Tranquil Retreat with Gulf Views, 2 Min Walk to Pedestrian-Only Beach

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Entire home

Welcome to Seraphina By The Sea, your home-away-from-home in Galveston, TX.

The welcoming entrance is complete with cozy seating area.

The home is located 200 yards from the sandy beaches of the Gulf.

The home is only a one minute walk from the dune walkover.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11161.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

San Luis Beach
1 min walk
Half Moon Beach
9 min walk
Terramar Beach
4 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Seraphina By The Sea is located in a tranquil beachfront neighborhood on the West End of Galveston, Texas. Our island home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street with direct beach access by dune walkover. A mere two-minute leisurely stroll puts your toes in the sand and your mind at ease. Our beach is closed to vehicular traffic so you can let your little ones explore the wonders of nature without worry. Watch the sun rise over the Gulf and sink into the bay from Seraphina's elevated decks.

Seraphina By The Sea is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home decorated in a soothing coastal farmhouse style. The home has a beautifully decorated family room, well-stocked kitchen for the family chef, and ample seating around the expandable dining table and kitchen bar. The family room has a 65-inch 4K TV with surround sound and a media console stocked with games, books, and puzzles. A large deck with beach views has picnic tables for casual meals under the setting sun.

The main floor has a full bathroom, a bedroom with queen-size four-poster bed, and a playful bunk room for the kids. In the bunk room, several kid-friendly items such as a pack-n-play, high-chair, and infant tub are provided. A sleeper sofa in the family room rounds out the sleeping arrangements on the main floor.

Enjoy the luxurious primary bedroom encompassing the entire top floor complete with a spacious bathroom, plush king size bed, coffee bar, 65-inch 4K TV, and private deck with gulf and bay views.

On the ground level, there is a fenced-in yard, grill, picnic table, hammock, and additional seating. An outdoor shower with hot and cold water is a great spot to rinse off after a day on the beach. Sand toys, beach chairs, wagon, rolling cooler, and shade canopy are available for use.

Our community, Pointe San Luis, is a quiet single-family residential neighborhood. The community pool is located on the bayside and is an ideal spot to watch the sunset over West Bay. Take a morning jog or evening stroll along our pedestrian-only beach and marvel at the natural beauty of the dunes.

If you are interested in stays over two weeks, please send us an inquiry! We would be happy to provide a customized reservation with discounted mid-term rates for your stay.

Property manager

Michael and Kristin Barry

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Similar properties

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GVR06262

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

San Luis Beach - 1 min walk
Terramar Beach - 4 min drive
Sea Isle Beach - 4 min drive
San Luis Pass - 5 min drive
Jamaica Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
‪West End Marina - ‬7 min drive
‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬7 min drive
‪Avery's Bayside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Sea Isle Fishing Pier - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Retreat with Gulf Views, 2 Min Walk to Pedestrian-Only Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Retreat with Gulf Views, 2 Min Walk to Pedestrian-Only Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Retreat with Gulf Views, 2 Min Walk to Pedestrian-Only Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Retreat with Gulf Views, 2 Min Walk to Pedestrian-Only Beach located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this West End holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of San Luis Beach and Half Moon Beach. Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

15 Sept 2024

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

Excellent Location

Our second visit. The house is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Three minute walk to the private beach which is peaceful and never crowded.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

24 Sept 2023

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

Great place for family stay

This property was exactly what we needed for our family vacation, particularly flying in for the visit. We have two kids under three, and it was SO nice to have a crib, bedrail, baby monitor, high chair, toys (beach and house), cups, plates, and even a potty training seat all available without having to pack it along. Proximity to the beach was perfect too, easy for the toddler to walk. Very quiet during our offseason visit. We would definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great family friendly beach house

We had our elderly parents and our kids and grandkids. The house was well supplied for all ages and was easy walking distance to a pedestrian only beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd W., League City, TX

23 July 2023

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

Had everything we could want & more!

This property was located in the perfect spot withi n a short walking distance to the private beach which we really appreciated! The house was modern, very clean & had everything we wanted & needed as well as a bit more such as the beach chairs, umbrellas & beach cart to carry it all! We will definitely be returning to this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban S.

15 July 2023

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

Beautiful And Very Comfortable

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, close to beach, grandkids loved it, everything was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter A.

11 July 2023

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

Great location and beach access

My family (me + spouse + 1/4/6 yo) & my elderly parents stayed for 4 days/3 nights. The property is fantastic. You can walk out the door and down the stairs and beach on the beach within 3 minutes. The beach was sparsely populated as well which was a plus. They had pretty much anything you could need for the beach (chairs, cooler, umbrellas, wagon, toys) easily accessible. The home itself was decorated well and was extremely clean. They also have anything you would need for kids (cribs, pack n play, bumbo, toys, books, etc) which is a big plus. Normally we are low maintenance, but with my elderly parents we had to reach out for a few random reasons and the hosts would always respond promptly and with any answer we needed. Added bonus was the charcoal grill downstairs which we used for 2 of the 3 nights. If I had to be picky, I would say the only negative was the lack of food options around this part of the island and that is 100% not on our hosts :) great place and would def stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

4 July 2023

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

Great home….True to Pics!

We had an absolute wonderful time at this Galveston home! The home is actually even better than the pics! No need to bring any items for the beach, bedrooms are larger than expected, outdoor living space is awesome, well supplied kitchen, short walk to beach, and the list goes on. We enjoyed every moment!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

4 July 2023

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

Beach Please

Great location, the house is nestled in a quiet little community. We had beach views from the deck and it was great sitting out in the evening while listening to the waves and watching a beautiful moon. Gorgeous home and the kitchen was well stocked with all of the needed kitchenware to prepare family meals. Definitely recommend this home and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

28 Mar 2023

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

Amazing and beautiful home

We had a wonderful time at Seraphina. Beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood just steps from the beach. Sad we had to leave but we will be sure to book again. 10/10 A++

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

16 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful retreat

Great house with easy, quick access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

1 Mar 2023

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

Great stay

Great property with great location and responsive hosts. Quiet neighborhood with a very short walk to beach

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel R.

30 Dec 2022

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

Perfect Place Made a Perfect Trip

This house had everything we needed for our family with four kids and two older parents. From catching the sunrise over the ocean on the decks, to the direct beach access, and kid friendly areas for the kids to run and play, this properties location was perfect in every way. Hosts were on top of every detail and communication was never lacking. I will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

29 Nov 2022

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

Quite beach get away

This is a great location for a quiet family beach getaway. The location is at the far southern point of the island with super easy access to the beach. Really lovely home for a family stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

10 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful week for the entire family

We have a blended family with 5 children ranging in age from 4 to 16. This wonderful home offered plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to have a wonderful time. The amenities / supplies were perfect and the monitor for the bunk bed room proved valuable. The proximity to the beach was perfect and the outdoor shower and seating on the deck was perfect for evening snacks and early morning cereal or coffee. We will definitely make this our go to place for family visits to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

22 Sept 2022

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

Truly fantastic home

I truly can't think of a negative to mention. The location was stellar; I couldn't ask for easier or closer access to a great stretch of beach. The home itself was clean and well stocked with basics (both for the kitchen and for families). The check in "process" was a breeze since we were literally just able to walk up and use a personalized code to get in. Our kids (2 and 5) loved the children's room and I appreciated the bed rail I could attach to the lower bunk for my youngest and the sound monitor I could set up. My husband and I were comfortable in the primary room upstairs and I can say that all of the beds are very comfortable because I slept in all of them at some point during our stay (thanks children!). I highly recommend this beautiful spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

13 Aug 2022

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

Most relaxing week...

The house is beautiful! The walk to the beach is very short. Met neighbors that had kids for my kids to play with at the beach. My private balcony off the master bedroom made the week long vacation an incredible time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

11 Aug 2022

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

Awesome place!

This was absolutely perfect for our family of 8, including 2 sets of twins. They had the bunk room, with the trundle bed. Worked out perfectly, and had everything needed for cooking our meals. The best feature was being on a cul-de-sac 4 houses from the pier. 3 minute walk put us on a beautiful, soft sandy private beach. We all had so much fun! My husband is a stay at home Dad, and said this was the most relaxing vacation we have ever taken. Even beach towels were stocked! The private deck on the master suite made for beautiful evenings for the two of us. Thank you for sharing your beach home. We had an awesome vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saundra G.

31 July 2022

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

Picture perfect

House was clean and had many amenities. Very close walk to the beach and great views. Property owners were very responsive to any questions. We'd definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marli E.

23 July 2022

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

Great spot for family vacation

Our family of 4 was extremely comfortable at this house. We loved the short walk to the beach each morning, and relaxing on the deck at the end of each day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL W.

17 July 2022

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

Terrific Beach House

Great location & lots of kitchen & beach stuff!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherylyn N.

5 July 2022

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

Amazing Stay!

We loved our stay at Seraphina! Everything was immaculate, and the location was perfect just steps from the walkway out to the beach. Kitchen supplies were excellent, and the extra towels were great! Also, don’t forget to take some time lounging in the hammock. It was perfect! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

24 June 2022

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

This place is amazing.

Great location, house, communication with host and community pool Great for small kids with all the things provided for a young family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally Y., Katy, TX

27 May 2022

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

Annual Multi-generational Getaway

The house provides, for beach: toys, 3 adult beach chairs, 1 young child chair, a rolling wagon carry-all (not for kids to sit inside), cooler, tents?<- we did not use. Their outdoor shower has hot water! Game changer.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Canaan C., Shreveport

23 May 2022

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

Great Place!

Everything was so great!! We enjoyed our stay!! Loved drinking coffee in the morning on the balcony whilst listening to the waves!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

14 May 2022

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful beach house with a quick walk to the ocean. Everything was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for an excellent stay. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022