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Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach

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A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.
A cozy living room with a wooden chair, a red armchair, a plaid sofa, and a coffee table. There are two windows with blinds, a lamp on a side table, and a door with a small window.
A two-story building with a balcony and a covered area with chairs.
A cozy living room with a TV, bookshelves, and a wooden chair.
A wooden staircase leading to a second floor, a bookshelf with books and a decorative rooster, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Located along the water, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers beach views and includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Engage in swimming, birdwatching, and snorkeling, while also being near golf options. Explore attractions like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sea Isle Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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GALVESTON, TX
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach

Welcome to Barnacle, a charming 1,028-square-foot Cape Cod-style beach cottage that comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. With a cozy layout and inviting atmosphere, this home is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a relaxing beach escape.

Located just two houses from the beach, Barnacle offers beautiful Gulf views and easy access to the sand. Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening sunset from the spacious upper deck while taking in the coastal scenery.

Inside, you’ll find open-beam ceilings, comfortable furnishings, and large windows that fill the home with natural light and showcase the beach views. The fully equipped kitchen includes a dining table, dishwasher, microwave, and drip coffee maker.

Amenities
Walking distance to the beach
Beautiful Gulf views
Large upper deck with seating
Fully equipped kitchen
Central A/C and heat
Wi-Fi, cable TV, and DVD player
Beach toys, chairs, and umbrellas
Two outdoor showers
Ground-level bathroom
Hammock and picnic table
Charcoal BBQ grill
Outdoor Spaces

Main Level:
Enjoy the large deck with comfortable seating and beautiful beach views.

Ground Level:
Relax on the patio with two outdoor showers, a bathroom, hammock, picnic table, and charcoal BBQ grill.

Sea Isle Amenities

Barnacle is located in the Sea Isle subdivision, which offers convenient amenities including a restaurant, bar, and marina store. Guests may also enjoy the pickleball court, playground, fishing pier, and swimming pool for an additional fee.

Bedroom Configuration
Primary Bedroom: King-size bed
Bedroom 2: Two twin-size beds
Bedroom 3 – Loft: Two twin-size beds with trundles, providing up to four twin beds, plus a TV and games
Hall Bathroom: Full bathroom with shower/tub
Important Information

Wi-Fi, internet, and cable service are provided; however, service can occasionally be unreliable on West Galveston Island. We apologize for any inconvenience, but these services cannot be guaranteed, and refunds are not provided for service interruptions.

No prom groups or graduation groups. Minimum renter age is 25.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR00829
Property # 1630409vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Sea Isle 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, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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GALVESTON, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Terramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 43 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 54 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barnacle- Beach Views - 2ND Row - Steps from the Beach located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Half Moon Beach and Galveston Island Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always enjoy the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly and communicated quite well. They answered all our questions even after hours. It was a nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good for a short time

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Construction was happening all day, so it was noisy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barnacle Labor Day Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No issues with our stay, easy check in and check out. Slept 5 comfortably. Property was clean and on the front row to the beach. Just FYI, no washer/dryer on this property, so you're aware going in, we knew it, so it was a non-issue. Would like to see a Keurig, but that's semantics. Will probably just buy one and leave it here for everyone on our next stay. One bathroom, but it also has two outside showers and a restroom downstairs. Perfect for up to 5 adults, could get a little cramped beyond that number. Love this place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with everything we needed and more! We are already planning our return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at the Barnacle

Wonderful place, very easy check in. Great beach access and was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Rental!

My family had the best time at this home. It was so cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. The beach was a 3 minute walk away, which was so helpful with a 2 year old and 5 year old. The beach area was private and clean as well. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

We loved our stay!! A washer & dryer would have been nice to have, and the internet is not reliable, but these two things did not greatly impact our stay. It was still wonderful and we would certainly stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was nice

It was everything they said it was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Will Rent Again (But Bring Mosquito Spray)!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at this beach house summer of 2026. From other reviews we knew that a house had been built right in front of this one. Thankfully the lots on both sides of that house are still empty so you still get good views of the ocean. The house itself is super cute and clean. The outdoor showers were SO helpful! There's also a room full of beach supplies (some chairs, umbrellas, sandcastle building stuff, boogie boards, etc). Now the downside, there were no instructions on how to get to the beach (and no clear walkway). Finally we noticed a makeshift path had been trampled through the grass of the empty lot to the right. But as soon as we got into the tall grass, we were COVERED in mosquitos, seriously I've never had so many mosquitos all over me. So every time we wanted to go back and forth, we had to douse ourselves in mosquito spray (a few still kept landing on me so I covered myself with a towel). A heads-up about where the path was and that it's infested with mosquitos would have been nice.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice views

Location was great . In no way does the front home block your view. House is set up nicely. Stickers in yard do need removing & maybe fix broken outside shower or close it up. Other than that it was perfect for our family. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Barnacle Stay Experience

Although there is a home that was built in front of the barnacle, the location was great and is still beach side front. Enjoyed the stay and home. Some complaints: - For the price paid, i'd expect a washer and dryer - Very minimal hand soap (mainly was old containers with soap mixed with water) - The internet was not maintenance and the bill was past due and i did not have wifi (no service at the home at all) - no hot water for the down stairs showers - had two towels for the whole house A note from one of the vrbo reviews: The AC unit can go under 72 degrees! It was very cold and comfortable inside the barnacle. ALSO!! The property managers clutched it out for me and I would recommend renting via Wolverton management. They make life easy and get to business. 5/5 for them!!! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so much fun. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well equipped. Instant service. Well kept.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice little get-away place. Nice location, only slight downfall is the road outside is rather noisy at night. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 4th

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a great beach house

Overall the Barnacle was a great place to stay! It does have a new beach house located directly in front of it but there is still a view of the beach from the porch (and inside the house) and below the house. It basically sits on the beach. The inside of the house is cozy. It's small but had plenty of room even for 8 people. The kitchen was well supplied with cookware (but bring your own cooking essentials like salt and oil). The bedroom with the queen was actually more like a king size bed and it was very soft. The loft had two comfortable twins with comfortable trundles. The two main issues we had with the house were that: 1. The air conditioning unit is SUPER loud and shakes the house when it's on and 2. The two twin beds downstairs are very hard and therefore very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

NOT what it appears

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We reserved and paid for a front row beach house. We like to sit on the porch to watch and listen to the waves. We like to wake up to the sound of the ocean. We were so excited! Weeks after we made and paid for our reservation, we were told that there was a lot that was just starting construction right in front of the house we had reserved, but that shouldn't obstruct the view. They have to start with the foundation and stilts before they really start building and framing. We were reassured that it was quiet and that that they weren't actively doing active construction. We tried looking for another property just in case they started working on it again, but all the front row houses were already taken by this point. When we arrived we found a nearly finished huge house completely blocking (75%) our view to the ocean. I talked to the new home's owner, he said they started construction 8 months ago. The property and property management company has been charging for and advertising this house deceitfully as a front row for 8 months! They did try to make small concessions by refunding us $67 on a 5 night stay. Only after I expressed frustration to the management company, did the homeowner say they would discount one night of our stay (which I never ended up actually getting). That doesn't make deceit and misrepresentation right or ok... FOR 8 MONTHS worth of guests!! We woke up to saws, nail guns and generators at 7am. Another thing that isn't disclosed is that this home is RIGHT on the main road that runs down the length of the island, so we also heard cars & loud music through the night, then paving and big construction vehicles from early morning through 5:30pm. I know they may not have been aware that the city was also going to lay asphalt on the driveway blocking us in. They also couldn't have known that there would be barking dogs next door either. I am still hoping to hear from Joel, the property manager to make things right. I'm happy to update this review then.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barnacle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very happy
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the house and the view. New house being built in front which reduced the view.Noisy road noise due to Lone Star Ralley.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

View is amazing

Amazing views, easy access to property and the beach. Great vacation spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We loved this place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really loved this house,but they have started putting up a house in front of your view of the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was wonderful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family House on the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great house right on the beach! Much better than the pictures on the listing. We had 8 people and were very comfortable. There is a 1/2 bath and 2 showers downstairs that are not mentioned in the listing and were a great help for 8 people! There are also toys, chairs and umbrellas in the storage room to use at the beach. The beach is a very short walk from the house. The only complaints are that the A/C cannot be turned below 72 and that made it pretty warm for sleeping. Also the chairs op the balcony are the same height as the railing, so it completely blocks your view of the water. I would recommend some bar height chairs so you can enjoy the view! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank You

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent

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