Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a garden at Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
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Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck
Tucked into the quiet seaside community of Terramar Beach, Big Kahuna is a large waterfront home with a fresh and modern vibe. The home is located on a deepwater canal just 2 minutes from the beach and has tonnes of spacious, sun-drenched deck space, an outdoor shower, a boat slip, and a charcoal grill. There’s enough space at Big Kahuna for up to 22 people— so invite the whole crew to join you for an unforgettable group getaway to the Texas coast.
● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.
● Location: Terramar Beach community of Galveston, Texas
● Beach Access: The Terramar Beach access point is a 2-minute drive away.
● Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Terramar beach community pool— open Memorial Day thru Labour Day— and the boat launch and marina with the provided keys.
● Rent BeachBox: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.
● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.
● Pet Policy: 3 pets are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.
● Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.
● Parking: There is room for 5 cars in the driveway.
The soaring, two-story, contemporary living area has plenty of space for your whole group to unwind and spend time together. Plush, overstuffed sofas face a flatscreen television that’s mounted to a crisp white shiplap wall. Kick back here in the evenings with some snacks and a favourite film. Glass accent tables and stylish armchairs complete this comfy, modern space.
The kitchen is laid out in an efficient u-shape and features quartz worktops with a tiered peninsula bar. Flip a stack of fluffy banana pancakes in the mornings, or mix a batch of frozen margaritas at happy hour— the kitchen is fully equipped to handle it all. The bar space has seating for four people, while the dining table has seating for eight. A half bath and laundry room are located around the corner.
Down the hallway from the living area, the master bedroom has a king-size bed. The attached ensuite bathroom has a separate shower, soaking tub, and marble-topped vanity. Upstairs on the third level, there are three more bedrooms— each with their own private, attached bathrooms. The first bedroom has two queen-size beds and a twin-over-full bunk bed with twin trundle. The second bedroom has a king-size bed and access to the third-floor deck space overlooking the canal. The third bedroom on this floor has a king-size bed and twin-over-full bunk bed.
On the ground level, a fifth bedroom that doubles as a game room has a full-over-queen built-in bunk space, flatscreen television, and a bar top table for card games or board games. This room is connected to the main house through an interior staircase. Outside, there’s an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day of fishing or hanging out at the beach. The covered dock space has a slip for parking your boat. Make sure to bring your fishing gear— there’s great fishing in the canal. And the Terramar Beach access point is a quick 2-minute drive from the home.
● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.
● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
GRV # 06221
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Surveillance Camera: 2 Exterior cameras - One camera pointed towards the driveway and one camera towards upstairs patio/entry
House Rules: - Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties. - Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. - Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost. - All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel. - No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied. - Oversized vehicles/caravans are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team. - Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm. - No jumping or diving into the canal. - No fishing from the upstairs decks. - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
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Does Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck located?
This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach. Half Moon Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.
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Waterfront Retreat with Boat Slip & Big Deck Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Was great and accommodating for our group of kids to adults. Was fully furnished with essentials which usually we would have to bring with us to most rentals!
We enjoyed our stay overall, the host was welcoming and great communication. The house overall was nice and clean. There were a few things that needed fixed inside the home, but nothing too major. The neighborhood was nice a quiet. We really enjoyed the view from both decks and would definitely recommend the house for anyone looking to fish there.
We came in the night before our cruise and it was great! We had 9 adults and everyone was able to sleep comfortably. The host was very responsive to any question or concern we had. Check out process was easy and simple.
we stayed here for a night and we had a blast! the house was clean and comfortable for us. so so close to the beach we went and walked it a few times. We did some hot dogs and burgers on the grill provided which was nice since we do not have one at home at the moment. We we able to easily fit all 3 of our cars here. Pet friendly too and right on the bay!
Super spacious home on a beautiful canal. The house was a little worn down but it was what we needed for a quick getaway. We rented a gold cart and the beach was a quick drive away! Plenty of parking, we fished off the deck (with the correct fishing license), the balcony was super relaxing and peaceful.
Overall property was great. Beds were comfortable and plenty of bathrooms. Large kitchen but no staples included. No dishrags but there was one sponge. Game room was just beds with a table and tv. Games would have been nice but none were supplied. No cleaning supplies whatsoever. There was a broom but no dustpan. Owner was quick to respond but very rigid in regards to number and ages of people staying at home. Entry code wasn’t provided until we arrived at the home. Would probably stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay
Jewel S.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lone Star Bike Rally
The property is under renovation. The cleanliness of the home is not desirable. No kitchen towels or sponges, plaster inside cabinets, filthy oven and not the comfort of home. There are only 3 TV's on property and the owner should list that in the property description. The 3 bedrooms upstairs have no TV's.
The door to the bedroom patio does not lock and concerns of missing deck planks. You are not allowed to use the supply lift. Not ideal with luggage and cooler.
On the positive side there were plenty of beds for a large family gathering but bring books. Lol. The host was responsive.
Not. ifesl
The house was the perfect size for our group. Perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. Unfortunately, there were not enough chairs at the dining table for everyone to sit around the table, a chair or 2 were missing. Overall cleanliness was good, but there were quite a few cigarette butts outside on the patio from the previous guests.