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Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11

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Relax in this serene outdoor seating area with a view of the water, surrounded by wicker sofas and a round table.
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Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling and ceiling fan, featuring a large window with a view of a residential area and a palm tree.
Enjoy a spacious home with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and comfortable seating.
Enjoy waterfront views from the deck, where you can kayak or relax at the dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this West End vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach. Also, Half Moon Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and San Luis Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Terramar Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Luis Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11

Come experience a relaxing getaway at our beautiful blue Bella! Sitting on the canal on Sunset Point in Terramar Beach, the location is the perfect place for fishing, bird watching, kayaking and paddle boarding. An unobstructed view of Galveston Bay makes for gorgeous sunset viewing each night, and the beach is an easy 3 minute car ride (or 15 minute walk) away. If a break from the beach is desired, the community pool is only 1 or 2 minutes away with car and 7 to 8 minutes if walking.

Bella comfortably sleeps between 10 to 11. There are 3 full bedrooms (a Queen, a King and a Queen with an attached top bunk), and an airy loft in the living area that doubles as a playroom and sleeping area (it includes a futon, a daybed and a pullout loveseat). All three bedrooms complete with a smart TV, cable and internet for catching up on the news or relaxing with a movie or TV show after a day in the sun or fishing. The house has 2 1/2 bathrooms, plus an outdoor shower with cold and hot water for rinsing off after kayaking or a swim. Bella has a big open kitchen with dining table and island- perfect for post-beach family meals. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and baking and has a range/oven, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. There’s a spacious living room (complete with 60 inch smart TV with cable and internet) for lounging or playing games. A washer and a dryer are conveniently located in the hallway between the kitchen and two of the bedrooms. The house has full Wifi coverage for connecting your devices to catch up on social media, emails, news and similar in between enjoying the outdoors.

The property has 3 outdoor lounging areas: A spacious top level deck with two big dining tables, padded lounge chairs and a gas grill; a bayside deck with cocktail table and chairs for relaxing with a glass of wine at sunset; and a shaded dockside lounging area with a stone picnic table, couch and chairs, coal fired grill and bar for mixing cold Margaritas and Piña Coladas. There are even two jet ski docks convenient for kayak launching, and a fish cleaning table. Use of the kayaks (2), paddle boards (2) and bicycles (2) is included with the rental.

Two exercise mats and dumbbells from 5 to 25 pounds are available for staying in shape while relaxing and enjoying vacation meals and beverages, for last minute efforts to achieve the desired beach body or for building strength to reel in the big fish!

Property manager

Karen and Jan Eckhoff

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Put all paddle boards and kayaks back on the lift in the storage room after having hosed them down to get rid of as much sand, salt, and dirt as possible.
Put the covers on the lounging furniture on the ground level to protect the cushions from bird droppings and similar undesired dirt. Please also be aware that the covers have a front and a back side.
Pull the dock ladder as far out of the water as possible. Turn on the Ring monitoring cameras. Switches are in the storage room (front right corner) and on the pillar to the left of the stairs.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR10863

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 to the airport?

This vacation home is 52.1 mi (69-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi (8-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Terramar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Terramar Beach.

Relax, Play, Fish, Crab - Birds, Beach and incredible Sunsets - Sleeps 10 to 11 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunsets devine

Overall everything was wonderful - clean, well-supplied, kayaks provided, crab traps for the kids to check, fantastic sunsets! Only one thing was a problem: a bed downstairs wasn't up to par. The owner tried to fix the problem and I imagine it will be completely resolved quickly.It's a great place in a wonderful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shameka F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother’s Day and Prom getaway

It’s was a great experience and we will book Bella for future stays on the island. Great location and peaceful. The host was great too and everything was so well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Exceptional property, could not have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston Oh Galveston

We had a great stay at Bella! The deck space is amazing. The weather didn’t cooperate and let us use it as much as we’d hoped. The home was well stocked with almost anything we needed. Had some fun fishing and crabbing off the dock, however the lights didn’t work.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaCrista G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fall Break Trip

Had a great time while staying at Bella. We used the paddle boards and fished. Our 3 and 5 year old loved the play room upstairs. We visited the beach down the road. Overall had a good time relaxing and just enjoying being by the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

We came down to the West End for a quick birthday weekend for our 12 year old daughter and the house was perfect. The communication prior to our stay was excellent and all check-in instructions were simple and easy. The house was clean and we enjoyed the open floor plan. The upstairs and downstairs outdoor areas are very spacious and the kids enjoyed the paddle boards, kayaks, and other outdoor toys. We brought our boat down and there was plenty of room in the driveway and access to the Teramar boat ramp was very convenient. All in all, we truly enjoyed our stay at Bella and will likely stay again in the future. Thanks Jan for the great experience and allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay with everything you might want

The extended family enjoyed a long weekend before embarking on a cruise - relaxing way to start a holiday. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and packed with everything you might want. Everyone agreed the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the kitchen was stocked with gadgets and dishes for home cooking. Swimming from the back door was amazing, and we enjoyed the grill, the kayaks and the paddle boards. All around fabulous - highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family getaway

The hosts were fantastic communicators leading up to our stay and during our stay. This was one of the cleanest houses we have stayed in(we’ve been renting for over 20 years). The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes and pots/pans for all our cooking needs. The sunset views from the house were directly looking at the bay every night. The stand up paddle boards for our teens were a huge hit and they took advantage of them every day. The fishing off the dock was great (caught trout every night) and there was plenty of space for those not wanting to fish. Beach access right across from the subdivision entrance was also less crowded than other beaches. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Time!

My family of four and five close friends had the most wonderful time staying in Bella. Words cannot describe the enjoyment we experienced as a family fishing and crabbing, literally at Bella's back door. The home was spacious and comfortable both indoors and out. We do a lot of family style cooking while on vacation and the kitchen was fully prepared and lacked nothing we needed for an enjoyable home-cooked meal. The local stores had everything for all our needs without having to leave the area which allowed us more time to unwind under Bella's roof, while at the same time downtown Galveston was just a short drive away. The community's pool was never crowded and just a little longer walk brought you to the Gulf where the local beach always had plenty of space. Access to the bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks were a huge plus, with all the safety equipment onsite as well. Plenty of outdoor games were also included from can-jam to corn-hole, and connect-four to horse-shoes. A wide variety of board games were also "at the ready" when the mood hit. One of the reasons we chose Bella for our vacation were the reviews about cleanliness. We were very pleased to find that they were correct. Upon entering Bella we found a home that was clean, neat and tidy. Kudo's to the housekeeping staff! She had the feel of your own home away from home. To sum it up, if you are looking for an enjoyable place to stay, I would call Bella "all inclusive"!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise at Bella

Bella is beautiful & in an ideal location for fishing, kayaking, beach time & family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

The property was nice and clean, check in process was simple. Enjoyed our stay. Was thinking of a future stay at this property but was just informed of two items that were damaged that we were unaware of. Glad we bought accident insurance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Canal fishing

Very nice home! One of our favorites so far! I think we’ll be back to this location. Loved the layout and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, Quiet Beach House

The beach vibe at Bella is AMAZING! You feel in “vacation mode” the second you drive up. We loved that Bella song as down the strip from Galveston as it was extremely quiet and relaxing. The canal and beach were awesome!! Regarding the listing… spot on! The kitchen items, bathroom items, pictures were all extremely accurate/spot on. We loved our stay and WILL be back!! Thanks Bella for a great family/friend weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to stay

We experienced a true escape from hectic city schedules, and felt transported to a far away place. The place itself is gorgeous and comfortable. It's close to Terramar Beach, and we loved kayaking on the canals. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to entertain and enjoy. Communication with our host was easy and quick, but only because I'm chatty and ask lots of questions, not because we were lacking anything. The younger couples found it romantic and wanted to stay longer. We were thrilled to see out family gather there and enjoy each other. I have to mention the comfy beds. Finally, we loved the magical sunsets, lounging on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation!!

What can't be said about Bella? She's beautifully decorated, location is ideal, fully stocked kitchen and plenty of linens! We fished, played with the kayaks and SUPs, went to the beach, played board games, everything was perfect!! Loved, loved, loved our stay. Kids were happy as were the adults. Large group, 3 sets of adults and 5 kids 6-15. Everyone was comfortable and Bella was more than accommodating. Can't wait to plan next year's annual trip to Galveston and hopefully we can book Bella again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Getaway

The house was great...the sunset views were amazing. The family really enjoyed the water toys and the bar area under the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Highly recommended! Jan was great and very responsive. Great sunset view. Kids enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking. Great fishing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denyse H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful!

We had a party of 10 people, ranging from our 26 year old son to our 2 year old grandson. The house was very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. It is beautifully decorated and very clean. The view of the bay from the main bedroom is spectacular and the kids absolutely loved the fishing and kayaking. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location and views

We had a great experience here. The house was nicely decorated, updated and very clean! Great house instructions from the owners. We’ll kept home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome fishing and vacation destination

This beautiful home had the perfect location! There’s great fishing in the bay, paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes to enjoy on the property, and the beach is right behind the property. The sunset over the ocean is absolutely amazing from this location! The cleanliness and comfort of this property was also excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

marilyn l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

We loved this house. Everything we needed was provided. Our family stayed busy fishing, biking and paddle boarding. I would recommend this home to my friends and i would rent this house again. It's a great location. We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break in Galveston

The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. The owner responded immediately to the one question we asked. We were able to take the kayaks paddle boards out on the lagoon every day, and the beach was only a mile away on the other side of the road. Overall, it was a great house in a great location, and although this is our first time using VRBO, I could not be more impressed with the experience of renting this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Bella Honors her Name, it is an amazing and so Beautiful place to stay in and have a great get away from the city at a short distance from home, it has everything that anyone can ask to Forget about work and Njoy the Beauty of Galveston West Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023