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OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living Room; Queen Sleeper Sofa
Living Room w/ views! Opens up to patio area with seating to take in the view.
Beach Access (No vehicle beach)
Living Room; Smart TV/Electric Fireplace
Family fun-arcade game!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8122.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled!

Anchor for the Soul is a beautiful beach-side updated 3rd row townhome, just a 3 minute walk to the sand. You are just steps away on a cleared path to a no vehicle beach! Located in Galveston's desirable West End, just past Jamaica Beach. Completely updated 2 bedroom/3 full bathroom townhome with incredible gulf views from both covered decks. No detail was spared; this townhome is full of modern and coastal themed touches.

1st Floor: Entering on the lower level you will find 2 large bedrooms; each equipped with their own full bath with shower/tub combos. A full sized washer/dryer is tucked away in a hall closet for guest convenience. Master Bedroom includes a King size bed/full en-suite bathroom; wake up to beautiful gulf views and enjoy your coffee outside on the deck that can be accessed by both bedrooms. The bunkroom features 2 twin-over twin bunk beds; perfect for kids and features a multi-game table (foosball, hockey, billiards) and smart screen TV!

2nd Floor: Walk up to a fully open floor plan with a large living, dining and kitchen area. Walk out to a covered deck with GREAT VIEWS of the gulf. Spacious seating in the living area for 7, large flat screen TV mounted above the electric fireplace and desk area for a dedicated work space. Gather around the dining table which seats 6, also 6 available stools around the bar along the kitchen counters for extra seating. Eat dinner or play games while taking in the view from the dining room! The kitchen is fully stocked for guest use including; pots, pans, utensils, Keurig, toaster, blender, and much more! (Full bathroom on second floor for use while common area is being used)

Looking for a place to escape and work remote? The living area features a dedicated work space with a desk and chair- strong Wi-Fi- of 300Mbps; strong enough to attend video meetings while others can be watching movies/shows!

Ground level amenities include; picnic table, bench swing, lawn area to play yard games:
-Corn hole boards
-Ping Pong table
-Charcoal grill

Shed contains all you will need to load up and head to the beach!
-Beach chairs
-Sand toys
-Beach wagon

The townhome is walking distance to Nate's Seafood Restaurant and Seven Seas Grocery. The Karankawa 2 Townhomes subdivision is a private beach community with no public access to the beach. Guest access to the beach is steps away on a pathway about 500 feet away and 30 seconds to the access area. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the beach- kids will be safe to run around!

Anchor for the Soul has a fully paved driveway and car port that will hold up to 4 cars. Parking only allowed in designated spaces.

Check in any time after 4:00PM, check out time is 11:00 AM.

House Rules:
-No animals are allowed
-No smoking
-Guest booking the home must be at least 25 years old

Anchor for the Soul uses a professional cleaning team that is following CDC guidelines for disinfecting buildings and facilities between every guest stay.

Note: Outdoor security cameras are installed for additional guest safety; located near the shed and front door.

Full Room Details:
1st bedroom: King bed with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
2nd bedroom: Two twin-over twin bunk beds with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
Upstairs bath; sink, toilet, tub/shower combo, dual sink counters.
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

Registration #: GVR08749

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
Property Registration Number GVR08749

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Indian Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Arcade/Newly Remodeled! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt safe and cozy to stay at. Loved getting to walk right up to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jawny S.

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

Nice location

The location is great. Steps from a private beach. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

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

Great beach Vaca

Nice clean home with a short distance to the private beach. 150 yards from the public beach access. Traveled over the 4th and watched lots of fireworks from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy T.

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

Amazing getaway!

We had such a wonderful stay. My son wants to live in this house. We had every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Excellent stay and accommodations

We enjoyed our week in this home. Second time to this area, love it’s location. This particular property is equipped for groups with all ages, beach accessories, and responsive hosts! This area is a quiet beach experience, with local hot spots for dining. Wouldn’t hesitate to book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Great beach house getaway!

This was a great house with a fantastic location. There were a lot of activities available in the house for the kids. Kitchen was great and stocked sufficiently for a vacation rental. Beach was great. The house was also super close to a convenient mini grocery store, so no need to drive back to Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Round Rock, TX

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

Great beach retreat

We wanted to slow down after the busy holidays and this property was perfect. It was clean, comfortable beds, and full kitchen. The beach was visible and only 50 yards away, and with no cars on the beach it was a very peaceful place to walk along. We appreciated the host allowing use of their beach chairs and other items. It was a great stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Day D.

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

Beautiful home

Great home with lots of space and easy access to the beach. Walking distance to the store to get all the stuff you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Forgot the day of the week by the end of the first day

Great place in a fabulous and quiet location. Super easy to get to the beach and perfect views of the ocean. Plenty of supplies provided. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend at the beach

We came to Galveston to celebrate our daughters birthday! The house is beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were very responsive. The location is perfect. The beach wasn’t crowded and just close enough to go into Galveston for food/entertainment without all the hustle and bustle. Thank you for a great weekend at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Birthday

We celebrated our grandsons 18th birthday. He loved the place said he would love to live in it. The place was just as described and immaculate It was easy to access entrance and short walk to beach. We would definitely stay again and the host was great with a quick response to my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

After Prom girls trip

We had a great time. I specifically enjoyed the arcade and board games. The girls stayed entertained. I only had trouble trying to figure out how to watch tv in master bedroom. I figured it out on check out day. I would’ve loved to access the balcony from bedroom but there was no access from either bedroom.I would love to return with my entire family in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckley S.

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

Girls Trip

This house was perfect for our girls trip! We had 6 adults and there was plenty of room for us all. Beds were comfortable (even with grown adults on the bunch beds), house was very clean, AC was amazing in the heat/humidity, and a very short trek to the beach — literally a 2 minute walk! Plenty of beach chairs, towels, and toys. Very few others on the beach so no matter what time or area we went to, there was plenty of space! Loved staying here and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything we needed. Balcony has a beautiful view.
View from balcony
Kitchen table
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, quite, and a short stroll down to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host. Beautiful view. Very clean. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience at this property and it’s a perfect place for a Galveston getaway! From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless, welcoming, and exactly as described in the listing. The home was beautifully maintained and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay—plenty of kitchen essentials, soft linens, and cozy touches that made it feel like home. Not to mention, the location is just steps away from a gas station with a grocery store that has everything you need! The walk to the beach was short and easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lavender d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the proximity to the beach! Space was maximised to allow family to spread around without crowding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location! Enjoyed our stay and will stay here again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great place to stay

We loved the decor. Everything was sparkling clean when we arrived. The short walk to the beach was awesome. You can go play in the water without loading up for the day. We went several times a day to swim and just brought a towel. The swing was a big hit with the kids. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby A.

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

Graduation Party Sucess

We had a great time. The host was very accommodating. She let us in the night before so my wife could decorate for our son's grad party. Everything was just a described.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas J.

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

Coastal visit

We came to explore the Island and compare Daphne and South Padre, our favorite beach getaways. Sad to say but nothing much has changed on Galveston Island in 50 plus years except population growth. The beaches have not changed. This rental served us well and was nice. Enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Everything was wonderful! The house was beautiful and so accommodating. The views were beautiful. The kids were excited about the arcade game. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Such a peaceful retreat!

Our Family truly enjoyed our time at this property! It was the perfect retreat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Layne and Kallie

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Why they chose this property

We love the great views, private beach, and location of this property!

What makes this property unique

Beautiful beach views; enjoy the sound of the waves while enjoying time on the covered decks! Great beach walks; private beach with beautiful sand- excellent for long walks and watching sunrise/sunsets.

Languages:

English