BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY!
***The ONE***
is another exquisite custom built BEACHFRONT house and a new addition to our portfolio of vacation rentals which only specializes in luxurious. This property is the twin of Wilde Dunes, and is also located in The Preserve at Grand Beach, a gated community on Galveston’s east end. It is in the center of everything, The Strand (Galveston Downtown), restaurants and attractions. Beach is just steps away. The property is impeccably furnished from Restoration Hardware.
If you need 2 houses close together, please let me know. I will send you the info for the second one, Wilde Dunes.
FEATURES: It is professionally managed by GALVESTON LUXURY VACATION RENTALS. We’re a boutique company with a dedicated team here for you 24/7 throughout your stay. Please go over our house rules before sending your request to book.
• Beach access ( Boardwalk) 350 ft away • Gated community • 4 Master Suites each with a king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom • 1 bunk room had custom-made bunk beds. with 8 Xlong twin beds • 4 Covered Balconies with Trex decking, no splinters • Covered Louvers on Ground Floor for privacy • Summer Bar w/ Quartz Counter and Stools • Shiplap Walls • Gorgeous waterfall kitchen island • Polished Porcelain Countertops and Porcelain floors • Subway tile showers with marble floor, and frameless-glass door showers • Elevator, from ground to top floor • Private Hot Tub • Level 2 EV Charging outlet
GROUND FLOOR :
• Ground floor was designed as an outdoor living space with louvers surrounding • Outdoor furniture • Summer bar with stools • Gas Grill • Picnic tables • An outdoor shower with hot & cold water • No garage access • Private hot tub ( extra fee, please see OPTIONAL below) • Elevator (extra fee, see OPTIONAL) • EV L2 charger ( extra fee, see OPTIONAL)
FIRST FLOOR:
• Open concept: kitchen, dining, and living room and the best view of the Gulf • Bedroom1: King size bed, TV, En-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower • Kid’s Corner: TV, PS 5 Pro ( bring your own games) • 2 covered balconies with Trex decking: one with outdoor dining table and a sofa set
SECOND FLOOR:
• Bedroom 2: Master Bedroom: King size bed, TV, En-suite bathroom, Walk-in closet, Walk-in shower with a rain shower head, Dual vanity, Stand-alone tub with a beautiful Gulf view. • Bedroom 3: Bunk room: 4 custom-made bunk beds with 8 X-Long twin beds. PLEASE NOTE: Max capacity for each top bunk bed is 110 lbs • Bedroom 4: King size bed, TV, en-suite bath, with a tub/ shower combination • Bedroom 5: King size bed, TV, en-suite bath with walk-in shower • 2 covered balconies with Trex decking: Private one from Master bedroom has outdoor daybed with a sofa
AMENITIES:
ENTERTAINMENT:
• Hi-speed internet • 6 Smart TVs, • Sonos sound bar • Play Station 5 ( Please bring your own games) • Amazon Echo ( Just ask Alexa..)
KITCHEN:
• Stainless-Steel Appliances • All-Clad Cookware • Williams Sonoma Dinnerwares • Mikasa Silverware • Keurig coffee machine • Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine • Espresso French Press • Mr. Coffee, 12 cups, coffee machine • KitchenAid Stand Up Mixer • William Sonoma Wine Glasses • Vitamix blender!!! WOW... And many more…
ADDITIONAL:
• Washer/ Dryer • Dyson handheld vacuum • Iron/ Board • Hair Dryers • Linens and beach towels are provided • A Pack-n-Play and a high chair • Outdoor Gas Grill ( gas tank is provided)
BEACH GEARS
• Beach Chairs • A wagon • Beach towels
OPTIONAL
•• Private Hot Tub: Costs $150 + tax/ STAY. The fee pays to the hot tub man who will sanitize and treat it before your stay •• Elevator: from ground to top floor, costs $150 + tax / STAY. Please request •• L2 charger outlet. Nema 14-50 for EV 240 volt plug with 50 AMP. Please bring your cable charger. Cost is $25 + tax/ STAY. Please request
STAFF & SERVICES: ( Extra cost and advanced notice may be required)
• A strictly animal-free zone with no option policy, and no smoking due to family members, children, and grandchildren having asthma, severe allergies. Additionally, the house is marketed to families with similar medical issues.
Lastly, we also welcome immunocompromised guests, including cancer patients who are undergoing or recovering from treatment
Please kindly respect our policy. There are other pet friendly and smoking allowed rental properties on the island.
• No Prom. No weddings. No parties. No gathering. • No more than 16 occupants including infants and day guests at any time. • No Smoking, No e-cigarette, No illegal drug inside and outside of the property. • No firearms • Must be 30 or older to reserve. you are required to sign a rental agreement, and return with a copy of your driver's license within 48 hours of booking, Or the booking is canceled without notice. In addition, you are required to be at the rental for the duration of the reservation. No third party booking • No 3rd party booking • No RVs, No Trailers, No bus • PARKING SPACES: 5 mid-sized cars in the private driveway. HOA does not permit parking on the street. If violated, anyone’s car could be towed at car owner's expense. Please share this information to your guests. There are extra parking spaces in the community. However, they are first come first serve. Please no inside garage parking.
Please see the rental agreement for more details.
DISCLAIMER: There are outside cameras
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CANCELLATION: Due to the nature of the vacation rental business, if you cancel, change, or move the check-in date for ANY REASONs (such as weather, hurricane, death, sickness, job loss, plane cancellation...) will follow:
• 61 days or more prior to your check-in date will receives a full refund • 60 days prior to your check-in date will be nonrefundable
HURRICANE AND MANDATORY EVACUATION: If there is an ordered mandatory evacuation due to hurricane or other events, you are required by state law to vacate the property. If you declined trip cancellation insurance, you shall not be entitled to a refund by us.
SHORTENED STAY: No credit nor refund will be given for shortened stays due to the late arrival or early departure for any reason
Because of our strict cancellation policy, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND GUESTS PURCHASE THE CANCELLATION PROTECTION, TRIP INTERRUPTION, OR TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT, especially during the hurricane season, June 1 to Nov 31. It is not much, but it's sure to save you a lot of headaches. Please read their fine print or contact them to get more information. Because we have no control over their terms and policies.
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WARNINGS: It is very important to know that All the dunes and bushes on the island are the poisonous snakes’ habitats. This has been known in Galveston for many years. Please stay off the dunes and bushes. Stay on the dune walkover to get to the beach. Always watch your steps when you walk on grasses or the walkover.
BUGS: ants, mosquitoes, chiggers, palmetto bugs, cockroaches, silverfishes, spiders, love bugs, big bugs, small bugs, tiny bugs, and all kinds of bugs are part of Galveston's life. Because we are in the coastal region with wetlands and open ditches surrounding.
To control these pests, the house has been scheduled to be sprayed quarterly and annually by our local pest control company. Per our pest control company, the spraying does not prevent them from crawling or flying in during the open and close of getting in and out of the house. However, if they do get in, they won't survive. You might see them unexpectedly during your stay.
Close the doors immediately after use, turn off the outside lights at the doorways also help to minimize them from getting inside. Because lights attract bugs. Please do not bring food, snacks, candy into the bedrooms to prevent ants. Please do not leave food crumbs on the floor, inside the house will attract ants, or the ground floor, outside where the picnic tables are, will attract wild animals such as snakes, ants, bugs.
NEW CONSTRUCTION: The house is in underdeveloped communities. We do not know exactly when new construction will start or how long to expect construction on any house to last. You may reserve a house at a time when there is no construction, but it may begin prior to your arrival. We regret any inconvenience that may result. We have no control over these situations and are unable to refund you the money.
***Looking for something a bit bigger or smaller, you might check out our other properties:
1) https://www.vrbo.com/670472 SEAGLASS@BEACHTOWN- a beach view property with 4 BR, 3 BA, a private hot tub, an outdoor shower, sleeps 10
2) https://www.vrbo.com/820966 CALL OF THE SEA- a beachfront property, 5 BR, 4 BA, private hot tub, fire pit, and an outdoor shower, sleeps 14
3) https://www.vrbo.com/862828 HEAVEN ON BAY- a bayfront property with 6 BR, 5.5 BA, private hot tub, an elevator, fire pit, Pointe West Resort, sleeps 16
4) https://www.vrbo.com/1958098 WILDE DUNES- a beachfront property: 5 BR, 5.5 BA, private hot tub, elevator, an outdoor shower, sleeps 16
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BEACHFRONT! ELEVATOR! HOT TUB! CUSTOM BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! A BIT OF PARADISE
No animals - No option – because of the medical issues of family members, future guests, and cancer patients who come before and after treatment
Guest is required to sign a rental agreement, copy of driver's license within 48 hrs, or be cancelled without a notice. being at the house entire time
No Party, No Gathering, No Wedding, No Prom, No Smoking, vaping, No more than16 people at any time, including infants and day guests
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Property Registration Number GVR13000
Property # 3189358vb
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
About the area
Galveston
Located in East Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Is BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY!?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY! on 16 August 2026 start from NZ$2,891, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEACHFRONT! HOT TUB! ELEVATOR! CUSTOM-BUILT! GATED COMMUNITY! BEACH, STEPS AWAY! located?
Located in East Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of East Beach, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Absolutely beautiful property! We held our family reunion here and it very comfortably slept 3 families (10 people). Very close access to the beach so it was easy to come and go. Mai was very quick to respond with any questions. Would stay here again!
The description accurately matches the property. The communication was excellent. This is a wonderful property, and we are already talking about a return visit.
Ashley H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Dear Courtney,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled the home met your expectations and that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Great home, great decor and quality content, and of course a good location.
Alasdair M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Dear Alasdair,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the home, the décor, and the location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Dear Kevin, Thank you so much for your beautiful words " Superb and beautiful place" and for being an awesome guest. Please come back to see us.
Best,
Mai and Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Love this property location, very comfortable and spacious with everything needed for our stay, will definitely come back for our next beach trip :)
Perla L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Dear Perla,
Thank you so much for your lovely words. That makes all of us so happy! Please come back to see us again.
Best,
Mai, Tom & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
The house was absolutely perfect for our family. The only thing that could make it better would be to have his own private boardwalk to the beach. Our grown kids and grandkids helped us celebrate our 45th anniversary. It was a perfect weekend.
Paradise in Texas! This beautiful home exceeded our expectations and was the foundation for our joy-filled stay in Galveston.My husband and I traveled with our two daughters and their husbands to celebrate his 65th birthday.Mai’s hospitality was extraordinary! She was communicative, welcoming, and accessible. Like a beach home from a movie, the home was fresh, light-filled, immaculately clean, and stocked with tasteful glassware and dishes. This home feels as if it has been curated to bring peace, relaxation, comfort, elegance, and beauty to guests.We started our mornings at the dining table and then had coffee on the balcony with stunning views of the ocean, followed by morning walks on the beach. At night we sat in the living area overlooking the water and lights of the ships on the horizon.Soaking in the sparkling clean hot tub was a lovely way to end each day. Cool, quiet bedrooms with comfortable beds and luxury bathrooms allowed everyone in our group a space of their own. This home has the beauty and peace of the east-end, with fun west-end activities a short distance away. Space Center Houston is close enough to spend an afternoon there, and fishing charters were just a short drive from the house.
Kris C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Dear Kristine,
Thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure hosting your family for such a special celebration. I am so happy that the home, the beach views, and the hot tub helped create wonderful memories for your husband's 65th birthday. I hope to welcome you back to Galveston again soon!
All the best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Dear Shannon,
Just short but so beautiful words. So glad that you enjoyed the stay. Even better, that you are coming back and staying again. That means a lot to us. Thanks!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vaction Rentals Team
Mai is the perfect host and her home is incredible. Such a useable floor planfor the bedrooms and the kitchen is equipped with every gadget you could imagine. All the beach toys you could want and the outside patio area is fantastic for dining and just relaxing. Her home really allows you to be on vacation.Great views and easy access to the beach via the private boardwalk. We will definitely go back.
Debra G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Dear Debra,
Aww! Thank you so much for your wonderful words. So happy that you enjoyed the layout, the fully equipped kitchen, and all the beach amenities, the view, the easy beach access, and even thinking of coming back. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
We had an amazing time at the beach in this beautiful, spacious home. Mai was an exceptional landlord to work with. She always responded to any problems. Love the house! 4 en suites with king beds and a great kids room too! Beach was never too crowded either. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
We booked this house for our family celebrating my husband’s birthday. The house is beautiful and managers very helpful.
Claudia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Dear Claudia,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. So glad that you and whole family had enjoyed the stay. Hope to have you stay again soon!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals TEam
Beautiful home, comfortable beds. Bring your own throws/blankets for lounging, we couldn’t find any there.
Rhonda N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Dear Rhonda,
Thank you so much for your wonder words. We're glad you enjoyed the home. And hope to have you stay again soon!
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Our stay at this beach house in Galveston was absolutely perfect! The home was beautiful, spotless, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable and relaxing retreat. The owner, Mai, was fantastic—super responsive and communicative, ensuring we had everything we needed for a great stay.The location was ideal, close to plenty of restaurants, attractions, and, of course, the beach! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
We had the most wonderful stay! Beautiful, spacious luxury home that is great for families with kids of all ages. Mai was very responsive and accommodating, checkin and checkout process was very smooth. Location is prime for access to beach and only a short drive to restaurants/the strand/moody gardens. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Lauren S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Dear Lauren,
Thanks a lot for your beautiful and wonderful words. "We would definitely stay again..." , these words made all of us so happy.
Please come back to see us.
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. We’ve stayed at a few houses in Galveston but this is by far the most spectacular. The house is super clean and well maintained. It feels like visiting a family member’s house rather than a rental. Highly recommend this place.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Dear William,
Thank you so much for all the beautiful words. I appreciate your kind words. That made all of us to so happy. Thanks, again.
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
We rent in Galveston often and look no further, this home has it all. Modern/clean/comfortable. Thanks Mai for the help throughout.
Mark M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Dear Mark,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. That made all of us so happy. You are always welcome back.
Best,
Mai / Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
“The One” Beach House is amazing. The home is very comfortable with a lot of luxury touches. Our multi generational family really enjoyed the stay at the beach house. The hosts- Mai and Tom were amazing and very responsive. We had a private chef - Jewel that was recommended by the owners and she and her team did an exceptional dinner for us at the house. You will want to stay here, believe me.
Steve W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2024
Dear Steve,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. So happy that you and your family enjoyed the stay. I shared your review with Jewel. It brought tears to our eyes. Thanks, again.
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
This house was absolutely stunning and clean! Mai was wonderful to communicate with and very thorough. Mai and Tom were very accommodating and easy to get ahold of if I had any questions. This was a perfect house for a short weekend getaway with friends and family and will definitely be coming back!! Thank you so much for everything!
Alyssa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Dear Alyssa,
"...will definitely be coming back!!" meant the world to us. Thanks a lots. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another stay.
Best,
Mai & Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
Our group of “mermaids” has been gathering on Galveston Island and other locations for 30 years this year. We have always rented on the far west end but decided to try the east end this year. We were so glad we did! The house was absolutely gorgeous! The views of our beautiful gulf were perfection and being so close to the shops and restaurants was really nice.
Best of all, Mai was the most accommodating host I think I’ve ever had. She went above and beyond making sure we had a smooth check-in and that we had everything we needed. She responded immediately to our call for a repair on the elevator and followed up to be sure it was working and all was going well.
Thank you, Mai for everything! I have a feeling our mermaids will be making their way here again and again.
Mary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Dear Mary and all the mermaids,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. That would make all of us so happy. And best of all, "I have a feeling our mermaids will be making their way here again and again.." . Thanks again.
Mai and Galveston Luxury Vacation Rentals Team
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful beach house in Galveston. Very clean, right on the beach (exactly as advertised) with AMAZING views! Super close to restaurants, the Strand, shops, etc, but still far enough away to have some peace and quiet from tourists and crowds. The square footage was just about perfect for us. Plenty of room for our family of four (two adults, two munchkins), and our extended family (two grandparents, an uncle, aunt and another munchkin), all staying under the same roof. The open kitchen, dining, and living area was also great for meals we prepared and enjoyed there. We loved the hot tub as well. Nice and clean--and hot! Perhaps the only negative we experienced--no access to the elevator on site. The house has multiple stories and a lot of stairs and lugging all our luggage, groceries, and supplies up into the house, then back down on departure day wasn't much fun. If you have elderly parents or very young kids staying there with you, may want to keep that in mind. Other than that, this place is a SOLID 5 stars. We'd definitely come back again. And we hope to!
Matt D.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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