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Amazing Sunrises & Sunsets, Bay and Pool/Lazy River Views,
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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9159.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Amazing Sunrises & Sunsets, Bay and Pool/Lazy River Views,
Come Relax… Refresh… Reenergize at the Starfish Shack
STARFISH Shack is a renovated family and pet friendly Bay and Pool side condo with great views overlooking the bay and the beach. You can enjoy Gorgeous Sunrises and Glorious Sunsets from the TWO covered patios in the unit. This condo is few steps from Sunset Pool, Lazy River, and Hot Tub. The condo features a modern and fully equipped kitchen, high speed WIFI, Cable TV and flat screen TVs in rooms. The open floor plan WELCOMES you to spend time TOGETHER and to build MEMORIES for LIFETIME. Beach and Pointe West Beach Club are short drive by car or golf cart. The beaches are closed to vehicular traffic and are the cleanest and widest family friendly beaches on the island. Access to wade fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and crabbing is nearby. Starfish Shack is the perfect setting for your next family vacation or a romantic couples’ getaway.
Accommodations:
LIVING AREA - The living room has an incredibly comfortable sectional that you and your family will enjoy as you unwind after a day at the beach. There is room here for everyone to lounge together. From the living area you can access the bayside patio overlooking the Bay, Sunset Pool, Lazy River, and Hot Tub. You can sit here and watch your kids play in the pool or float in the lazy river. In the morning, you can sit and sip morning coffee overlooking the water or in the late afternoon and evening you can sit, relax, and enjoy a beverage of your liking while watching gorgeous sunsets with your family.
KITCHEN – The state-of-the-art modern kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with all the appliances and amenities that you need to make wonderful breakfasts, lunches and dinners for you and your family. The dining area features an 6-person dining table—perfect for group feasts. From the dining area you can access the beachside patio to view glorious sunrises. The views from the open concept kitchen, dining room, and living room combination are fantastic in every direction.
BEDROOMs:
Master bedroom has views of the Bay and the Sunset pool. Master bedroom has a king-sized bed and a remodeled bathroom with new lights, double vanities, quartz countertops, glass backsplash, and a LARGE walk-in shower with 2 shower heads to fully wash away all your cares.
Second bedroom has a queen bed that you can wake you up to a view of sunrise and the sea. The remodeled bath has new lights, new countertop, and combination shower and tub.
Third bedroom has 2 kid friendly bunkbeds to sleep 4. One bunk bed is twin over twin, the other is full over full. A sleeper sofa is available in the living area that can accommodate 2. Third remodeled bathroom which is accessible from common area has a new vanity, new quartz countertop, new barn door, with a combination shower and tub.
Amenities:
Within a few steps of the Condo is The Sunset pool, with a lazy river and pool, shallow area for the little ones, hot tub, fire pit, and grills, Relax and float around the lazy river listening to music and spending time with your loved ones.
In case the weather does not cooperate, the dining table can be easily used as a game table for board games, poker, bridge, chess, etc.. Free high speed wifi is also available just in case work does not allow you to escape as you planned. Full size washer and dryer.
Appliances include a mixer, blender, toaster, skillets, Keurig K-Cafe Latte & Cappuccino Maker, a microwave, crock-pot, Ice cream maker, Instant Pot, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, and electric range and oven, full size washer and dryer. Other items in kitchen includes baking trays, skillets, Tupperware, Electric can opener, Common spices, Sugar, Coffee, teas, creamer, foils, wraps, bags, cleaning supplies stocked for your use.
Other amenities:
• 1 Dedicated parking space
• Multiple Accesses to private and public beach
• Freshwater outdoor showers to rinse off all the salt and sand
• Comcast cable
• Contactless check-in and check-out
Accessibility and Nearby Attractions:
You are only 25 minutes from all that Galveston has to offer including Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, Pleasure Pier boardwalk, The Strand, and all other great attractions of the island.
Pointe West is a resort community on the far western tip of Galveston Island. The main clubhouse has a beautiful infinity pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, fitness center, game room, The Pointe Restaurant & Bar, Sommer’s Gifs, gas grills, cabanas that are available to rent, and private access to the beach. There is miles of green space and trails for biking, jogging and just enjoying nature. You cannot go wrong with this outstanding family-friendly beach retreat. The physical address for the Beach Club is 4161 Pointe West Drive, Galveston, TX. 77554. To access all amenities at Pointe West, Beach club wristbands are required, these are available for $25 per guest (up to 9 guests) over 3-years-old. These wristbands can be paid for and picked up at the Beach Club reception every day during business hours(9-5 off season, 9-6 peak season). At the beach club front desk, person with the amenity reservation may pick up the amenity wristbands.
*Please note this home's elevator is sometimes, although rarely, out of service and hence the property may not be suitable for elderly guests or those with limited mobility. in case the elevator is not working, two flight of stairs are needed for accessing our property.
There is a Pet (Dog) Fee with prior approval. Only one dog (less than 50 lbs) is permitted. We prefer that dog be in a crate if you are not present with them. A medium size Crate is available for use.
Any guest staying over 7 days is offered a 10% discount on the rent!
Come to Relax… Refresh…Reenergize at Starfish Shack
STARFISH Shack is a renovated family and pet friendly Bay and Pool side condo with great views overlooking the bay and the beach. You can enjoy Gorgeous Sunrises and Glorious Sunsets from the TWO covered patios in the unit. This condo is few steps from Sunset Pool, Lazy River, and Hot Tub. The condo features a modern and fully equipped kitchen, high speed WIFI, Cable TV and flat screen TVs in rooms. The open floor plan WELCOMES you to spend time TOGETHER and to build MEMORIES for LIFETIME. Beach and Pointe West Beach Club are short drive by car or golf cart. The beaches are closed to vehicular traffic and are the cleanest and widest family friendly beaches on the island. Access to wade fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and crabbing is nearby. Starfish Shack is the perfect setting for your next family vacation or a romantic couples’ getaway.
Accommodations:
LIVING AREA - The living room has an incredibly comfortable sectional that you and your family will enjoy as you unwind after a day at the beach. There is room here for everyone to lounge together. From the living area you can access the bayside patio overlooking the Bay, Sunset Pool, Lazy River, and Hot Tub. You can sit here and watch your kids play in the pool or float in the lazy river. In the morning, you can sit and sip morning coffee overlooking the water or in the late afternoon and evening you can sit, relax, and enjoy a beverage of your liking while watching gorgeous sunsets with your family.
KITCHEN – The state-of-the-art modern kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with all the appliances and amenities that you need to make wonderful breakfasts, lunches and dinners for you and your family. The dining area features an 6-person dining table—perfect for group feasts. From the dining area you can access the beachside patio to view glorious sunrises. The views from the open concept kitchen, dining room, and living room combination are fantastic in every direction.
BEDROOMs:
Master bedroom has views of the Bay and the Sunset pool. Master bedroom has a king-sized bed and a remodeled bathroom with new lights, double vanities, quartz countertops, glass backsplash, and a LARGE walk-in shower with 2 shower heads to fully wash away all your cares.
Second bedroom has a queen bed that you can wake you up to a view of sunrise and the sea. The remodeled bath has new lights, new countertop, and combination shower and tub.
Third bedroom has 2 kid friendly bunkbeds to sleep 4. One bunk bed is twin over twin, the other is full over full. A sleeper sofa is available in the living area that can accommodate 2. Third remodeled bathroom which is accessible from common area has a new vanity, new quartz countertop, new barn door, with a combination shower and tub.
Amenities:
Within a few steps of the Condo is The Sunset pool, with a lazy river and pool, shallow area for the little ones, hot tub, fire pit, and grills, Relax and float around the lazy river listening to music and spending time with your loved ones.
In case the weather does not cooperate, the dining table can be easily used as a game table for board games, poker, bridge, chess, etc.. Free high speed wifi is also available just in case work does not allow you to escape as you planned. Full size washer and dryer.
Appliances include a mixer, blender, toaster, skillets, Keurig K-Cafe Latte & Cappuccino Maker, a microwave, crock-pot, Ice cream maker, Instant Pot, double door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, and electric range and oven, full size washer and dryer. Other items in kitchen includes baking trays, skillets, Tupperware, Electric can opener, Common spices, Sugar, Coffee, teas, creamer, foils, wraps, bags, cleaning supplies stocked for your use.
Other amenities:
• 1 Dedicated parking space
• Multiple Accesses to private and public beach
• Freshwater outdoor showers to rinse off all the salt and sand
• Comcast cable
• Contactless check-in and check-out
Accessibility and Nearby Attractions:
You are only 25 minutes from all that Galveston has to offer including Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, Pleasure Pier boardwalk, The Strand, and all other great attractions of the island.
Pointe West is a resort community on the far western tip of Galveston Island. The main clubhouse has a beautiful infinity pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, fitness center, game room, The Pointe Restaurant & Bar, Sommer’s Gifs, gas grills, cabanas that are available to rent, and private access to the beach. There is miles of green space and trails for biking, jogging and just enjoying nature. You cannot go wrong with this outstanding family-friendly beach retreat. The physical address for the Beach Club is 4161 Pointe West Drive, Galveston, TX. 77554. To access all amenities at Pointe West, Beach club wristbands are required, these are available for $25 per guest (up to 9 guests) over 3-years-old. These wristbands can be paid for and picked up at the Beach Club reception every day during business hours(9-5 off season, 9-6 peak season). At the beach club front desk, person with the amenity reservation may pick up the amenity wristbands.
*Please note this home's elevator is sometimes, although rarely, out of service and hence the property may not be suitable for elderly guests or those with limited mobility. in case the elevator is not working, two flight of stairs are needed for accessing our property.
There is a Pet (Dog) Fee with prior approval. Only one dog (less than 50 lbs) is permitted. We prefer that dog be in a crate if you are not present with them. A medium size Crate is available for use.
Any guest staying over 7 days is offered a 10% discount on the rent!
Come to Relax… Refresh…Reenergize at Starfish Shack
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Property Registration Number GVR08810
About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Surfside Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- San Luis Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- San Luis Pass - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Galveston Island Beaches - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
- Galveston Seawall - 39 min drive - 43.8 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 45 min drive - 49.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The West End And Sand Bar - 10 min drive
- The Sandbar - 10 min drive
- The Wer Whistle Bar - 9 min drive
- The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - 2 min drive
- West End Marina - 10 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
7 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo
Kelly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate D.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental
Kate D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah c.
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
sarah c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sidney b.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby moon
sidney b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend Getaway
Richard B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galveston family trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keith L.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lofland/Nelson Vacation 2023
Keith L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Madelyn W.
23 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location bad cleaning
Madelyn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily R.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo/ Consider Some Research
Emily R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Curt P.
14 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean, tiny bugs crawling on us!
Curt P.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie E.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental and excellent service
Sherrie E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janis C.
16 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY nice Condo.
Janis C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary K. F.
26 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay TOO Short
Mary K. F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
11 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meredith family
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
ken r.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodating
ken r.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gayla G.
3 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and location
Gayla G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jo and Tom R.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roppolo Family Vacay
Jo and Tom R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gina B.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish Fun
Gina B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bart B.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Bart B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pablo A.
1 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Gateway
Pablo A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
judie b.
9 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, terrible cleaning service
judie b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
18 April 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pointe West is the Best
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew Y.
26 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Matthew Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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