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Bay Harbor Big House

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An aerial view of a residential area with houses, green lawns, and a clear sky.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen island with a purple countertop, and white cabinets.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a chair, a table, and a sofa.
A covered porch with wooden chairs and a swing set.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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GALVESTON, TX
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Bay Harbor Big House

Bay Harbor Big House – Your West End Beach Getaway

Escape to the beautiful West End of Galveston Island and enjoy a relaxing beach vacation at Bay Harbor Big House. Located in the peaceful Bay Harbor community, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfect for families and groups of friends, comfortably accommodating up to 9 guests.

Steps from the Beach & Beautiful Bay Views

Located directly across the street from the beach, Bay Harbor Big House puts you just steps away from the Gulf of America. Spend your days soaking up the sun, playing in the sand, and enjoying the laid-back island lifestyle.

The home also offers beautiful bay views and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front deck or unwind with a glass of wine on the back deck while taking in the coastal scenery.

Spacious & Comfortable

This inviting beach home features a comfortable open layout with plenty of room for everyone to relax. Coastal-inspired décor creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home.

Bedroom Configuration:

Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed
Bedroom 3: Four twin beds, including two trundle beds
Living Room: Double sofa sleeper
2 Full Bathrooms
Sleeps up to 9 guests
Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining Area

The large, fully equipped kitchen makes preparing meals easy and enjoyable. The spacious dining area features bar seating for up to 12, providing plenty of room for family dinners, game nights, and entertaining.

Kitchen amenities include:

Dishwasher
Microwave
Drip coffee maker
Cooking and dining essentials
Outdoor Fun & Relaxation

The ground level features a large, furnished open-air patio and a spacious fenced yard, creating the perfect setting for outdoor fun.

Enjoy:

Two outdoor showers
Charcoal BBQ grill
Picnic tables
Plenty of room for outdoor games
Space for volleyball and other family activities
Ample parking

After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor showers, fire up the grill, and gather together for an evening cookout.

Additional Amenities

Bay Harbor Big House includes the comforts you need for a relaxing stay:

Wi-Fi
Cable TV
DVD/VCR
Central air conditioning and heat
Fully equipped kitchen
Furnished front and back decks
Large fenced yard
Ample parking

Whether you're looking for beach days, sunset views, family fun, or a peaceful place to unwind, Bay Harbor Big House offers the perfect setting for your Galveston getaway.

Important Information

No prom groups or graduation groups. Minimum renter age is 25.

Wi-Fi, internet, and cable service are provided; however, service can occasionally be unreliable on West Galveston Island. These services cannot be guaranteed during your stay, and refunds are not available for interruptions or outages.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR00834
Property # 1630411
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Half Moon Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Galveston Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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GALVESTON, TX

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Terramar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Luis Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 16 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Harbor Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Harbor Big House?

As of Oct 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Harbor Big House on Oct 19, 2026 start from $346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Harbor Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Harbor Big House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay Harbor Big House located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Half Moon Beach and Terramar Beach. Sea Isle Beach and San Luis Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was super clean and the host was awesome. It's a super easy walk to the beach. There's loads of fans in this beach house. The kitchen is also pretty big, there's loads of places for everyone and family time. I'd totally recommend this beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2026
Thank you for your review of the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

Review of Thanksgiving stay at the Bay Harbor Big House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great would stay there again. Outstanding outdoors party area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bay Harbor Big House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time!!! The house was clean and spacious, very comfortable with all the comforts of home. Ready to go back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and family friendlyShort walk to the beach and beach not crowded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. Would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Interior of the house was spacious and comfortable! We loved the layout and it was at a location minutes from the beach! The only downside was there were vines growing into the rooms downstairs (downstairs bathroom) making it unusable plus the mosquitos were very bad.Overall I think this place is a great location I think just needed some TLC before tenants use it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Galveston Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, great location. Lots of Soave, great family place. Lots of public beaches nearby. Fully equipped with everything you need to go to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was great. The house was exactly as it was in the pictures. We loved how much space there was. The yard was wonderful for outdoor games and for our child to run around and enjoy himself. The kitchen pantry was supplied with everything you would need to cook meals. The outdoor showers and restroom were a huge plus for when we came back the beach and if we were downstairs we didn't have to run up the stairs just to use the restroom. Overall the house was amazing. We would love to stay in this house again and definitely recommend others to stay also.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the house, we had plenty of towels and extra linen. Up to date kitchen appliances. The only issue we had was out of 2 televisions on 1 had cable and so the kids room the kids were not able to watch TV, plus it was stuck on channel 99 (universal remote was not programmed to the TV) thank goodness we brought their portable DVD players.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our two family vacation was nice and peaceful. The house was really nice with plenty of space, comfortable beds, and nice sitting areas on the porches. The only problems we encountered upon arrival were ants over the kitchen counter and in the rooms and the mosquitoes were horrible; however, I did inform the agency about it. We didn't get to sit in the garage area due to the uncleanness of it. It was nasty and dirty. The washer and dyer was down there as well and it was not in a clean area. The half bath was nasty, but the outside showers were useable. Other than that, I would recommend it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

This property was super nice! Everything was clean, and well taken care of. The beach access was right down the road from the house and it was perfect for finding shells.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2021
We are glad you enjoyed the property, and your time in Galveston! Come back and see us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient for family with kids

Pros: Close to the beach. 1 min drive Outdoor bathroom to rinse off after beach Spacious Fully stocked kitchen supplies Functioning washer/dryer Lots of beach toys Enclosed yard and great outdoor play space Cons: The mosquitoes are really bad. Bring mosquito spray Bring your own pillows and mattress pads. We purchased more at nearest store 20 minutes away House needs new mattresses
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Would NOT recommend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL: PLEASE READ DETAILS!! We arrived to find that the AC thermostat was locked so you were unable to lower the AC lower than 72, and in the TX heat it did get rather warm in the house. On day two we realized the dryer did not tumble and I was told my the rental company "just shake it up, the belt is probably loose" We had washed a batch of towels and clothing that could not be dried in the dryer as it was broken. We called and were told housekeeping would pick up both that afternoon and dry and return it to us. We were notified later that day that they would not be able to do that until the next day. We had to spend a couple of afternoons at the laundromat drying clothes and towels. We were told that sonmeone would come the next day to fix the dryer and that never happened. Out of the 3 grills on the property only one was usable and it was full of old coals and food; we had to clean it before we could use it. There was mold on the window sills in the house. We had to change the AC filter as it was so clogged, cold air was not circulating at all. The stove (which was complained about in a previous review, but we assumed would have been fixed) did not work properly. Two of the burners threw sparks when turned on and the burners quit working while cooking on them. The bathrooms are very small and the toilets must be kid size. While there, we were told we would be reimbursed for the issues we encountered. Upon checking out we were told we would be called later that day about reimbursement. Five days later we called in regards to reimbursement and were told the owner refused to return any money. The rental company was sarcastic and hard to talk to. I was told "you are ruining your own vacation" when I called about the dryer and stove issues. We took pics of all the issues we encountered but rental company and owner were not interested in seeing them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bay Harbor Big House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay at our rental. Rooms were adequatley furnished. Rooms were very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed stay!

My family really enjoyed staying in this house. It was relaxing and wasn't in the middle of all the tourist chaos. The only thing I would recommend about the house is to have a little bit more comfortable mattresses on the beds for the adults. That would have made the stay much more comfortable! Also, the mosquitoes were horrible! We ended up having to buy some lawn spray for under the house just so we could hang out there without getting eaten alive. The city did end up sending a truck through and fogged for the mosquitoes a couple days before we left. The air conditioner worked amazingly well and it was wonderful to have all the ceiling fans in every room! Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for my family!

Everything was just as described. We enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer. We would definitely book again for future travels to Galveston.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience!

The stay was above great. Our entire group had a comfortable place to sleep and plenty of room for lounging. The outdoor space is beyond adequate and the patio is also very neatly organized for us all to sit around and enjoy a cookout. Only downside was finding and returning the key from their office. We have always just had a keyless entry to houses while vacationing. Otherwise, this place is beautiful and definitely a steal. Would love to return to this house! The place was very cute and felt comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation

Loved the house. Easy beach access and lots of space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall great experience.

my friends and i enjoyed the experience. only 2 things werent great, was that 3 of the stovetops didnt work and no netting downstairs for the mosquitoes. it was a decent distance from the beach but it was otherwise really good. when possible we'll visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice spacious rental house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental house was nice and spacious. Had everything we needed to cook with . Showers located downstairs was great to rinse off before going to the house. Overall our experience was great and would definitely stay there again. We also requested to stay an extra day and Sally was very helpful with that!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bay House

No WiFi, no washer, grill was covered in mold, septic smell for all of this we got $50 off the entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would stay here again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay! Definitely bring mosquito spray. Love the location. Plenty of beach toys for my daughter. Not far from the beach. Short drive to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

It was a great stay, the property was close to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well stocked

We had a great time in this lovely beach house. It's a very short drive to a quiet beach. Easy to socially distance. It is walkable but with all of our beach stuff and people , a car was best for us. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware. Beds were comfortable. Linens were what you'd expect. .serviceable but not luxurious. Lots of beach toys available. It was a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great Holiday venue

Great place, well equipped and in good shape. We had a great Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends there. The only issue we had was an ant problem in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms that was remedied with some spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

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