Seaside Cottage, situated near Jamaica Beach on the western side of Galveston Island, offers a bayfront retreat for you and your family - including Fido. Unwind in the main living area or step out onto the deck to enjoy water views and ocean breezes. The home features a full kitchen with breakfast bar, gas grill on the deck, flatscreen TV with cable/DVD player and WiFi.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8118 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access
Seaside Cottage
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Pack your bags, get everyone ready, and don't forget Fido for an amazing vacation at this bayfront dog-friendly home. Come unwind with the whole family while you revel in the water views and enjoy having the beach as your playground when you book your seaside stay!
This vacation rental is located toward the western side of Galveston Island, near Jamaica Beach. Set just a short walk from the golden Texas Gulf Coast shore, this home gives you the chance to hit the waves with ease.
Bright and spacious, the main living area beckons you to come sink into the soft blue couches after a long day on the beach. Check out what's on cable or make some small bites to enjoy later on when you watch your favorite DVD on the flatscreen TV.
Step out onto the deck to read a book in the peace of the ocean breeze, or listen to some tunes over the WiFi while you unwind. Use the gas grill to cook up your fresh catch, or head back into the comfort of the central A/C to do some cooking in the kitchen.
Featuring a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and a breakfast bar to serve on, keeping everyone fueled up and ready for the next outing will be a piece of cake. Get everyone together around the classic dining room table, or spread out on the deck and at the breakfast bar.
When it's time to turn in, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home will sleep up to eight guests and two small pups with ease. Please note a 25-pound weight limit for dogs and a nightly pet fee. In the master bedroom, there is a soft queen-size bed and plenty of storage for all of your belongings. With two more twin-size beds in the second room, as well as a twin-size bunk bed, you'll be able to spread out in privacy. If you need more sleeping space there are two futons available.
Wake up early to launch off the dock to explore the beautiful waters of Ostermayer Bayou. Take a few pictures of the local marine life while you paddle through the deep blue waters. Book a tee time at one of the nearby golf courses to drive the fairways and unwind in the warm Texas sun.
Spend a day wandering through the colored pyramids of Galveston's Moody Gardens. Watch the sharks swim overhead as you walk through the glass tunnel. Head into the Rainforest Pyramid to see the monkeys, then jump on Colonel Paddlewheel Boat for a ride through waters.
With fun around every corner and relaxation blowing in on the ocean breeze, this Texas home puts the best of everything at your fingertips.
*Snowbirds welcome! Please contact Vacasa for information on discounted rates.
*Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!*
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.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Dock details: To launch your boat: turn right at Bob Smith Rd, then take another right at Jolly Roger Rd. Turn left at Basin, and the boat ramp will be on your left.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Dock
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the sea
On the bay
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,266 square feet
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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
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
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 GVR03600
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located near the beach, this cottage is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Galveston travel guide
Is Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access located?
Located in West End, this cottage is steps from Jamaica Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Indian Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Bayfront dog-friendly home w/ water views and dock access Reviews
Reviews
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Only 125 feet from the beach. Clean, newly renovated. All the necessities you need. Very happy with this place, neighbors were nice. Close to stores and downtown but off the beaten path. Would recommend to anyone!
Yuliia V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
6 July 2025
Great Home Away From Home
This is the second time we stayed at this beach house. It’s in a great location. Very close walk to the beach and stores are close by if you need anything. They have remodeled a lot of things since the first time we stayed there and that definitely made this time great. Will definitely stay here again. The only thing they could do is have softer towels and sheets, but you know what I can bring my own. It’s not a deal breaker for me. The air was cold and the neighborhood is quiet. Great place in my opinion.
Susan M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria F.
10 Oct 2023
I love this place so much because you have all the privacy in the world and you don't have to cro...
Great location with super easy access to the beach. The only downside was the fact that we couldn’t check-in until 4 pm due to cleaning. However, the refrigerator was dirty as was the rug in the living room. Other than that it was a great house for a perfect weekend get away. Beautiful views.
Curtis C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
darshan g g.
23 Dec 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving break
We had great time at the property. Cute little cottage. But the main lock was non functional and some Windows as well. Property could use better cleaning. Location was awesome. Would recommend it overall.
darshan g g.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Angela H.
27 Jan 2023
Not happy with cleaning
Spent time with friends.
Angela H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kamie A.
5 Jan 2023
Close to beach, but very run down.
This house was nicely located just steps from the beach. I loved that. The ocean view was limited to one corner of the porch. That corner was lovely to sit and watch the waves. Unfortunately, the house is in desperate need of maintenance. Every window blind in the house was broken. There was paint peeling and several other problems.
Kamie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Richard K.
30 July 2024
No good
Cleanliness could have been alot better. Nasty pillows and pillow covers, Dirty dishes in the cabinet, sheets and blankets were dirty.
Vacad Customer service does not understand a simple question. The get away from home for awhile was nice, but wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. No seating on the deck.
Richard K.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Edil I.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not good
Couldn't get wifi to connect the tub was backing up with dirty water not clean when I got there
Edil I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Robin M.
18 Dec 2022
Great location
Very walkable distance from door to water. If location is all you care about then this place is great. House definitely needs some TLC in maintenance and cleanliness. Needs a good deep cleaning scrub inside and out. Keypad door lock stuck so badly it was unusable. Had to call management company to locate a physical key to bypass keypad lock. Previous reviews reported needed repairs as being resolved. But they were still unrepaired during our stay. It wasnt horrible but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Robin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Bryan J.
21 Mar 2018
Being on the beach was nice but
The only nice part about the house was the Beach access, can’t get any better. The house is in really poor shape. One wall in the living room has horrible water damage and is swollen. The bathroom wall has disappeared Due to water damage(they used masking tape and paint to cover a hole). The kitchen cabinets are falling apart. It is definitely not a home away from home. The water lines outside to the water hose and shower head are broke so don’t count on that to wash the salt and sand off.
Bryan J.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
2/10 Terrible
David W.
15 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Ended better than it began thanks to Terri
The home we rented originally was absolutely awful! The photos on the website did not represent the home properly…
Bugs were all over the house, water was leaking out from everything to include the smoke detector ,one of the windows was in the floor, where they were trying to get the smell out, there was bird poop on the floor, and the bathroom had a sewage smell. Also, none of the televisions worked properly
The next morning after being in contact with a rep. We were moved to a different house and it was awesome. It was clean and well maintained. We were all very comfortable there. We thank the rep. For jumping in and fixing the issue and helping get a beautiful place for our grandchildren to stay.
Save yourself the trouble - outdated - Never again!
Arrived on Sunday, A/C was off, house was 88 degrees. Advised owner that it was off and there was other damages around the property. She offered refund for the night or we could move to a bay side property. I chose this house despite the reviews because of location. A/C repair was to come next day to fix the a/c. I accepted refund for the night that we would stick it out because we loved the location. View was terrible but only short walk to the beach. Next day a/c guy came late in the day and determined it would need replaced it was beyond repair. So owner then offered another beach side house so we had to pack up and move. Still havent received the refund we were promised. House is terribly outdated, mini blinds in every room were either broken or didnt fit windows. Large window in shower so hope you're not shy because neighbors will see it all. The 3rd bedroom does not have a 3rd bed, no futon, only bunk beds. House definitely left some to be desired. Owner was good to communicate up until we left then stopped responding and never got refunded for first miserable night. House needs a lot of TLC, has some potential if owners cared to invest any efforts into it. I certainly wont make the mistake of booking this house again. Save yourself the trouble!
When i arrived the door code woukd not work. I called vacasa and was not given anybinfo as only my spouses name was on the reservation. Aftet he called from a differebt location he was given a code for keys in a lock box. They worked for the house. The refrigerator was not on when I arrived and it was hot. After I reset the plug it came on. However I had to go buy ice to put in so my groceries would not ruin. There were dead roaches (about 10) scattered all over the house. Also the bathroom was dirty....fust and dead bugs in the tub and sink. Having to clean up immediately was not the best start. The house overall is just older and had some dsgging cabinets, scuffs on walls, a couple of holes in walls. The put door furniture was sun weathered and 1 chair broke when I sat in it damaging my pride. This property just needs some upkeep amd some updating. All the linens were clean and smelled nice.
We dealth with ants, roaches and sewer smell the whole time we was there. The house was not clean there was dirty used q tips on the bathroom floor, hair on the shower tile NOT from us roaches ants in beds all over the counter. You could not leave nothing sitting you could not put your bags on the floor because you didn't know what was going to crawl in it. The bedding smelt like sour throw up. This house needs lots of TLC and for what they charge its very disappointing. The pictures and description is very misleading leading. The view is the only good thing. We could not use anything in the cabinets there was dead roaches on dishes on shelf the fridge is broken and nasty. The manager did reach out but haven't heard anything since. The owner of this house should be ashamed in renting this out. No privacy in the bedrooms blinds are broke. Never again will I rent this house.
The place was great, parking was easy, and the beach was a baseball throw away at all times. I brought my family here for the weekend and I am already planning a second trip.
Griselda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Adam D.
27 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was ok. Need some minor mantance fixes. Cleaning crew needs to do better.
Overall experience was ok. A couple minor things and the manager was prompt on getting it handled. Not the best house I have rented but the roof don't leak and we had a good time. Biggest complaint is the beds are like sleeping on a concrete floor.
3 homes away from beach ocean view was nice and living area was clean; however, this property was very dated. It was more like staying at a camp than a beach house. Downstairs laundry area was too dirty to do laundry. Did not stay the last night. Understand the low nightly rate now.
The added costs that are associated with Verbo are totally out of line. The price of the rental was less than half of the total cost. Will not use Verbo in future.
Steve C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alan D.
3 Mar 2022
February 2022
The initial outdoor appearance was OK but clearly weathered and in need of TLC.
However, the indoor was clean, tidy and well furnished. All the beds were comfortable and everyone would be OK to return in the future.