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Beautiful Condo On Marina Bay
Beautiful home! My family loved the space, my son loved the fun touches in the house. Very neat, and tidy. Pool was nice, and we felt rested! Would absolutely stay here again! Thank you so much!

Pelican Haven
Visit in mid-June was great! Beach not too crowded. Beautiful accommodations and loved the kitchen! Host was clear on instructions to make our stay perfect! I would definitely book again.

Isle B Back Seawall Gulf & Pool View! Come Chillax
The hosts were very responsive and helpful. They sent a list of things my son might like to do once we arrived at the condo, and followed up to ensure everything was going well.

Oceanview Beachfront 2/2 Sleeps Six-Free WiFi
Very cozy place. Felt like home. Great location. Crossing Seawall Blvd to get to the water was easy and could be done with small children. Douglas is a great and prompt communicator. Highly recommend.

Casa del Mar top floor Beachfront with beach gear
We enjoyed our stay and the convenience to the beach very much.

Beachfront Condo with Lazy River
We absolutely loved Katia's condo in Galveston! The property had everything the kiddos wanted, the pool was amazing and the distance to the beach was phenomenal. Just across the street was a great coffee/breakfast shop and small grocery for any quick needs. We couldn't have asked for anything more and if anyone wants a sneaky good place to eat, check out Coopers Landing just a walk away for some great eats close by! I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking as Katia was an amazing host and we will be back!

The Shore house|OCEAN VIEW| Walk to Beach| POOL
Had everything I needed and thensome. No issues with check-in or parking, easy walk across the street to the beach where there is canopies and beach chairs if you don't want the hassle of taking your own. Hosts were quick to respond and courteous.

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Waterfront house rentals

Waterfront Bay House w/ 300’ Lighted Fishing Pier
This is our fifth time staying at Patrick’s house. This stay, like all the others, was a great experience. It’s a perfect location with a great fishing dock. It’s a quiet, peaceful setting and not too far from Galveston. The house is nice and comfortable. Patrick is quick to address any concerns and is always responsive and helpful. I highly recommend staying here.

Perfect Retro Beach House in the Perfect Location
Our stay was amazing! Beautiful view of the beach and of the boardwalk. There’s lots to do and Rhonda is a great host, she made sure we knew how to get in and answered any questions we had about certain remotes or how to use certain things. I would definitely come back!

*BEACHFRONT*Beautiful home DIRECTLY on the SAND
Picture it: You're at the beach looking for the perfect place to pitch your tent for the day. You look for the line where the wet sand from waves ends, and you leave a little space for the kids' sand castles. There it is- the perfect spot. But wait! Don't haul out those tent poles and sand bags because right there, in that very spot, is an entire beach house ready for your next beach vacation! This house solved every complaint I've ever had about taking kids to the beach. A (nice, full) bathroom at beach level. Shade from the sun without lifting a finger. Every toy and chair that we brought safely tucked just an arm's reach away on the deck. Depending on the kid's age, I could send them to the beach while I drank my coffee from the recliner overlooking the waves in the morning, or send them up to the living room when they were done for the day while I waited with the others on the beach. Inside: - 180˚ views - So many beds! - Clean - Well decorated - Wonderful host 10/10!

Lazy Gator: Your Fun & Relaxing Beach Stay
Great house with amazing view. Porch is worth every penny. We spent a lot of time out there. Local food was good especially Island Cafe- we ate there every single day. Beach is secluded but water is dirty because of surrounding rivers. Quick ferry ride to Galveston and hour drive to Houston. Amazing place if you are looking for quiet, relaxing beach vaca. No crowds, no traffic. Host was very informative.

Renovated 4 BR/3 BA Beachfront + Game Room!
This was our second time staying at Casa Courageous, and we will be back! It’s comfortable and roomy, with all of the comforts of home. We traveled with young children, who felt right at home. We were grateful for fun bunk beds, books, and kid friendly spaces. The house is a short walk to the beach, and we loved seeing cranes and pelicans fly overhead. Looking forward to our next trip already!

Gulf Front·Mini Golf•Family Friendly•Hot-Tub
A lovely place for a short trip. Suits 6 people easily. Everything you need is there. Great highlight the hot tube.

Purple Palm Luxury Beach House, Views & Local Art
The house is situated where you can see the beach and the bay from the porch! Brandon was available for any questions, was super friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!

Waterfront 4 bdrm home with hot tub on wide canal!
Lovely home with gorgeous views. The location is perfect: few minute drive from the beach, just 20 minutes from downtown, and the state park was right next door. We went on many early morning walks through the quiet neighborhood and spent our days on Jamaica Beach. Lisa’s home was the perfect place to kick up our feet and relax after a long day. The balconies provided a perfect view of sunset, and we spent plenty of time looking over the edge of the dock watching the fish! We will definitely be keeping Lisa in mind the next time we come to Galveston!
Waterfront condo rentals

Amazing Views -1st floor - 2beds - 2baths-Sleep 6
My family and I enjoyed ourselves. The condo was nice and very comfortable for our family of 6. The view and pool was amazing with easy access to the beach. 5 stars

Lazy River, Pools, Beach-Float, Sip, Soak, Repeat.
Loved our stay . Great condo on the second floor. Easy check in and out. Gregory checked in on us every day to make sure everything was as we needed. All amenities at the condo available for stay. While a bit isolated from the rest of Galveston it’s what makes this location quiet and peaceful. The pool and lazy river are amazing. Property has on site lift for the pool which made our stay even more pleasant . The bar was open which was also a treat . Didn’t get to experience the on site spa . Seawall Cafe and Sea Horse Grill are hidden gems. We loved our stay and would definitely return

Gorgeous/Beachfront/Pool & Hot Tub
Easy check in process at the condominium. Staff was helpful and courteous. Plenty of parking . Carts available for loading / unloading. Easy and safe access to the beach. Outside showers available for use prior to coming back in. The unit itself is wonderful. Shanna has the unit well decorated and not lacking for anything. Nice touch with the bottle of wine waiting to greet you. The view of the Gulf and the ships from the 9th floor is incredible. It was very relaxing to sit on the balcony while listening to the roaring surf. Shanna had a number of items available in the unit for use at the beach (some beach chairs, cabana for shade, beach wagon). The front desk has a phone number for a third party company if additional equipment is needed for the beach. We really enjoyed our stay @ Shanna's Sea Spot on Galveston Island. She is a great host.

Aah-mazing Beach Retreat with Ocean & Pool views
Location was fabulous, the condo was perfect for 3 adults and a toddler. Wendy had everything we needed except for food and drink. She even had coffee with sugar and creamer at the ready! Wendy notified me prior to check in that the cleaner reported the fold out bed in the couch had a broke leg and was willing to have a replacement delivered the same night! I declined as it wasn’t necessary for us and we wouldn’t need that extra bed. She was prompt with communication and was clear with check in and check out instructions. Front office was friendly and actually had affordable laundry soap so I didn’t have to make another trip to Walmart which btw is walking distance! The pools were fabulous and the condo is right outside the more kid friendly pool. Elevator was broke by our room but we managed. We could have used one on the opposite side but it wasn’t terrible for us. This is located on the top floor (4th floor) definitely keeping this gem saved! Great first time A-BNB experience! ❤️

Island Hideaway! Pools! Hot Tubs! Cruise Parking!
This condo is perfect for a family beach trip! We enjoyed the amenities as well as the proximity to the beach and all Galveston has to offer.

King Bed Suite Amazing Pool View!
Johnathan was an excellent host! We booked kind of last minute and he was very responsive and helpful with our questions. The condo is adorable with great amenities and the beds were soooooo comfortable! The balcony was also a major bonus! Much larger than expected with nice patio furniture for relaxing. I even took a nap during a gentle rain on the balcony under the umbrella that covers the outdoor furniture. So peaceful!

Beach-n-it
Overall stay 10/10!! Very nice and informative host!!! Nice view of the beach and the pool.. it was a very nice and relaxing stay even the kids loved it… everything in nice distance from Walmart to fast food places beach was also walking distance.. the vibes were amazing!! .. wouldn’t mind staying again😁

Beach front views at Sea La Vie
David was very prompt to messages and we were able to check in early. I felt like he really cared about making our last minute get away great. The condo is exactly as described and a nice spot for my husband and I to unwind. You can't go wrong with this little hideaway. Jody and Michael
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1K properties are a good fit for families
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