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House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.

Hitchcock vacation home with kitchen

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a blue backsplash.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a glass-top table, white chairs, a ceiling fan, and built-in appliances.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck overlooking a calm river with a thatched roof structure.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hitchcock, TX
  • Place, College of the Mainland
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of the Mainland
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanger Outlets
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hitchcock

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Texas City Museum. Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • College of the Mainland - 11 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Mall of the Mainland - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Tanger Outlets - 13 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Texas City Dike - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 17 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pit Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬8 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.

House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.

Welcome to our peaceful retreat, perfect for a relaxing family getaway! Our spacious home features a large, fenced yard and direct access to beautiful Galveston Bay—perfect for boating and kayaking. Enjoy fishing right from our boat dock and deck, or take in the views from our expansive upper and lower decks. Just a short drive away is the stunning Galveston Beach. Please note that house parties are not permitted. We're excited to welcome you for a memorable stay!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
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
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 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 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 smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.5 mi (33-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.7 mi (15-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches and 7.2 mi (12-min drive) from Dike Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. to downtown Hitchcock?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Hitchcock.

House on the bay. Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking close to Galveston. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome get away place kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at this wonderful house. Would recommend every time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great host

We truly enjoyed staying here. Highly recommend for big families!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and responsive host.

Everything about the stay was great. Only wish we had more time to spend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Super clean and updated interior and a really nice outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gettaway

Great location, house has was very clean on arrival and amenities were good. House was spacious. The deck was a good place to hang out and down below was fun at night time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The house was not only beautiful, the cleanliness of the entire property was outstanding. The owners of this property thought of everything a family could use when away from home. Very well stocked and maintained. Would definitely stay again. 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The property was very well and kept never any issues. Only time we had a problem was during the rain knocked out the Wi-Fi could not get in and the owner was on the phone within five minutes, giving us a code. Very good rental would recommend to everybody.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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