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Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option

Family-friendly stay with water park in Galveston

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61040 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this West End vacation home, you'll find Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 19 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 23 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 29 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬6 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.

Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option

This open-concept coastal home has everything you need for a relaxing island escape! The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a dining table that comfortably seats six, plus a Keurig Duo coffee maker for both pods and ground coffee. The living room offers plenty of seating and a 65" 4K Smart TV, while the master bedroom includes a 50" 4K Smart TV. A full-size washer and dryer add extra convenience during your stay.

Occupancy Policy
For a comfortable stay and in accordance with our house rules, the home accommodates up to 5 adults (18+) maximum - up to 7 total guests when including children.

We aim to keep the home affordable for smaller groups. Therefore, there is an additional charge of $25 per night for each guest beyond 5 (regardless of age). Please ensure your guest count is accurate when booking.

An additional fee of $50 per guest per night will be charged if the number of over-night guests exceeds the number on the reservation. Exceeding property max will result in eviction without a refund. Maximum combined guests and visitors during the day is 10 including children. Unregistered guests are not permitted in the pool due to insurance requirements.

Parking
The driveway can accommodate 4-5 vehicles - no parking permitted on the street or grass. Carpooling is recommended.

Pet Policy
Fully house-trained adult dogs are allowed to a max of two and max 50lbs each - NO exceptions - $75 non-refundable pet fee per dog per stay. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after (doggie bags provided) and are in a kennel if left alone inside the home. Only dogs are allowed - no other types of pets.

An additional fee of $100 per pet in addition to the standard pet fee will be charged and/or eviction without a refund for undisclosed pets.

Service Dogs - Texas House Bill 4164 penalties for falsely representing an animal as a service animal is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1000 fine and 30 hours of community service.

Outdoor & Recreation Spaces

Unwind in the large private pool (typically swimmable April–September, weather permitting) or rinse off in the enclosed hot-water outdoor shower after a beach day. The downstairs outdoor entertaining area includes a fire pit table, plenty of seating, and space to enjoy evening cocktails. Inside the air-conditioned recreation room, you’ll find foosball and darts for family fun.

Note: The downstairs living space is not connected internally to the upstairs, so it is not suitable for unattended young children.

Golf Cart Upgrade

Upgrade your stay with a 4-passenger golf cart, perfect for beach trips and exploring the neighborhood.
Must be reserved prior to check-in (full-stay rental only; no daily upgrades).

February 1 – October 31: $60/night + booking channel fees + hotel tax
November 1 – January 31: $50/night + booking channel fees + hotel tax

Additional Information
The booking guest must be 25 or older, verified through government-issued ID or Airbnb/VRBO profile, and remain present for the entire stay. No third-party bookings are permitted.

Please review the pictures of the single convertible chair beds, as they may not be ideal for all adults.

Weather Cancellations - Refunds are provided in the event of a mandatory evacuation order or large-scale utility outage. Please note: June–November is hurricane season. We recommend purchasing travel insurance and reviewing what conditions are covered.

No smoking inside (upstairs or downstairs). A $200 fee applies if evidence is found.

Guests have full access to the house except for the supply closet in the queen bedroom.

Location Highlights

The home is less than a 10-minute walk to the beach, with a lighted crosswalk at San Luis Pass Rd for safe access. Both golf carts and vehicles are permitted on the sand, making it easy to bring your beach gear.

Registration STR25-000142

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Adult dogs are allowed to a max of two and max 60

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 300

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR22-00225

Property is also known as

Charming Beach House
Coastal Getaway With a Private Pool! Galveston
Coastal Getaway With a Private Pool! Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option to the airport?

This vacation home is 45.2 mi (61-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Jamaica Beach and 11-minute walk from Galveston Island State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 13.4 mi away from Galveston.

Reviews

Coastal Getaway with Pool & Golf Cart Option Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aslyne e.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time and experience! This house and host were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was clean and updated. The accommodations were comfortable. It's close location to beach access was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa C., Gilmer, TX

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but Sweet

The location of the house to the park, pool, bay, and beach were in a very convenient spot. The golf cart helps to keep your vehicle clean and it was fun moving to each location with it. The house is clean and had plenty of supplies. There was plenty to do and not having to travel looking for activities. We enjoyed our quality time together. The host responded quickly and was very helpful. Thank you for that! No complaints. I appreciate booking on short notice in addition to our arriving later than anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R Get-A-Way

This was our third stay at the Salty Seahorse. We love this house. It has everything you need. The golf cart is perfect for traveling around. The pool is refreshing. The location is great. Just a few blocks from the beach. Tara is an excellent host and checks in to make sure everything is going well. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Tara was great at communication we had a couple of issues and Tara handled them well actually came to visit us.I would recommend this property ,it’s very well equipped in the house down to the coffeeHighly recommended expect to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary getaway

Tara was a super attentive/responsive host. The house had everything you need and more. The swimming pool was a nice bonus. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Get-A-Way

The Salty Seahorse is great! This was our second time to stay here. Tara is an excellent host. The house is perfect. It offers everything needed for a perfect stay. The golf cart is great for going to the side of neighborhood to see gorgeous sunsets. The pool is refreshing after being on the beach all day. This was our second stay and will definitely not be our last. Looking forward to our next beach getaway at the Salty Seahorse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The house was amazing, had everything we needed to enjoy the pool and beach. The house was clean and we enjoyed our stay. Great communication with the host and we will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paid too much for what we got

House was very clean, but it really needs some water pressure in the bathroom. Was really disappointed with the outside furniture and the deck really needs some repair!! We actually went to the hardware store and bought screws for the board that was sticking up as soon as you got to the top landing. We almost tripped on the board. We have stayed at many Vrbo's in the past but this one was a disapointment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

A lovely home in Jamaica Beach with so many great features. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for our family. The pool was lovely and we all enjoyed the rec room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristi k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time!

We had an excellent stay with Tara. The property was immaculate and so welcoming - with all the comforts of home. Darling decor, beds were very comfortable, and communication very easy. LOVED the pool and outdoor bar/fire pit area the best! Golf cart to the beach was super convenient (worth the extra $$) and highly recommend the "Shrimp N More" food truck at the end of the street, too, was fresh and delicious (way better than all of the $200 dinners we had). We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Salty Seahorse!

We had an excellent time staying at the Salty Seahorse. It is very clean, the location is perfect and had all the amenities we needed. We look forward to next year! Thank you Tara. Best, Mark, Kristine and Gunther
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erinn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Had a terrific time at the salty seahorse for my mini vacation with GFS. Would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a great time staying in this property. Very clean and conveniently located. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vern M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!!!

We had a great stay here! Tara is very responsive with any questions. The selection of pool toys and beach items were above our expectations. House is very clean and we all felt safe in this neighborhood. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khristen H., Ardmore, OK USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation home ever!!!

The property was clean, well stocked and in a great neighborhood! The host was so attentive and courteous and very fast to respond if I had a problem. Tara went above and beyond to ensure our stay was a pleasant one. I can't rate her high enough and I'll definitely come back and refer this property to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Vacation

We enjoyed the property, it had everything we needed inside and outside for the beach and pool. Beach toys and chairs were such a wonderful asset. The distance from the house to the beach is convenient, just minutes away. We didn’t take advantage of the golf cart but would encourage it since the drive to the beach is so close.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Like Home

We had a great stay at the salty seahorse in early May. This home had everything we needed to feel just like home. We brought all our own groceries and when we arrived we had everything we needed to prepare our meals. We picked this stay because of the private pool and it was perfect. The rec room and seating area downstairs are perfect for a backyard vacation. Short drive to public beach entries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Jamaica Beach

Very enjoyable stay. Really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a very good stay

Property is very nice and located in a good neighborhood. Quite at night and very relaxing. Pressure of water could be better in bathroom and I think the expectations for golf carts throughout galveston are kinda strange. They treat them like automobiles. All around, very nice stay. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kassie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach House!

We loved the house and the pool! Very well decorated and maintained. Not far from the beach, but we honestly spent more time in the back yard swimming in the pool and relaxing. Everything we needed was at the house, so there really wasn't any big reason to leave to grab things we might have forgotten. We definitely plan on renting again next summer! Thanks so much for a great mini-vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

This property has everything you would ever need for a great beach getaway. Tara the owner is awesome and easy to communicate with! The house has all the amenities you could think of. The golf cart is a must, so convenient. We will definitely be booking again very soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the sun in Jamaica Beach!

The Salty Seahorse- a great place to stay in Jamica Beach! It was easy to find, clean, dog friendly, had all the amenities we needed. , good fishing nearby, and convienently located need several beach access points. Which we loved! We'll be back next summer for sure. Thank you for everything Tara!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DeAndra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Family Vacation

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Salty Sandhorse. The host was very easy to contact when needed. The home came with every amenity we needed and more. It was a very clean home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021