only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families

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Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Galveston, TX

Pirate's Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Pirates Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Jamaica Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

2 block walk only to a private beach Surf Shack is a perfect location. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and all rooms on same floor. W/ the lights on the Front deck listening to the waves at night is tranquil. vacant lots on 3 sides offer peace from neighbors. Cornhole, washer boards and horseshoes offer fun for everyone while at the house. Also 2 blocks to an amazing pizza place, large convenient store and liquor store makes for a great location.

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Sunset at the beach-plenty of outdoor seating

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Kitchen
Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GVR08024

About the area

Galveston

West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Pirate's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Palm Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Pirates Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Broadway - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Galveston Country Club. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

DavidandTia F.

29 December 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Outdated and Rundown

Full disclosure- I found this property listed for a very low price and booked it. After I booked the owner demanded I pay double or he would cancel. He will say this review is because I am upset about the. I am not. I felt he had genuinely made a mistake when listing and decided to pay what he asked. Pros-The walk to the beach was very short.The beach is beautiful. We walked all the way down to Jamaica Beach. The Patio on the home is a beautiful place to have coffee.There is an outdoor shower downstairs to rinse off.Cons-The home is very outdated.There are many maintenance and condition issues.The tubs don't drain properly.The smoke detector in one room was missing and wires were hanging out. Mice got into out food.The furniture was old and dirty.The owner is quick to respond. No issues with that. I would have left and asked for a refund if I had paid full price.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

27 December 2024

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

Great place to stay

Very nice property, only downside, no washer and dryer.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Khamtanh P.

11 December 2024

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

The blue house

The place was ok

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

8 December 2024

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

Comfy

Very comfortable beds, well stocked towels and kitchen, very clean, quiet neighborhoodWe did not need it, but there is no laundry equipment as listed...fyiWe would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reynold D.

5 October 2024

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

Our Wedding Day

Amazing place it was an exactly what we wanted and more! Our family and friends loved it! Rooms were clean and comfortable and ready to sleep in. Place was great all around. When we had issues even though it was late at night the Host responded immediately to help. If I can give this 10 stars I would! Would definitely recommend and come back for another stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

28 September 2024

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

Peaceful and a breeze

Checking in was a breeze. The beach was wonderful, within walking distance. There weren’t many people around and we felt like we had the beach to ourself. The house was great. Plenty of porch space. The layout of the house was very open and enjoyable for our family to spend time with each other. Thank you for everything, Sean!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cace S.

23 September 2024

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

AMAZING

House was amazing beach was literally right out the back door neighborhood was great neighbors were great and a short drive to town. If you need to go to Walmart for anything I would definitely book it again. Me and my family loved it and the host was great too. He was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda F.

23 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

vacation

The house had lots of problems. Stayed only one of our 2 nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anesia M.

15 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Close to beach in a quiet neighborhood, some cons

Pros: -comfortable beds -big couch in living room -filtered water faucet in kitchen -games (dominos, jenga, cards) available for use -air conditioner works well -quiet neighborhood -ample parking -easy 5 minute walk to uncrowded beach -beach toys, shade tarp, boogie boards for use -outdoor shower to rinse off from the beach -owner is polite and responds quickly to messages Cons: -No washer/dryer (which was an amenity stated in the listing). Very disappointing the home was misrepresented in this way! We are a family of 6 including 4 young children and we packed minimally assuming we could do laundry. The owner did apologize for the inaccurate listing, but it was still inconvenient. -Some doors don’t close easily and some swing open due to the slight slant of the house. -Limited cooking supplies in the kitchen, limited pots/pans/utensils, many are scratched and/or rusted, no oven mitts, only one small dish towel. -The outside of the entire stove/oven gets VERY hot when in use. -Dining room area is very small, the table is large and difficult to walk around. -The house could be a little cleaner (under/behind beds, under toaster, etc). Overall, this house is a good deal for the price with a great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. As long as you don't need laundry and aren't looking for 5 star luxury accommodations, you should be fine. The owner is friendly and quick to respond, so that is a plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

11 August 2024

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

Wonderful way to celebrate an engagement!

The house was perfect! Super close to the beach, very quaint, and pet friendly! Our dogs were very welcomed and we loved the dog friendly amenities of the house, like a doggy door and big fenced in yard. This was a great weekend celebrating an engagement with my fiancé and our friends. Made memories that will last a lifetime. The house was clean, the owner was very kind and personable and quick with communication if I needed anything. Overall a place I’d recommend for a small gathering, celebration, and weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella C.

4 August 2024

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

Much needed Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. Some fun decor but everything we needed and close to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vera H.

28 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty Shack

Property doesn’t match pictures posted. Terrible mildew/mold smell as soon as opening the door. Floors uneven, bathroom bedroom doors sticks and don’t close. Window pane full of black mold, black mold on ceiling tiles, furniture runned down and stained, pots and pans rusty. Definitely not a place to stay with a family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

21 July 2024

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

Perfect location

The property is in an absolute perfect location if you want to enjoy a private beach away from the crowds. It was very clean and exactly what was presented online. I plan on renting it again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justin S.

26 June 2024

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

Great stay!

The property was clean and ready for us. The proprietor was quick to respond to my questions. Property had a nice fenced in area that was common to the deck so we could let the dog out without worrying about him getting free. Easy 5 minute walk to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie B.

27 May 2024

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

My family reunion weekend!

This property was the perfect location for our family reunion!! We enjoyed ourselves so much and we will come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

17 April 2024

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

Great stay!

The house was well kept and clean, there were a variety of appliances in the kitchen available to use, all in working order and well maintained. Sean was quick to respond to questions and gave clear answers. Overall we had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

4 April 2024

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

Top 3 vacation

We had such a wonderful time and having the beach house was great! It was a short walk to a private beach! 🏝️ Our host was very friendly and accommodating. He even allowed us to add an extra day at the last minute as the house wasn’t booked that day. We had 7 of our kids with us ranging from 5 to 21 years old and everyone had a GREAT time. If you’re looking for luxury this may not be your cup of tea, but if you’re looking for comfort, convenience, friendly host, and privacy then we highly recommend! Thanks Sean for a fantastic vacation in your home!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

13 February 2024

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

Listen to the waves…

The house was exactly as advertised. Communication was spectacular! We had an issue with the tv, and they immediately set us with someone to fix it. The house is close enough to the beach to listen to the waves and we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Manor, Texas

27 December 2023

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

Great Family Trip

My family and furry friends enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Host was very responsive. We had everything we needed to cook and clean, sleep, shower. There is also a doggie door. Close to moody gardens, the pier and the local movie theater.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

13 November 2023

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

Exactly as described

Well stocked, thoughtful touches throughout, clean. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana R.

31 July 2023

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

Beach getaway!

We loved the property and how close to the beach it was!! We will come back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christi R.

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

The OLD surf SHACK in need of repair!

This property is very old and in need of repair. The floors throughout the house are not level causing the beds to lean. There were no ceiling fans however the AC did work fine. There were several areas with mold and mildew and there was a 1 inch gap under the front door that allowed heat and flys to enter. The kitchen was not well equipped and there was not a disposal. I would not recommend families staying there as it was more of a guys fishing camp sort of house. The host was very responsive when contacted for additional towels and sheets.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaShay F.

16 July 2023

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

Great experience

Had a wonderful time and was super close to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Waxahachie, TX

26 June 2023

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

Short getaway

The property location is great. Short walk to the beach. A canopy is provided to take to the beach which is needed for the hot Texas sun. The rooms were spacious and so were the bathrooms. The place needs a few little updates and a few things repaired but overall it was perfect for us. We had our dogs so the fencing around the yard was great. It wasn’t in the best shape but as long as your dog doesn’t jump up on it, it serves its purpose. The porch was very nice. The bed was comfortable. We only used one of the 3 room so not sure about the other beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brenden B.

22 June 2023

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

beach house

everything was clean and everything that the description said was there there where out door games the beach was really close and it was an all around fun home to stay in we would definitely return

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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Why they chose this property

Private beach it’s very peaceful for family’s and pets. No vehicles can be driven on the sand just a great atmosphere for kids etc. only 10 mins from DT Galveston

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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