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Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit

Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a water park

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Welcome to Anchors Away by BeachBox
Ample space for family fun in the sunshine
Your own private oasis is ready for you to arrive
Ample space for family fun in the sunshine
Cozy up for a movie night with the whole family!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Terramar Beach
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
  • Place, San Luis Beach

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit

Anchors Away is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach retreat in Galveston, Texas, perfect for a short-term getaway. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax in the spacious living room/kitchen area with plenty of room for the whole family to gather. Outside, you`ll find even more space below the house with picnic tables, porch swings, and a massive pool surrounded by a large deck—ideal for soaking up the sun or enjoying a swim. End your day by gathering around the fire pit for the perfect beachside experience.

● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.

● Location: Bay Harbor beach community of Galveston, Texas

● Beach Access: A quick 2-minute drive from Terramar Beach and 5 minutes from the beach in Sea Isle.

● Private Pool: This home features an above-ground pool that is 4ft deep with a spacious deck for lounging.

● Community Amenities: Jamaica Beach, Sea Isle, Terramar

● Rent Beach Box: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.

● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.

● Pet Policy: 3 pets are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.

● Parking: There is room for 4 cars on the lawn next to the home.

Welcome to Anchors Away! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach retreat in Galveston, Texas, is perfect for your next family getaway. The outdoor area features a fire pit that’s perfect for making memories, telling stories, or roasting marshmallows. Underneath the home, you’ll find a picnic table and a charcoal grill to cook up your family’s favorite meals!

A convenient ramp leads you right up to the spacious deck and the entry of the home. Inside, you’ll love the open-concept, beautifully decorated living space with a large comfortable sectional perfect for relaxing. There’s a mounted flat-screen TV, and the kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar, gorgeous cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. A full bathroom is located right off the kitchen for easy access.

Off of the living room and down the hall, you`ll find bedroom 1, which features a stylish two-toned accent wall, a queen bed, and a full-over-full bunk bed. Bedroom 2 also offers a queen bed and full-over-full bunk bed, making it ideal for families. Across the hall are bedrooms 3 and 4, each with a king-sized bed and stunning accent walls, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The second full bathroom includes a stand-up shower, double mirrors, and a beautiful white vanity with marble countertops.

In addition to the well-designed interior, Anchors Away now boasts a new 32-foot pool and a large deck—perfect for soaking up the Texas sun or taking a refreshing swim after a day at the beach. Afterward, rinse off in the convenient outdoor shower and gather around the fire pit to wind down your evening.

Anchors Away is a great place to spend a relaxing vacation on the Texas coast!

● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

GVR #09133

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House rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties. -

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR09133

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Half Moon Beach. 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

  • Half Moon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Terramar Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Luis Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wer Whistle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Resort Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit 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.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Half Moon Beach and Terramar Beach. Sea Isle Beach and San Luis Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family and I enjoyed our stay here. Specially the pool very beautiful home.we are definitely booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house was very nice and clean, pool was amazing! Close to the beach, my kids and I had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is by far the best place we have ever stayed at. The only issue was that 2 of the rooms were pretty hot maybe issue with the ventilation in there? Other than that the house was super clean and provided everything we needed for our stay.The pool was the best part!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

House was Great-Neighbors not so much

The house was great, exactly as pictured. The property manager was also great. The neighbors on the other hand....were rude and obnoxious very invasive and annoying. They came over multiple times uninvited, it was weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon G.

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

Quiet days in Galveston

This property is pretty much exactly as described. Very quiet neighborhood, basic house setup, pool!, and not a long walk to the beach. We would stay again next time we come to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Best house at Galveston!!!

The house is very clean and beautiful! Best place to spend family time and vacation!!! The host has excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Not a good experience

When we arrived there were several issues that were never addressed, even though we reported them. Trash cans on pool deck were overflowing with trash and full of ants and still were when we left. When you took a shower raw sewage ran up out of the ground on the left side of the pool. The back part of the house was very warm because 2 bedrooms have no ceiling fans. The lockbox with the door key in it was open when we arrived. And the pool pump was so loud that it sounded like there was a real problem. Will not stay there again.
Trash cans
Raw sewage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great Vacations!!

Excellence experience!! We loced it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

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

Had a blast

Super cozy house near the water. We all enjoyed our stay here and loved being able to walk to the water. House was clean and seemed to be well taken care of. Russel was nice and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Sunsurie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Review

stay was fine except for the rain, most of the dishes were filthy. There were mouse droppings in the window seals where the children could reach. When reaching out to the management I was told someone would come to clean this up but no one showed up. Mouse droppings by the window seal next couch, there is no way the mice were not on the couch. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Galveston family vacation

Suited our needs. Wish property had a washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn J., Rockwall

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

Nice property and great communication!

Very nice property located just a bit further South on Galveston Island. Not too far from beach access points and away from the busy areas. The property had everything we needed and was clean with everything working as expected. Extra bonus is it had a ramp rather than stairs that made it easier getting our stuff up to the property. The communication was fantastic and made us feel very welcome. All details were provided and even put together an online packet of information that was very helpful. We enjoyed our quick getaway stay and will seek out this owner for more rentals!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

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

We had a good time!

I didn't give a 5 only because I think it could have been slightly better, but my family and I did have a good time. The house didn't quite look like the pictures. Could use a little bit of maintenance. It's to be expected in Galveston. The house was a bit worn. Doors all squeaked (bring some WD40), cabinets didn't close well, flooring was worn, house was a little unlevel, handle in shower fell off, but it was fine. I am sure a few hurricanes will do that.It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Lots of big beds! Only TV is in the family room. The area under the house isn't terribly inviting so we never used it. Never used the firepit either but we spent so much time in the pool we were tired in the evenings.The yard is not fenced so i enjoyed walks with my two little dogs instead. Bring mosquito spray!The pool was pretty dirty when we got there (algae and sand), and the yard needed to be mowed but I messaged the property manager, and a pool guy arrived, and the yard was mowed.Internet worked well. Never found a desk but I brought my own table anyway.Plenty of Toilet paper and coffee. Lots of dishes, silverware, pots and pans, 2 microwaves, coffee pot. Lots of lighting outside.Lots of bath towels. No beach towels.No games or books were found other than a checkerboard with 3 checkers.There are grocery stores, restaurants, and liquor stores nearby. Could walk to the bay or the beach. Overall, I was very comfortable with the home, and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Minimalist Accommodation

The Good: Great AC kept us cool. A short drive to the best public beach in Galveston (no cars, not many folks). Excellent television. The Bad: Not enough chairs for the number of people. Not a single closet rod or hook (except near the shower) to hang up clothes. Had to go buy chairs for the kids, a drying rack for dishes. The flooring was starting to come up in places. "Sand fleas" ate everyone up if you were outside after dark. Won't stay there or in any of their properties again. It did not meet our expectations and was a bare minimum property for what we paid. We've stayed in better places in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Quiet area, close to the beach. House was nice and clean. Pool was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grettell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We will definitely comeback.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

edward s.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nasty, filthy, and disgusting. Brought my mom for a vacation since she is going through chemo. It stunk so bad and was sodirty that i did not feel comfortable having my mom stay. Gnats were so thick in one bathroom it looked like a cloud. The pool was covered in green algae. The oven was so dirty i wouldnot hav cooked anything in it. The refrigerator had spilled liquid. The tile floor was coming up. There were dead roaches throughout. The shower had mold. I texted the office and explained my moms health concern and asked for a refund or move to another even if i had to pay more. They refused to work with me except send pool guy to attempt to get the algae out. The office said it would take the filter a few days to clear the water. The condition of this house was totally unacceptable. If you value your health do not stay here.
Pool algae
Dead roach
Roach
Floor coming up
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house! We absolutely loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Decent place to stay. Needs flooring redone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice little house. Pool is an awesome plus. I do wish it would have had a washer, dryer , and dishwasher. Watch your head when using the bottom lounge area sits really low.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connally B.

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

Perfect

This house was awesome and amenities were perfect. Made for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianna N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Ehh

The blinds were broken in the back left room. The property expects you to be okay w two towels per bed, which is fine if you don’t have too many people, but there aren’t any beach towels even though there’s a pool. When I asked if we could have more towels they seemed inconvenienced then asked how manyThe handle on the back shower is broken, and the shower is so little and water gets all over the floor and there’s no bath mat or anything on the floor so that takes from one of the towels provided on the bed. There’s no fence so if you have kids you have to make sure to show them where line is. We had the football go in a back yard of a neighbors yard and she came out yelling at the kids and laughed when her dog got a hold of it until my boyfriend went outside. Then another neighbor came over to ask if we could keep the kids out of their yard after the ball accidentally rolled into their yard. Oh and this was only the first night after 1.5 hours of them playing. When I asked if we could be switched to another listing because we didn’t feel comfortable being there, they said they’ve had many families stay there and that we were welcome there. We wanted to night swim before the quiet time started and there’s no deck lights. There’s no way to dry towels, we had to hang them on the little dressers. The drying rack for the dishes was in the bathroom, which is gross. And there were pans that were used and just put in the cabinets. The food outlines were still on the pan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

sarah w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but not clean

Septic smell on the property physically see sewage/grey water bubbling on the ground.Shower handle is not attached.Top step on the pool ladder is broken.Coffee pot looks as though it’s never been cleaned. Moldy and could not use. Floors dirty left feet and socks dirty. Vacuum was full not cleaned out.Half a bag of fruity cereal in a kitchen drawer. Decorative wall clocks don’t work, one with no hands. No pantry space - only shelving area adjacent to kitchen is inside a bathroom. No bathtub only stand up showers. No dishwasher.No space to hang clothes. I informed the property manager of all issues. Good location close to the beach. Pool was clean. Plenty of dishes and silverware for a large family. Loved the porch swings. Wheelchair accessible. Didn’t use the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenis G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The house need a deep clean .

The house was very pleasant to stay and very security ,my family loved it , but I do recommend you to do a deep clean the entire house. That’s all . Thank you very much for allowing us to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

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

It was ok

The house was clean but there were ants in the bathroom and the sewer backs up in the yard so it smelled sometimes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by BeachBox Vacation Rentals

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Welcome to BeachBox Vacation Rentals! We're your go-to for unforgettable vacations on the Texas Gulf Coast with rental homes in Galveston, Kemah, Surfside, Crystal Beach and Lake Livingston. From historic downtown lofts to 8-bedroom waterfront retreats, we've got the perfect homebase for your crew. And leave the worries at home— every property is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and our friendly guest services team is always here to help if you need anything at all.

So, pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to make amazing memories on the Texas coast with BeachBox! We can't wait to host you!

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