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Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator

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Exterior
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Enjoy your meals outdoors - main table sits 10 additional seating/table for 12+
Living area
Dining Room seats up to 10 with additional seating in the kitchen and card table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 22341.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • West Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bermuda Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom Down 2

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

+1
3 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Crow Nest

1 Double Futon

Game Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Retreat

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Outdoor

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator

Enjoy our 3,600 square foot five bedroom three bathroom + outdoor shower Galveston Bermuda Beach home. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the beach and bay. Just steps from the beach [1 house back with direct side views], this end of the lane location assures private enjoyment of the beach while entertaining friends and family.

Beautiful sunset gulf beach views from three levels of floor to ceiling windows; including a 360 degree view from the unique above-the-roof enclosed air conditioned “crows nest” and outside sun-deck. Reverse floor plan, with elevator, sleeps up to 20, the beach home is perfect for inside air conditioned open living space entertaining,kitchen, dining, living and game room. Kitchen has granite countertops, table for 6 plus breakfast bar facing the beach. Dining room has seating for 12 with a folding table and chairs available for seating up to 20, game room table seats 6.

Over 2,000 square feet of south and west facing decks (1,000 feet shaded) with large gas BBQ grill on the ground level and seating for outside entertaining. Walkway to the beach is adjacent to the house.



2nd Level - Bedrooms
- Large Master Bedroom - King Bed, "Wow" Beach View, TV, Decorative Electric Fireplace, Step out to large covered deck.
- 2nd Bedroom - King, Peek-a-boo Beach View
- 3nd Bedroom - Bunk Room [Bunk Double/Twin/Trundle - Bunk Twin over Double/Twin Trundle]
- 4th Bedroom - Day bed with pop-up trundle [3 Twins or 1 King/1 Twin]

3rd Level - Bedroom/Living Space
- 5th Bedroom - King Bed with Gulf Views
- Game Room - Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Living Room - Queen Sleeper Sofa

4th Level - Crows Nest
- Futon - Double with Amazing Views, Deck Access

2nd Level - Bathrooms
- Master suite - with access to 4th Bedroom - Amazing Bay Window Views from Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, large vanity with double sinks
- 2nd Bathroom - Shower/Tub combination, Bay View Port Windows

3rd Level - Bathroom
- 3rd Bathroom - Large Vanity Area, Shower/Tub Combination, Bay View Port Windows

1st Level - Ground Level - Entry/Garage

Outdoor
- Enclosed outdoor hot and cold shower

City of Galveston Registration #GVR02544

Property manager

JLM Rentals - Leslie
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No prom or graduation parties without pre-approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry no exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house - on upper deck only
On-site parking for 8 cars [no street parking available] additional public parking is 1/4 mile down street. No underage drinking or firearms permitted
Information including names and ages of all guest, copy of drivers license, contact names etc will be required to finalize reservation.
Prom/High School events require preapproval with a minimum of 2 parents of a student in attendance on premise during entire stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: No prom or graduation parties without pre-approval
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 GVR02544

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bermuda Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Views - 1 Min Walk to Beach - Sleeps 22 - Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from West Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Bermuda Beach and Spanish Grant Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl D.

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

Room to Roam and Great Beach Location

This place has expansive space to spread out and relax, a useful and well-equipped large kitchen, and beautiful views from everywhere! We had one small hiccup with the keypad battery and the hosts and their local representative were quick to respond. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jeremy p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beach

bathrooms wasn't the cleanness and big yellow jackets nest on porch so didn't get to enjoy the porch like we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Fantastic Place To Stay

Lots of space, close to the beach, absolutely great time in Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolli G.

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

Family trip

We brought our family for a vaca. Our mother is in a wheelchair and this house was perfect for all our needs. Elevator and large shower were perfect for us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Beautiful well furnished home and everyone that came had a great time. Spoke to Owner and she was a very pleasant and hospitable host. Loved visit so much we are planning another trip there soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benji F.

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

Mar-Sea Shoals is Highly Recommended!

We had 15 family members ranging from 72 to 11 months. The elevator was wonderful for my 72 year old mother-in-law. We had a great time together and hanging out on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Fantastic House

We have been doing a family beach trip for 22 years now - this year there were 14 of us ranging in age from 1 to 75. Can’t say enough good things about the house. It is stocked way better than most houses, great bedrooms, plenty of space for everyone and having an elevator is amazing. The beach is a very short walk away - very clean and car free.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia a.

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

Father’s Day weekend

Home is beautiful plenty of space and games for kids. Everything was there and loved the view and swing. We will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

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

Another Great Stay at Mar-Sea Shoals!

This was our third time to stay in this home, and it did not disappoint! Large living areas, plenty of seating at the dining table, a full kitchen--the house has everything our large group needed for a getaway. The location is great, at the end of a quiet street with easy beach access and beautiful view of sunset. We were sad to see the signage for a new development planned for the green space next to the house but hopefully that will be a long time coming. We hope to back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Our New Favorite

This was our favorite place to stay in Galveston so far. It worked really well for our traditional family beach vacation. I am very particular about cleanliness. This house was one of few that was up to my standards. This was the most important characteristic I was looking for (aside from being in the right place and having the right number of beds). This is a very well maintained house. There was plenty room for everyone. The beds were comfortable and the layout is nice for a group of families. the house is very well furnished and decorated. Comfortable, relaxed. Plenty of seating. All the little details that make it awesome. The views of the beach are amazimg from the decks! It is very easy to access the beach, just a few steps and you are there. The beach was fairly private, with only a couple other families from the neighborhood and a big open empty stretch on the right. I think it is very likely that we choose this location again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Beach Boil

This house was perfect for a quick weekend with friends. We hosted a crawfish boil and there was plenty room to accomodate overnight guests. 15 second walk to the beach was ideal. Make sure to bring mosquito spray, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great weekend place and location

The house was perfect and comfortably slept all 17 of us. Great location to the beach! Move that it had an elevator too for the older crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deann T.

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

Bachelorette weekend

Bachelorette weekend with friends and family. Great house, quiet and secluded. Private 3 story, nicely decorated and fully equipped. Relaxing time and plenty of room! Second time staying at this house would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci G.

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

Great family space

Great place for a large family. Elevator came in handy for both luggage and my mothers wheelchair. Beach was great. Lots of space and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cydney S.

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

Recent stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this very convenient spacious beach house. With small children the elevator was very helpful in getting them up and down as well as our supplies. The beach is steps away and sitting out at night on the decks watching and hearing the waves was wonderful. We had no issues - everything is right there for a long beach weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

beach fun

The house is lovely and very well equipped. We had a great time with all our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Albert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Review

Great home but the house between us and the beach had 2 dogs that were barking non-stop all day and most of the night. The family that had the dogs appeared to be the owners of the house as they were doing repairs. The dogs were less than 20 ft from our bedroom. The 10PM to 8 AM quiet hour certainly did not hold true in the neighborhood. Al Ward
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin F.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay. Love the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie P.

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

Great owners and a good house.

We greatly enjoyed our stay in this home. We easily fit the 6 cars we had into the garage/driveway. The large table was great for our group of 11 people at meal times. There were lots of side tables for puzzles/games. Watching a big storm roll in from the Crow's Nest was one of the trip highlights. The beach was an easy walk away and there were usually very few people on it, which was nice. The porches overlooked a lovely field with a nice view of the ocean, especially for being the second row of houses back. The owners were very responsive with any issues that came up and did everything they could to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed our vacation at this home and would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Family Reunion

This house was perfect for a “home base” for our family reunion. The elevator was so much appreciated for bringing up groceries and items as well as access for our elderly relatives. The walk in shower was big enough for a shower chair and perfect for our elderly relatives that stayed. The house was beautiful with a wonderful view of the beach. We felt like we had our own private beach as this part of the beach does not allow cars. Can’t say enough about the condition of the house. Everyone had a great time! Thank you to the owners who responded quickly with the code issue to get into the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolli G.

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

Family vaca

Amazing property for our family! So close to the beach! Plenty of room inside and out. Love having a gas grill and picnic tables downstairs with the big outside shower! We will definitely be staying again!Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana P.

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

Wedding reception

The house was perfect for our small wedding reception and the elevator was extremely accommodating for our elderly guests and also for transporting everything we needed upstairs. The owners were very accommodating as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashini S.

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

Great Home for a family reunion

Home is second row from the beach. Not on beach front, but with the open balconies and views on the beach, it is really nice. The elevator is the best feature and was very useful for our handicapped seniors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Beach view awesome

We had such an awesome time! I've rented in Galveston 5 times, and this house was very accommodating with all the bedrooms and open living areas and being able to eat together because of all the seating and room. We would not hesitate to rent this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Monica R., Austin, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house for my Dad’s 95th birthday

Check in was awesome. We had two people on walkers staying, so having an elevator was important. The house is in a great location with wonderful beach views and fully stocked with what you need. Our only hitch was the elevator breaking on Saturday evening. We had to carry my dad down three flights of stairs. There was no one to look at it over the weekend and so we had to haul all our stuff down three flights of stairs on Sunday - not a big deal, but my sister had to be carried down. That was a real bummer. It’s a very nice house though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by JLM Rentals - Leslie

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We are Jeff and Leslie, retired professionals who love to travel and enjoy live. We have four homes (located in Galveston, TX, Northern Michigan - Petoskey, Southern CA - Ventura and a condo in NYC on the upper west side) all of our homes are set up as vacation rentals. We bounce between our homes based on seasons and rental schedules. During the summer we works as aquatic and waterfront directors at over-night youth summer camp in the Poconos.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home as a place to bring our families together and create lifelong memories. Our two children and their spouses both live in the Houston area and both have two daughters, we rented a home in the historic section of Galveston for a couple of family weekends and decided it made sense to purchase a family home on the beach for weekends and holidays holiday get-togethers.

Often we have non Houston family members join us. The name of the house MarSea~Shoals is a play of both of our last names and since "mar" is sea in Spanish and a shoal is a sand bar and also "trouble" it seemed the perfect combination.

We hope our home will bring your family and friends together to create memories.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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