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Escape to Galveston Island in the beautiful Sandcastle Retreat, a fully-renovated home perfect for large groups. Prepare gourmet meals in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy outdoor seating on the private patio or covered yard.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer

  • Sandcastle Retreat

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    Make the most of your next trip to Galveston Island at this exquisite vacation rental! As soon as you set foot inside this beautiful, fully-renovated getaway, you will never want to leave. This comfortable home offers plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Each bedroom is large, with plush beds for a great night's sleep and each has its own bathroom. Easily entertain in the large dining area that offers more than enough seating. Prepare gourmet meals in the well-equipped, full kitchen complete with a large breakfast bar, and enjoy mixing up your favorite cocktails at the wet bar. And outside, the private yard offers outdoor seating and a covered patio where you can kick back and enjoy the summer breezes.

    What's nearby:
    Just about two miles from the Historic Pleasure Pier on the Seawall and about seven miles from the family-friendly destination of the Moody Gardens, this home will make it easy to dive into Texas-sized fun! Spend a day kayaking through Offatts Bayou, or maybe rent a jet ski to skip across the waves. Check out the newest exhibits at Moody Gardens before flying down the waterslides at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark!

    Things to know:
    Free WiFi
    Full kitchen
    Pack-N-Play provided
    Snowbird-friendly.



    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 2 vehicles.



    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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,290 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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.

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 GVR06121

About the area

Located in Stewart Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
    East End Historic District
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porretto Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Circle K
    7 min walk
  • Whataburger
    7 min walk
  • Galveston Yacht Basin
    3 min drive
  • Saltgrass Steak House
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer located?

Located in the centre of Galveston, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of East End Historic District and University of Texas Medical Branch. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Beautiful home in the heart of Galveston w/ lots to offer Reviews

Reviews

Good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

6.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Simple beach house

Great overall house for a bigger group. Two of the rooms are upstairs and the steps are quite steep. There is no play equipment outside as pictured. But plenty of space to spread out inside!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Guest House

The house had nice big rooms and I loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brayan E.

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

Family vacation

Was good Beautiful house, but the door handles did not close well and were a lot of roaches outside and downstairs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes I. P.

Family Vacation Relocation house

Appreciated that the house was available for relocation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Owen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

"Simplify?"

Clean, orderly and as in the magazine, "Simplify" the place has beds, chairs at the tables and bar, fully stocked and wonderful kitchen, and two couches in living are; but no other furniture such as bedside tables, chair at dresser in master, and lamps--easy to fix and become a great house to rent. Front double door side latch missing, so the door was not really secure. Online pictures showed playscape in wonderful backyard, but it had been removed. Lastly, 25% of ceiling, wall, bathroom lights (all shower lights) burned out and no replacement bulbs found. When all fixed and added, I would highly recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marcie B.

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

House could be five stars but is a one or two due to management and cleanliness.

The code I was sent did not work and took over an hour to get in the property. We never received our parking passes, but luckily didn't get a ticket. It's almost impossible to get thru to the property owner or manager, even after they said they'd bring parking passes they never showed. It is a beautiful home and an amazing neighborhood. We mopped the floor ourselves and it was still filthy after. Overall it was decently wiped down, but My crawling grandkid was coming up with black hands and knees and my feet would be black from walking to the bathroom. It said it had a playground and a full kitchen. These things didn't exist. Two pans and a blender aren't a full kitchen. There is a coffee maker but no toaster. They leave two trash bags but also ask you to carry all trash to the curb. If you were just looking for someone to stay it is a good place without kids. However, we were looking for a comfort level that didn't happen. We wanted family meals and clean floors to play on
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Adrian C.

Very welcoming

Really enjoyed our stay. The only issue was there were no parking passes for us to use. But other than that it was a delightful experience and trip.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mike A.

Working In Galviston

The Location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Some feedback

We enjoyed the house. Very spacious and accommodation were good. There were some things that need to be addressed. More towels, hand/wash clothes spread to every bathroom. Trash cans were very little and no outside trash & need more trash bags for kitchen. Outside lights need to be repaired or changed(front& back) Laundry detergent (small box) Floors need to be mopped. Good steam cleaning. But we had a good time. Even with the rain. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin C.

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

Awesome house

Tanks for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bailam F.

Beautiful home minor imperfections

This was a beautiful home. Honestly it was just Very empty for example there were no nightstands in any bedrooms one bedroom had a lamp on the floor. There was not a gas grill in the backyard that I could see. The dryer somehow didn’t work but they did fix the issue within 24 hours. There was Not a basic skillet for cooking so we had to buy one. One of the upstairs bathroom sink had a small minor leak. It is Located 2 miles from Seawall and beach. The bike there Would be such a workout not sure why anyone wouldn’t just drive to the beach. I originally had another reservation that had an “Emergency Roof repair” so they offered me this home and I haggled an extra day without extra charge due to the inconvenience. I was pleased about that deal. My wife and I brought our baby. The house had 2 pack and plays and a high chair which was useful. Our 6 year old enjoyed the playground in the backyard. The House is In A quiet neighborhood. Overall I enjoyed my stay just little issues that need to be resolved. With some minor improvements I would give a 4 star review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vico G.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025