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Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room

Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a water park

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Another angle of the pool
This is the main living room area of the home
Create lasting memories in the kitchen
Enjoy this game room with a variety of games
Cozy up for a movie night with the whole family!

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20138 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
  • Place, Galveston Seawall

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room

Take a trip off the beaten path to discover the Lost Shaker of Salt! The game room and outdoor pool is just the thing that families are looking for fun ways to spend the day wasting away. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom paradise comes equipped with everything except the cheeseburgers, which you can cook on our conveniently provided charcoal grill and take in the stars as you sit around the outdoor firepit!

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

● Location: Fish Village beach community on the east end of Galveston Island, Texas

● Beach access: A quick 3 minute car ride to Stewart Beach!

● Private pool: This home features an in-ground pool ranging from 3ft to 6ft deep.

● Rent BeachBox: 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.

● Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 14 guests must be approved prior to booking.

● Parking: We can accommodate up to 4 vehicles, 3 in the driveway and 1 on the street in front of the home.

Lost Shaker of salt has a fully fenced back yard perfect for your furry friends and privacy while swimming in the beautiful inground pool with the family. The backyard also features a nice seating area, a charcoal grill and a firepit that everyone is sure to enjoy!

Walking into the home, the living room is spacious and decorated with beautiful modern accents that are going to have you feeling right at home along with a wet bar area. Off of the living room you will find the gameroom with plenty of fun for the whole family with 2 full over full bunk beds for the kiddos. There’s a fully stocked kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space.

Down the hall you will find one bathroom with a stand up shower, and a clean white vanity with great lighting. There are 2 more bedrooms with 1 king bed in each and another bathroom with a tub/shower combo with gorgeous marble tile.

Off of the living room you will also find a bed room with a jumbo bean bag, flat screen TV, 1 queen size bed, and 1 full over full bunk bed along with access straight out to the pool and backyard.

This home is the perfect place for a relaxing get away to 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 # 09371

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House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 14 need to be approved. We love hosting church groups, family reunions, etc., but 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 lawns, yards, 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.
- The homeowner`s routine pool maintenance cannot be rescheduled and is required for the health and safety of our guests. They will not need to access the home but will access the yard.
- 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
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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 14 need to be approved. We love hosting church gro

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 GVR09371

About the area

Galveston

Located in Fish Village, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum. 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

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪America's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Island Home with Pool & Game Room located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Ferry Terminal and UTMB Health Jennie Sealy Hospital - Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 73 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shantice P.

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

Spring break

Great location and drive to attractions were really close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House is much larger than it appears, lots of space for a family gathering. There is no kitchen table and though the island has stools there were not enough for us to enjoy a game night. Patio lights shine into the bedrooms, never found light switch to turn off the big patio light. Ended up buying cheap paper blinds to block light.Floors need better cleaning, my toddler grandchildren's feet were black after running around barefoot soon after they arrived. All in all we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle o.

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

Found the lost shaker of salt

We thoroughly enjoyed this little gym that has been hidden Everyone gave it a 5 star we do intend on renting it again when we go back down for anything maybe just even a little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris and Matt K.

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

Great home base for cruise vacation

Property was as described—comfortable to house a large group.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty D.

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

Perfect stay for our Pre Cruise

Property was clean and had ample space for everyone, while being a short 5 minute commute to Terminal 10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Perfect for us

Great location for our needs staying one night then getting on the ship we were able to take a nice long walk to Stewart Beach and walk to our cruise ship the next day no problem we were comfortable and rested
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristal T.

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

Fun stay!

We had a lot of fun, loved the location of property everything was very close, we had a great time we wanted to stay longer, Pool was great, neighborhood was quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Weekend getaway

Took the family on a short winter weekend getaway. The home was clean, comfortable and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

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

Cute house perfect for big groups.

We spent two days prior to a cruise departure, house was perfect for our group of 18. Had all the amenities we needed, close to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Quiet neighborhood. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Very nice house

This was perfect for our group. Loved that they had 3 king beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur T.

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

Just what we needed

Loved the home and the private pool! Everything was clean and we felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

yesica b.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful house!!!! We love staying at this location it’s a perfect location access to everywhere, we have a minor issue with the house but the owner responded quick overall we will come back to this house 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domenica G.

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

Awesome!

We had a great stay at this nice property with a pool. It was cozy and had everything we needed. The short drive to the beach was convenient for some fun in the sun. Host was friendly and helpful. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

keith i.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was just fine for families with kids. Adequate room and good set up with comfortable beds. The pool was nice and just fine. The main issue with the house was the roaches. Yes, little and big. Mainly active at night and in the morning. That pretty much ruined the property. Also the barbeque grill had a hole the size of a softball in the bottom. The outdoor furniture was in poor shape. And sitting at the fire pit you had to watch out for ants. I could have overlooked most of the issues ( it is a beach house rental ) but live roaches are disgusting. Pick 3 days with no scheduled rentals, set off several bug bombs, and get rid of the infestation. I gave it 3 stars but really more like a 2.5 at best. Also dealing with vrbo is a bit problematic. A guest left a makeup bag in a bedroom vanity and apparently it can't be located. Can't fault them for that since it's our fault. But should be easier to have someone go look and verify.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Roach-Infested Nightmare – Avoid at All Costs

Our stay was absolutely disgusting. The place was infested with roaches — crawling on the floors, in the kitchen, and even inside our cooler bag. We had to throw out our food because they were getting into everything. It was filthy. The floors were so dirty, our socks turned black after about an hour of walking around.One of the bathrooms had severe water damage — the floor was so soft it felt rotted underneath.The back door was broken, the patio furniture was busted, and the cushions were torn and moldy. This place is clearly neglected and unsafe.I contacted the host immediately and even sent photos of everything. I had to follow up multiple times just to get a response. They showed little to no effort to resolve anything, and eventually just ghosted us completely. No accountability, no resolution.This place should not be listed for rent. It’s a health hazard, not a vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

This home was very lovely! It had everything that was advertised! It was large enough for our group with room to spare. Very clean and well-kept! The owner was very responsive to any question that I had! Thank you Russell! You have a lovely home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA W.

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

Family pre Cruise stay

The property was as described minus some updates that could have been addressed prior to our arrival. Our concerns were mentioned to the owner and his response was very quick and appreciated.Overall, the house was very comfortable and welcoming. There was plenty of space for all 8 of us to sleep well and we did. The kids loved there game room and all the beds were very comfortable. We had plenty of cookware and utensils to prepare our meals which was convenient and great.My only suggestion is to fix the issues that were mentioned upon arrival because, the property has a nice home feeling. Lastly, the pool Owl gave me the creeps LOL. One minute its looking to the right, 2nd minute its looking to the left, 3rd minute its looking straight at me LOL. Maybe I had one to many Vodka on the rocks LOL.Continue to be Blessed.Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie T.

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

Not so clean and oven didn't close

The place was a bit dirty -- wherever we walked with our barefeet, we'd collect a lot of dirt. Also, we tried to bake something in the oven, but the oven would not close, so we had to hold the oven door shut. Also, we found dirty towels in the washing machine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura K.

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

Nightmare vacation rental home

We asked to leave 1 hour after entering this home. Boy where do I start. The front door, most of the beds, the shower, the bedroom window, the kitchen cabinets, the living room couch…. All broken. The house was filthy. What looked like poop and blood on all the bedding, the pillows, the walls, doors and floors. I messaged the host right away. All that they did was toss a bag of “clean” bedding at the front door and drove off. We had no choice but to stay the night. It’s spring break and everything was booked. So we changed the bedding to find either mouse poop or cockroach poop in the beds. I demanded to checkout and obtain a refund. They refused. It took me to do an interview with the news press to get them to agree on me do a charge Back with my bank. Absolutely terrible. We had to scramble to find hotel accommodations and ended up staying in Houston to have a clean, safe place for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cole C.

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

Disappointed in the cleanliness

Where do I begin? The pool was great. Perfectly placed to be shaded during the early evening hours. After that let’s begin…The floors and bathrooms were disgusting. Some of the bath towels were see through. The furniture is very worn. It was very much appreciated that the cleaning staff came out and cleaned again for us but they didn’t do a very good job and were only there for 10-15 minutes and all they did was spray Fabuloso on the floor and rub it around with a dry mop. We also saw a large amount of bugs and smeared, dead mosquitoes all over the walls. The place has a lot of potential but some TLC is needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna T.

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

Great stay with young kids!

This property was great for what we needed for our stay. We had 5 kiddos and two moms, 4 of the kids were between 5-8. Property was clean, nice pool, extra beds, game room was a hit. We utilized this property to the fullest. A few minor things, this property was not in walking distance but was a short drive to the Pier/beach area. There were a couple of gas stations to get snacks at in close walking distance as well as a park. For our age kiddos, it would have been nice if there would have been some pool toys (floaties, noodles, etc.). We flew in so did buy a few things locally but did have to leave them there as we didn't have room to fly back with them. The host for this home was wonderful, very responsive and quick to answer. They were also able to help with a cooler, cabana, life vests, etc. We enjoyed our day at the beach with all of that stuff. Wonderful stay in Galveston :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal B.

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

Overall it was nice

Perfect location and perfect size for all of our family. We absolutely had the best time and made lots of memories. Thank you so much for making the process easy and look forward to renting this property again in the near future. Only one complaint and that didn't even bother us too bad... whoever it is that cleans and inspects the house should pay closer attention. The kitchen and cabinets weren't clean. The island had splatters of dried liquid. The shower could have been inspected better. And I replaced the batteries in every single remote because they didn't work. Also the front door needs some TLC. These things are small compared to the amount of memories we got to make. Hopefully we will talk to you again in May!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Angie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as pictured beware

So first of all when I originally booked it there weren’t any bad reviews so I was ok the pictures look nice.When we arrived in Galveston, it was early. I asked if we if there was anyway we could check in a little earlier as we had a big group. I was trying to get everything set up. I was told when it was finished cleaning we could get in nope we did not get in early. I got the text a week could check in right at 4 o’clock. Upon arrival check in was OK. I guess the key is not electronic like most of them. You have to unlock a box which is on a pole so it’s an old-fashioned key not a code. When we open the door, there is an overwhelming smell of cheap cleaner that burns your nose like Faso or something like that. It stinks not smells clean. Upon inspection of the home found lots of repairs that need to be done if you’re renting out a place you shouldn’t have a broken front door with taped up. You shouldn’t have missing floor pieces along the bathroom. The molding needs desperately painted the window in the back is broken. The patio furniture outside is tattered and torn. Just not what you would expect from a VRBO property, especially in a tourist area like this. Be aware its not as pictured
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janel F.

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

Pictures are misleading - place is gross

We paid top dollar to stay here for 3 nights thinking this was a nice place. It’s the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed. Outside of cleaning toilets and changing sheets (hopefully), I don’t think they clean. There is dirt, grime, and filth all over the walls, doors, and baseboards. We had a bug issue with a ton of bugs coming into one of the bedrooms during the night bc the window doesn’t close completely. Also, the washer and dryer smell like moldy mildew nastiness. The pool was dirty. The second bathroom flooring is coming up and is in pieces. There are no toilet paper holders or towel holders in either bathroom. Also in the “game room” they must have ran out of flooring because part of the room is just concrete. One of the beds is covering it so you wouldn’t know, except you have to move the bed to use the ladder to get to the top bunk because they put the ladder up against the wall. They also say they have a dining room table, but there isn’t one. You have to eat at the kitchen island or on the couches. Lastly they have a giant security light right outside of two of the bedrooms (that’s what attracted the bugs) that makes it like daylight when it’s nighttime. If you like it dark when you sleep, bring a sleep mask because you won’t get sleep here. I would never stay here again and next year when everyone comes down for the beach tournament, I’ll make sure everyone we know knows not to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Resa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean. The only centered the bugs and being electrically shocked by the broken glass top on the stove.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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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