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Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool

Holiday home in Galveston with kitchen and furnished balcony

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Family room towards kitchen
 New cozy sectional
Hear the waves
Large kitchen island
Dining for 5

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Luis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite in Main bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool

You have found the perfect location to enjoy a wonderful beach getaway with your family and friends! This magical getaway is located across the street from the beach. The beautiful ocean views are endless and amazing. It is a short walk to the before you can have your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand. While at the beach house you will enjoy listening to the waves while you relax on the hammock, one of the tall Adirondack chairs(which offer an even better beach view), or lounging on the patio furniture. There are two wonderful outdoor dining tables on the upper and lower deck for you to enjoy a freshly grilled meal from the provided grill. There is a large fenced-in yard where you can enjoy playing outdoor games or playing fetch with your dog.

The cozy beach house has high ceilings, an open floor plan, and a large sectional that will welcome you upon arrival. The recently renovated kitchen and dining area are the perfect places to gather with friends, prepare meals, play games and enjoy time with one another. The large island offers seating for four while the dining table allows seating for 6.

The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and an outdoor shower. The main bedroom has a queen-size bed and private ensuite that was also recently renovated. Bedroom 2 also has a queen bed and shares the second bath with the third bedroom. Bedroom 3 has a wonderful bunk room that sleeps 7. It has a full over full bunk and a twin over twin with trundle.

The Terramar neighborhood has vehicle beach access at the front of the neighborhood where you can unload your beach supplies for the day and set up for a day of adventures. Not only is the beach easily accessible, but this lovely community also offers a beautiful communal pool, fishing pier, boat ramp, and covered gazebo. There are so many choices for your entire group and there is something for everyone.

The beach is amazing but the city of Galveston also has so much to offer. Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Moody Gardens, and the Pleasure Pier are some of our guest's favorites. The historic Strand district offers great shopping, dining, strolling, and La Kings Ice cream and candy store.

You will truly love this amazing getaway. We look forward to having you make magical memories with your friends and family.

**The community amenities are accessible with the provided keys upon arrival. The replacement cost for lost keys is $150. We do expect our guests to follow the community rules and respect the neighbors during your stay. There are no large gatherings or parties allowed. Be sure to pick up any pets droppings before check out to avoid additional pet fees.**

Cancellation policy: No cancellations for weather. Cancellations more than 30 days prior to arrival full refund minus a $75 processing fee Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to arrival will receive 50% refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds within 14 days of arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
2 max
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No jumping off upper decks, No parties/gatherings unless approved by owner
Rental Agreement must have electronic signature before arrival
A security deposit of $400 is required prior to arrival and is released 5 days after check out unless there is intentional damage to the property.

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 GVR08643

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. 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

  • Terramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Luis Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wer Whistle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Resort Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Retreat! Pets, Fenced, Community Pool located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Veronica P.

Great vacation rental

The house was great. It had just the right number of beds and rooms for our family weekend getaway, and it was conveniently close to the beach. It has a huge backyard that can accommodate outdoor games. Loved that there is an outdoor shower to rinse off before entering the house.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., Georgetown, USA

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second stay at Sunny and Chair! It's literally the perfect location, quiet, and the pool is a great amenity
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great getaway

The property is a perfect property for a large family gathering. Multiple beach accesses away from the crowd of Galveston yet close enough to do anything in Galveston with ease. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Overall stay

The house was so clean, very spacious and had a great view. Definitely recommend my family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

katy a.

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

Great House !

Memorial Day weekend with friends and family. Great house , yard and location and perfect for our dog too! Kathy was very responsive and accommodating! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

We were pleasantly surprised with the house and location.

The property manager was available for questions. The house was clean and had ample room for our group. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James W.

Wonderful experience

We stayed three days. Perfect weather which made sitting on the deck a real pleasure. Great, direct view of the Gulf from the deck. Both dogs especially enjoyed the fenced yard. The house is exactly as advertised. We enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Love at first sight

My family and I had an amazing time in the Sunny and Cher Beach house. We hope to be able to return back to this location. The Marina restaurant is a short golf cart ride down the road was a great place. All in all it was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing the home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Beach Trip

Everything was great, location is spot on, plenty of space for everyone, yard was great for the dogs, outdoor shower was handy for coming in from the beach. Be sure to bring Off and a fogger as the mosquitoes are viscious if you want to sit outside at sunset. Also bring bath soap because none is provided. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and we can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brittney L.

Summer vacation

We had a great time the beach was in walking distance less then 3 mins and is so beautiful, there is a really big log you can sit on in the water perfect for the kids. (Still with adult supervision) I like that there wasn’t a lot of tourists so it was much cleaner then other areas. There is alot of wood and seaweed but it can easily be moved to the side. As for the house it was very beautiful and as described in the description. Plenty of space for all 7 of us and they are pet friendly. The kitchen has all the pots, pans, utensils, plates, and cups you will need for your stay. Everything was clean when arriving and they offered a few extra things like soaps for hygienes and to wash clothes also cleaning supplies. Games were also available keeping the kids occupied when not at the beach. Over all I definitely recommend this place with Kathy. Thank you!!!

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Wonderful Stay at Sunny and Chair

This was a lovely, clean house with really nice amenities. Great location with outstanding gulf views. Loved the large deck and colorful chairs. Seating on the upper deck was plentiful and the lower area was also very nice with lots of places to sit and a wonderful, refreshing outdoor shower. The yard was fenced and the perfect place for our pup to run around. The neighborhood though a bit far out on the West End, was very quiet with a nice pool and fishing dock. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixon G.

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

Perfect house for family and dogs

We stayed at this house back in November, and they’ve made even more lovely upgrades since then. Nice new decorations are noted throughout the house, and a new TV that is compatible with more streaming services. The house is just perfect. Very clean, has a lot of kitchenware, dog bowls, random things that you will need when staying a long time. The deck and downstairs is well maintained- fence in good condition to keep dogs in. Super close to the beach, and the beach that it’s close to is not crowded at all- you can drive your car right on the sand. Maybe we were just lucky but we experienced no mosquitos at all either. This will be our “go to” place for many years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Keisha S.

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

Estwick Family Stayca

I wanted to do something special for my family after my mom had been in the hospital, so I rented a vacation spot and took everyone to the beach. The house was pretty much as described online and we enjoyed ourselves immensely, having coffee on the balcony and watching the sunrise. There were a few things I would recommend to the property manager for future renters; my son was very disappointed to see there was no basketball goal as shown in the pic, we did not anticipate the mosquitoes being so bad, so having lots of bug spray in the house would be a great help & the essentials (toilet paper) didn't last for a stay of 11 people, just so guests would not have to think about the little things and can enjoy their stay more, instead of running to the store. Overall, the house, location and experience was worth it. It's a beautiful rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Nashville, TN

The Perfect Family Vacay!

The pictures are accurate but the view is even better. The house is directly across from the beach, not far at all. There are multiple ways to access the beach, first you can walk out of the back yard and directly across the road, second drive around and park across the road, or third drive to a public access point closely located to the left and right of the house where you can also drive your vehicle on to the beach. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We had a few unpredictable issues, with one call Kathy was easy to connect with and resolved our issues fast. The house has an open floor plan that makes sense, with a group of 8 and 2 small dogs we had plenty of space to move about. The fenced in yard was perfect and safe space for our dogs and kids to play. The colorful chairs on the deck were my favorite, perfect for conversations and enjoying the view of the beach and waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Safira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and the location was great definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View is great. Check in was easy. Love dogs are welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location and property. Host was pleasant to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T.

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

Great location

Loved the spot. Good view of the gulf and close to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

My husband and I stayed at Sunny and Chair for four nights with our baby (7 months) and two dogs. We had the best time. Part of that was because of the close proximity to the beach and the house was extremely comfortable. They had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The house was clean and spacious. We could see the sun set every evening from the deck and the seating below the deck made for a nice breezy hangout spot as well. My husband and some family that were staying down the road were able to go fishing at night. The marina had lights and was not crowded. Our dogs also enjoyed their stay. The large backyard was great for them to run around and play. Overall, we had a very pleasant and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Loved it!

Our family really enjoyed the view and the yard for our dog. The house was adorable and clean. We would stay here again when in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We loved the location of this property. The view was great! The host was quick to reply when needed and even let us add a day on to check in early last minute. The home did have plenty of room and a great deck for our party of 8 but it did feel pretty tired. The doors were all very loud to open and close and woke everyone in the house up, the bathrooms didn’t have enough towels and some of them were sour, overall it was a little dirty and dingy. They also no longer had a propane grill on the property which was a major selling point to us and wasn’t communicated to us ahead of time so that was a bummer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lee c.

Nice place, great location

Great accommodation, clean , nice and cool. Great location, close to the beach. Nice that there was a community pool.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very pleased with our stay and accommodations. Home was clean, well maintained and gorgeous views of the ocean. Great location and easy to get to. Family friendly, perfect for my 3 year old son, parents and 2 dogs as well. Kathy was very responsive and informative. Would highly recommend this home to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

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

Beautiful house, great location

beautifully located across from the beach. Perfect for families with pets because they have a fenced yard. Clean and comfortable. Love it and would stay there again. Thanks for hosting us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Another Relaxing Winter Texan Visit

Ideal location for our dogs. Large, secure and relatively quiet back yard, and they love soaking up the sun on the deck. Short walk to the beach and you can hear the surf much of the time. Clean and pretty well stocked with items most guests will need. Probably not the best location for active families looking for quick access to Galveston entertainment, but that's not what we were after.

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Kathy Waite

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What makes this property unique

Close walk to the beach. Bunk room that sleeps 7

Languages:

English

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