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Relax at the sand shack

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View from front deck.
Exterior
Back deck
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax at the sand shack

Comfortable beach home located in the well-kept Pirate Beach Subdivision. From the deck, you can feel the cool coastal breezes and take in the gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico. Sunbathe, swim, or just enjoy the sand and water. You are in the first block, and the beach is just four houses down.

You can rinse the sand off in the outdoor shower plus there is a half bath located at the ground level in the laundry room. Also, on the ground floor, there is a patio area with chairs and a barbeque grill.

An open concept—kitchen, living and dining area with large breakfast bar—are located on the first floor with three bedrooms (2 queen beds and 2 twin beds) along with two full baths. The kitchen is equipped with dishes, pots/pans, and small appliances as well as dishcloths and dish towels. Sheets and towels are provided for bedrooms and baths to accommodate six guests. The futon in the living area is available for additional guests if needed.

Property manager

Richard Tinsley
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GVR04661

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirates Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bermuda Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the sand shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the sand shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the sand shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the sand shack located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is steps away from Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach

Place qas clean and hard enough supplies dor our atay. We just needes our c
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vaca house!

Comfortable, convenient, clean… just a few positives of staying here. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway!

The house is the perfect place for a lovely beach getaway! Fantastic access to the beach, lots of thoughtful extras, and a great neighborhood make this a wonderful place to stay while enjoying Galveston island. The hosts are incredibly kind and lovely to book with. Loved our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Short walk to the beach, beds were comfortable, and the outdoor shower is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

SO NICE STAY AT THE beach,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation

The house was perfect. Clean and a great location. The neighborhood was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pirates beach

Overall really enjoyed our stay, very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

The stay was great. We’ve stayed here before and plan to more in the future. We love the closeness to town center and we love the closeness to the beach. It’s a great house in a great neighborhood. We try to make it down for the Lone Star motorcycle rally each year and it’s typically very close to my birthday as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The location of the house is great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Missy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly well stocked getaway

My husband, children, and I have been staying in beach houses every summer
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sakief A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

This was our second year staying here. We loved it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place was perfect. All the little details included were amazing and appreciated.

We will be booking here again in the future everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great place

Perfect for family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable place!

Very close to the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sand Hut is great!

Perfect property very close to the beach. Clean house, well furnished with everthing you need. They even had two different styles of sunshades for the beach and plenty of beach chairs and a wagon to pull it all to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand Shack Experience

The best house in the best location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

We went down for the weekend to celebrate my mom's birthday and it was such an amazing stay. It was cozy and homey and relaxing--exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Beach Retreat

If your looking for a great place to stay in the best beach community in Galveston then you found it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy a f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great little getaway!

Close to the beach, easy access to restaurants & other activities. Clean & safe neighborhood. Owners very informative and easy to follow information to check in and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston

Very nice close to water
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

david B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite Rental with great location!

This was our third year to rent this beach house! We absolutely love it and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised!

Everything was excellent! The location was fantastic (could easily market it as "just minute from the beach" because it's really that close) and the amenities were great. We had absolutely no complaints. Any questions or issues were handled quickly and the host was definitely responsive to questions. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend retreat

This beach house was just what we needed for a weekend getaway. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Very convenient to beach. Older beach house but nicely done. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard Tinsley

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