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Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator

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A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a beach.
A two-story house with a covered patio, a garage, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Half Moon Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Luis Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4 - Floor 2

2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Half Bathroom - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Terramar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Luis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 38.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator on Oct 29, 2026 start from $650, 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 Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Half Moon Beach, Terramar Beach, and Sea Isle Beach. San Luis Beach is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the property was extremely nice and had lots of space and was very well designed. Our group really enjoyed themselves the entire time and you can’t get any closer to the beach! However, they do need to do pest control and do a few minor repairs on the third floor balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about the property and location. I appreciate your feedback about pest control and the third-floor balcony, and I’m sorry for any inconvenience this caused. Your comments are very helpful, and we will review these issues with our team to make improvements.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious. Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
Thank you for sharing this positive feedback. We are glad you found the place spacious and clean, and we hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was beautiful and accommodated the 8 of us adult women beautifully. The upstairs tub’s stopper did not seal properly. The address did not match what Apple/MAPS showed so it threw our group off at the beginning. When I contacted RYSON, I was referred to the portal, which was frustrating. Listings should match official address.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Beach Heaven | Beachfront & Private Elevator on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about the house. I’m sorry for the issues with the tub stopper, the address confusion, and the frustration with being referred to the portal. Your comments are very helpful, and we will review the listing details and maintenance needs to prevent similar problems in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Checking in was easy and checking out was easy aswell, the house was clean , everything met our expectation , will for sure stay here again sometime on the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words. We’re glad check-in, check-out, and the cleanliness of the house met your expectations. It’s great to hear you plan to stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication
Lots of issues, from a broken toaster that they never addressed to a clothes dryer so old it takes half a day to dry clothes, lack of sufficient towels for party and house size, and more. House was significantly over priced for being adjacent to the public beach access and having only a partial bridge walkway to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback. I am sorry for the maintenance issues, lack of supplies, and that the location and value did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the toaster, dryer, towels, and beach access will be reviewed with our team so we can address them and improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Enjoyed the stay. It was just to short
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words. We’re glad everything met your expectations and that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back for a longer visit in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it here! And the beach wasn’t crowded in this area, which was wonderful as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the uncrowded beach. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad we could provide you with an enjoyable stay. We hope you'll come back and visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and service

We appreciated the house location right on the beach, the quiet neighborhood, and how responsive the management company was.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice House, Great Location.

The house worked well for our large group. Really enjoyed the ease of access to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Great property. Good location, very clean and very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Upon arrival the location had over flowing trash outside and smelled horrible. When entering the house there was trash on counters, beer cans on dressers, a cigarette and food crumbs on the dining room table. Every bed was slept in and not made. Each shower was dirty with human hair visible on walls and bath tubs. The elevator key was missing as well.When I called Ryson, they sent a cleaning team out and gave an excuse as to why the unit was messy even though the unit showed its availability was clear several days prior. The cleaning team did do a good job.When I discussed with Ryson about compensation, I was informed a review of the account would be done but they extended us a noon checkout for Sunday instead. I documented with photos and videos of before and after. I highly recommend never using Ryson. When the unit is clean upon arrival… I’m sure your experience would e started better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback about your stay. We are very sorry for the condition of the property on arrival and for the impact this had on your experience. While we are glad the cleaning team was able to address the issues, it is clear the home should have been properly prepared before you arrived. Your comments about cleanliness, communication, and compensation are taken seriously and will be reviewed with our team to help prevent this from happening again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay! Great location, well stocked kitchen, comfortable and clean! The elevator was a bonus- so nice not lugging coolers and luggage up the stairs! We’d love to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2022
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house was perfect. Met our family needs. Beautiful.

Stunning property, everything as described. Made a great background for our pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
We are excited to hear that you enjoyed our Beach Heaven property. Thank you so much for your 5-star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quiet area with absolutely beautiful views! The elevator was a HUGE area of interest for us as we have a traveler who cannot handle many stairs. The elevator goes all the way up to the 3rd floor and there is a master with en suite and a powder room on the main floor. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views and found the elevator to be a great asset for your group. We strive to provide a comfortable and accessible experience for all our guests, and it's great to know that we succeeded in your case. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and stay were great. Location was great. There were a couple of issues that the office staff seemed to be very concerned with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf on the gulf!

Great property and would definitely book again. Family enjoyed the proximity to the beach and a few enjoyed golf at Moody Gardens Golf Course. House was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the access to the beach and the ability to just walk back and forth for food and drinks and not have to pack it all to the beach with us. We also loved sitting on the deck and watching the sun set and then watching the moon rise from the big windows in the living room. The bedrooms and bathrooms perfect amount for us and the beds were comfortable. Also enjoyed rinsing sand off on the walk way and outside shower. Overall it was a wonderful family vacation. Thank you for all you did to make our stay fun and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you and your family had a wonderful time during your stay. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, so it's great to know we were able to achieve that. The beach access, deck, and outdoor amenities seem to have been particularly appreciated, and we're glad the bedrooms and bathrooms met your needs as well. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Renter beware!!! This house has a mold issue that’s been ignored for some time. Go look at the pictures, that is MOLD the artwork above the couch in the living room! I let management know while they were there in person to look at the broken elevator. They would not take the moldy artwork out of the house because “they couldn’t stand on the furniture to get it.” There is also significant mold in the ice machine as well. The management’s communication is less than par. Slow communication because they operate through email instead of VRBO and said “they don’t work with VRBO” (?) so any needs via this apps messenger is not met quickly. Check in code they provided did not work. Elevator was broken and inoperable during our stay. Huge reason we booked the house was for the elevator. This was hard on my mother who struggles with stairs. They limit your toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and other household necessities. They don’t mention it in the listing, only after you’ve booked, that they provide for the first 24 hours only. The direct beach access was wonderful! Can’t be beat. However the house provides no beach gear. There are no beach towels, toys, umbrellas, etc so you need to bring EVERYTHING yourself. Location is prime. Beach is beautiful. House is spacious. Kitchen is well stocked. Decks are great. Unfortunately the bad outweighed the good here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

End of summer vacation.

The house was great, and having an elevator available was awesome. The weather on the other hand was awful, it rained most of the time, and it was very windy, which made the ocean water too cold. This is the first time ever that I have not gotten into the water when spending a few days at the beach! Regards, Margie & Jeff Travis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First thing our son-in-law said when we arrived was, "the view is amazing!" He was right. It's a beautiful, clean house. The management company was easy to communicate with (Ryson). We've never rented from a company before, but it was a good experience. Having the elevator was a must for me but everyone enjoyed having it for moving things into and out of the house. It worked great! Beach access is terrific - you're right there! There's even an access road right by the house if you want to drive down to the beach. The only thing I would say is, if you are a portly person or someone with mobility issues, don't even try to use the shower in the downstairs master! Use the upstairs master shower. It's the one really intended for handicap access!Everything was clean, comfortable, accessible, and we would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2026
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed the beautiful view and found the house clean and comfortable. We appreciate your constructive comments regarding the shower accessibility and will investigate this further to ensure a better experience for future guests. We look forward to hosting you again at our property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with an elevator!

Everything was great about this beach house! Elevator was a plus to take up heavy ice chests! One recommendation for the owner. Open bottom floor garage door to allow parking for one car underneath the house. All houses I have stayed at allowed that option. That would ease up on the parking choices. Beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Beachhaven! The house was perfect for our family of 10. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. Coffee maker is a pot with filter not a keurig for future guests. The beds were very comfortable. Something worth noting that is not in the description is there is a lift elevator from the ground floor to the third floor. I can’t tell you how. nice it was to not have to carry all your stuff up three flights of stairs. The house is right on the beach with great views from all rooms. Would recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of Beach Heaven. We hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful time and will be back! We enjoyed having coffee and drinks on the 2 large patios with beautiful views of the water. The beach is easy to access with a walkway over the dunes, and was very quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed with a huge table and plenty of seats at the bar. The house was incredibly neat and clean! Probably the cleanest rental I’ve ever been in. It was nice having a master down with the other bedrooms up as we didn’t want to have to climb stairs. The elevator was also a plus as we unpacked and brought things to the second floor. The only problem we had was the dryer did not work, but we didn’t realize until the night before we left so in fairness we didn’t give them the opportunity or heads up to fix it. Gary Greene rentals provided great instructions to the house, checking in and out was super easy and the house was more than we expected. Overall great place and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location, Spacious But Needs Some Attention

The house was in a great location, just a few steps away from the beach either by the walkway over the dunes or the access road right next to the place. There was plenty of parking. The rooms and common area where very spacious and accommodated a traveling party of 15 family members. But, there were some issues that we had to deal with while there. First, the dryer was not drying very well and was giving off a foul odor. I cleaned out the vent hose which had a lot of sludge in it. After that it was ok. The upstairs suite restroom needs to have instructions on how to operate the shower, very confusing. Lastly, there were not enough towels so we constantly had to wash the bathing towels. Even with this, this was a great place and we still had a great time. And yes we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOWZA! The elevator is a life saver!This beach house is in a great location with unobstructed views of the ocean. During our stay, the beach was not crowded, an easy 1 minute walk. The house was very clean, tastefully decorated, kitchen was nicely stocked (dishes, pans, etc.) The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms spacious. We loved our morning coffee on the two decks with nice patio furniture. The absolute best thing was the ELEVATOR! We are 4 old broads who needed it to haul our stuff and ourselves to the 3rd floor bedrooms. We would book Beach Heaven again in a heartbeat! Also, one of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor had a walk in shower with attached shower bench, this was wonderful for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the elevator, layout, and accessibility features, as well as the cleanliness, décor, and ocean views. It’s great to hear the decks and well-stocked kitchen helped make your stay comfortable. We truly appreciate that you would book Beach Heaven again and hope to welcome you back soon.
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