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Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view

Vacation home near Galveston Island Beaches in Galveston

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 163200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Seaside stay .With a stay at this West End vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Galveston Island Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Sunny Beach. Hershey Beach and West Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sunny Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬5 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.

Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view

Sky Blue Shores

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You'll be in awe of the space and light that await at this three-story home in Galveston, beautifully situated only two rows back from the beach.

Perched like a beacon on a grassy piece of property, this home enjoys a peek-a-boo view of the Gulf of Mexico just over a block away. You'll be five miles up the coast from Galveston Island State Park and five miles down the coast from Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The heart of Galveston and the Strand Historic District are just over eight miles east.

One of the wonderful features of this property is its generous outdoor space, with two levels of covered decks on both the front and rear of the house. You'll have plenty of room for sipping morning coffee, marveling at the sunset, and basking in the cool gulf breeze.

Ascend a flight of stairs and find the main living area on the home's second floor. It's an open, light-filled space lined with windows, bringing together the living room, the kitchen, and the dining room. The kitchen is streamlined and elegant, offering stainless steel appliances (including a French-door refrigerator, a gas range, and a dishwasher), beautiful elements of stone, and a large prep island.

After dinner each evening, cozy up on the sectional to stream movies in the warmth of the gas fireplace. When it's time to turn in, you'll have five bedrooms to choose from, four of which have en suite bathrooms. The primary suite is on the top floor, offering a smart TV, a spa-like bathroom, and access to its own deck. There are two more bedroom suites (with deck access) and a fantastic blue room with built-in bunks upstairs, and one more bedroom suite on the main floor.

A private laundry room, central air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi are provided as well.

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note: This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are exterior cameras in front and back of the home.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 3,200 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR10969

Property is also known as

97146

Frequently asked questions

How close is Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.9 mi (48-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Galveston Island Beaches and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Sunny Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi away from Galveston.

Reviews

Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

susanna m.

Great house, great communication and would recommend but there are some things Host needs to address. Kitchen was not adequately stocked for cooking. We had to purchase a pan, cheese grater and utensils to cook. One bathroom did not work, toilet nor shower. Plumber came to address toilet but it was not fixed. Main floor was covered in dead love bugs upon arrival. We had to completely vacuum main floor. This was a very comfortable house for large group but property management company needs to oversee closer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great House That Needs Upgrades

Great house and neighborhood but the house furnishings and kitchen supplies are 2 star and do not meet expectations of what is charged to rent this house. There were blank nails on the wall in the living room for art that was not there, 2 bar stools for an house that holds 16 and furnishings were cheap and did not meet the quality of price that was charged. The kitchen supplies were either not worthy of Goodwill see photo below or non existents. Dishes and kitchen utensils were in the cabinets dirty. Broken furniture shoved in the laundry room.Will not rent this house again even though we come back to this neighborhood for a family get together every year. Very disappointed in this property. Next time will rent another property in the same neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann F.

The property and community was beautiful. We had so many issues that it took away from truly enjoying our vacation. 1. The tv for the downstairs bedroom had been removed and not replaced. 2. Only two of the bedrooms upstairs had a tv in them but one of the tvs did not work at all. We reported this but it was not fixed during our stay. 3. The back door was unlock d on our arrival. We later found out the door would not lock. 4. One of the doors to the balcony upstairs would not open. (Guests in that room was unable to enjoy the balcony. Same room tv was broke in.) 5. Refrigerator went out in the middle of the night, woke to warm and defrosted food. We finally discovered the breaker was tripped. 6. The coffee pot did not work properly, held the water and overflowed causing grinds to be in coffee. It only released a fourth of the water. The night before leaving we discovered the problem was an incorrect carafe was being used in this pot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaidyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for Small Gatherings and close to the beach

Our son had a great time and comfortable stay at this home for his senior prom. A small group of his closest friends and oldest sister as his chaperone had several room/bed accommodations. The host/managing Partner communication was great throughout the stay. Highly recommend this home that is close to the beach and close proximity of Galveston attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Weekend getaway 2025

The house could have been cleaned. We found wrappers on the floor, loose rice on the floor. Had to wipe down kitchen counters good as they were dirty. There’s dried toothpaste stuck to the cabinet in the downstairs bedroom bathroom. Could use bigger frying pans for when cooking for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kezia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raylene T.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston Vacation

Beautiful place. Lots of room and only a few steps from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and beautiful

So happy with this property! It was a great location and perfectly suited for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House with issues

This house was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and so was the community it was in. The big laundry room was so nice and needed with 4 kids. The living room & kitchen were larger enough for our 2 families. I really liked that there were 2 masters and most bedrooms had a bathroom attached. The negative was the house is not baby proof at all. There were no baby gates inside or outside the home. The glass table in the kitchen is a big hazard. Our kids bumped into it multiple times because they are small and can't see the edge of the pointed table. The glass coffee table in the living room we moved into the bedroom within 5 minutes of being at the home. Not every bathroom had soap which was very odd. The breakers in the kitchen were constantly tripping. When we first arrived the fridge kept going out. We couldn't use a few outlets due to them always tripping the fridge. Issue was reported and no one checked in on us. There isn't a fan in the living room but you can tell there should be. It was very hot in the living room, especially in the afternoon. The AC never kept up even with all the blinds closed. There were broken smoke detectors sitting upstairs and the master upstairs didn't have one. The wires that it should hook up to were hanging out. While this home is beautiful you can tell it was rushed and not all the details have been worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jane R., Coppell, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time at the Beacon!

Our extended family of 11 stayed at this home for 4 nights. The home was very clean upon arrival, was nice and spacious and was as pictured online. It is close to the beach and has good views of the ocean. We loved having so many bedrooms and bathrooms! The neighborhood is lovely! Our overall experience was positive but we did have some issues. The A/C upstairs struggled to keep up with the desired temperature. The electrical outlets in the kitchen area kept going out so we had to keep flipping the breaker switches. The supplies in the kitchen were inadequate for a home that can accommodate 16 people. We have seen all of these issues mentioned in previous reviews and due to the Vacasa responses we were hoping that they had been rectified prior to our arrival. These issues were disappointing but did not prevent us from having an enjoyable family time at The Beacon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Becky B., Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Liked: Cleanliness

An Honest Review

Is this ok for a public review: We had a great weekend at the house. It is beautiful, in a great location and very spacious. The downstairs is very comfortable and accommodates a large group well. If you are planning to rent this home with a large group, please be aware that you will need the following: oven mitts, baking sheets, paper plates, drinking cups, coffee mugs, and kitchen knives. There are a few of these items in the home, but not enough for 12. The grill is a small hibachi grill requiring briquettes. The AC upstairs does not work, and although guest services is very accommodating and responsive, we were given the following information: "Thank you for patiently holding. The update on the matter is AC does work and has been checked by multiple techs. The house is just very large and has a metal roof so the AC has trouble keeping up. Our best suggestion is to keep fans on and window blinds closed. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Our trip was in late April, so outside temperatures were in the high 70s, but the air upstairs in the house was 82 in the evening. We just spent most of our time downstairs and several guests chose to sleep on the comfortable couch in the room by the kitchen, however, the motion sensitive lighting was a bit of a problem when trying to sleep in that room. Despite the AC issues, we had a wonderful trip. The location is great, the property is beautiful and the house itself is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Large & plenty of beds & living area for entertaining
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The greatest place to stay

We had a great time at the home . The only thing was wrong with the house was the bottom floor didn’t have a tv in the master bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but Sweet

It was a beautiful place! We wished we could have stayed longer. The house fit our family of 14 just right. The amount of supplies was just right. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Checkout process FAIL

I paid online for late checkout on Friday 10/27 when an email was sent giving me that option. No confirmation was sent so I text the management with Vacasa. They confirmed my payment but this afternoon at 11:00 a maid service showed up to the house. Then I received a phone from Vacasa and had to explain the communication on Friday 10/27 and my frustration about how the online process didn’t update my stay. Also the house has ants in the pantry associated with a dirty waffle maker, there is black mold around the ceiling AC vent in the kitchen and the maid service was still at the house at 4:00 pm on Friday . Lots of small things and having to deal with another property management….ill never stay at a Vacasa property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Respite.

Great spot for beach access and family fellowship.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family vocation house

Very clean and nice beach house. Walking distance to beach. We enjoyed the stay a lot! Will come back! Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Look but don’t touch

At first appearance this property is perfect. The bedroom sizes are great. The bed configuration was perfect for a group. The proximity to the beach and town was very convenient but after we got settled in we started noticing how poorly constructed and poorly stocked with common amenities the house was. Two of the four showers had the shower doors off the hinges, like dangerously tilted off the hinges. Thankfully the property management sent maintenance over the next day. The fridge shorted out every time we turned the coffee pot on. The pull out trash drawers were broken and off the hinges so when you pulled out the drawer it fell on the floor. Our last night the house got to 78 and we couldn’t get it to cool, thankfully it rained and brought in cooler weather. For the amenities, there were three total bowls, no wine glasses, I would have expected a grill but that’s my fault for not checking because there is not one, no beach towels either. No cooking knives, no sheet pans. Basically a lot of the kitchen utensils and tools you need they do not have. It just seems like the owners might be new to renting out their home and the construction of this new house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable

Was nervous about our stay because of past reviews, but we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Never again

Overall our family did not enjoy our stay at all. The only good things were the size of the house and close proximity to the beach. Other than that it was a nightmare. If you want to cook, good luck. There is hardly any cookware, coffee mugs, plates or utensils. The kitchen looks great, but has no functionality. The microwave blew a fuse multiple times. There are sensors all over the entire house. Lights came on all by themselves. The garage door is broken and doesn't close all the way. Someone can easily walk right in. We couldn't get any of the tv's on the top floor to work. Any time we had to call maintenance it took them forever to call us back. The worst part was the house alarm going off at 4AM! There was no one breaking in, it just went off and woke the entire family. We were never given a code to turn the alarm off. Took us 10min to figure out how to disarm it. Scared our kids. Then while we were trying to pack up to leave, the house alarm goes off again! After 15min maintenance finally called us back and told us how to turn the entire system off. Our check in email specifically said the house alarm was "disarmed". That was obviously a lie. We will never stay here again. If you are looking for a peaceful beach getaway, this is not the place for you. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

susan s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty House for a lot of money

I wrote the following email to Vacasa and never received a response. Good evening, My family and I stayed at The Beacon this past weekend. During our stay we encountered a number of concerns with the rental that we would not expect from a place that charges so much money. Those concerns are as followed: dirty dishes in the dishwasher, popcorn kernels on the the floor, dirty floor/rug, unflushed toilet with fecal matter remnants in master toilet, trash left in garbage, dirty clothes in the laundry room, hair in bunk beds, hair in bathrooms, no hot water in master bathroom, food particles left in the fridge, non functioning toilet on second floor, completely full trash bins, dirty pots/pans (food left on pan). We are not sure but we assuming you sent a maid to drop off trash bags and a rag. Not entirely sure what we were suppose to do with this. Further, when renting a place to stay we should not have to share our time with the maid service. Cleaning should occur prior to guest arrival. Given all of these issues we find it only fair we are reimbursed for the issues that we encountered during our stay. I looked forward to hearing from you. I am happy to include and attach pictorial evidence for several of the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023