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GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY

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A BARE NECESSITY-RELAX & ENJOY-BEACH VIEW FROM DECK
BEAUTIFUL REMODEL! MINIMUM 4 NIGHT STAY EFFECTIVE MAY, 2020
Terrace/patio
GLIDER ON SIDE DECK!  GREAT FOR THOSE FANTASTIC SUNSETS
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

DOWNSTAIRS REMODEL

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

half bath downstairs

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY

ENTIRE REMODEL COMPLETED FEBRUARY 2018! See and hear the rolling ocean waves from the deck of this beautiful 3 bedroom beach house. Great for entertaining or just relaxing, this bright and cozy beach side home is just steps to the beach for fishing, sun and fun.

The Space
This home is great for entertaining! Dine outside with new patio furniture that includes table with 4 chairs, a glider and 2 chaise loungers while enjoying the sounds of the Gulf or just relax inside with all the amenities of home. This updated beach house has an open floor plan with a large kitchen area that opens into comfy living and dining areas.

The kitchen features corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, including a side-by side refrigerator, double oven, gas stove-top, microwave and is stocked with dishes, pots & pans, silverware and cooking utensils. Everything you need for those gourmet meals.

The living area has oversized sectional and 65" tv with surround sound, a DVD player, ipod 4 docking station with radio, plenty of games and puzzles and a gas burning fireplace to make things nice and extra cozy in the cooler months.

The master bedroom has a king size bed, tv, plenty of closet space and a private bath. The second guestroom has a queen bed and chest of drawers, third bedroom is great for kids or singles, with tv, a twin and a bunk bed/trundle that sleeps 4. Newly added downstairs has a half bath, kitchenette with small refrigerator, microwave and sink. Also, queen size sofa sleeper with tv mounted on the wall and heat/cool a/c for comfort. A GREAT GET-A-WAY SPACE!

Guest Access
In addition to household amenities, you may also use the outdoor shower and outdoor grill on the ground level.

Interaction with Guests
While the owners do not live near the property, the manager is just a phone call away and lives nearby. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Marsha.

The Neighborhood
The view from the deck has an unobstructed beach view and the street in front of the property leads straight to the beach and services only the residents of this small quiet subdivision. Beachside properties have a great view and are close to the beach, but not directly on the beach.

This property is in Beachcomber Estates located 11 miles away from attractions including Schlitterbahn water park, Moody Gardens pyramids of fun and new water park, Pleasure Pier amusement park as well as numerous restaurants and bars. There is also a gas station, liquor store, bar, pizza/burger place and convenience store in walking distance. The Seven Seas Grocery store and Nate's Seafood restaurant is just 1 minute down the road.

Getting Around
Jamaica Beach is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Houston and about 15 minutes from the seawall in Galveston.

Other Things to Note
Provided in the home will be the following: LINENS ARE PROVIDED, all beds except the queen sofa sleeper downstairs and the trundle bed are made. Sheets are provided for these beds and are located in the rooms. There will be 12 bath towels, 12 wash cloths, 6 hand towels, 3 kitchen dish towels and 3 kitchen dish cloths. For Renter convenience there will be the following: 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 4-13 gallon kitchen trash bags and a small bottle of dishwashing liquid. These items are just to get you started. Renter must provide anything required above this.


***THERE IS A 4 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY

***FYI: EVERY RESERVATION HAS A 15% HOTEL LODGING TAX ON THE NIGHTLY STAY AND LINENS/CLEAN AMOUNT. AT THIS TIME VRBO IS SET UP TO ONLY COLLECT 6% OF THAT. WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO COLLECT THE REMAINING 9% THROUGH AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT REQUEST. THAT REQUEST WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE YOUR RESERVATION IS MADE. TO VERIFY PLEASE CONTACT VRBO CUSTOMER SERVICE @ 877-202-4291.

Property manager

Property Manager-Marsha 832-277-5691

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a community parking restriction of four cars per residence. As well, Jamaica Beach requires pets be on a leash at all times. No smoking, pl

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR24-00026

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Broadway - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GALVESTON BEACH-A BARE NECESSITY located?

Located in West End, this family-friendly Galveston holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Broadway and Indian Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Beach house

Great house with great views of the Gulf. Hoping to get to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great trip

We had the best time for our Covid getaway! This was a great house in a wonderful location. The beach that you could drive on was very crowded and no one was using social distancing, however, the beach just beyond that with no cars was empty. Several cars were trying to drive on it but the local police officer came and put an end to that. The street is a quiet one with not too much traffic and a perfect place for our kids to ride their scooters. The kitchen was very well equipped but we wished we had brought our own blender. There is one there, but seems to be on its last leg. The porch overlooking the ocean was perfect and we were able to have several meals out there. We also loved the side porch for beautiful sunsets. Overall this was a great house and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Family Vacation June 2020

The property was wonderful, close to beach, clean, spacious, up to date. Had no complaints, house wascommadating

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Best of the Bunch

We recently hosted a family vacation that included 27 total people spread across 4 houses in Jamaica Beach. This was BY FAR the best house of the bunch. Pricing was good and it was such a close walk to the beach (didn't have to cross the main road to get to the beach either). The views were outstanding and we had absolutely no complaints about this house. The homeowner was also very easy to get ahold of and clearly provided check in/out instructions for us to follow. I would absolutely recommend this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marislea B., Dallas

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

Great Vacation Home

We will definitely be renting this home for future family vacations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great view

Great house with beautiful view of the ocean. Plenty of space and fully stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Fort Worth

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

Nice updates and close to beach

pictures and description were accurate with the Jamaica Beach house. Master bed and bath were nicely updated. Make sure you seal that shower door shut tight as water quickly got on the floor. The kitchen was well equipped with newer pots, pans and utensils that were in good condition. Also lots of room with one of the larger kitchen islands I’ve seen. Great front porch view with comfortable Adirondack chairs and other outdoor furniture. Small pocket development gave us great space on the beach due to distance from public beach access points.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

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

Great stay— excellent location

Fantastic walking distance to the beach and a perfect kitchen/living space for the whole family Also a plus that the tv had Netflix access for the rainy days!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgia N.

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

Great house!

My group had a great time staying here. Super close to the beach :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great Galveston Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice and we loved the short walk to the beach. We would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., Dallas, Texas to Lake Tahoe

The house is amazing!! Down to every detail;)

The pictures are exactly what it looks like. The location is so perfect!! We all felt right at home!!! We all hope to be able to come back and stay again;)) thanks so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Clean and well-equipped

This place is clean and the carpet is also clean! The house was very welcoming and family friendly. It’s very close to the beach: only a short walk. You can see the ocean from the house. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils/cookware. The house looks newly renovated and is tastefully decorated. The A/C, dishwasher, fridge, and washer/dryer all worked without any problems. We really liked that there were places to rinse off downstairs: one of which was an outdoor shower. We only have a couple of minor critiques: all the beds were a little soft for us and the water pressure in the guest bathroom shower was a little low compared to the master bathroom shower. Otherwise, we will definitely consider this place in the future. It’s a nice place for a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Joan T.

Looks nice. Nice furnishings. Just a few suggestions below

Pretty nice Xmas stay. Nice furnishings. Living area tv is way too complicated. Our house is across the street. Direct Tv is super simple. A second key would be helpful. Need a sturdier BBQ pit please.. very wobbly. Reflective tape on bottom stair would be safer.. looks like it’s not a step when it gets dark. Nice overall. A window or fake mirror looking window in the downstairs room. It’s super dark at times. Still a great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

We realy loved our stay. The place suited our needs perfectly. Plenty of room and so clean

We loved sitting on the balcony and looking at the Gulf. We had perfect weather for December in Jamaica Beach--sunny days and beautiful sunrises. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and utensils.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Beautiful Thanksgiving Holiday

We want to thank you for a wonderful experience renting your beach property for our family Thanksgiving holiday. Your beach house was great! The views were excellent, the environment warm and homey, and it was the best provisioned property I think we’ve ever rented. Everything worked out well for us – right down to the child-proof gate for the stair well. Fortunately for us even the weather cooperated and we were able to enjoy the beach and the various local holiday happenings. If you have not yet done so, we highly recommend the Ice Land exhibit at Moody’s Garden. Everything was in excellent repair. All in all we had an excellent visit and we thank you for sharing your lovely property with us. We are considering making a “Beach Thanksgiving” a regular family event and we will definitely keep your place in mind, if it is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Great view of beach and ocean

Property has been remodeled since last year and looks great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shenelle G.

The house was great! We loved lounging on the oversized sofa. The island in the kitchen is huge!

We had a great time. The property was beautiful and the owner left easy to follow instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Awesome and clean,wouldn't change a thing.

Our place was updated and very nice everything worked as it should.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Great place to stay!

This was a wonderful place. Has a fully stocked kitchen and was very clean. The beds were surprisingly comfortable. It's a quiet part of Jamaica Beach and the beach itself was never crowded. Marsha was a wonderful person to work with. Will absolutely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

donna s., arlington

great house

Not a review writer but this house is really,really nice - very pretty, clean and short walk to the beach. Marsha is super to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Nice and comfortable house close to the beach

The house was very comfortable and was only a short walk (very short...closer than it looks in the picture even) to the beach. It had everything you need, including a very nice kitchen with a huge island, a large deck overlooking the ocean, and plenty of space for our family. The WiFi worked great and was easy to connect to. This area of the beach was very quiet as was the neighborhood.. just what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Great Place to stay with an Ocean view!

We stayed here recently for a Girl's weekend with 5 ladies. It was a very clean place and had lots of room in the kitchen and living area to visit. The ocean view and short walk to the beach made it perfect for a relaxing weekend. We enjoyed visiting on the balcony which faces the ocean as well. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindie G.

Beach Gem

This is not your average beach house. It is a beautifully decorated and well-equipped home. We had a small family gathering to celebrate our child's graduation and everyone complimented the lovely place. It is immaculately clean and has a fully stocked kitchen. We enjoyed spending time on the deck and the one minute walk to the beach. You know you have found a gem when your spouse says they could retire there. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Vacation 2016

Beautiful view, quiet neighborhood , clean and comfortable, well equipped for guests Will stay again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Fun family weekend with friends

We came down and stayed the weekend with a small group of friends. There were 6 adults and 4 kids ranging in age from 1-5. The house had plenty of room and was very comfortable for us all. Everything was clean, no funny smells, all fresh linens and towels, A/C worked great, and all of the appliances worked well. (those are all things we've had issues with in the past renting other places) Great location with almost no traffic out front at all and a very short walk to the beach. Overall, we had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to rent this property again.

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager-Marsha 832-277-5691

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We love our home so much that when my family is unable to enjoy it, we love to share it with others so they too, like us, can make memories that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

Our home was our second purchase in this very small neighborhood. We bought the one next door in 2006 and then our family grew so we needed more space so we bought this house. We fell in love with it and when the grandparents stopped traveling with us, we sold the house next door and kept this one. Jamaica Beach specifically is the best location because it is its own city with Beachcomber Estates only having about 20 beachside homes and that makes the beach not only more exclusive but very well taken care of from the constant cleaning, to the safety of our own police patrolling every few hours. It is like a small town feel on Galveston Island. Other neighborhoods have hundreds of beach side homes (with many more bayside homes) and the beaches are not taken care of as well and have many more people sharing them. Not to mention we have our own fire department with a rescue team minutes away from the beach. They also recently added a swimming pool and playground area. A grocery store is a minute away from the house for all your basic needs and a liquor store, bar and a couple restaurants are close as well. We could have bought any property on the island and we picked this one, in this location, because to us it is the best.

What makes this property unique

When you arrive at our home you will be pleasantly surprised with the large open kitchen and living room. It is great for preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen and still being involved in all the action between the living room and dining room. The views are magnificent of beach and ocean from these rooms. In the morning, watch the sunrise out of the ocean. In the evening, grab a chair on our sunset deck listen to the ocean and watch the sun retire on the horizon. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. At the end of your stay, we hope you have enjoyed making memories in our home.

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English