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Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m
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Galveston, TX
- Place, Sea Isle Beach10 min walk
- Place, Terramar Beach12 min walk
- Place, Half Moon Beach2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Area
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath (sleeps 10 comfortably) waterfront home IS RECENTLY RENOVATED, sits on a beautiful canal in Terramar Beach, and is perfect for families vacationing on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Location, Location, Location:
One of the highlights of this delightful beach house is its location at the west end of Galveston Island. Located in the desirable Terramar Beach area, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Sea Lover Cottage sits on a beautiful canal and offers easy proximity to the bay and to the beach at an affordable price. Sea Lover Cottage is clean and bright, and well-appointed.
Enjoy your coffee and start your day by viewing a glorious sunrise from the canal deck. Take a walk on the beach filled with shells for the collector or build a sandcastle. Go for a swim in the Gulf waters filled with sea life. Body surf or bird watch. Enjoy peace and quiet, with the exception of a meddling seagull. Take your kayak for a spin on the canal from your private boat house or bring your poles and net to fish and crab the canal under the boat house overhead lights. Complete your day by grilling your catch and relaxing in the warm evening breezes constant through the lower-level boat house.
There is a green overhead light that shines in the canal for fun night-time fishing. You can really see all the fish swim through the light at night!
If entertainment and excitement are for you, Sea Lover Cottage is convenient to Schlitterbahn Water Park, Moody Gardens, the Flight Museum, Sea Wolf Park, Galveston’s historic Strand District, the Galveston Pleasure Pier and much more.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s boat launch is available for your use. The Terramar Navigation Channel connects Terramar’s boat launch area, its turning basin, and its four residential canals to West Galveston Bay. Step off your private dock into your vessel and motor out to the Bay for a day of great fishing! Upon your return, clean your catch right on the dock and barbecue your catch on the grill conveniently located. Your private dock includes overhead lights for fun night-time fishing. Trout, redfish, flounder as well as blue and stone crabs are caught right off Sea Lover Cottage’s lighted dock. Your private boat slip is also ideal for launching your canoe, kayak or other people-powered craft.
Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Lover Cottage offers the best of two great water experiences; the home is caressed by the salt marshes and inlets of West Galveston Bay on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other side. Whether by the bay or the beach, your entire family will make unforgettable vacation memories at this seaside retreat.
Terramar Beach Community:
Beach – The beach on the Gulf may be reached from the Terramar Beach main entrance at the end of Terramar Drive, or across any of the three public walkovers.
Swimming Pool – The Terramar Beach pool is open daily from May 1 - September 30. It is closed on Tuesdays for cleaning. Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Boat Launch and Pier – There is a private boat launch ramp with a turning basin and dredged navigation channel extending into West Galveston Bay. The boat ramp recently underwent repairs. It is a brief 20 minutes by boat to San Luis Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
Pavilion – Please also visit the nearby pavilion.
Owner requires a signed rental agreement.
Note that Galveston properties require a 15% hotel occupancy tax - 6% for the State of Texas and 9% for the City of Galveston.
Location, Location, Location:
One of the highlights of this delightful beach house is its location at the west end of Galveston Island. Located in the desirable Terramar Beach area, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Sea Lover Cottage sits on a beautiful canal and offers easy proximity to the bay and to the beach at an affordable price. Sea Lover Cottage is clean and bright, and well-appointed.
Enjoy your coffee and start your day by viewing a glorious sunrise from the canal deck. Take a walk on the beach filled with shells for the collector or build a sandcastle. Go for a swim in the Gulf waters filled with sea life. Body surf or bird watch. Enjoy peace and quiet, with the exception of a meddling seagull. Take your kayak for a spin on the canal from your private boat house or bring your poles and net to fish and crab the canal under the boat house overhead lights. Complete your day by grilling your catch and relaxing in the warm evening breezes constant through the lower-level boat house.
There is a green overhead light that shines in the canal for fun night-time fishing. You can really see all the fish swim through the light at night!
If entertainment and excitement are for you, Sea Lover Cottage is convenient to Schlitterbahn Water Park, Moody Gardens, the Flight Museum, Sea Wolf Park, Galveston’s historic Strand District, the Galveston Pleasure Pier and much more.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s boat launch is available for your use. The Terramar Navigation Channel connects Terramar’s boat launch area, its turning basin, and its four residential canals to West Galveston Bay. Step off your private dock into your vessel and motor out to the Bay for a day of great fishing! Upon your return, clean your catch right on the dock and barbecue your catch on the grill conveniently located. Your private dock includes overhead lights for fun night-time fishing. Trout, redfish, flounder as well as blue and stone crabs are caught right off Sea Lover Cottage’s lighted dock. Your private boat slip is also ideal for launching your canoe, kayak or other people-powered craft.
Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Lover Cottage offers the best of two great water experiences; the home is caressed by the salt marshes and inlets of West Galveston Bay on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other side. Whether by the bay or the beach, your entire family will make unforgettable vacation memories at this seaside retreat.
Terramar Beach Community:
Beach – The beach on the Gulf may be reached from the Terramar Beach main entrance at the end of Terramar Drive, or across any of the three public walkovers.
Swimming Pool – The Terramar Beach pool is open daily from May 1 - September 30. It is closed on Tuesdays for cleaning. Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Boat Launch and Pier – There is a private boat launch ramp with a turning basin and dredged navigation channel extending into West Galveston Bay. The boat ramp recently underwent repairs. It is a brief 20 minutes by boat to San Luis Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
Pavilion – Please also visit the nearby pavilion.
Owner requires a signed rental agreement.
Note that Galveston properties require a 15% hotel occupancy tax - 6% for the State of Texas and 9% for the City of Galveston.
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR05066
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About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- Sea Isle Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Terramar Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Half Moon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Jamaica Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The West End And Sand Bar - 6 min drive
- Pariah Coffee - 12 min drive
- Way West Grill And Pizzeria - 12 min drive
- Circle K - 12 min drive
- The Sandbar - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
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3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
ANYSIA R.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest & Relaxation
ANYSIA R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kassandra S.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Kassandra S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Rodney C.
1 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Rodney C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Pam Y.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal House
Pam Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Veronica M.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Veronica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Pat and Rebecca R.
15 May 2019
Quiet weekend
Pat and Rebecca R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Kevin C.
4 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Kevin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Dennie L.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life on the canal.
Dennie L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good
Rachel d.
21 July 2025
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Rachel d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay
Christine H.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Decent Property
Christine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
10 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family get away
Kerry M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Jeremy F.
5 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Jeremy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
5 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a laid back family vacation!
Mary M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
16 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family vacation getaway!
Rachel C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon F.
5 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Sharon F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good
Sasha H.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Sasha H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
18 April 2022
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Sea Lovers Cottage
Christopher B.
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10/10 Excellent
Rodney H.
11 April 2022
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Excellent!
Rodney H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent
May V.
1 April 2022
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Sunshine Breeze
May V.
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8/10 Good
sarah l.
14 March 2022
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intresting
sarah l.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Renee P.
27 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Renee P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent
tina m.
12 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
tina m.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Kristin W.
17 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Labor Day Weekend
Kristin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Leah Sealover
The owner grew up in Baltimore and water has always been a part of her life. As a child, she enjoyed summers along the Chesapeake Bay in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland. Later in life, she became a world traveler and has lived in many exotic locations, including Azerbaijan. While there, she vacationed along the Caspian Sea in what are called “dachas” – a Russian word for seasonal second-homes. After relocating to Texas, she began searching for her own dacha where she could spend time with her family and pass on some of her fondest memories. She seized the opportunity to settle on Galveston Island in beautiful Terramar Beach. Sea Lover Cottage is affectionately referred to among family and friends as “the Dacha.”
Why they chose this property
Located at the west end of Galveston Island, in the desirable community of Terramar Beach, Sea Lover Cottage sits on one of only four exclusive Terramar Beach canals. The home offers easy proximity to the bay and also to the beach. The west end is idyllic. There is very little noise, and there are no hotels swallowing up the coast. The tranquility of the Gulf Coast is on display in this area. You will find warm breezes, white sand, and wonderful memories.
What makes this property unique
This home is uniquely situated at the west end of Galveston where the island is at its narrowest, and in one of the most desirable areas. This home sits on A beautiful Canal, offering easy access to West Galveston Bay. Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The lot was specifically chosen to position the home for the sunrise view from the canal deck. Gather on the canal deck with your morning coffee as you marvel at one of the most breathtaking sunrise views available on the island, right from your own private deck. The lower-level boat house features an open concept and constant summer breezes.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s private boat launch is available for your use.
Vacationing at Sea Lover Cottage includes full access to all of the amenities at Terramar Beach.
Come enjoy warm breezes, white sand and wonderful memories at an affordable price.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s private boat launch is available for your use.
Vacationing at Sea Lover Cottage includes full access to all of the amenities at Terramar Beach.
Come enjoy warm breezes, white sand and wonderful memories at an affordable price.
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