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Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool Paradise: Dive into fun in this sparkling pool with sunny skies above! Perfect for relaxation.
Living Room: Bright and airy space with stylish decor and ample seating for unforgettable gatherings!
Large fully equipped kitchen to include a Microwave and Keurig with K cups.
Bedroom Retreat: Bright, beach-inspired room with stylish decor and charming coastal touches!
Entryway Elegance: Stylish decor and coastal vibes welcome you to your beach getaway!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61080 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary

1 Queen Bed

Secondary

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool

Welcome to Pelican Paradise! Your Dog Friendly Dream Jamaica Beach Retreat!

Nestled in the heart of Jamaica Beach, Pelican Paradise offers an idyllic escape for families and travelers seeking relaxation and adventure by the sea. This charming 2-bedroom plus additional main level room, 1.5-bath home invites you to unwind amidst its modern comforts and enjoy the unparalleled proximity to the stunning beachfront.

Weather event cancellations - eligible for refunds when weather or conditions result in a mandatory evacuation order or large-scale outage of essential utilities. Note June through November is considered high storm and hurricane potential season. Travel insurance is recommended - although ensure you are aware of covered conditions.

Occupancy Policy
For a comfortable stay and in accordance with our house rules, the home accommodates up to 4 adults (18+) maximum - up to 6 total guests when including children.

We aim to keep the home affordable for smaller groups. Therefore, there is an additional charge of $25 per night for each guest beyond 5 (regardless of age) and applies to the entire reservation. Please ensure your guest count is accurate when booking. An additional fee of $50 per guest per night will be charged if the number of over-night guests exceeds the number on the reservation.

Exceeding property max will result in eviction without a refund. Maximum combined guests and visitors during the day is 8 including children. Unregistered guests are not permitted in the pool due to insurance reasons.

Parking
The home can accommodate three vehicles. Parking on the street or grass is not permitted.

Pet Policy
Fully house-trained adult dogs are allowed to a max of two and max 50lbs each - NO exceptions - $75 non-refundable pet fee per dog per stay. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after (doggie bags provided) and are in a kennel if left alone inside the home. Only dogs are allowed - no other types of pets.

An additional fee of $100 per pet in addition to the standard pet fee will be charged and/or eviction without a refund for undisclosed pets.

Service Dogs - Texas House Bill 4164 penalties for falsely representing an animal as a service animal is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1000 fine and 30 hours of community service.

Note that the downstairs room (twin trundle and 1/2 bathroom) is not connected to the upstairs so is not suitable for unattended young children to stay.

Guests must be at least 25 years old to book, able to provide government issued photo ID, and have completed the verification process on the booking platform OR have at least one 5-star guest review. NO third-party bookings permitted. The primary guest that books must be at the home for all the nights.

The unheated private pool is typically available (warm enough to swim in) between April and September (exact dates based on weather). There are no guarantees that the pool will be available considering potential repairs and/or weather-related reasons. Note that the community pool does not open until Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day weekend.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An additional fee of $200 will be charged for smoking inside the house either upstairs or downstairs.

Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the downstairs supplies room.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
Adult dogs are allowed to a max of two and max 60
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking, no parties, Minimum age to rent is 25

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR25-000118
Property # 2527671

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 28 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 29 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Paradise - Sparkling Private Pool located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HOST WAS VERY KIND AND ACCOMMODATING WITH OUR TRAVEL TIMES. THE PLACE WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. ONLY 1 ISSUE FOR US WITH PARKING WHICH THAT WAS BOUGHT UP TO HOST AND IT WAS CLEARED FOR US WITH NO HESITATIONS! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO STAY AT YOUR PROPERTY AND WILL RETURN AGAIN!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pool! Great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being able to bring our dogs with us and loved having a fenced in yard for them to run. The house is clean and set up well. We stayed because there is a pool and loved being able to swim when most pools are closed. The house is very close to a public beach also. Communication with the host was easy and included recommendations we asked about.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla F.

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

Amazing vacation spot!

First off the location is amazing! Right next to a awesome mexican restaurant right down the road and right across from that restaurant is the beautiful beach access point. Communication with the owner was flawless the entire trip. The drive to pleasure pier was only 20 minutes and a ton of fun! The neighborhood was nice and quiet the entire time with suoer friendly neighbors. Thanks again for the awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home definitely booking in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and clean house. Perfect to spend a nice weekend near the beach!

6/10 Okay

JR K.

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

Nice quiet neighborhood

The upstairs and pool area including the pool were very nice. The downstairs room/restroom not so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kullen D.

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

Getway

Our little getaway was perfect, the house was very nice and plenty of space for our family of 5. It was also a big plus having a private pool at the home after spending all day at the beach! We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KLA3 G.

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

Enjoyable stay!

Great place! Rooms and location of the house is great, only had a few concerns that are not as bad but there was a huge rat in the toy box for the pool toys so did not use the toys but I brought my own, the fridge is a bit small so recommend bringing food for maybe 3,4 days if you like to cook, other than that everything was great! there is a Walmart not far, the area for activities is great and distance to the beach is great! Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend get away

The house was nice at first you think it a 3 bedroom but in fact its a 2 bedroom upstairs and a area converted into a room not the bedt had a smell and the bathroom was odd. The TVs didnt work only 1 in the master. No toilet ppaper or trash bags
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Guys fishing trip

The house was exactly what we needed. The host/hostess communicated very well throughout checking and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great House!

The house was wonderful and at a great location. We loved the layout of the living area with the two bedrooms but was a little disappointed that the third bedroom was not connected to the same floor as the other two. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend this place to others for their getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallon M.

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

ideal home in an ideal location

Galveston has a special place in my heart, but I'm at a place in my life where I am looking for something a bit quieter when I want to lay my head down these days Pelican Paradise is in the quiet neighborhood of Jamaica Beach, with convenient access to both beaches and the bay. The pool was a great way to start the morning, and close out the days. The whole home was nice, and really suited for a quiet getaway while still being close enough to Galveston that it's a quick drive when you are looking for a little more excitement or a bite to eat. The only reason we didn't book an extra night was because someone else beat us to it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Stay

Nice house fast reply’s with issues
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M., Houston, USA

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

Beautiful property!

We had a great stay! Cute property in a quiet neighborhood super close to the beach. Gas station right in front of neighborhood and places to eat were right down the road. Very convenient with everything we needed near by. Communication with property owners was great very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Also bed was super comfy which is sometimes hard to find when staying other places! Oh and you can park on the beach from this location which really helps when unloading and not having a long walking distance to set up. Even has a separate sleeping quarters downstairs if you need a separate area for some of your group really helped with loud teenage girls that stay up late lol!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maritza R.

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

DO NOT STAY HERE

I wish there was an option to upload pictures!!!!! This place was a complete nightmare. Upon arrival the house was turned upside down from no bedding linens on the beds, the beds having stains, clothes everywhere on the floor, clothes in the washer and dryer, not sure if it was blood or poop stains on the wall in the bottom room. SUPER DIRTY!!!!! I message MELISSA the property manager and let she sent a cleaning lady at 9pm. The cleaning lady literally stayed their for 1 hour. It is IMPOSSIBLE for her to clean all that and wash everything within that 1 hour! I literally spent the rest of the night cleaning myself. Over the phone Melissa has offered me 50% refund back. Now upon requesting it she is being super rude! She does not respond to my messages and at this point does not answer me. I am literally fighting this with my bank currently. Please do not stay here!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location. Enjoyed the outdoor pool

Loved the neighborhood & location of the house. Around 12-13 short miles to Pleasure Pier, the busy crowds & delicious restaurants. The online house description & the posted photos were perfect. Upon arrival we discovered it is a 2 bedroom house & not 3 as described. This was greatly disappointing. Our 2 small Grands were going to sleep in the room with the daybed & pull out trundle. The "3rd" bedroom is in fact not a bedroom at all, but rather a closed off, damp/mildew smelling room underneath the house. I imagine in the past this room was used as a storage area. It also does not have a direct set of steps to the upstairs. Anyone young staying in this room at night would need to open the front gate underneath the house, walk around to the back, then use the steps. We ended up making a pallet for the kids to sleep. A pull out sofa couch in the LR would be the perfect solution. The actual upstairs living area was adorable. The rooms were super nice & beachy decorated. The house is super cute on the in/outside. The above ground pool was enjoyed both nights. Everyone loved the over sized, clean pool. The covered patio was welcome & relaxing also. The front yard & fenced in back yard were just beautiful. My only complaint of the living area upstairs was we were a party of 6 & there were only 5 bath towels. If you did not need a 3rd bedroom this would be the PERFECT vacation house. We enjoyed/loved our stay here, but would be better prepared the next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pelican Paridise worked out great for us. The pool was perfect for 4 kids. The yard was a nice size and fenced but there was a broken spot in the trellis/pergola, of course my dog found it. Thankfully she was still on her leash when she spotted it. I just had to make sure she didn't go near it. We had everything we needed there. The location was great and was pretty quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tara Hannan

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I’m a Galveston, TX local who loves the beach and spending time outdoors. Hosting gives me the chance to share the beauty of my hometown and help guests create special memories. Whether it’s recommending a great seafood spot or a quiet stretch of beach, I enjoy making every stay unforgettable!

Why they chose this property

I chose Jamaica Beach because it offers the perfect mix of relaxation and coastal charm, with quiet beaches, stunning sunsets, and a friendly small-town vibe.

What makes this property unique

My property is truly one-of-a-kind, featuring an above ground pool that adds a touch of luxury and offers the perfect space for relaxation and enjoyment.

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