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Covered Deck - Endless Water Views
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Floor 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 2

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 3

Bathroom 4 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat

Welcome to Bay Vista, a beautiful bayfront retreat located in the peaceful Terramar Beach community of Galveston, Texas. This inviting 2,650 sq ft home is perfectly positioned where the canal meets Galveston Bay, offering stunning waterfront views, easy access to boating and fishing, and the ideal setting for family-friendly outdoor living. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 14 guests, Bay Vista is a true gem for water lovers and sunset seekers alike.

With its unique bayfront location, Bay Vista delivers panoramic views, private water access, and spectacular sunsets. A large, partially covered deck off the main living area stretches over the boat slip, making it a perfect place to unwind with a cool drink in hand while you take in the tranquil sights and sounds of the bay. The boat slip is available for guest use (please note: lift is not accessible), and guests also enjoy access to the private Terramar Beach boat launch and community pool, just moments away.

Step inside and discover a relaxed, coastal-inspired space designed for comfort and connection. The main level features an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with water views, a wine bar, and a breakfast bar for extra seating. The main floor also includes a guest bedroom with a king bed, a shared hallway bath, and a spacious primary suite with a king bed, TV, private bathroom, and direct access to the bay-view deck.

Upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements. One room offers a king and a Full bed, while the other features two sets of pyramid bunks, making it perfect for kids or teens. A shared hallway bathroom ensures convenience for everyone.

Downstairs, the shaded area under the home becomes an extension of your living space. An outdoor bar connects to an additional bonus room with a fridge, storage, and half bath—perfect for entertaining, prepping for fishing trips, or simply relaxing while the kids play in the fenced yard. Multiple wooden swings, ample seating, and a BBQ-friendly layout make this outdoor space a standout feature.

Bay Vista is just a mile from the beach and a short drive from Galveston’s top attractions including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District. Whether you're boating, fishing, grilling, or heading into town, there's something for everyone.

Book your stay at Bay Vista today and enjoy laid-back bayfront living with incredible sunsets, peaceful water views, and all the space you need to make lasting memories. Pets are welcome (with restrictions), and your outdoor adventure awaits!

Please note: This house has outdoor cameras.

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Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Terramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Luis Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach and Galveston Island Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Fish Fry 2025

Our favorite family rental! Love the fishing! Property and house are immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert r.

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

great place and great location

as advertised, very nice. as nice as pictures showed, will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Great place!

What a great place and location. Check in was easy and the communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr Hector R.

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

Family vacation

Loved the house and the gorgeous sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We love this house and will continue to book it! Just a few hiccups - The internet wasn’t working but someone brought a hot spot to us. Three vendors showed up during the week and we weren’t made aware of them coming. We discovered mid-week that the dryer didn’t work (and had a load of clean wet clothes. We reported it but no one responded. Then the dryer repair just showed up one day. He wasn’t able to fix it. We never heard from the property mgr about this - so we couldn’t wash clothes. We would’ve appreciated more communication - especially for the price we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

La Tanya W.

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

The house was beautiful. Game’s to play on premise. Will book again

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KC K.

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

Fun times

We had a great time in Galveston. The Teramar Beach House was perfect for our group. It was well appointed and we loved the location. Will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

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

Martes Home

House was great, location and size was very nice. Everything was awesome only wish they provided kayak and paddle boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shonda M.

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

Bay Vista

Our stay at Bay Vista was absolutely wonderful. The location was amazing with beautiful bay views. The house was clean, well organized and stocked with all the essentials and then some. I would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

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

Family Vacation!

The property was better than advertised! I’ve rented quite a few canal houses in Galveston but this one is at the top! Plenty of room for everyone. Great fishing! Huge patio and just across the street from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Exceeded our expectations

This property was amazing, the house is beautiful and had everything we could have asked for to make our trip to Galveston perfect. Gary Greene vacation rentals was great to work with! I can’t say enough good things about this rental. Will definitely be looking to stay at this property again when in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theron W.

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

Very Family Friendly

This property was great for our family. We had 13 people stay at this house and it was very accommodating. The property had everything we needed. It rained part of the time we were there and there is a covered area with a bar that was great. The water views were amazing as well as the sunsets. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond c.

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

vacation

Property was everything we expected. Plenty of room for us. Fishing was great. Easy access to the beach. Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N., SPRING

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

Great Stay !!!

What a great place and location. Check in was easy and the communication was great! We had a great time in Galveston. Bay Vista was perfect for our group. It was well organized and we loved the location. Every year at this time our group rents a place and so far this was this best. Will definitely be back. P.N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A., Plano TX

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

Stunning views

We sat out on the deck every night and watched the gorgeous sunsets. The downstairs area is a great place to hang out and play games. The house is spacious and it was helpful to have all of the drawers and cabinets in the kitchen labeled with the contents. We truly enjoyed our stay at Bay Vista.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Best trip in last 20 years

Property is very clean and the kitchen has everything you can possibly need. We loved the space downstairs and the views were amazing! The fishing was fantastic. We caught sand and speckled trout every night so the kids were very happy. (We brought our own coolers for bait and fish so just be prepared to bring those.)The house itself had very comfortable beds and lots of space inside. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y., Richmond, Tx. , USA

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

We enjoyed ourselves greatly and good fishing.

Overall property was comfortable. You need to check the dishwasher as soap tablets are not being released to clean dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Bay- u - tiful!

House was unbelievably beautiful, both inside and out. Enough space for all of us to comfortably live for the 4 days. The fishing, the fishing, the fishing was incredible. The Texas Slam was caught so many times we had to resort to catch and release. Already planning our next stay! Thank you Bay Vista!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Family Celebration

Loved the sunrise & sunsets. The fishing off the property was awesome. Plenty of room for people to maneuver around. We had a three year old & 6 month triplets along with 5 adults in our group. Will definitely book again. The only downside was no dumb waiter to help bring things up to the house level.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Wonderful House on West Galveston Bay

This house was really great for our family to enjoy a week on the west end of Galveston Island. The house is beautiful and well equipped and the location is excellent for enjoying all the activities of fishing, boating, kayaking, and crabbing. The beach is a 5 minute drive away. The management company was excellent. Communication with them was clear and prompt, the house was very clean when we arrived, and everything was in good working order. This is a house that we will rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Best rental ever!

We loved our vacay at Bay Vista and all wished we could’ve stayed longer! The house was beautifully decorated, had everything we needed and everything worked! No issues like you usually have at rental homes. We all said we never want to stay at any other beach house but this one. For a family of five with three adult boys, we never felt crowded - I loved that we could all sit at the dining table for dinner. The view was spectacular - and the outdoor seating options were so nice. We will be back for sure! If I had three wishes - I wish there were kayaks to use, wish we could’ve used the lift and wish the bunk beds had been made for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse S.

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

Wonderful Stay

This house is exactly as described. Spacious with lots of amenities. My whole family came and beautiful memories were made here. The downstairs area is very well laid out with lots of seating, downstairs fridge and bathroom a plus. The fishing area allowed for several people to fish at the same time. We never found a need to leave the house during our stay as we had everything we needed at the house. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking and eating utensils. Everyone had such a great time and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda Kay F.

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

Family Vacation Drama Free :-)

Photos are very accurate. This is a very spacious property. We caught enough fish there for a family of 12 fish fry! Flounders were great! The place was clean and the property management was thorough and kept in touch. The pool was extremely cloudy and unfiltered, however it was closed the next day so I assume they were having some filter issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

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

Magnificent!!

Beautiful home on a fantastic piece of property! Plenty of space and pictures didn’t do it justice. Rental/check-in/check-out was a breeze. Kitchen was very well stocked with QUALITY pots, pans, coffee maker etc etc. A/C will get plenty cold quickly. Downstairs bar area was excellent with separate frig and freezer and perfect view of the bay and little beach area across the canal. We will be coming back….I only hope it stays on the rental market!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

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

Beautiful home on the bay

We spent a long weekend at Bay Vista and could not have been happier. The views over the bay are beautiful and there was a great breeze. The furnishings are new and really comfortable and stylish. The house was clean, well stocked and organized, with helpful labels in the kitchen. We fished off the dock and enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding (rented the equipment). Also did wade fishing across the channel. The channel across from the home was a gathering point for many boats over the weekend, people anchored there and were partying in the afternoon; it was pretty noisy but we did not mind. Wonderful property - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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