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Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach!

Beachfront condo with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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  • Place, San Luis Beach
  • Place, San Luis Pass
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom master

1 King Bed

Guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach!

BEST location on the Gulf! Close to both the beach club and the crossover for the beach. Enjoy sunrise with morning coffee and moonrise with a glass of wine from your private balcony! Because of the bend in Cat Tail Drive, all maps seem to be misleading . We are on the beach!

Cat Tail Condo is a 2/2 beach front "Beach Club Villa" condo located at the highly sought after Pointe West Resort on the West End of Galveston. Professionally decorated, well maintained, and ideal for 4 to 6 guests close to the Beach Club and dune walkovers.

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has 1095 SQFT and a large patio with entrances from the master bedroom and the living area. The master has a large walk-in shower and double sinks, the guest bath has a bath/shower combo, and both baths have granite counters. The split bedroom floor plan provides for added privacy. The kitchen has a large serving/snack bar, ample cabinets and pantry, stainless appliances, and granite countertops. The living/dining combo allows for easy access and entertaining.

As of the spring of 2024, all mattresses are new and the guest bedroom has all new furniture. Thanks to Hurricane Beryl (July 2024), carpeting in the bedrooms has been replaced and upgraded to high quality vinyl flooring. Soon all windows and doors will also be replaced!

There is a storage unit in the garage filled with beach chairs, toys, and an umbrella which you are welcome to use. You will need to bring your own beach towels but linens and bath towels are provided for you and the beds will already be made up for your arrival!

The kitchen is fully stocked with silverware, dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, pots and pans, a combination drip/Keurig coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, blender, electric mixer, and an array of condiments and spices. Of course, if you are on vacation and don't want to cook, there is a restaurant at the Beach Club - hours and availability vary according to the time of year you visit.

Once you book CatTail Condo you will receivce our welcome letter with more information. You are always able to reach us, however, if you have any questions! Please come be our guests - we have many people who return year after year and we consider them "family."

About Pointe West:
The highly sought after Pointe West Resort is a 1000 acre resort located on the picturesque and serene most western tip of Galveston Island near the San Luis Pass. The 3 1/2 mile resort offers a unique part of the island that allows for views of both Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico so you can watch the sunrise and set. Take a scenic tour and easily travel in the underground tunnel to access the beach or bay. There are lakes and lagoons to enjoy the lighted fountains, fishing, kayaking, crabbing, or just to view as you walk, bike, or cruise in your golf cart on the miles of paved pathways surrounding the community. Charcoal grills are conveniently placed throughout the community for your convenience.

The Beach Club Villas and Ocean Club Villas are located on the beachside of the resort. Dramatic views of the beach will be a delight as you watch the brilliant sunrise and moonlight shining on the surf. Be amazed by the playful antics of kite surfers and hang gliders. Take a stroll and rest in the shade at the Pavilion which is also a great site for a photo shoot.

The Beach Club is a spectacular 8000 SQFT club with 20,000 SQFT of sun decks and offers a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico with several dune walkovers over 3 miles of a beautifully maintained beach. An infinity edge pool that looks like it flows right into the beach actually overflows into a children's pool and play area. Sit back and relax with pulsating jets in the hot tub. There are plenty of tables, chairs, and chaises poolside to enjoy all the activity. Work out in the Beach Front Fitness Center with separate men and ladies locker rooms. There is also free WIFI offered at poolside so you can stay connected. An air conditioned Game Room overlooking the pool offers the younger group a place to chill out and play a few games or watch TV. The Gift Shop at poolside is open for snacks, drinks, souvenirs, beach gear and apparel. Two grilling areas with gas grills are located right at poolside so you can prepare your favorite BBQ.

If you go across the road to the Bay Villa Condo area, there is much to do, but, without a doubt, you will be amazed at the breathtaking sunsets. Early in the morning and at dusk you will see a multitude of resident island and migrating birds that are abundant in this natural part of the island, so don't forget your binoculars and camera. The avid fisherman wading in the bay is a common sight as this is one of the best fishing spots on the island. You can even stop and get a work out on the outdoor exercise trail. The Sunset Beach Pool is ideal for young children to gradually enter the pool without stairs and also allows for deck chairs to be placed right in the pool. There is also an area under the shade of the palm trees for toddlers to play. Grab a tube and cascade in the lazy river pool as it winds between the tropical palm trees. Relax in the raised hot tub in this serene tropical paradise.

Gather with friends and family or meet some new friends to watch the sunset at the 2 story lanai or just lounge and enjoy your favorite drink or a casual meal. A grilling area with a gas grill is available for you prepare a BBQ dinner in this picturesque setting. There is also free WIFI offered at poolside so you can stay connected.

** Important! **
The Pointe West Resort will collect a resort usage fee of $25 per person (for the entire stay, not daily) for all over the age of 3 years. This fee and any other resort operations are subject to change.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No graduation or prom parties

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GVR04769

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this condo is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Luis Pass - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 18 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wer Whistle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Check our reviews - still the BEST location on the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of San Luis Beach, Half Moon Beach and San Luis Pass. San Luis Pass County Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family beach getaway!

The condo was clean, well decorated, and had just about everything we needed. The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. We enjoyed the pool and the beach was a quick walk. The provided wagon and beach chairs were very helpful! We would totally stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location, nice rental

excellent experience from check in to check out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view of the gulf

Such a great stay for our family! Wonderful view to wake up to and plenty of toys/chairs provided to enjoy a full day on the beach with the kids. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandkids trip

We spent a long weekend with our granddaughters at the condo. It was a perfect condo layout for us. The pools were great and being on the beach was perfect! The kitchen was well stocked. We cooked breakfast each morning and a few dinners. We enjoyed relaxing outside on the patio watching the surf. We will definately be back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in this condo in Pointe West. The condo was clean and comfortable, perfect for our family getaway for Thanksgiving. We would recommend this unit and look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean!

Very clean We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow-5 Star all the way!

Incredible location, beautiful condo, great landlords - we had a fabulous time at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Nice place. Perfect for myself and my two teen boys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, roomy get away

Clean and modern condo with picturesque views from the balcony. Was everything they said it would be. Will stay again. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cat Tail Confo

10/10! Location is amazing! Cute condo with everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect young family getaway!

My husband and I stayed in this perfect beach condo with our young daughter. It was perfect for easy trips to the beach and pool. We could put our daughter to sleep and sit on the beautiful balcony in the evenings. We took advantage of the kitchen in the condo and cooked most meals in. It was so relaxing and the condo was so well stocked to meet our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy N., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful condo in every way!

Our vacation was wonderful and the condo could not have been more perfect! We have rented many properties on VRBO in the past and this condo was BY FAR the most well-equipped place ever!!! Perfection. Thank you, Nancy! We loved it!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach resort

The condo and views were absolutely beautiful. Very clean and had all the amenities we could want. I was surprised how well stocked the cabinets were with pots, pans, dishes, etc. The owners were in contact with us offering an extra night due to everything closing because of the Coronavirus. It was a very generous offer considering the inconveniences were not their fault. We had an amazing time and definitely want to return. The location was perfect and the place was beautiful. The pictures didn’t do it justice.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We've stayed at Pointe West many times but have never been more pleased with our condo as we were with the Cat Tail Condo! The owner/property manager were kind, responsive and helpful. The owner emailed us before our stay to update us on the Beach Club's policies with the Covid crisis going on which helped us to plan our stay. The condo was clean and had absolutely everything we needed for our stay and more. The rooms had tvs with all the channels which made bedtime a breeze. The condo is located right on the beach near a walkover and close enough to the beach club/main walkover. We will definitely be back to this condo for our yearly trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

HollyAnne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Labor Day weekend

My family of 4 had a wonderful Labor Day weekend at this property! It was very well maintained and had a great kitchen. The elevator was not working when we arrived, but property management had it serviced and fixed that night! Nancy was wonderful and very quick to reply to any question we had! The unit also had a nice outdoor storage shed. We brought our own sand toys, chairs, and umbrellas but the unit had some for guest use. We were very sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Beach Getaway

My husband and I loved this beach-facing condo! It was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed to get our vacation started. The pools and beach were amazing, and not crowded at all since we’re past peak season. We loved having beach items provided by the host. That was a plus!! We got delicious food from the on-site restaurant twice. I recommend the coconut shrimp! The kitchen was well-stocked with everything you need if you like to cook your own meals. I really appreciated the sharp knives- usually I bring my own, but I didn’t need to this time. Overall, a great week to rest and recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was beautiful, well stocked and great views. The owners were very responsive when we needed them
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are so thankful for getting to stay here! We stayed for the first time in mid July from Friday to Friday. This is our second time at Pointe West and fifth year in Galveston. The condo has very thoughtful provisions, especially if you have young boys! Nice touches like no bunk beds, an indoor wagon, an additional beach wagon, and black out curtains in the childrens room were much appreciated as well as ample consumable supplies. They had great games like Sequence and Uno and some big puzzles. All of our communication was straightforward. This is a well managed condo. Linens were clean and fresh. Surfaces were clean. Proper pest control is in place.I recommend Kroger pick up for groceries before heading out to Point West. Kroger did a good job. The condo has more comfortable seating than pictured on the patio and we enjoyed meals out there. We spent almost every night at the Sunset heated pool and heated lazy river on the bayside. The hot tub is excellent! Next time we visit, we will pack our marshmallow roasters for the fire pit over there. The food is fantastic at the restaurant. Their gluten free homemade hamburger buns were a treat on an even more impressive burger. The pizza is good too!Our elevator was working well. When it had a slight hesitation a repair man was there immediately and kept checking on it. This was reassuring! We look forward to returning, hopefully to this condo and Point West. Thank you for sharing your condo with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our entire stay was wonderful. The condo was perfect, right on the beach and so close to pool and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HOME AWAY FROM HOME! Our gratitude overflows with all the things that made this trip so smooth! Nancy and Ron have everything you need to make your beach vacation a success! Had I known it all, I would have saved some space in the car, lolThe condo is perfectly situated between two walk overs, and close to the beach club! Adding this to our favorites for our trip of 4, perfect amount of space. Pointe West can’t be beat! FYI, the beach club (not the owners) charge the same amount even though gym, game room and bathroom on the club level are not working.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Thank you so much! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Condo!

We’ve never stayed in a condo that has so many amenities (very well stocked kitchen, extra blankets, fans, two beach wagons, etc). Our family of 5, with every one being over 15 and adult sized, fit very comfortably. The balcony and the view was my favorite part. And the walk to the beach truly is not that far. I’ve already recommended this condo to a friend, it’s the perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a lovely weekend! Great communication, clean, kid friendly, and easy access to beach. Available beach wagon, chairs, and toys in the storage shed were very appreciated too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter 2025

Great beachfront condo. Bed pillows were uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint condo with gorgeous views

The views from the condo of the beach were wonderful. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. It was just me and my spouse so there was plenty of room. While the condo says it can sleep six, I would think that would be a little tight.Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nancy and Ron Cook

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My husband, Ron, and I live in Houston and are a retired lawyer and teacher, respectively. We travel quite a bit, have a yellow lab, Bella, and love the beach! We purchased Cat Tail Condo in August 2018 as a "getaway" for ourselves, family, and friends. When we're not using it, we'd love to have you as guests so everyone can enjoy our "happy place."

Why they chose this property

Pointe West is a family friendly resort with lots of amenities in a natural setting!

What makes this property unique

Total relaxation, great amenities, front row seat at the Gulf. Two buildings away from the beach club and two buildings away from the crossover to the beach. Perfect location!

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English

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