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Stunning sunsets over the bay in Pointe West & heated pool throughout winter.

Holiday home in Galveston with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, San Luis Beach
  • Place, San Luis Pass
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd Floor Xbox Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bunk Room

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Casita

1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

2nd Floor Common Bathroom

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

Casita Bathroom

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

Jack and Jill Bathroom 2nd Floor

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

Main Floor Bedroom Bathroom

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

Primary Bedroom Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning sunsets over the bay in Pointe West & heated pool throughout winter.

With stunning views and the best amenities on the island you will reach tranquility the moment you step through the door. Your stay includes access to the best concierge on the island, golf cart, and various indoor/outdoor games. Our goal is for you to leave feeling relaxed and full of memories. Access to the beach club and pools requires a $25/per person fee for the duration of your stay. Kids 4 and under are free. This fee is paid directly to the club, separate from your reservation.

The Tranquil Turtle is an idyllic retreat! With its spacious layout and plethora of amenities, it's sure to provide an unforgettable experience for families and friends seeking relaxation and fun. From the moment you step through the door you will be greeted by stunning views of the Bay and Wetlands. The convenience of the fully stocked kitchen and the expansive outdoor living space has been designed for comfort and enjoyment.

The beach club and pools, accessible for a nominal fee ($25/per person over the age of 4, for the duration of your stay) can provide more relaxation and entertainment options during your stay.

Spend your morning sipping coffee from the stocked Keurig, drip machine or French press and then indulge in a bit of culinary creativity with the well-equipped kitchen. The outdoor deck, with its mosquito misting system and various seating areas, offers the perfect setting for al fresco dining, grilling up some Texas surf and turf, or simply soaking in the breathtaking bay sunsets.

The layout of the Tranquil Turtle, with its main gathering spaces on the first floor and 6 bedrooms, including one detached primary suite, is ideal for accommodating different preferences and activities. Whether you prefer to gather for movie nights in the spacious living room, stargaze from the sun deck using the telescope, or engage in some friendly competition with the assortment of outdoor games, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The Tranquil Turtle is the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and fun, ensuring that you will leave feeling rejuvenated and full of cherished memories!

Pointe West Beach Club
The home includes access to the Pointe West Beach Club, which includes pools and hot tubs over two locations, a lazy river, wonderful restaurant, bar, and game room. Access to the beach club is $25 per person (for your entire visit), wristband and door codes provided when you check in to the Beach Club. The resort features the widest, most beautiful beaches in Galveston as well as the beach club swimming pools and hot tub facing the beach, a fitness center, game room, corn hole and gift shop.

A basketball court is a short walk or quick golf card ride past the beach club. A short ride to the bay side allows you to visit another pool, lazy river and hot tub.

Please be aware that we do allow guests to bring dogs (2 or less of any size) and we have dogs of our own that occasionally come to the home so if you have severe pet allergies please take note.

We have a security system with a doorbell camera at the front entrance. There are 2 other exterior cameras on the property that are not monitored.

Wildlife Warnings – Tranquil Turtle is located in one of the most beautiful and natural settings in Texas. This nature includes bugs and insects big and small, animals, crabs, sharks, bees, rattlesnakes and more. We have pest control and set rattlesnake traps on the perimeter of the property. Occasionally, however, nature will enter the Tranquil Turtle and should not be cause for alarm. If you have any issue with pests, please contact us immediately.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
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
Property Registration Number GVR09803

About the area

Galveston

West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Luis Pass - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wer Whistle Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning sunsets over the bay in Pointe West & heated pool throughout winter. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning sunsets over the bay in Pointe West & heated pool throughout winter. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Stunning sunsets over the bay in Pointe West & heated pool throughout winter. located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from San Luis Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Half Moon Beach. Terramar Beach and San Luis Pass County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay, the view of the bay is great. We felt a great sense of privacy. You cant see you neighbors from the back porch, it was beatiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Stay!

This was a great stay! House was very nice and clean. Kristen is a great hostess. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris f.

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

Excellent!

Easy communication and wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Family/Friends Get-away

This is a lovely property. The house is laid out nicely with bedrooms/bathrooms and joint living spaces. The kitchen is fantastic and amazingly well stocked. The outside fireplace w/ TV was lots of fun to play games. While a bit of a drive to Galveston, it travels quickly and is a pretty drive. Enjoyable getaway for 2 families with older kiddo's.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Annual summer vacation with family

Exceptionally large, very clean, updated house. It was large enough to wander around and not get tired of seeing the same people. Private beach-nice. In our 48 years of renting, we've never had a well stocked house like this. I didn't have to bring any kitchen utensils! My only disappointment is that the beautiful deck did not have working electricity. We usually spent a lot of time on the deck but it was just too hot and still. Bikes were a nice added touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Fam Trip

The house was beautiful and had plenty of room for everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great location with activity options

The property can fit a large group and is part of a community with many activity options along with indirect beach access. The sunsets views over the bay from the back porch were very popular with the family. We used the beach access close by where we could park our cars right next to us, a helpful perk since we had older grandparents with us. We enjoyed the local community clubhouse and pools for a break from the beach. Host was very thorough, helpful, and checked in mid-stay to ensure we were comfortable. We would definitely consider the property again for a future family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Magical Sunset Views!

The Tranquil Turtle is such a beautiful home and perfect gathering place! We have never stayed in such a well stocked home--it had everything we needed and more, including beach toys, chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas, and the six-seater golf cart, Sunny. This home gives the best of both worlds in Galveston. While it sits on the bay with stunning sunset and night sky views from both decks, Sunny the golf cart offers easy access to the beach side in just a short and pleasurable drive. We made wonderful memories playing in the surf and night time walks at the beach. We screamed in laughter when we watched creepy crabs scuttle across our flashlight beam at night, and stood in awed wonder as the moon rose out of the ocean glowing RED! It was surreal! We explored the bay--it is very shallow and walkable for a long way. We caught and released blue crabs and various fish. We saw many varieties of birds, hermit crabs, and fish. We even walked the bay at night for a thrill because it comes alive with all kinds of fish and crabs to net and observe in a bucket with the children. The home is expansive with perfect accommodations for everyone--even roll away beds with very comfortable mattresses. We love the privacy each room offered and the cozy beds. The Cabana house offers a perfect spot for extra privacy. Under the house is perfect for hammocking. Owners were easy to reach and very friendly. Concierge even picked up grocery order and stocked the home before our arrival! Perfection!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Great thanks

Nice location lovely house. The golf cart was nice. The beach club is not as nice as I was hoping.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

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

Perfect Bay Rental

Great location, room for a large group, more than enough beach and kitchen items to minimize what you need to pack! Would certainly rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

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

Wonderful views

This house was amazing. The owners thought of everything. It was clean, and nicely decorated. The golf cart came in handy getting to the beach club. Lots of nice dishes, pans, and extras. We really enjoyed our stay. There were 13 of us, and we made lots of nice memories here. Kristen was great at answering our questions promptly. Beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

A perfect spot for a perfect vacation

This house is excellent in that it provides a quiet Street for the kids to take adventures. The cabana is a perfect spot for the guest to wants to get away from it all. Everything that we needed was provided and the golf cart was over the top fun for us to see the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Beautiful home on a very quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Cummings

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