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Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Outdoor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat!

Welcome to Reel Chill – Your Surf Shack Escape in Sea Isle, Galveston, TX!

Looking for a laid-back getaway with an authentic beach vibe? Reel Chill offers a unique coastal experience that’s perfect for unwinding with family, friends, and your four-legged companions.

Location:

Nestled in the charming Sea Isle Beach Community on the West End of Galveston Island, our property is just a stone’s throw from the marina, making it an ideal spot for boating enthusiasts and beach lovers alike.

Property Highlights:

Pet-Friendly: Bring along your furry friends! Our fenced-in yard ensures they’ll have as much fun as you do.

Boating Convenience: The private boat dock provides ample space for your boat, so you’re always ready for a day on the water.

Cozy Interior: Enjoy the warmth of pine-paneled walls that set the tone for a relaxing stay.

Comfort & Amenities:

Master Bedroom Retreat: The upstairs master bedroom features a private balcony – perfect for savoring your morning coffee with ocean breezes.

Plush Sleeping Arrangements: All three bedrooms boast queen-sized plush beds designed to cradle you into blissful rest after sun-filled adventures. Two bedrooms are located upstairs, while the third is conveniently situated on the main level.

Bathrooms: Main floor has a full sized bathroom with tub and shower combination with one sink. The upstairs bathroom has a shower and sink and makeup mirrors. There is an outside shower on the lower level and a outside bathroom by the boat dock. Both bathrooms inside have hair dryers.

Kitchen: All updated appliances in the kitchen. There is a double stove, dishwasher, apron sink, microwave, and fridge. All the cooking supplies needed including a new Kitchenaid blender and mixer.

Decks: The large deck has a palapa located on it with outside TV and seating for lounging. There is a seating area for 6 on this level. There is an upper deck off the main bedrooms with furniture for watching the sunset or drinking coffee in the morning. The downstairs area has a swing, hammocks, and seating area for 4 on this main level.

Grill: Charcoal grill available for cooking. Don’t forget to bring your own charcoal & lighter fluid!

There are 2 kayaks and a paddle board for use at this property.

Summertime: There will be a large Lily pad for enjoying the canal along with tubes for floating.

The Marina nearby has 2 restaurants, store and bait shop!

There is a community pool; & key access to the pier located inside the house by the front door. Pool Access guest access fee is $100 & can be purchased at marina office.

Wifi: High Speed Wifi throughout the property

Cable TV: There are several SmartTVs at this location. The living room and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. There is also an outdoor TV with Cable on the palapa.

Pet Policy: This is a dog friendly property and requires a pet fee if you plan on bringing a pet to this property. The fence is 3ft high in certain portions. The pet fee is $40 and can be up to 2 dogs. Be sure not to leave your pets alone on this property. Please message us if you plan on bringing a pet.

Games: Love a great game night! The living room has lots of games underneath the TV including cards, puzzles, and dice. There are cornhole boards & horseshoes outside downstairs.

If this is booked, please check out our other property "Keeping It Reel" 2 canals over. Both places are a great place to stay!
https://www.vrbo.com/2069199?unitId=2633731

Property manager

Natasha Rudis
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 2 total)
Must pick up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks allowed on deck.
No jumping off the upper deck or boat dock into canal. It is 3-5ft in the canal and there are oyster beds at the bottom.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR13579

About the area

Galveston

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. With power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Terramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Luis Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 27 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Canal-Front Surf Shack – Dog Friendly and Cozy Retreat! located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Sea Isle Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Terramar Beach and Half Moon Beach. Galveston Island Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Great Place and Location!!

This is our second stay at the Surf Shack and it was another wonderful trip! Everything is as shown and there are lots of activities for adults and kids alike. We will definitely be coming back again sometime in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart H.

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

Cozy, well equipped Gem!

My wife and I enjoyed staying at the cozy surf shack. It was very well appointed, with comfortable beds and all necessary amenities. The check-in process was easy, the hosts were responsive, and we really enjoyed this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Another great stay!

We’ve stayed at this property several times because it’s absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Coziest home away from home!

We will definitely be booking this place again. The house was clean, cozy, and inviting. The hosts are very generous and the house is stocked with anything you could need as well as many things to do for fun like kayaking, cornhole, and many board and card games. The fenced in yard allowed my dog to have just as much fun as the rest of us. The hosts respond promptly and are very helpful. Overall, perfect experience and we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house!

Super cute house and owners were very attentive. I would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Awesome canal house!

10 out of 10 on all aspects. Owners/hosts were super helpful and flexible, house was perfect size and set up for my family’s style, and it had everything we needed and more. I’d book again 100%. We spent most of our time under the palapa on the upper deck and on the boat slip fishing, and in the canal paddle boarding. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, the bathrooms clean and well supplied, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking 3 meals per day…including a nice little Weber charcoal grill outside. Having called a canal house in Galveston home for most of my adult life (Jamaica Beach), I have pretty high expectations every time I come back, but this house nailed it. Honestly, I’d buy this house in a heartbeat if they would sell it to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa B.

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

Second time to stay

We LOVE this place! Second time to stay and we will be back! Owner's have amazing communication throughout the stays. Highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Z.

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

Great family getaway

We had a great time at the Cozy Surf Shack. We enjoyed fishing and using the available kayaks. The property was clean with all of the needed amenities available. It was also close to beach access. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Great Family Getaway

This house has everything you could ever need. The owners are amazing providing the paddle board and kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

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

Host has thought of everything

Loved our stay and so did our dog! We fished and kayaked from the dock and it’s an easy walk to the beach. Well decorated, comfy beds, and the place had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry J B.

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

Family friendly

What a great place for a family get away from the big city. Great location, cool surfer vibes, close to beach, and the canal was a great fishing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Great Get Away

Reel Chill provided a perfect place for our family to get away and enjoy the island life. The house was exactly as advertised and communication with host was very easy. We made some great family memories while staying and are already looking forward to our next trip to the island. We highly recommend this location and hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeson L.

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

Great Stay!

We stayed here for a weekend and the weather was not our friend. The host was very kind and allowed us to check in early and check out late in order to get the most out of our weekend. We had a wonderful time and will be booking this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austen T.

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

Loved the Surf Shack!!

I brought my boys to this house for a dad/son weekend and they loved it. We have stayed at a lot of houses over the years and this one was their favorite. It comes with all of the toys and amenities that you need for a fun getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Summertime getaway graduation celebration

Property was great! Right on the water for fishing and water sports. The grounds were great for access to the other amenities using the golf cart!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Cozy Surf Shack is the best!

Your place is amazing and so much fun! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marli H.

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

Labor Day weekend stay

Stayed with my family for the long weekend. The house was clean and tidy. Beautiful home to stay in, owner was very responsive. No issues or complaints. We were even able to bring our pup!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Perfect spot

House comes loaded with fun gear, comfortable accommodations and perfectly furnished. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

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

Great Stay at the Surf Shack

Despite bad weather, a little food poisoning from the nearby restaurant (oysters?), along with that da&% karaoke there, and new home construction nearby...we again enjoyed our visit to this great little spot. Its an uber cute house and the hosts are top tier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Reel Chill has it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deniz D.

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

Weekend stay

Excellent property . Loved the house and location great fishing location both from the house and the pier . Will come back again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Another Great Trip!

This is our second summer renting this house and it was just as great as the first time. Feels like you are staying at your friend’s house because it is so well decorated and maintained. They stock just about anything you need for a stress free vacation. All you need are groceries! Hosts are extremely friendly and make sure you have a wonderful stay. Looking forward to returning again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena E.

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

Spring break

We had a very relaxing stay at this property for our spring break. Home is beautiful and the outdoor setup was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lionel H.

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

Awesome Place

The host are the best I've ever encountered. My sister and brother in law flew to vacation with us. Linens and bedding super comfortable. I'd stay here again. The feeling be there was so relaxing and rejuvenating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Unique, clean, and everything you need!

One of the best houses we have ever stayed in. It was super clean and the decor went together so well! Loved all the little details from all the outdoor furniture, sand toys for the kids, dog bowls for the dogs, to the super comfy beds! Very cozy and stylish home! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Natasha Rudis

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