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Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach

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Living area
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Jamaica Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed Room

2 Double Beds

Primary with ensuite bathroom

1 King Bed

Secondary with deck access

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Shared

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Shared

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach

Escape to Galveston's quiet West End and enjoy one of the island's most peaceful beach communities. Located in Karankawa Beach, our family-friendly beach house is just a short walk from the sand and offers beautiful beach and bay views from multiple decks, including a unique crow's nest lookout.

The home sleeps up to 8 guests and features three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The primary suite includes a king bed, private bathroom, and patio access. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and patio access. The third bedroom features full-over-full bunk beds that are perfect for families and groups.

Spend your mornings watching the sunrise over the Gulf, your afternoons enjoying one of Galveston's less crowded beaches, and your evenings taking in spectacular views from the crow's nest deck.

Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, Smart TV streaming, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, multiple outdoor seating areas, and family-friendly amenities including a Pack 'n Play, high chair, and safety gates.

Karankawa Beach is a quiet beachfront community located just beyond Jamaica Beach on Galveston's desirable West End. Guests love the relaxed atmosphere, easy beach access, and reduced vehicle traffic compared to many other areas of the island.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, couples' getaway, fishing trip, or weekend escape from Houston, our beach house is designed for making lasting coastal memories.

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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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take all trash to the dumpster at the end of the shared driveway.
Please turn off all lights and fans
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR13588
Property # 3036542vb
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

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach, while Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moody Gardens - 27 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 33 min drive - 25.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet West End Beach House • Beach & Bay Views • Walk to Beach located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Jamaica Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Indian Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location. Check in was easy. Good space for our family with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Love the location, this place fit all of our needs. Having 3 full bathrooms is a huge bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steveandcolleen g.

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

Close to beach, great for families

Great property and location! Thanks for a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2023
So glad you enjoyed it Colleen! Hope to host you again next time y'all are in Galveston!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It wasn't what we were expecting from the photos. Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene B.

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

Family

It was a very nice very quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the week that we stayed there
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Beds were very comfy. Close enough to restaurants and stores to be convenient, and far enough away to be peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Amazing property

Great communication with owners! Clean very nice property with amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

My stay

Very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

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

Great

Great location in an area where cars can’t drive on the beach. The house was very conveniently distributed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and location were great. Only complaint was the master balcony door frame was warped to where the door would not close all the way letting warm air in. We ended up stacking pillows against the door and that helped keep the heat out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan H.

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

2nd time around

This was our 2nd time staying there. Besides a few electrical problems ( that was a big inconvenience), couldn’t figure out the lights, TVs, coffee maker was dirty and ice machine wasn’t working or we couldn’t figure it out. Short on towel’s in master. But I’m not a searcher, in others peoples home. It was like the first time everything was perfect they checked it before we arrived and this time, the helpers slipped, half did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Janelle

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I am a born-and-raised Houstonian who loves spending time with family and enjoying everything the Texas Gulf Coast has to offer. Our beach house has been a special place for making memories, relaxing, and escaping the pace of everyday life, and we're excited to share it with our guests.

As local hosts, we enjoy helping visitors discover the best of Galveston. Whether you're looking for restaurant recommendations, family activities, fishing spots, or local events, we're happy to help. We provide easy self check-in and respect our guests' privacy, while remaining available whenever needed to ensure you have a wonderful stay.

Why they chose this property

We chose Karankawa Beach because it offers one of the most peaceful and relaxing beach experiences on Galveston's West End. Unlike some of the busier areas of the island, this neighborhood is known for its quieter atmosphere, easy beach access, and no vehicle traffic along the shoreline.

Guests love being able to take a short walk to the beach, enjoy morning sunrise walks, spend the day by the water, and return to a quieter setting at the end of the day. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Jamaica Beach, local restaurants, fishing opportunities, and many of Galveston's attractions while still feeling tucked away from the crowds.

What makes this property unique

What makes our beach house unique is the combination of location, views, and family-friendly design. The home features multiple outdoor living spaces, including a private crow's nest lookout deck with beach views.

The open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings creates a bright and welcoming gathering space, while three bedrooms and three full bathrooms provide comfortable accommodations for families and groups. Guests also appreciate the easy walk to the beach, family amenities, and the relaxed atmosphere of Galveston's quiet West End.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, couples' getaway, fishing trip, or weekend escape from Houston, our goal is to provide a comfortable place where lasting beach memories can be made.

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