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4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, light blue chairs, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and light blue chairs, a kitchen with teal cabinets, and a hanging light fixture.
A wooden deck with white railings, a blue building, and a water tower labeled "Jamaica Beach" in the background.
Neighborhood pool
A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Jamaica Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 30 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 39 min drive - 29.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Blocks from the Beach- Snowbirds welcome located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and very accurate listing. Very close access to the beach with drive on ability. Only a short drive to downtown Galveston. I would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place near beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Barefeet Retreat. It was very accurate to the listing and was in the perfect location for us as it was close to the beach and close enough to activities in Galveston without feeling busy. There were very minor cleaning issues (couch had something on it, sticky spots on the floor) but they were nothing a disinfectant wipe couldn’t fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property. Communication was well done by the host. Directions were all well laid out, house was clean, and we will be using the host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described! It had everything we needed and more. Location is close to the beach but we rented a golf cart. Very comfortable and the AC worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! All of the beds were comfortable, the property was clean and decorated so cute. It was stocked with everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but comfortable place to stay. Very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay for Family

Nice Place. Great Location. Quiet and Relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
It was our pleasure having you as our guests. We would love to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute bay side house

Perfect for small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house

Clean and had everything we needed! My family had a great stay here. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
It was our pleasure having you as our guests!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lone Star Rally 2025

Beautiful home! Easy beach access not far away! Perfect distance to be out of the high congested areas!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a relaxing and comfortable stay! Anything you could ask for or need is already in this cute beach house. We will stay even longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

It was good home the drive in beach was so close
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
We are so excited to have had you as our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great house. Clean. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was a wonderful time with gorgeous views and everything was accessible.

The property was well thought out and nicely organized. Lovely decor and everything was easy to find. I appreciated that instructions and recommendations were available in the binder.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Family Spot

House was clean, organized and delightful! My family of 4 fit perfectly. Just 4 blocks from the drive up beach and super easy access to everything else you’d want to do. Would definitely recommend to the next family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

The bed was comfortable, great location home was comfortable. Cleanliness was ok
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
It was our pleasure having you as our guest. We are so happy that you had such a wonderful time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

We had a relaxing and comfortable stay! Anything you want or need is here. There was even a wagon, chairs, toys, games, etc. We brought our stuff for nothing! lol
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute house not far from the water. Streaming services never worked and there were no wash cloths. The air conditioner stopped working one afternoon but kicked back on before we went to sleep that night, thank God.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback. I was not aware that there were no washcloths I would have had the cleaning crew drop those off I'm pretty sure they usually put them in the house when they put all the towels out maybe you didn't find them. In reference to the air conditioning we had a power outage in the community so we just needed to restart the system at the electrical box. So sorry for the inconvenience. The streaming service was the same issue. So sorry for that inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was very well maintained, and the neighborhood is excellent. It's a bit more of a drive into Galveston than some other options, but nothing that prevented us from doing what we came to do! The lack of cable TV was a bit of a letdown, especially since a storm knocked out the internet streaming options as well — but the owners were very accommodating in that regard and they compensated us for the inconvenience. They responded to every message that we sent. The only real complaint (and not the owners' fault) is the MOSQUITOS. I thought they were bad back home, but we were not prepared for the size, quantity, and aggression of these insects. The area is low-lying so even the lovely lawn is just a marshy breeding ground. Bring plenty of bug spray!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few things needing a look at, overall the home is well maintained and clean. We had a nice vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was absolute perfection! Check-in and check-out were an absolute breeze—super easy and stress-free. The house itself was incredibly clean, well-kept, and felt wonderfully cozy the moment we walked in. A huge bonus for Texas summers: the A/C works almost too well, keeping us perfectly cool the entire time! Even had to raise the temp because it felt too cold at night⁶. The location is absolutely perfect, with all the main attractions just a short 10-minute drive away, and the neighborhood amenities were a fantastic addition to our trip. Plus, you can drive right onto the beach, making access and setup incredibly easy. While the kitchen is a little tight, it is efficiently designed and very do-able. When it was time to wind down, sleeping here was superbly peaceful. 10 out of 10—we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place, close enough to beach with direct drive up access. smooth check in and out, great communication. enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
We wanted a place to take the grandkids in Jamaica Beach this two day stay was a good place and we all had a fun time. It was clean and had nice vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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