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The Shell Shack

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring West End

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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, table tennis
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

West End stay.At this West End vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pirates Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galveston Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palm Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 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.

The Shell Shack

Welcome to the Shell Shack, a charming beach cottage in Pirates Beach! 2BR/1BA upstairs with open living and lots of natural light. The two bedrooms include a king bed and two bunk beds. Bonus bunk room, half bath, laundry, and outdoor shower downstairs. Large fenced yard—pet friendly! Just two blocks to the beach or Pirates Beach Center shops and dining. Enjoy a relaxing family weekend or "work from home" for the week!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This is a quiet, family friendly neighborhood. Please keep noise to a minimum and be respectful to neighbors. Neighborhood quiet hours are 10p - 8a.
Please use a cooler for any freshly caught fish, not the refrigerator.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR07924

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Galveston
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Galveston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shell Shack to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.1 mi (58-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shell Shack have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Shell Shack to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Pirate's Beach and 4-minute walk from Pirates Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shell Shack offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shell Shack?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Shell Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shell Shack?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Shell Shack have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Shell Shack have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Shell Shack to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 10.6 mi away from Galveston.

The Shell Shack Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a small group getaway! Close to the beach. The downstairs bunk room had a bunch of bikes in it so it wasn’t really useable but the couch upstairs is a pullout so it all worked out for my group of 5. Host is easy to reach and the place was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ellie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Shell Shack, it was a perfect beach stay for our Family of 5 and dog. It was exactly as advertised and we had a great time - even with rainy weather! Would return and recommend. Short walk to the beach was a breeze, didn't need a golf cart!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Will be back!!! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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