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Waterfront Property With Amazing Views!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10225.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Waterfront Property With Amazing Views!

Bring the whole family to Bill’s on the Bayou! Perfect for fishing or kayaking from our dock or a guys’ or girls' trip with lots to do in the area.

Family owned and managed outstanding 5 Star home with a personal touch!

Beautiful 2,424 sq ft, 4 BR/3BA canal home in a quiet neighborhood on Offats Bayou. Comfortably sleeps up to 10. Spend the day fishing or enjoy all that Galveston has to offer. Near the Causeway with easiest access to and from the mainland and located on Offats Bayou with quick boat access to West Bay. Great yard for family games or relax on one of three decks overlooking the canal. After a busy day soak in the large garden tub with all of the amenities.

Enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverages on one of the decks snuggled up in one of our comfy Bill's on the Bayou robes!

We offer all the amenities of home. Furnished kitchen for all your dining needs including cooking basics. There is a gas grill available on the lower deck for your use. Washer and dryer are available for your use and are located in the coffee bar area. There is even a wine fridge for your favorite wines or bubbly! WiFi and Smart TV are located in the large, comfy living area and there is a small office area located in one of the bedrooms. One bedroom is located on the ground floor with separate access and its own private bath.

The main floor of the home is accessed by stairways on the front and back of the home. The bottom floor bedroom is accessed through a locking door and has French doors with a view of the canal. There is no access to the main floor from the downstairs bedroom except by the outside stairs. The whole house is yours to use!

Take caution when accessing the third floor deck over the boathouse. Children should be supervised and are encouraged to wear life jackets when on the decks or near the canal. The boat and boat lift are not available for use.

Absolutely NO DIVING into the canal! There is a ladder on the dock that can be used to enter and exit the canal if you choose to swim, float or kayak. You may tie your boat up to our dock.

The garage is not available for guest use but there is room to park three vehicles in the driveway.

Other things to note
5.4 mi from the historic Strand
4.9 mi from Moody Gardens
5.7 mi from Pleasure Pier
3.9 mi from Galveston
Seawall Beaches
5.3 mi from Bryan Museum

We have provided brochures for many activities around the island.
License number
GVR-09792

Property manager

Raye Massey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates and booster seat are available
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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
No diving into canal. Supervise children closely on deck. Not responsible for accidents on deck or close to canal
No parties. Absolutely no smoking in house and no drugs
Quiet time is at 10:pm please respect our neighbors

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 GVR09792

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Palm Beach at Moody Gardens. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Moody Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Property With Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Property With Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Property With Amazing Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Property With Amazing Views! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of 61st Street Fishing Pier, Moody Gardens, and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Palm Beach at Moody Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Great!

This was one of the cleanest and most well stocked houses I’ve ever stayed in. The layout was great for family gathering, and being on the water was so relaxing. We loved this house and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Best Home AND Host

We just can’t believe what a great trip this was. We’ve never been to Galveston and we just ended up getting in the best home. It was so worth the price. And then we had to bug the hose and they were so kind and generous and just helped us out whenever we needed it. If we can come back, we’ll definitely stay here again. If we could give it a 5+ we would
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawson H.

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

Business of the Bayou

The property was a perfect location to host our Non-Profit Board Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDMOND L.

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

The Fellas annual Fishing Trip

The greatness of the trip started before check in , Ms Raye allow me to arrive early to avoid traveling home 50 mile away , I work 30 minutes from the Rental , The house was perfect , the location ,the view , the neighbors was great . I've stayed in a few rentals in the past 8 years ,this home was far beyond the best . All of my guest couldn't say enough great things about the home , My crew fished for 4 day ended our trip with not one fish in the cooler to take home , The only thing the crew could say we're coming back to this house next June for sure , The home has a very relaxed feeling about it . you'll have to stay to feel the true affects . Raye and Bill thank you for allowing us to have a memory . Mr Chicken
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

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

Best Galveston getaway

We had an amazing time with friends over Memorial weekend and Bill and Raye's place! Their home was clean, modern, and had all the amenities anyone would need. We definitely plan to book again if we are in Galveston in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Perfect Weekend

We had the absolute best time at Bob’s on the Bayou! This house was the absolute best stocked vacation rental I have ever stayed in. Raye’s communication was stellar and she left absolutely no detail out. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures. My son (9) and husband enjoying fishing from the dock while my girls (2 & 4) loved the toys that were provided and soaking in the tub. My parents and in-laws also traveled with us and there was plenty of room for everyone. We hope to return sometime soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Clean place and we'll accommodating.

These folks went out of their way to make sure everything was there so you didn't need anything. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo G.

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

Nice getaway

Enjoyed fishing and clean, well-equipped home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Holiday Getaway

What wonderful hosts! They truly thought of everything and communicated exactly what to expect. Thank you for facilitating the most stress-free family get together we've had in ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E., Longview, Texas

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

Perfection !!!!!

Bay Side Location! Wonderful Host! A Must Stay Property!! Bill's on the Bayou is perfect for any family! Stocked with everything you'll need! And then some! Wonderful Host! Comfy Beds! Beautiful Decor and Fish off the dock!! Highly Recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Relaxing Home away from home

The home is very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed fishing right out the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leroy N.

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

Gem on the coast

Our family of 9 stayed for 4 nights. We had plenty of room and the house was well stocked with everything needed. House is beautifully decorated and has many personal amenities like games, treats, coffee bar, on sight laundry, etc. Caught many species of fish right off the dock. Really enjoyed down time where we able to just relax and enjoy the views and quiet neighborhood. Will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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

Fishing Trip

For Father's Day weekend the fellas decided to rent a beach. What a great choice. The management was spot on. They were very helpful and accommodating. The neighbors were uper nice. A very relaxing weekend. Only we had more time. We would stay again. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Island getaway

Great property in a nice quiet neighborhood, out of the mainstream but still close to several island attractions. The house was very clean and well stocked. After a day at the beach we enjoyed wonderful relaxing evenings with the family out back as the grand kids fished the canal off the deck. Definitely worth a return stay. Great property with lots to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo M.

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

Amazing Canal House

This house was beautiful inside and out! We found so many extras which we have not seen in any other rental, the attention to detail was outstanding. We had a family weekend to celebrate a birthday and found this house to be perfect. The owners thought of everything, we felt right at home and are definitely renting this one again. The house location was great and it had plenty of space to dock our boat. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Raye Massey

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My husband, Bill, and I love our beautiful home in Galveston. Bill enjoys boating and fishing and I, well, I love to relax, read and enjoy the atmosphere. Sightseeing and shopping are my specialties and Galveston offers the best of both! I am also learning to kayak and launch off of our deck.

While we don't live at Bill's on the Bayou full time we are in close proximity and have support on the island.

Why they chose this property

Bill's on the Bayou is located in a quiet family neighborhood on a cul de sac street. We have a beautiful bayou view from all three decks with easy access to the bayou and West Bay from our canal.

Our neighbors are great!

What makes this property unique

Our home has a perfect layout for families and friends. It is beautifully decorated and we try to provide everything you might need during your stay. Bill's is in a perfect location for easy access to everything on the island yet will provide the peace and comfort that you are looking for.

We want you to relax and enjoy our home during your stay. We provide everything that you might need while here. Come in after a long day on the Strand or the beach and enjoy a cold beverage and a snack.

Languages:

English

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