, comfortable beds, top notch washer/dryer, more TVs than I could count, games, garage space to park 3 cars out of the sun, lots of room within the house and did I mention gorgeous? We had the best time and the house/amenities clearly made our memories sweeter.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This was a wonderful house in a great location that met our needs in lots of different ways. We had fun at the beach and in the water, and we had meals and game time in the large living area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at the Driftaway. It was so comfortable for all 11 of us. We had young all the way to 80 years old, who appreciated the elevator. All rooms are perfect and the couch has recliners for everyone! Loved the beach chairs, wagons, umbrella and toys. A perfect place to stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

very good stay Only negative was loss of WIFI internet for awhile. Otherwise we spent a very nice time with family.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great, clean, awesome time. Ice maker is fantastic

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

It was a beautiful place!!! It was so nice that beach chairs, sand toys, and wagons were provided for the beach!! Our little granddaughter cried when we left because she didn’t want to leave “her” house! It was so adorable!! I was wondering what the measurements of your living room, kitchen and dining areas is all together because the space was great!! We are looking to add on and I wanted to measure it before we left but forgot to. Thanks again!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

This home is perfection - perfect size for our large group, perfect location and access to the beach, perfectly thought out and stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly need! The ice maker was a nice amenity for filling coolers for the beach. Beach toys, towels and wagons were so nice to have. Eric was very responsive to any inquiries and my granddaughters loved the sweet gift basket he had sent over for them. We highly recommend this property if you have a large group in Galveston.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful home with great amenities. Loved the kitchen - great high end appliances and ice maker, master bedroom/bath on 3rd floor, plus everything needed to have a relaxing time at the very nearby beach ( less than 2 min walk). Stayed here for the elevator needed for BIL with ALS. Worked out well for him. Great neighborhood. Highly recommend this vacation rental home.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We are long time friends with kids who have grown up together. Getting everyone together for a few days at the beach was just fabulous! Our children loved the house, the beach and the memories made. We were comfortable, safe and enjoyed the house and amenities. Host was pleasant to deal with and we had no trouble at all while we were there. Hope to return! Loved our days away!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great location, amenities, and experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Beyond our expectations! A Beautiful, classy home and neighborhood. Walking distance from the beach! All bedrooms had their own ensuites. Master bedroom was exquisite. All furniture, linens, dishes, cookware, etc. were top rate. Porches and decks were a great addition. The private elevator was a wonderful addition as well. Loved the furniture in the family room, dining room and all bedrooms. The host was thoughtful with all amenities. My husband earned his Doctorate from UTMB and we used this vacation home as our homebase to attend the ceremony and celebrate. Would absolutely rent again. The home was just as advertised and the home owner and property manager communicated well.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

The house was perfect. Gorgeous finishes throughout, nice layout, easy short walk to beach. Elevator was great for our elderly family members. We enjoyed every minute.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

My husband, 3 children and sister-in-law stayed in this immaculate beach house to celebrate spring break & my son & husbands joint bday. We loved the location and the top of the line kitchen was fully stocked. The master bedroom & bathroom are a dream! The house is beautifully decorated and we will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This stay was the most cleaniest, most comfortable, most close to home feeling I have ever experienced with a beach rental . My entire family enjoyed our stay. Will diffintly rent again...

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Walking distance to beach, close to restaurants, and activities! My family and I have visited Galveston for the past decade and the property is our favorite yet! Definitely plan to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

My family and I loved this place! Property manager is one of the best on the island and SUPER responsive and helpful! Plenty of space and amenities. Highly recommend!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?

The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is $251 per night. This rental is $430 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at DriftAway to the Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is DriftAway to the Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at DriftAway to the Beach?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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DriftAway to the Beach

House in Galveston Island, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

DriftAway to the Beach

House in Galveston Island, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is DriftAway to the Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at DriftAway to the Beach?

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