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Gulf-front, first-row condo with pools, great view & balcony - steps to beach

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Living area
Pool
Property grounds
Living area
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common space

2 Child Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf-front, first-row condo with pools, great view & balcony - steps to beach

Sun of a Beach

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Incredibly situated in the first row of Galveston's sun-splashed oceanfront, this Casa del Mar condo offers gorgeous, unobstructed views of Babe's Beach, the Seawall, the 61st Street Fishing Pier, and the shimmering Gulf of Mexico.

This condo is located on the second floor of Casa del Mar, a gulf-front property that sits just across Seawall Boulevard from the beach. The grounds feature two tropical pools (one of which is seasonally heated), palm-lined sundecks, grilling and picnic areas, and laundry facilities. When you're not swimming or fishing at the pier, you'll be within a three-mile drive or bike ride of Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the Historic Pleasure Pier.

The beautiful views will inspire you to kick back, unwind, and find complete relaxation. Step out onto the oceanfront balcony to sip a cold cocktail, play cards at the bistro table, and admire the sweeping view.

Inside, you'll find every essential for a memorable beach vacation, from central air conditioning to complimentary WiFi. There's a compact kitchen where you can whip up easy meals when you're not dining out on the town, a small breakfast bar, and an oceanfront living room with a TV (with both cable and streaming capability). In addition to the bedroom and living room's queen-size sleeper sofa, there's a sleeping nook in the hallway that's perfect for a child.

COMPLEX AMENITIES
-Two outdoor pools (one heated seasonally)
-Sundecks
-Picnic areas with grills
-Laundry facilities
-One pool is heated during the winter months
-IMPORTANT: The hot tub is not working

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this condo is in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seawall Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Moody Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

8.0

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. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

John S.

Galveston July 22-27

We really like the condo we’ve stayed there before and will be back like the location we had a good time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Foster

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

Great Spot!

Everything was exactly as described in the listing. The amenities were in great condition and the view was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed this condo! I will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kasey C.

Sun of a Beach

Home was nice. The only complaint we have is looking forward to a night in the hot tub and it not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Hi Kasey, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the home nice. However, I apologize for any disappointment regarding the hot tub. Please note that the hot tub is not offered as an amenity in this home. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

1st Vrbo Experience

We enjoyed the rental cleanliness, location, and the property overall. There were some maintenance issues, right away the first day, and getting them addressed took some time, which did feel like it took away from my vacation experience, so if we discovered any other minor things, I waited until the night before to inform the contact, since we worked with whatever or without it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review and we sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues that you have experienced during your stay with us. Our local operations manager strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible and we are so sorry that there are lapses during your time. We do hope we will have another chance to host you for a more comfortable stay in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

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

Good but cold

Our place was what we expected. Had everything but heat. There was no furnace! We were gone sightseeing during the day but evening was a bit chilly. We used the oven as our heater. We called on Tuesday and when we left Friday- still no response.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Thank you for your review, Debbie. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay with us. It is never our intention to fall short of guest expectations, especially when it comes to basic amenities like heating. We understand that your place did not have a furnace, and despite being gone during the day, you found the evenings to be chilly. We apologize for the lack of response regarding this issue, as we should have addressed it promptly. Please accept our sincere apologies for any discomfort or inconvenience this may have caused. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

TONIA H.

Great for a quick trip to the beach

I've stayed at Casa del Mar many times, but my first time in this unit. Most other units have 2 bunk beds, but this one only had one, which wa fine for my family. The pull out sofa was uncomfortable to sleep on, but the queen sized bed ij the bedroom was great! Thus little condo is tidy, has a great view of the seawall and there are even board games to play with. We didn't cook, but there are a few pots, pans and dishes. The fridge is a good size and the microwave is an added convenience. The walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors, but the noise seemed to quiet down around 11pm.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Thank you for your review, Tonia. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay and while surrounding noise is often out of our control, we always make an effort to remedy noise complaints when notified. Again, we apologize for the impact this had on your visit, and we appreciate this feedback as a means to continually improve.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diedra B.

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

Good location

We have stayed in this complex before and loved it. Wanted to come back so rented a different condo. The bed was too soft. The sheets came off because the topper slid to one side every night. Woke up with back aches. One barstool was about to fall apart.The couch was the most uncomfortable couch. There weren’t any wash cloths or anything to wash dishes with. Had to buy my own. The balcony was the only place we could get comfortable. The view was great. We thought there was a tub but there’s not.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience, we're pleased that you enjoyed the view. That said, while we acknowledge that beds will not suit everyone's specific preferences, we regret that ours was not comfortable for you and have shared this with the local manager. They noted that they will check the topper on the mattress and that the bar stool will be repaired or replaced. Sponges are provided to wash dishes but wash cloths are not and we're sorry for any inconvenience. We hope you will allow us the chance to provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Delisa F.

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

Birthday

We love the condo, what we do NOT smoke and this is second that when we opened the door all we could smell it. And there was the ashtray again! Alllllll of our clothes STINK! We tried last summer and same thing. We love this place, but last year y’all that is was glue on the new floors. Apparently, last year was cigarettes, and this trip. I’ve coughed all week. I didn’t call because I assumed since what still there all we could smell. It’s a perfect place, but not with all of things have to be washed. Hopefully yall make it right, because we have rented several times from on the Island. We are good people and take of the temperature, take out the garage, make sure everything is as it was when we them. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

jeff R.

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

Stay

I’m very dissatisfied with the accommodations here. #1. Couldn’t get in room upon arrival due to not being given a good code. Had to wait over and hour for someone to come let me in. I was told I would be contacted the next day about getting a second key, but I never was. #2. Hardly any water pressure in bathroom sink. #3. No wash cloths. Was told they were short on linens, but this was a 5 night stay and still none. I went and purchased my own. 4 the sliding patio door handle is broken. I scraped my back on the piece that is just hanging there. Also the child with me scraped her finger when trying to open it. very dissatisfied
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Jeff, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager, who will work with our homeowner to make the necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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