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5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Luxury waterfront home! Fishing light, bikes, kayaks, tiki bar, fire pit & more!
Fully stocked kitchen with granite counter-tops and stainless appliances.
Fish or explore the canals in our complimentary kayaks...  including a 2-person!
Our private pickleball court is hours of fun for the family!
Recent guest, Chris, with a 50' black drum caught from our dock!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10144.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Jamaica Beach
  • Place, Broadway
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing!

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for 'Kachina Cay' is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.'

Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location...
- 10 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open Memorial Day to the first of August), playground & city park
- 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

'Kachina Cay' is a place where families can bike to the beach on our complimentary 'beach cruiser' bicycles. A place where children can fish from our pier or kayak from our dock right into the wildlife preserve at Galveston State Park (we provide kayaks & life vests at no cost). This is a place where parents can relax in the hammock, knowing the kids & pets are playing safely in our fully-fenced yard; & a place where friends can enjoy a day of boating right from our slip or simply spend the afternoon grilling by the water or relaxing around our fire pit and waterfront tiki bar. .

Above all else, 'Kachina Cay' is a place to get away for awhile, relax, and enjoy life with each other!

Our private dock is equipped with an underwater fishing light to help draw in the 'big ones' after dark! Trout, red fish, drum, and several other varieties are frequently caught from our deck!

5★ AMENITIES:
We've paid particular attention to "the little things" that make a stay more comfortable:
- large king beds w/ high-quality, tempurpedic mattresses
- 1,500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- premium resort-grade towels
- complimentary beach cruiser bikes and kayaks w/ an assortment of helmets, life jackets and paddles
- charging ports on bedside tables
- high speed wireless internet
- HD Roku TV's in the living room & king bedrooms
- Complimentary pack & play, high chair seat, children's dishware and utensils to make your little one's stay as restful as yours!

Fishing Guide & Boat Rental Service: If you're looking to hit the water for a guided fishing excursion or a dolphin watching sunset cruise, our professional guide service is available to pick you up right at our pier for a full day or half day bay fishing trip. Just walk right downstairs and hop on the boat... it doesn't get more convenient than that! Also, if you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, we can help you arrange a full or half-day boat rental at a special discounted rate for our guests!

Our amenities...: Following an extensive renovation, 'Kachina Cay' now features beautiful granite countertops, glass tile back-splashes, stainless appliances, two full decks overlooking the water and Galveston State Park and much, much more. With two decks & an expansive open floor plan, the home is designed to allow large groups to comfortably relax together.

A note from the owners for parents traveling with small children... we have a 4-year old, 3-year old and 6-month old, so we know what it's like to travel with kids and have designed this home with them in mind. We've taken great care to ensure our home allows children to play safely AND allows parents to enjoy their vacation without constant worry. Lockable safety gates on both the upstairs deck and the fully-fenced yard help keep your children & pets safely away from the water and street. We also have a high chair and pack-n-play available for your use (just make sure to bring crib sheets).

Amenities include: HD Roku TV's (in living room AND bedrooms) and complimentary high-speed wifi, washer/dryer, Moen adjustable shower heads with massage setting, Tempurpedic king mattresses, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 single kayaks and a tandem kayak w/ paddles & life vests, 3 beach-cruiser bicycles and a tandem two-person bike w/ helmets, covered hammock & swing, 8 person picnic table, beach toys, boogie-boards, all linens, towels, blankets, cookware, etc... all of this and more is included with your stay!

IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES! We want you to have a great stay but the following rules must be followed. Please review BEFORE reserving the home...
- This is not a party house. Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time unless approved by the owner in advance.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any given time is 10 unless approved by the owner.
- Guests must be at least 25 years of age to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents
- No trespassing onto neighboring properties

Pets: Your pets are part of your family and are always welcome in our home with no additional pet deposit. The yard has been designed to give them room to play safely and away from the water.

Please note... if 'Kachina Cay' is not available for the dates of your stay, our second home 'Tortuga Cay' is located just across the canal and features the same high standards and amenities, with a great location on the water... you can view that listing at www.HomeAway.com/3871822

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced yard and gates, pack & play and highchair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs under 100lbs each allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is not a party house and violations of our rental agreement will result in termination of your lease.
Guests must be at least 25 years or older in order to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time. Other special events (birthdays, receptions, etc) must be approved in advance by the owner.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR25-000001

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Moody Gardens - 21 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5★ Waterfront home! Free bikes & kayaks! Pickleball! Fire pit! Great fishing! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Galveston Island Beaches and Broadway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly great family hang out spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect place to stay! Our family had a blast. Great location, great fishing and the kayaks were fun for all. Lot of memories made by our family. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Great family destination

Great place to bring family and enjoy time away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeana H.

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

Fantastic Vacation - Fantastic Property in Jamaica Beach

The house, location, amenities was absolutely perfect. We all had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

Great Owner !!

Great house , had a great time even caught fish !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE B.

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

Fathers Day

Great over night stay clean property nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

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

Perfect for dogs and family

Had a great weekend get away with our family and pups. Perfect place for relaxing, fishing, and just hanging out with our dogs. Bring mosquito spray and/or a fan to plug in outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Nice House

Property was as described. Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

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

I have stayed here 3 times

My family and I have stayed at this property 3 times and we have never been disappointed! We love this beautiful house and property. We love using the bikes and kayaks provided also
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

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

Great Vacation

We had a great time. Just as advertised!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fantastic location

This was a great stay! The house is in a great neighborhood with really wonderful neighbors next door. We had so much fun fishing and playing with the kayaks. The beach is close and town is far enough away for the neighborhood to be very peacefully quiet. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sukie Y.

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

2nd visit and enjoyed staying.

This was our 2nd time visiting the property. Weather didn’t cooperate but everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Bay weekend

Fun place for weekend stay at the bay. Love the downstairs and upstairs porches, kayaks and fishing from dock. Lovely home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura U.

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

Wonderful property

We just enjoyed our second stay so much that we booked another one. This house feels like a home. It's warm and inviting. The location is superb. Very peaceful. The host has provided everything to make it a wonderful family retreat. We can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Awesome getaway!

We had a fantastic family fishing weekend at Kachina Cay! The house had everything we needed, the kids loved the kayaks and the bikes, while we fished, and it was the perfect distance for and easy trip to the beach. Owner communication was great, and the house was perfect. We will definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Beautiful, clean, comfortable place

This is a really nice place to stay. It's in a lovely neighborhood. Jamaica Beach has some beautiful wetlands next door. We only stayed one night, so we didn't have an opportunity to take advantage of all of the amenities. We hope to come back and stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Paradise

The home was beautiful!!! I loved everything about it!! The kids enjoyed the beach toys & kayaks, provided by the owner😊 Beds were super comfy. I will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis A.

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

Great getaway

Property was spacious and as described. The floor plan is practical and house is very clean. The fenced in yard was a plus and just a few minutes from the open water. Great location and family friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great canal location perfect for families

House is updated with modern decorations and plenty of room for family gatherings. Kitchen was well appointed with utensils, etc. outside living space was great! The addition of the bikes and kayaks were a nice addition. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli V.

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

Great change of scenery!

We rented this property to celebrate our son’s senior year! We could not have been happier! The kayaks were a blast and the fishing locations were so close. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Midlothian, Texas

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

Beautiful property

Had the best time here. Will be back this summer! The ad didn’t do this rental justice! We loved the fact we could wake up, walk 15 feet and start fishing. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Awesome

Awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Activities for All

Property was neat and clean when we walked in. Communication with the owner was excellent leading up to and during our stay. The weather did not cooperate with our plans but there were other options than the beach. Bikes, kayaks, fishing, games and Astros on TV! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma K.

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

Perfect Location

This property was perfect for our varied group - ages 4 to 69. We have stayed in several VRBO properties, and this one's kitchen was the best stocked of any we've rented. Beds were also some of the most comfortable we've had at a rental. Whole house was very clean. Fishing right off the dock was handy and fun, and we were able to walk to another nearby fishing spot. The beach was about 5 minutes away with very easy access. We also enjoyed exploring the canals in the provided kayaks. Our days began with coffee on the covered porch and ended with a cocktail on the open deck. This was such a comfortable, inviting home that I have no doubt we'll try for a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

James G.

Quaint & Peaceful

We had a lovely stay during our time at Kachina Cay. The inside of the house is as described and fit our family of 7 nicely. The house was clean and nicely furnished. Robin was very responsive and easy to work with. Prior to our arrival we received an email from him stating that we would need to supply our own paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap and beach towels. However, beach towels are listed under "Outdoor Features" on the website. When we brought this to his attention, he said he would take care of it. Upon our arrival, we found beach towels in the bathroom cabinet. He also dropped off a mop and cleaning supplies when we asked for something to wash the floors. Thank you Robin! Renters should be aware that the 3rd bathroom is under the house and used as a garage for the bikes. It is more of an out house and very rustic. Also, the hammock is different than what is in the pictures. It is not easy to get on and off and essentially not usable, and there is no gas grill as described. Also, the pool is not open until May. It would have been helpful to know that ahead of time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Robin Harris

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My wife, Wendy, and I love Galveston and all that it has to offer our family. We enjoy taking our kids to the beach, fishing and kayaking at the house and riding our bikes around Jamaica Beach. Having young children, we are frequent visitors to Moody Gardens, the Galveston Children's Museum and on the dolphin watching tours at The Strand, but some of our best times are when we are simply grilling and fishing at the house while the kids play in the yard or feed the seagulls on the deck.

Why they chose this property

Jamaica Beach is an amazing community, close enough to Galveston to easily visit the island's tourist attractions but just far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful beach vacation.

Languages:

English

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