Galveston Texas House Rental Fishing

Fishing is Fabulous on Tiki Island at Our Door Near Best Beach Galveston, Texas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 27201

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Location: Galveston, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (Tiki Island, Texas 77554 One mile from City of Galveston) View Map

Accommodations:  Two-Story Bay Home, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-14)

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE 1 bedroom apartment optional and available ONLY to over sized groups at extra cost.

THE BEST VACATION HOME RENTAL IN GALVESTON, BAR NONE. If you would like to do some serious fishing or just have some fun with the kids on a vacation you won't soon forget, this is it.

A FISHERMAN'S DREAM HOUSE on prestigious TIKI ISLAND. 1 mile from Galveston and all the sights. Near best beach. PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILY REUNIONS. SLEEPS UP TO 18.

**3 NIGHT MINIMUM)***

Email for availability for all of 2009. ****ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED --email for details.****

Guests have said "Wow!!! pictures do not do this home justice."

CHECK THIS OUT!!! HOW MANY RENTALS WILL YOU FIND WITH ALL THIS INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE'

A big Two Story 3000+ square-foot Bay Home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths - (Sleeps 2-14) 1 king, 3 Queens, 2 Twins , 2 sets of Bunk beds. All new bedding, what you would expect to find in a 4-star hotel.

Dish Network's Top 200 package with DVR and 1 big screen TV + 3 other TV's, DVD, VCR.

Large GAS GRILL (BBQ) BRING YOUR OWN PROPANE TANK.

- FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS cable and wireless * * FREE UNLIMITED LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALLS to ANYWHERE IN US, CANADA.

We also have a PADDLE BOAT for your pleasure that is free to use.

We are on a extra wide deep-water canal 1 minute from Galveston Bay that leads into the Gulf of Mexico.

Bring your boat or jet ski. Or, fish off our private 78' dock. We have a 56' lighted fishing pier, and fish cleaning station.

FISH OVER TWO OF OUR EXCLUSIVE HIGH INTENSITY UNDERWATER FISH LIGHTS. WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE BIG FISH CHASE THE BAIT FISH.

Even a submerged barrel you can throw your catch in, that will keep them alive, until you are ready to clean them for cooking.

Galveston, Texas THE BEST ENJOYABLE Fishing ON THE Texas Gulf Coast.

• Minimum age to sign the rental agreement is 25.
• This is not a fraternity party house: No prom groups, school or graduation groups, fraternities or sororities, or youth groups with or without adult supervision.
• Cleaning fee: $125.00

**********3 NIGHT MINIMUM************

****ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED--email for details.****

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

JANUARY 4th - FEBRUARY 28th $1198.00 1 week Sunday - Sunday.
OR $998.00 For 3 nights Friday - Sunday
OR $998.00 For 4 nights Monday - Thursday

MARCH 1st - MAY 26th $1798. 1 week Sunday - Sunday.
OR $1498.00 For 3 nights Friday - Sunday
OR $1498.00 For 4 nights Monday - Thursday

MAY 27st - July 31th $2598.00 1 week Sunday - Sunday.
ONE WEEK MINIMUM 7 nights

August 1, - Sept 12, $2598.00 Week
OR $1998.00 for 3-Nights Friday – Sunday
OR $1998.00 for 4-Nights Monday - Thursday

September 13, - January 3, 1798.00 Week
OR $1398.00 for 3-Nights Friday-Sunday
OR $1398.00 for 4-Nights Monday-Thursday

Email for availability dates for all of 2009 and 2010.

***ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED--email for details.***
Weeks with Major Holidays 5% extra. Rates are for up to 10 Guests.

Review comments from some of our previous guest, then
******* EMAIL FOR AVAILABILITY *******

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Covered Parking
    • Off Street Parking
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
    • Wood Fireplace
  • Beds
    • King Bed
    • Queen Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed
    • Bunk Bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV: 1 big screen, 2 other TVs
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • Video Library: 225 classic movies
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio
    • Balcony
  • View/Location
    • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
  • Communications
    • Telephone
    • Free Long Distance
    • Broadband Internet
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
  • Other Amenities
    • This beautiful air-condition home has amenities galore including a full kitchen with large double door refrigerator with ice maker and water and ice in the door, complete range with full-size double oven, Cooking utensils, coffee maker, disposal, washer/dryer, Linens, and bath towels are provided, Cable TV with HBO, 1 big screen HDTV, + 2 other TVS, 1 DVD, + VCR; Stereo with CD player, ALL INCLUDED, AT NO EXTRA CHARGE, BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS
  • Suitability
    • Pet Friendly: email for details.
    • Kid Friendly
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 or over to sign the Rental Agreement.
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Waterskiing
    • Jet Skiing
    • Shelling
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Surfing
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Antiquing
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • OTHER ATTRACTIONS FOR THE FISHERMAN, Galveston, Texas has numerous Guide Services that offer professional guides to take you out in their fishing boats and not only show you where the fish are but also how to catch them, There are many party boats that offer daily INEXPENSIVE BAY AND OFFSHORE FISHING TRIPS, And there are many DEEP SEA CHARTERS boats all just minutes from Tiki Island, Some say the best fishing is September to March, Tiki Island Palms is available all year round? ----------------------------Hiking, Bike rentals, jet ski rentals, shopping malls, Libraries, theaters, golfing, bowling, and many more area attractions

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

Personal Currency Assistant

JAN. 4th - FEB 28th $1198. Wk. OR $998. 3/nights Fri.– Sun. OR 4/nights Mon.– Thu
MARCH 1st- MAY 26th $1798. Wk. OR $1498. 3/nights Fri.– Sun. OR 4/nights Mon.– Thu
MAY 27th July 31th $2598 . ONE WEEK MINIMUM. 7 nights Sunday - Sunday.
Auguss 1st-SEPT 12th $2598 Wk. OR $1998. 3/nights Fri.–Sun.OR 4/nights Mon.– Thu
Sept.13th-Jan. 3rd $1798 Wk. OR $1398. 3/nights Fri.–Sun.OR 4/nights Mon.– Thu

3 NIGHT MINIMUM. Weeks with major holidays 5% extra.Rates are for up to 10 persons
****** Email for open dates for 2009 and all of 2010 *******

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express

Dates available: Year Round ***(3 NIGHT MINIMUM)***

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

Year Purchased: 2002

Why the Owner Chose Galveston

We didn’t buy our home to use as a vacation rental. We bought it for ourselves. Not just because it is a big beautiful 3000+ sq. ft 4-bedroom home, but for its location. Talk about location, this home is on a wide deepest canal on Tiki Island which is out in the middle of West Galveston Bay which is the best fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast.

After failing health we decided to buy a new home in a retirement community near the Houston Medical Center. We were not about to sell this home so we started using it as a vacation rental. We did not turn the management of our home over to a real estate company the way most vacation home owners do. We still manage it ourselves and we use the same cleaning service as the major hotel resorts in Galveston uses.

The Unique Benefits at this Two-Story Bay Home

The most amazing benefit that is most unique to other classic vacation rentals, other than outstanding fishing, is its location. We are less then ten minutes by car from the best beach in Galveston, the famous Strand tourist attraction, and the fabulous Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, Also the Gulf Greyhound Race Park. We are only about 15 minutes from Kemah, a wonderful vacation attraction in its own right. Only about 40 minutes from Houston’s Hobby International Airport, Houston shopping, all professional sports team arenas, and every thing the nations fourth largest city has to offer.

 

Owner's Map of Galveston

James and Pat have been retired since 1992. Both are avid fisherman and love living on the water. When our home isn't rented, we are there. James is a native Texan and Pat came down from Chicago 30 years ago.

 

Property Photos

Guest Comments (40)

  • 10/10/06
    Positive Rating
    David Lipscomb ,
    • We were looking for a place to get away and fish for a few days and boy did you deliver. We stayed in the apartment and had a blast walking out the back door catching fish all night. Great place, great hosts! We will be back.
  • 09/18/06
    Positive Rating
    , Dallas, TX
    • Our stay at Tiki Island was excellent. The house, amenities and fishing were top notch! If you are staying in the Galveston area and need more space than one or two rooms, this is the place for you. We had 10 guys stay comfortably for 4 days. Everyone had a blast and certainly look forward to a return trip. Jim is a very nice guy and accomodating landlord. Keith Dallas, TX
  • 08/17/06
    Positive Rating
    Gregory & Cherry Reedy , Denton, TX
    • Dear James and Pat, We have not been home a week yet, and we have already recommended your place to a number of people. We are also talking with other couples who might want to join us at a later date for a return trip to Tiki Island Palms. We had a wonderful time during our week's stay! For those reading this comment page, Tiki Island Palms is everything they say it is, and more. There were 9 people in our group. The property is spacious enough that those who wanted activity and to be boisterous were able to enjoy it, while those who wanted solitude to read or relax could find room to do so at the same time. It is wonderfully appointed with nice, comfortable furnishings. While the many pictures on the Web are good, they cannot do the place justice. You have to be there to fully realize how nice the place is. Many items we did not expect were available to us upon our arrival - spices, laundry detergent, etc. The items you use daily, but have to think of to pick up when renting a house for a vacation. Replace what you use up, or what you get close to using up. Same as you would at home. The location is ideal. An almost ever-present breeze kept the hot Texas August at bay, beckoning us all to remain outside for the majority of the day. Those fishing from the dock sat up to the wee hours of the morning, catching bigger and bigger fish as the night wore on. The big fish always seemed to arrive toward midnight and 1:00 AM! Though just a short distance off the causeway, Tiki Island Palms is quiet, private, and secluded. You are minutes from Galveston and all the sights, sounds, fishing, and excitement. Plus, it is less than a half hour back toward Houston to get to NASA. We had the pleasure of meeting James and Pat upon our arrival. They are a fantastic couple and gracious hosts. They greeted us and welcomed us personally, then gave us a tour of the house to acquaint us with where everything was. We also had the pleasure of visiting with them toward the end of our week there when they stopped back by at our request to help us revel in the fish we were catching off the dock at the house and from the off-shore fishing trips various ones in our group had gone on. We all took great pride in flying the American flag available to us, putting it out in its mounting on the deck of a morning and bringing it in at night - showing the flag the respect it is due. We highly recommend Tiki Island Palms to anyone considering a trip to the coast. You will not be disappointed. We will be back. Sincerely, Gregory and Cherry Reedy
  • 06/09/06
    Positive Rating
    Darcy Ribman , Dallas, TX
    • What a wonderful home! The house is very spacious and kid friendly. Every amenity. Jim and Pat went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Thanks.
  • 06/08/06
    Positive Rating
    John and Lynda Bruffett , Murphy, Texas
    • Ourselves and friends - ten people total - had a wonderful time!! It didn't matter that it rained almost the whole time in Galveston...we had so much fun enjoying the views, cooking together, fishing right out back, paddle-boating, hunting for seashells, and visiting the beaches. The house was perfect with everything we needed. It slept our group comfortably with plenty of separate space for adults and kids. All the kids had a blast and we will definately book again with James and Pat. Thanks so much!!
  • 04/21/06
    Positive Rating
    DAN WALTERS , FORT WAYNE IN
    • WE LOVED THIS PLACE SO DID OUR KIDS.IT IS SO LARGE AND FURNISHED SO WELL. PAT AND JAMES WENT OUT OF THERE WAY TO HELP. FISHING TIP WE FOUND THAT THE SEA TROUT WOULD HIT FLYS AT NIGHT OVER THE BRIGHT UNDERWATER LIGHT LOTS OF ROOM, LOTS OF FUN WOULD RECOMEND
  • 04/01/06
    Positive Rating
    Peter Reyes , Waipahu, Hawaii
    • It was everything we expected and more. The house was very roomy and has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation. The pictures on the website does not do the home justice. The location of the home is very convenient. The fact that it is so close to the freeway is a plus to go to either Houston or Galveston. One of the reasons for choosing this home was for the fact that it is suppose to be a great place to fish and it definitely is. I knew that the fishing might not be as good in March as it would be during the summer but it was more than I expected. Everyone I talked to at the local bait and tackle told me that the fishing might not be that good because the water temperature was not ideal for fishing, but they don't know about your bright underwater light that attracts all the fish. We fished everynight we were there and caught fish everynight. We also caught fish during the day but we caught more at night. We caught at least 10 fish everynight and some nights we caught over 15. Just seeing all the fish pass over the light was very exciting. My daughter was very excited at seeing all the fish. The last night there I must have stayed up all night just watching all the fish and at one point I must have seen over 20 fish at one time. We planned on fishing at a local pier but we had so much succes fishing at the back of your home that we decided not to go to the pier. We caught a variety of fish including several kinds of catfish, croaker, speckled trout and couple of others that I wasn't familiar with. We also managed to catch some blue crabs even thouhg the water was a little cold for catching them. We also enjoyed an otter that visited the area nightly. I thouhgt he might scare the fish away but the fish was still there even when he was around. We hope to stay in your home again in the future. We plan to make it a yearly trip. We have stayed in many other vacation homes all around the country and your home definitely ranks among one of the best. This is the first time that we are considering staying in the same place more than once. My 10 year old daughter has already asked if we can come back again. I also wanted to thank you both for taking the time to show us around your home when we first arrived. This made it easier to find our way around the house. And your directions to the nearby grocery stores was also very helpful. We definitely enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again soon. Thanks, Peter Reyes and Family
  • 11/04/05
    Positive Rating
    Jeff and Diana Stone , Taylor, Tx.
    • James & Pat, Great home in a great neighborhood! The home is well furnished and equiped. We definately plan on staying again at least once each year.
  • 11/03/05
    Positive Rating
    Barbara Myers ,
    • James and Pat -- The "girls" and I thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality and your wonderful home - celebrating our 60th! Couldn't have picked a better place! Everything one could possibly want was available, including the entertainment - fishing/swimming/paddle boat/sunning on the deck, etc. etc. etc. I would love to spend a week there and TOTALLY unwind! I can certainly see where this makes a perfect family getaway--plenty of room and sleeping quarters for everyone...and lots for all to do both at the beach house and in Galveston. You were most gracious hosts. Thank you again. Sue, Dottie & Barbara
  • 10/11/05
    Positive Rating
    Debra Mayer , Fischer, Tx. 78623
    • Dear James and Pat, What a WONDERFUL house. The girls and I had a terrific time. The fish were really biting, along with the crabs. I couldn't believe how many we caught. It was just too bad none of us eat them, so, we released the lucky crabs. Tiki Isalnd was a nice as described and the location to Galveston was a brief trip over the bridge. For anyone looking for a terrific vacation house...this is it. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you so very much for your hospitality, it was greatly appreciated.Along with the safety factor of Tiki...the men in our family greatly appreciated that they didn't have to worry about us girls being away by ourselves. We wish you the very best.

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Dates available: Year Round ***(3 NIGHT MINIMUM)***

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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