Wake up to 180-degree gulf views in this beachfront condo at Pointe West, where you can enjoy unparalleled access to both the beach and pool. With a spacious living area, well-stocked kitchen, and three full bathrooms, everyone has their own space to relax or come together.
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
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"Above the Waves" - BEACH FRONT
Summary: Best VIEWS, best location, best vacation spot on Galveston Island! It doesn't get better than this premier BEACH FRONT 3BR/3B condo at Pointe West- take in the unparalleled, 180-degree gulf views while being just steps away from both BEACH and POOL access. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a well-stocked kitchen, everyone can have their own space to relax and enjoy the views or to enjoy time together.
The Space: This impeccable condo offers a spacious stay for your entire group. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a well-stocked kitchen, everyone can have their own space to relax and enjoy the views or to enjoy time together. The sound of the waves is the perfect soundtrack to morning coffee, an afternoon cocktail, or a meal on the balcony. The master has a king size bed, balcony access with amazing gulf views and an ensuite bathroom with a large soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Wake up slow, sip your coffee, and take in the stunning sunrise from your large balcony. The spacious second bedroom has two twin beds and an ensuite bathroom with a convenient tub/shower combo. The quiet third bedroom is furnished with a comfortable queen bed. The sitting room also provides an additional area with a sleeper sofa for extra guests. For your laundry needs, there is also a laundry room with a full-size washer/dryer. Bedroom 1: King bed + Ensuite bathroom with shower and soaking tub, balcony access Bedroom 2: Queen bed + hallway bathroom access with shower/tub combo Bedroom 3: Two (2) Twin beds + ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo Sitting Area: Full size sleeper sofa w/ upgraded mattress
Guest Access: "Above the Waves" is located in the closest building for easy access to enjoy all of the Pointe West amenities. During your stay, walk right next door to the Beach Club to find the infinity swimming pool (with poolside food/drink service!), wading pool, large hot tub, restaurant and bar, game room, fitness center, and boutique gift shop. Close by you'll also find brand new pickleball and basketball courts, a catch and release pond, and even bikes to rent during your stay. Ready for a change of scenery? Across the way you'll also have access to an additional heated pool, lazy river, and hot tub all overlooking the incredible bay side sunsets
Here for the beach time? We've got everything you need for beach fun in our outdoor storage closet with items our guests can use free of charge including: a large wagon, beach canopy, boogie boards, beach chairs, crab traps/nets, pool toys, and more.
Amenities and Additional Notes: Pointe West Beach Club Access Fee: Guests who want to use these amenities (pools, hot tubs, fitness center, gameroom, etc) must pay a $25 per person Resort access fee. This covers your entire stay (it is not a daily fee) and is paid directly to Pointe West. It is not included in or covered by the fees quoted to you when making your reservation and is not required if you are not using the additional amenities. If you are only going to the Restaurant & Bar and not using all of the other amenities, there are restaurant only wristbands provided free of charge.
The Neighborhood: Fun on the Island: The historic city of Galveston offers a wide variety of fun things to do. With your check in, you'll receive a digital welcome guide to help you plan your stay, but here are a few of our favorites! - For the shoppers: Check out The Strand Historic District for a collection of boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants and more. Don't miss LA Kings Confectionary for homemade candy, ice cream, and soda fountain. - For the family/kids: Amusement park attractions like Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbaun, and putt-putt golf will be lots of fun for all. - For the history buff: Check out the Duck Tours, the Texas Seaport Museum, the Railroad Museum, the Texas History Museum. - For the arts/theater lover: The Grand Opera House is one of the few remaining theaters of its era in Texas and offers a year round performance schedule featuring Broadway productions, live music, comedy shows, and more.
Getting Around: Amenities and Additional Notes: Pointe West Beach Club Access Fee: Guests who want to use these amenities (pools, hot tubs, fitness center, gameroom, etc) must pay a $25 per person Resort access fee. This covers your entire stay (it is not a daily fee) and is paid directly to Pointe West. It is not included in or covered by the fees quoted to you when making your reservation and is not required if you are not using the additional amenities. If you are only going to the Restaurant & Bar and not using all of the other amenities, there are restaurant only wristbands provided free of charge.
Other Things to Note: Fun on the Island: The historic city of Galveston offers a wide variety of fun things to do. With your check in, you'll receive a digital welcome guide to help you plan your stay, but here are a few of our favorites! - For the shoppers: Check out The Strand Historic District for a collection of boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants and more. Don't miss LA Kings Confectionary for homemade candy, ice cream, and soda fountain. - For the family/kids: Amusement park attractions like Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbaun, and putt-putt golf will be lots of fun for all. - For the history buff: Check out the Duck Tours, the Texas Seaport Museum, the Railroad Museum, the Texas History Museum. - For the arts/theater lover: The Grand Opera House is one of the few remaining theaters of its era in Texas and offers a year round performance schedule featuring Broadway productions, live music, comedy shows, and more. Elevators & Accessibility: The condos at Pointe West were built with accessibility in mind with wide doorways and elevator access in each building. However, the elevators in every building (including ours) are at times in-operational and cannot not be relied on solely- please take note if someone in your party is unable to climb stairs.
Interaction with Guests: "Above the Waves" is located in the closest building for easy access to enjoy all of the Pointe West amenities. During your stay, walk right next door to the Beach Club to find the infinity swimming pool (with poolside food/drink service!), wading pool, large hot tub, restaurant and bar, game room, fitness center, and boutique gift shop. Close by you'll also find brand new pickleball and basketball courts, a catch and release pond, and even bikes to rent during your stay. Ready for a change of scenery? Across the way you'll also have access to an additional heated pool, lazy river, and hot tub all overlooking the incredible bay side sunsets
Here for the beach time? We've got everything you need for beach fun in our outdoor storage closet with items our guests can use free of charge including: a large wagon, beach canopy, boogie boards, beach chairs, crab traps/nets, pool toys, and more.
Amenities and Additional Notes: Pointe West Beach Club Access Fee: Guests who want to use these amenities (pools, hot tubs, fitness center, gameroom, etc) must pay a $25 per person Resort access fee. This covers your entire stay (it is not a daily fee) and is paid directly to Pointe West. It is not included in or covered by the fees quoted to you when making your reservation and is not required if you are not using the additional amenities. If you are only going to the Restaurant & Bar and not using all of the other amenities, there are restaurant only wristbands provided free of charge.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Pool toys
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Basketball nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR11002
About the area
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Visit our Galveston travel guide
What time is check-in at "Above the Waves" - BEACH FRONT?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Above the Waves" - BEACH FRONT?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is "Above the Waves" - BEACH FRONT located?
Located in West End, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from San Luis Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Half Moon Beach and San Luis Pass. San Luis Pass County Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
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"Above the Waves" - BEACH FRONT Reviews
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The relaxing weekend that we wanted. Easy access to the beach and pools. The condo had a beautiful deck to watch the sunrise and relax in the evening. The beds and living area were very comfortable and decorated beautifully. We would definitely recommend staying at this rental.
We throughly enjoy our stay with everything just as described. The location was perfect, right next the Beach Club. Very comfortable beds, beautiful views. I would highly recommend.
Terrific beach condo. Great location with a short, easy walk to the beach. Wonderful, expansive view from the balcony. Unit was comfortable, well appointed, and had a full locker of beach gear to borrow.
Just book it!!! Beautiful condo with beach front views and steps from the Beach club. Everything you need in the kitchen and bedrooms for the perfect vacation. The owners were wonderful and the check in/out process was simple.
Owners were extremely generous, attentive and kind. Location of property which was close to beach and close to beach club was convenient! Large porch overlooking the beach was beautiful. House and beach locker were stocked with everything you’d need! Especially convenient was the use of owners’ numerous beach towels. Wonderful weekend!
Loved the location but door lock was overly difficult. We had another condo during the same stay and that was very easy to use. Our parents are in their 80’s and had college age grandkids with them. None of us could get that lock / password to work. Had to resort to one real key for 6 people. Otherwise, great place!!!!
We loved our stay at Above the Waves. The owners couldn't be more accommodating and the condo, its furnishings, the spectacular views, all made for a wonderful vacation. Can't wait to return!
Cindy Davis
This is one of the best condos I’ve rented! The owners have thought of everything. Lovely decorations, nice bedding, well-stocked kitchen. Even a beach cart for use! Highly recommended.
This property is beautiful and the owners are amazing. Everything was perfect. The space was huge for our family of 4. The huge deck with a beautiful view, was great for hanging out. My kids loved both pools, but the heated lazy river was definitely a hit. The beach toys and wagon was great to have and we used daily. We will def stay again.
We loved this property! The layout was great, having two sitting areas was nice, the view was amazing as was the balcony space and furniture. There were many “extras” provided that made everything easier such as spices, throws, books, thoughtful decor and beach towels! The condo was extremely nice and the owners have thought of everything!
We've stayed in this condo before, the space is great for multiple families. The kitchen had everything that we needed, plenty of seating in the living room and appreciated the extra sitting area on the other side of the kitchen for our teens to hang out and play their games. Love this condo and it's access to the beach.
The condo and view of the beach were beautiful! We were pleased with the quality of the furniture, beds, linens, dishes, appliances. The air conditioner had an issue was leaking and putting out mildew smell air. Husband bought new air filter to get us through the weekend. Owner was responsive until they weren’t. Never heard back from them…
Above the Waves exceeded all my expectations! We have vacationed at Pointe West for five years. Above the Waves out-scored all the other condos, hands down! The owners were wonderful to work with, the home was beautifully appointed, it was sparkling clean and everything we could have possibly wanted or needed was at our fingertips for our use. The view from the balcony was amazing! Already looking forward to 2024 at Above the Waves! Sheryl L
‘Above the Waves’ was the most impressive condo to which we have ever stayed! Because this condo is nearly 20 miles from a Galveston proper, the owners made sure you have everything you need during your stay. So many amenities provided for your convenience. Beautiful and tastefully decorated, comfortable, views for miles, steps to the beach, and private. Our expectations were met and exceeded! Private balcony, huge swimming pool, lazy river, books, movies, great TV, comfortable bed! The list goes on! You will not regret booking ‘Above the Waves’!
We have been to this property multiple summers now and love it. This was our first year to experience first day challenges. The cleaning crew definitely went a little fast in flipping this one for our arrival, and we spent the first few minutes wiping down surfaces that still had food, cleaning out fridge, etc. Not a big deal, as sometimes that happens (contractors). But soon after, the air conditioner stopped. And no A/C in Galveston in the summer is a non-starter. Owners were so apologetic and had an A/C Tech on phone with me that night to see if I could troubleshoot, and then had someone on-site at 8a the next day, fixed soon after. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even with the challenges of the first 24 hours. As always, we fully use the kitchen to cook meals, take advantage of the many beach toys that the owners keep available, and certainly use the pool at the club. It’s a great property with incredible views and a great breeze on the patio.
This property was absolutely beautiful and well-stocked with everything we needed inside and on the beach. We had everything we needed to cook for our large party (5 adults, 3 kids). Beds were super comfortable and living room sectional was large. Lots of indoor activities (games, puzzles, great books). Pool area is a short walk away and we especially enjoyed the large hot tub. Beach also a short walk away. Could not have asked for a better location.
Only downside is the unit is beneath another and we could hear people walking on floor above us.
We loved everything about our stay. The location was perfect, close to the club house and beach. The extras were so helpful so we could pack lighter... pack n play, high chair, beach wagon, canopy, beach towels, chairs. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. Everything seemed clean, which we really appreciate. We hope to stay here again!
Beautiful, well equipped, convenient and very attentive property owner
This was our favorite place we have stayed in Pointe West so far! The condo has literally everything we needed, was beautifully decorated and beds were super comfortable! We had a little trouble with check in but the owner was very responsive and helpful! The condo is very conveniently located within the resort, making getting to the beach and using the pool and game room so easy!
We truly had a blissfully wonderful stay over the July 4th week! Upon our arrival, the condo was very clean, updated and decorated so beautifully. The beachfront views from the balcony are perfection for sipping morning coffee or just hanging out enjoying the ocean breeze. :) The beds are extremely comfortable, too! My family and I slept very well and woke up so refreshed each day. The condo was very spacious and well stocked with anything we needed. The storage closet downstairs is also stocked with a variety of beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, wagon, tent, etc! The sweet owner, Lisa, even dropped off a new tent during our stay after the one we used from the closet finally gave out. That was incredibly kind! The condo is also in a perfect location and so convenient to the beach pier, pool and restaurant. Overall the condo was exceptional, and we plan to stay again next summer! Highly recommend!