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Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly

8-Mile Beachfront

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Admire jaw-dropping Gulf views at this amazing beachfront home, watch sunrises over the pond to the east, and sunsets over your neighbors to the west. You’ll love the large balcony off the Great Room, perfect for entertaining or simply dining alfresco while enjoying fresh breezes.

Inside, you’ll find an open floor plan with Gulf views throughout. Warm wood floors and sparkling granite counters create an upscale setting for family and friends. Vaulted ceilings soar in the Gulf-view Great Room, with large picture windows for lovely natural light. Whip up delicious dishes in the sparkling full kitchen, configured with stainless steel appliances and lots of handy extras. Five plush bedrooms plus a roomy loft provide ample space to relax and restore. One of the bedrooms boasts an en suite bath and shares a second beachfront balcony with another bedroom.

Head down below to host an afternoon cookout, with a gas grill and picnic space beneath the home. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after mornings on the sand! As an additional perk, enjoy the fastest internet speed with 1000M+ bps, excellent for remote work from the beach.

Nearby, your beachfront location is worlds away from your day-to-day, while still being within walking distance of local eateries. Make the five-minute drive into town for even more options. This ideal spot is also perfect for everything from beach parties to fishing, or even kayaking or catching crabs on the pond!

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming available with own accounts.
Please note the loft stair is steep. Always hold the handrail and take steps with great caution.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Galveston

Located on 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 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) - 47 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 Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront home with unobstructed Gulf views from two balconies - dog-friendly 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

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

Happy Customers

The location was the best and the view perfect. The place was very comfortable and modernized. Had everything we needed right where it was needed. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Denise W.

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

Beautiful beach house

5/5 for the house, very clean, plenty of towels, right on the beach. 4/5 for the water. It was lukewarm for the majority of the stay. Informed the people in charge through VRBO. Each time someone different responded. Nothing was done with the water. Last night took an icy cold shower. Other than that our stay was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy E.

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

Fun stay with friends

We enjoyed our stay at this property. We had 7 kids in our group and all had a wonderful time. Proximity to the beach was perfect and the house was a nice size for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Beautiful beach house

Wry nice, spacious, and clean beach house! Lots of stairs, so be ready for your workout, but worth it when you get up to that view from the living room. Could not get in with the code I was sent, but the host was quick to fix the problem. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucrecia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary W.

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

Family beach getaway

This house was great for our large extended family--fourteen people (the youngest is nine and the oldest are in their seventies) plus a little dog. There was plenty of room and everyone was comfortable. The location was great and beach access was very convenient. Highlights: plenty of pillows and blankets, lots of beach towels, easy parking, smooth check-in/check-out, great views, tons of seating for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Kameron E.

Beach House Problems

The house was fine for a beach front property. There’s an elevator, but it’s not for guest use, which would have been fine if it had 1) been disclosed as part of the listing and 2) didn’t have a detailed how-to guide hanging on the elevator. That led to confusion on its use. It’s waterfront, so the mildew / mold and rust was plentiful in the house, and the first floor bathroom really needs a deep cleaning and new shower curtains / rods. There was mildew all over it and the rod was rusty, thus transferring onto hands / towels. The property is obviously owned by a corporation and not individuals, as little things were sub-par. Like the second floor shower door not fitting the shower opening. It was a 2” narrower than the opening. The microwave / vent over the stove doesn’t work. The toaster only toasts on one side. There is mold/ mildew coming out of the air vents overhead. And the dishwasher is on the Fritz. Luckily, one of the people with me have a Bosch and after resetting several times, finally got it to run a successful cycle. I personally couldn’t get it to work. There wasn’t enough garbage bags or toilet paper for 9 people over 4 days, so we bought our own with our groceries. So-Fi was great. Didn’t use the TV. Beach view and access was lovely. Really, the property just needs a little TLC that an owner would give, not a company.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

Wonderful Views & Beach Access

Such a beautiful beach house with amazing views and easy beach access!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

genn p.

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

Great but 1 thing

Awesome location. Great house for fam to enjoy vacay at beach. Direct beach access. No vehicle traffic allowed on beach made for a nice environment. Only caveat is downstairs bathroom tile is very slippery when wet. I would think owner may want change this for liability purposes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

carol l.

Enjoyed and wanted to stay longer

Loved the views and open floor mat and bedroom layout. Had some real squeaky beds and a bad moldy smell and bedrooms were tight because of bulky furniture. But we did love the balconies and all the seating and parking availability. Having the private beach was so nice but watch out for all the jelly fish!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Loved this beach front home

We loved the location and the number of rooms!

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

A Great Visit

This house was perfect for an extended family visit. Plenty of space and well equipped. Super easy access to the beach and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Loved this beach front home

We loved the location and the number of rooms!

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiep T.

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

Great view and location

Had a great stay here. Wonderful view and great location on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Great house for beach location and larger parties

The beach was private and amazingly close to the house! The 2 bedrooms with balcony access are King (with en suite) and queen. Another queen in just next to these other two bedrooms and bunk bed room is on same level. Final bedroom is on Kitchen level and is King.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

val M.

Beach House

Great for a large family. Right on the wonderful beach. Lots of fun!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Dream vacation

This is a beautiful property! Balconies are great - watched dolphins play one day! Great location. Close to shopping & restaurants. Steps from your private beach! It's quiet & so relaxing...we definitely plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

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

Great beach house

This house is great for a family vacation. We had 6 adults. Everyone got there one room and it didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. Fantastic decks. Great for enjoying the ocean breezes and the local birds. The private beach was wonderful. Just a few steps from the back of the house. Lots of supplies and well cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Family vacation

The house was great! The bedrooms were all nicely furnished and plenty of space for us to gather as a group. Location on the beach was wonderful! Communication was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

8 Mile Beach front Home

This house was really great. Closest to town regarding beachfront homes in Galveston. We had 11 people and everyone was comfortable. First rental home we have ever stayed in that the AC worked properly. We will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

8 mile

Was a perfect location, lots of room. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayna S.

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

Best beach trip ever!

Property was amazing with so much room, clean and comfortable. Steps away from the waves and beach was quiet and private. Location was still close to shops and attractions. We had a great family get together!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teshe L.

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

Great

Everyone enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Hawkins Texas

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

Beautiful beach getaway

Lovely Beach house, excellent location. Plenty of beds and spacious, open living area.However, several bedroom outlets were not working as well as several televisions. Overall, very pleased with the home and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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