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The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access

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Welcome to The Shell Shack!
Best fishing spot on the canal!
Available SUPs + Kayaks + Fishing Gear + Beach Gear = FUN for the entire family!
Water views all around!
Enjoy your fresh catch by dining alfresco!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 585.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Broadway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access

Enjoy fishing with the family off the covered dock or pack up using the available beach chairs/toys & cruise less than one mile to beautiful Jamaica Beach itself! Beat the heat inside in the air conditioning, or relax in one of our lounger chairs in the shade while enjoying the continuous ocean/bay breeze. Ready for an adventure? Explore the canals using one of the available kayaks or paddleboards - or take a 15min drive and check out all Historical Galveston has to offer!

Please note: we offer our home as a quiet getaway and is most comfortable for a couple looking to relax or a small family ready for some fun in the sun!

Looking for something more?
*Rent a Golf Cart … makes getting to the beach a breeze! Rick’s Beach Rentals will drop-off at the house on the day of check-in - waterboyrentals.com 409.632.0256. *Book a local fishing charter … Captain Terry or Captain John will pick-up/drop-off right off the dock! Captain Terry - reelfishingfever.com 832.630.5519 or Captain John - deansguideservice.com 832.629.5378
*Reserve an in-home massage ... or you can visit Begga Hall at oceanspaaesthetics.com
*Keep your workout going ... purchase day passes for Gymaica Fitness at galvestongym.com
*Cool off at the community pool … two blocks down next to JB City Park, open seasonally Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Captain’s Quarters: 1 queen bed
First Mate’s Quarters: 1 bunk bed
Two full bathrooms w walk-in showers
One half-bath w outdoor shower

Amenities: 2 Kayaks + life jackets
2 SUPs
Beach Chairs, Boogie Boards, Sand Toys Beach Towels *please only use number of towels as guests listed in your party
Fishing Rods + Tackle Box *use the fish light at night!
Crab Pots + Bait Buckets

For the cleanliness, well-being and comfort of all who stay at our home, pets, smoking & large parties are not allowed.

We have BIG plans to continue to upgrade our little Shell Shack … and we could not do so without your support as our guests. Thank you for treating our home as if it were yours during your stay - we appreciate YOU!

Kindly,
The Singletons; Dennis, Lina, Finley (14yrs), Mara (11yrs) & Oriah (4mo)

Property manager

Lina Singleton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Keep an eye on the little ones at all times!
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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
Our Goal is to provide a 5-Star Experience. Please respect our home as if it were your own and reach out with any questions or suggestions!
Traveler must have a conversation with owner prior to stay. Owner reserves the right to cancel a reservation at any time. No refunds due to weather.
Guests are responsible for any lost or damaged items during the stay. Everything must be locked and secured prior to departure.

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 STR25-00400

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach and Jamaica Beach. Indian Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Quick vacation

Very quit location. Peaceful and fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

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

As expected and beyond

Our stay was as expected but beyond. The rental was very clean and included some welcome beverages in the fridge. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful which is what we needed. We are local to the area and we’re needing a relaxing staycation which we got.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICKY L.

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

Excellent stay

Cabin was exactly as described in the listing. Great corner property on canals. Comfortable fishing access. Would definitely recommend the place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

Must stay

Very nice home makes you feel right at home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara I.

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

Jamaica Beach

It was very nice and clean. Enjoyed the fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Cozy beach house in a quiet neighborhood!

Absolutely loved our stay. The home was very clean and close to the beach. The hosts were very quick to respond with any and all my needs. Would highly recommend staying here! Jamaica beach gives you small town feels while being close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Nice clean place

Would definitely rent this place again. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van L.

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

Cute home and great location!

Wonderful stay. Just what we needed to decompress.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Perfect for us!

We wanted a place on the water (the canals) but still close to the beach (just across the road from the neighborhood). Very cozy home that was setup just how we wanted and owners were very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful weekend at this home. This is our first time staying on the bay side and we loved the extra activities that provided. Night kayaking and all day fishing. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Labor Day weekend

We had a wonderful time the house was perfect. This was the best experience we've had renting. The owners are great and had everything and more for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Shell shack

Exactly as described! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

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

We had the most terrific time at the Shell Shack

I always love staying at a canal house! Rain or shine! Always great! The owners were right on top of everything and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. We especially loved the added amenities that most other places didn't provide. We highly recommend. (This review was not solicited in any way)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dawn p.

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

End of summer girls trip

Me, my daughter, her best friend, and best friend mom stayed at the shell shack. We had a fabulous time. The house was described to the tee. We had all that we needed. Thank you for letting us relax, re energize and make memories in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K L.

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

Galveston Get-a-way

we enjoyed our stay at the Shell Shack. The house was as described, very clean, and easy access to every thing we needed. the kayaks were fun, and the golf cart was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky T.

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

Home away from home

We really enjoyed our stay there . The home was very clean and had everything you could need for a nice getaway. I have already recommended to friends and family .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

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

Super Clean and Fully Stocked

I wish I could give this property a 5 but I’m giving an overall rating of 4 because of the electrical issue it has. Many of the lights in the house would dim and get brighter off and on and at times just turn off completely on their own. In the bunk room, the fan/light would turn off and on by itself. The light came on multiple times at night while we were sleeping. I would suggest not using the fan at night in that room to avoid this. We also had an issue with the thermostat. The A/C seemed to work great but the thermostat kept getting disconnected or something so we could change the temp. The owners were great with scheduling an HVAC tech to make sure there wasn’t a problem with the unit. The positives of this place: It was spotless when we arrived! Has to be the cleanest rental we’ve stayed in in a long time. I was impressed. The golf cart worked great for our stay but we only drove around the neighborhood or down to the park, not to the beach. Having the house fully stocked was a huge plus. The checkout list is super short. I felt like I was doing something wrong by not having a huge list of duties to do before heading out. And, of course, the location was superb. Corner canal lot was beautiful and it was fun to sit out and watch the waterway “traffic.” We also saw lots of fish while we were there. Our 5 year old had a blast! Lina and Dennis, thank you so much for sharing your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Montgomery, Tx USA

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

Lovely place

Very nice place in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

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

Great spot for a family vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay in Jamaica Beach. The property came furnished with all of the amenities to have a great time. Our kids really enjoyed golf cart rides to the beach, canoeing, boogie boards and the fish light was really cool. Loved that this property was on a corner as well. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Fun memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

Exactly as described

The house is in a great location on the water and was just as described. The owners provided everything needed to make it a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey A.

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

Great Stay

Great property! The house was perfect for a small family. The nearby beach was not crowded like the ones closer to town, and really clean. We loved all the extras like the paddle boards and fishing gear. The gold cart did not work the entire time, but the host was super responsive and had it fixed right away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheyenne C.

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

A great place to fish and relax

Lovely location for fishing off the deck as it’s right on the water! My young son thoroughly enjoyed turning the green light on to watch all the fish swim around while we fished. The house itself has plenty of water toys/kayaks to offer for guests which I thought was nice. The reason for four stars instead of 5, is that the golf cart (which was one of the main reasons we wanted to book this rental) wasn’t working properly. We were told the day of check in that it was on it last leg and to be sure it stayed charged when not in use. Sure enough, during our first ride, it broke down on the other side of the neighborhood. Luckily, we were able to revive it long enough to make it back to the house, but decided against trying it again. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and the owners were very kind and responsive. I would recommend it especially if you enjoy fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Lovely house

Everything about the house was better than expected, communication with the hosts quickly and friendly, over-equipped, nice and comfortable, we will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katie A.

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

Overall fabulous vacay

The owners are very responsive, and the house is very well equipped for all outdoor activities (beach, fishing, kayaks, SUP). The only reason I gave a 4 and not a 5 was due to the golf cart not working for half our stay. It was the main reason we chose this property, so that was a bummer. But everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lina Singleton

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Greetings from The Singletons! We are a family of five from Salt Lake City, Utah and are SO grateful to own our little vacation home. Living in the mountains is incredible ... however, the ocean is always calling. Having our own 'escape' was a dream of ours for years. While visiting Jamaica Beach for the first time in 2020, we immediately knew Texas was a place similar to Utah ... an amazing community with friendly people. It is AWESOME. We hope you enjoy your stay in our home just as much as we do!
Lina, Dennis, Finley (14yrs) & Mara (11yrs) & Oriah (4mo)

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by Water ... Corner on the Canal ... Minutes from The Beach!

What makes this property unique

Clean & Comfortable Home ... All the Toys!

Languages:

English

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