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Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach

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Rockers await you!
A few steps to the beach!
Covered deck & great sea breeze as you dine outdoors & relax.
Serene views from our beach retreat!
Living features gulf views, flat screen smart TV & is open to kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

About this property

Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach

Charming beachfront home with great water views & direct beach access is located within the closest beach community to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Water Park!

This wonderful home features a single level floor plan once inside plus a host of amenities that make this a great choice for a small family or a couple looking for a romantic retreat. An open floor plan spans the length of the house and features a wall of windows showing off great unobstructed Gulf views.

The living area features a comfortable seating area with a Large screen LCD TV/DVD combo, and a dining area open to the kitchen with granite counter tops. Wood floors run thru out the home with travertine floors in the updated bathroom.

Beach Retreat sleeps 4-6 comfortably with quality bedding. One bedroom holds a king bed and the other bedroom sleeps 3 between the full and twin bunk beds. The living room features a large chair that folds out to a twin bed for a small person. There is also a roll away twin bed.

If you need to stay 'connected' while at the beach, Beach Retreat has high speed internet access, cable, washer/dryer, and gas grill.

The deck allows you to enjoy sunning, relaxing or watching for dolphins in the Gulf. When you're ready for the beach, it's only steps away!

This house is dog friendly and has a fenced in yard to contain your kids and dog.

For larger parties, rent in conjunction with Beach Retreat #1 located next door, or VRBO Listing 116365!

Keywords: Beach Front House, Dog Friendly!

Property manager

Judy Shorman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets must stay off of furniture!
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR01161

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sunny Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Moody Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat in Sunny Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sunny Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Hershey Beach and Seawall Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Cute little cottage RIGHT ON THE BEACH! The location of the property is by far its best quality. Gate leads directly onto the sand and waves. Deck with rockers is also a great place to enjoy the scenery. Owner was super friendly and responsive. Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Cute beachfront getaway

We enjoyed a week at this cute beachfront house. It had everything we needed & was so convenient to be just steps away from the beach. Loved loved loved the partially covered deck with continuous breezes & the sound of ocean waves!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

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

Loved Our Stay!

This is such a beautiful beach house with the perfect location! House is right on the beach with a fenced yard and close to town. Beach felt private in the day and was quiet at night. Beds were comfy and the house was clean. The host was so nice and had great communication. We are hoping to stay there again on our next trip to beautiful Galveston! Five stars for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi L.

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

2nd Stay Just Wonderful

This was our 2nd stay and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Clean and comfortable home, with everything we needed. We are so grateful to be able to bring our dogs and we all love the big fenced yard. The beach was beautiful and quiet the week before Christmas. Close to delicious shrimp and fried mushrooms at Seahorse Grill, and the Festival,of Lights at Moody Gardens. Not too far from the Strand, Opera House, Fishermans Warf, and my favorite Brews Brothers burger! We wish the shower water would get a little hotter, for winter stays especially. Also this time there were pretty bad sticker burrs between outside the gate on the path to the beach - maybe some stepping stones would help. We had a wonderful visit, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Beautiful Location

This property is an excellent place for a family vacation. It is small but our family of four was very comfortable there. The deck is large and partially covered and access right on the beach is second to none!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malvina R., Kansas City, USA

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

Repeated Vacationers.

This was our second time staying at this property. We enjoyed it so much that we've already booked for next July and October. Love how close to the water the house is and how close to everything you need in town, yet it feels like you are far away from everything in a quiet neighborhood. Love the fact that the windows are bare, makes the view of the natural beach and the water amazing. Judy is a great Host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Location, location, location!

Perfect size house for my husband and myself and two dogs. Fenced yard was great. We spent plenty of time on the beach that was just steps away. The porch and rocking chairs were great to relax and enjoy the view on.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Beach vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Judy was great to work with, very kind. She texted with updates. She had lots of items needed for the beach (I.e. chairs, toys, canopy, towels, ect.) The house was just as it was posted. The fenced in yard was perfect for young kids and a dog. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Wonderful House!

The view and beach were amazing as well as the house! It was perfect for our family of 4! The kitchen had everything needed and the beach chairs and toys were an added bonus! We enjoyed most mornings sitting in the rocking chairs on the deck. The beach was not busy at all and just a few steps from the house. An all around excellent place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanel N.

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

Location Location Location

Perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee A.

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

Great place

Right on the beach, close to town and just right for two people or a small family. Kitchen is well stocked too. Loved the fenced area too.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malvina R., Kansas City, USA

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

Perfect vacation home for a small family.

We love how close the house is to the water, we just sit on the covered deck and enjoy the view and the sound of the Gulf. Close enough to go swim and come back without the hassle of the sand. We also love the bare windows, no drapes and no blinds, except in the bedrooms. Makes it easier to see everything, while enjoying the sunlight from within the house. Less than 10min drive to assortment of restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Great week

We had amazing stay. The house is right on the beach. Within a several minute drive of grocery stores and restaurants. The host was also awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi L., Austin, Texas/USA

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

Wonderful Location

We had a lovely visit at this adorable beach cottage overlooking the ocean. It’s in a great location, closer to town but away from the crowds. The beach was rarely busy and most of the time we had it to ourselves. Especially appreciated the large fenced yard for our dogs - so convenient. We didn’t see any bugs inside at all and had plenty of supplies for cleaning up after ourselves and the dogs. Our only suggestion would be to clear out some of the clutter to make space for guests items inside cabinets, closets and on shelves. Also the water in shower gets warm enough to be comfortable but not completely hot for long enough. We certainly enjoyed this place and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Doug P.

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

Texas Gulf

The property is a great sized place for a family of three; very clean, very cute… and its right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jesse R - F.

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

Vacation 2022

Probably one of the best quality homes we’ve ever stayed along the gulf, a bit of animal hair around and a bunch of left over stuff in the fridge, but a great house, good location, gets busy on the weekend tho, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First Row Flawless

My wife and I absolutely loved being front row to the beach. Just for enough away from the public entrance to feel secluded. Very close to all amenities of going into town. The entire property has great fencing to keep me in your pets. Do not let the small size fool you everything was very spaciousAnd very relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward a.

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

On the beach

Great place right on the beach. Great views from the deck, great access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn C.

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

Perfect beach retreat

Having a fenced in yard made vacation so much easier for our family! We loved being on the beach and adored this little house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had an amazing family vacation here. Perfect location and beautiful views. The house was well- appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. Judy was the perfect host, and we’re looking forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Perfect location

My family and I loved this property. Location was great and the house is right on the beach. Perfect for small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Sunny Beach for Christmas

We had an excellent vacation at Sunny Beach beach house for Christmas! Location is about 7 miles out from the pier and all of the busy-ness, so not so crowded but still close enough in to get to things, which is how I prefer it. The house is right on the beach, front row, the view is unimpeded. The deck has some nice rocking chairs for sitting and enjoying the view and breezes. The house itself is great for a small family. We had everything we needed there- the house had bedding, towels, dishes, pots and pans, and beachchairs along with kids sand toys. The king sized bed was comfortable. My big dogs loved the fenced yard. The AC, ceiling fans and heat worked well. The beach in front of the house is semi- private, it's next to the public beach/fishing/parking area, so it wasn't as crowded as the public beach was. There is so much history and things to do in Galveston! There were complimentary tickets at the house to go see the Dolphin tour in the bay and take a tour of the tall ship the Elise, which we did. Thank you Judy for letting us stay at your beach house for Christmas!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura W.

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

Best location and gated house

We loved that the property was gated so we could bring our dog. The location was perfect with beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Perfect for the family

Perfect location, very clean, and a friendly owner who communicated well and responds promptly. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

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

Great Beach/Dog Getaway

As others have noted, this is an excellent location right on the beach with beautiful views from the balcony! The fenced-in yard was huge and perfect for our 2 dogs to roam off-leash a little. You can exit a gait straight from the yard to the dog-friendly beach so we were able to walk with them for miles on flat, packed sand in both directions. There were dogs everywhere, but the owners were all keeping them well-controlled and cleaning up after their own. The near-by public beach was calm and we had no issues with noise or drivers. The cozy beach cottage was just as pictured with a partly covered balcony (excellent for rainy days) and a large, comfortable bed in the master. Judy was very hospitable and has the place well-appointed and well-stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Judy Shorman

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I live in Galveston now, but still have a home where it snows--in KC! I own a dog day care and boarding business in Galveston, so come see us! Judy

Why they chose this property

I am currently the Sunny Beach HOA President, and love our small community, with a sand dune restoration project going.We purchased our little beach bungalow for the great neighborhood, and the proximity to all of the activities and historic district that Galveston offers. Our Beach Retreat is also known by many repeat guests as Athen's Nest and is perfect for that quiet, romantic getaway. Bring family, friends or just come by yourself to enjoy nature and some 'down' time to relax on your own.

What makes this property unique

Our home is great for just staying put and relaxing! We absolutely love to watch the ever changing gulf views. The water is clear blue and flat one day and the next it is choppy with large waves. Our home has unobstructed views and a great place to watch for porpoise, shrimping boats, sailing regattas (they sail right past our home), fabulous birds fly over in various formations, shelling, watching people ride down the beach on horseback, beautiful sunrises over the water plus scenic full moons.

If you're in the mood for more action, head into historic Galveston for fun restaurant dining, visiting the historic Strand, Moody Gardens, sea turtle exhibit, museums, watch the large ships come into port.....a ton of activity to choose from only minutes from our Beach Retreat.

Many remember our Beach Retreat as Athen's Nest and it is perfect for couples and small groups. For larger gatherings, it is perfect to rent with the adjacent Beach Retreat next door (owned by our good neighbor) for additional space. Both homes work perfectly together!

Languages:

English