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House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a blue backsplash.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a glass-top table, white chairs, a ceiling fan, and built-in appliances.
A wooden deck overlooking a calm river with a thatched roof structure.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hitchcock, TX
  • Place, College of the Mainland
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of the Mainland
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanger Outlets
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hitchcock

Located in Hitchcock, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Saengerfest Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Hitchcock, TX

What's nearby

  • College of the Mainland - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mall of the Mainland - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 13 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Texas City Dike - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 17 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pit Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. on 13 April 2027 start from NZ$2,250, 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 House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Texas City Museum and Jack Brooks Park. Galveston County Fairgrounds and HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome get away place kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at this wonderful house. Would recommend every time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you for choosing to come back to our cozy bay house - we're so glad it continues to feel like a home away from home for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great host

We truly enjoyed staying here. Highly recommend for big families!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and responsive host.

Everything about the stay was great. Only wish we had more time to spend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Super clean and updated interior and a really nice outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was wonderful for 12 people, only complaint there was no wash clothes to take baths with and only 2 small trash bags to use, I believe that is something that needs to be provided by the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gettaway

Great location, house has was very clean on arrival and amenities were good. House was spacious. The deck was a good place to hang out and down below was fun at night time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The house was not only beautiful, the cleanliness of the entire property was outstanding. The owners of this property thought of everything a family could use when away from home. Very well stocked and maintained. Would definitely stay again. 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The property was very well and kept never any issues. Only time we had a problem was during the rain knocked out the Wi-Fi could not get in and the owner was on the phone within five minutes, giving us a code. Very good rental would recommend to everybody.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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