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5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light

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Beautiful waterfront home on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach.
Our home has been beautifully remodeled w/ plush high-end furnishings throughout
Living area
Fully stocked kitchen w/ all of the dishware, cookware and bakeware you'll need.
Bike to the beach or pool on our complimentary bikes... the yellow is a 2-seater

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room

2 Double Murphy Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for 'Jamaica Cove' is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.' You won't find a more beautiful, more relaxing or more FUN house on the island... with plush, high-end amenities and complimentary perks like beach cruiser bicycles, kayaks, beach toys and an amazing underwater fishing light, "Jamaica Cove" has something for everyone.

Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location...
- 5 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open Memorial Day to the first of August), playground & city park
- 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

'Jamaica Cove' is a place where families can bike to the beach on our complimentary 'beach cruiser' bicycles. A place where children can fish from our pier or kayak through the protected canals of Jamaica Beach (we provide kayaks & life vests at no cost). This is a place where parents can relax on the deck and pets can play safely in our fully-fenced side yard, and it's a place where friends can enjoy a day of boating right from our boat slip or simply spend the afternoon grilling by the water or relaxing on the deck.

Whether you're looking to soak up some sun in the Jamaica Beach pool or spend the day hiking the nature trails of Galveston State Park, it's all within a mile of our home. Above all else, 'Jamaica Cove' is a place to get away for awhile, relax, and enjoy life with each other! (The Jamaica Beach pool is typically open 6 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and charges $5/person for a day pass.)

Our private dock is equipped with an underwater fishing light to help draw in the 'big ones' after dark! Trout, red fish, drum, and several other varieties are frequently caught from our deck!

5★ AMENITIES:
We've paid particular attention to "the little things" that make a stay more comfortable:
- large king beds w/ high-quality, tempurpedic mattresses in two bedrooms
- 1,500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- premium resort-grade towels
- complimentary beach cruiser bikes and kayaks w/ an assortment of helmets, life jackets and paddles
- charging ports on bedside tables
- high speed wireless internet
- HD Roku TV's in the living room & all bedrooms
- Complimentary pack & play, high chair seat, children's dishware and utensils to make your little one's stay as restful as yours!

Fishing Guide & Boat Rental Service: If you're looking to hit the water for a guided fishing excursion or a dolphin watching sunset cruise, our professional guide service is available to pick you up right at our pier for a full day or half day bay fishing trip... it doesn't get more convenient than that! Also, if you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, we can help you arrange a full or half-day boat rental at a special discounted rate for our guests!

For parents traveling with small children, we have a high chair and pack-n-play available for your use (just make sure to bring crib sheets).

Amenities include: 55' HD Smart TV, cable TV (in living room AND bedrooms) and complimentary high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer, Moen adjustable shower heads with massage setting, Tempurpedic king mattresses, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 single kayaks and a tandem kayak w/ paddles & life vests, 3 beach-cruiser bicycles and a tandem 2-person bike w/ helmets, 8-person patio dining table overlooking the water, separate waterfront grilling area with picnic table and charcoal grill, beach toys, boogie-boards, complimentary coffee station, all linens, towels, blankets, dishes, etc... all of this and more is included with your stay!

Pets: Your pets are part of your family and are welcome in our home. We allow up to two dogs (under 50 lbs) with a pet fee of $20 per night. The fully fenced side yard has been designed to give them room to play safely and away from the water.

IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES! We want you to have a great stay but the following rules must be followed. Please review BEFORE reserving the home...
- This is not a party house. Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time unless approved by the owner in advance.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any given time is 10 unless approved by the owner.
- Guests must be at least 25 years of age to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents
- No trespassing on neighboring properties

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We allow up to 2 dogs w/ a pet fee of $25/dog/day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is not a party house and violations of our rental agreement will result in termination of your lease.
Guests must be at least 25 years or older in order to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time. Other special events (birthdays, receptions, etc) must be approved in advance by the owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR25-000002
Property # 2278712vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Moody Gardens - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 23 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 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 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5★ Waterfront home w/ bikes & kayaks, fire pit! Amazing underwater fishing light located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Broadway and Indian Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup, great amenities, great location, great hosts. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I lied timed time.Everything was close by and the house is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
Thanks for letting us host your trip to Galveston! It was our pleasure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My little family really enjoyed our stay at Robin’s canal house. Although we did not have the best weather, we were able to enjoy time fishing from the dock, watching the beautiful sunsets on the spacious decks, cooking in the beautiful kitchen, and kayaking down the canal. The house is very spacious, decorated & stocked well, the beds are super comfortable, and there’s so many modern touches. Check-in was a breeze, and communication with Robin was excellent, he was incredibly responsive & made sure to check in to ensure we had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Thanks so much for allowing us to host your trip to Galveston! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this roomy Jamaica Beach home! It was everything promised in the listing. The entire home was spotless. The kitchen was very well equipped - including a coffee maker that would do full pots or K-cups. Wifi signal was strong. Our bed was comfy. The towels were big and fluffy. The multiple decks gave us morning coffee sunrises, nighttime stargazing, and great spots for kicking back and bird watching. We really enjoyed fishing the canal from the home's dock. Bait Daddy's, just up the road, was a great place to pick up both fishing tips and bait. We got the peace of Jamaica Beach and the Galveston fun was just a short drive away.Kudos to our host, Robin, who provided us with first class lodging, detailed info on the area, and was the most responsive and helpful host anyone could want.This stay was definitely 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2026
Wow, thanks so much for your review! It was our pleasure to host you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! I hope we can have you back again on a future trip to Galveston! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay here in Jamaica Beach! The kids fished and kayaked the entire weekend, and the adults had a great time relaxing. The beach was just a quick 5 minutes away, so it was the perfect way to keep everyone entertained!
Our sunrise view from the master suite.
Beautiful sunrise from the upper deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Great Summer Vacation Spot

Great house for a family, close to beach and bay, short drive into Galveston. Clean and well equipped!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seevagan S.

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

Great Stay

Awesome stay, amazing features and the best location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much. It was our pleasure to host your trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Great family getaway

Had wonderful time at Jamaica Beach. We loved hanging out on the deck at the house, very peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thanks so much for allowing us to host your trip! It was our pleasure and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great family vacation

It was the perfect home for our family to stay in. Close to the beach, fishing off the dock, and easy to get in to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip to Galveston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

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

Perfect getaway

Everything was as described, this place was great. It was a perfect getaway for our family of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip to Galveston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great place!

Great house, neighborhood. So close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip to Galveston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennett B.

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

Awesome Place

Very nice place, clean, well stocked, lots amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much. It was our pleasure to host your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Getaway trip

We had a wonderful stay. Really enjoyed fishing off the dock! Very relaxing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD T.

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

Great quick getaway

Clean tasteful great place to unwind and relax would recommend 1000%
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks is much! It was our pleasure to have you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslee G.

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

Last minute get away

Great location, kids loved the kayaks and bikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip to Galveston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Fabulous beach resort

Beautiful in all regards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much. It was our pleasure to host your trip to Galveston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Highly recommend!!!

We did a weekend stay at this property before we left on a cruise and I couldn’t be more happy with everything. The whole property is well kept and clean. The house offered amazing views and a convenient location to the beach outside of busy Galveston. I would highly recommend this property and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2025
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host your trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory T.

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

Great Location, Loved It!

Super vacation location. Very clean and roomy, great location. Excellent communication from the host. I would very highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian H.

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

Great weekend

Wonderful weekend. The home was clean and was just perfect for our family. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thank you so much for allowing us to host your trip to Galveston! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope we can have you back again on a future trip to the island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great Beach Trip

Short drive to Jamaica beach which was really nice. The house is beautiful. Lots of fun toys to play with, kids had a blast. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilber D.

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

Nice place

I love it I’m gonna come back again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thank you! I hope we can host you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Beau M.

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

Galveston revisited

The house was very comfortable. It’s a great place to hang out with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks so much for allowing us to host your trip. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was beautiful inside and out. Enjoyed the large deck, kayaks and bikes! Plenty of restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl D.

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

Jamaica Cove

Enjoyed our stay very much. House was very nice & clean. Nice & quiet neighborhood. Location was great. Just a short golf cart ride to the beach. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks so much for allowing us to host your trip to Galveston! It was our pleasure to host you and I hope we can have you back again on a future trip to the island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynley M.

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

Very nice

This property is very clean and well maintained in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thanks so much! It was our pleasure to host you!

About the host

Hosted by Robin Harris

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My wife, Wendy, and I love Galveston and all that it has to offer our family. We enjoy taking our kids to the beach, fishing and kayaking at the house and riding our bikes around Jamaica Beach. Having young children, we are frequent visitors to Moody Gardens, the Galveston Children's Museum and on the dolphin watching tours at The Strand, but some of our best times are when we are simply grilling at the house while the kids play in the yard or feed the seagulls on the deck.

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