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Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views!

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1st level seating area to watch the butterflies in the dunes. Facing west
Beach
Butterfly Dunes Rainbow
Living area with breathtaking ocean views
Primary bedroom- 1 King size bed - Sleeps 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Indian Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views!

Butterfly Dunes is a gorgeous home and the ideal retreat for the traveler looking to unwind in a less occupied stretch of beach. This unique beachfront home has breathtaking views from every room, each with direct balcony access!

You are welcomed by the sound of the waves as soon as you walk onto the property, a truly heart-warming experience. The stairs leading to the main deck give you a full view of the beach. The wrap around deck gives you ample space to sunbathe or watch the waves roll onto shore. The deck has seating for 17 including a covered area with couch, an amazing bar, and a large outdoor dining table that seats 8. One of the unique things about this home is how forward it is to the beach relative to its adjacent neighbors. This allows for true 180-degree, uninterrupted views of ocean, beach and dunes making this property’s location a rare and envious one among Galveston beachfront homes.

From the moment you walk in, the large windows bring in natural light and make this home feel bright and cheerful. The open floor plan offers an airy feel to the clean, beachy décor of the home. The living room and dining areas provide ample seating for everyone. opposite the living room is a bedroom with a king bed and its own private exit to the main deck. There is a full bathroom beside it. The second level has a master king room with an added daybed and trundle. The Tempur-Pedic king is one small example of the high-end finishes provided for your comfort. The master has a private balcony and beautiful views of the water through the large windows. It has a master bath with double sinks, a jetted tub and a large walk-in closet. Down the hall, there is a room with a queen bed and a shared balcony with the fourth bedroom. The fourth bedroom is a paradise for kids and teens. There is a pyramid bunk (twin on top of full) and a bunk bed (twin on top of twin). The second level also has a laundry room with full sized washer and dryer and a large full bath.

Ground Level: Picnic Table; Outdoor Shower Main Level: Hot and Cold. Open concept living room, dining, and kitchen; TV and DVD in the living room. Master Bedroom has a King bed and deck access. Upstairs: Master Bedroom 2 has a King bed, daybed with trundle, and master bath with a jetted tub. Private deck access. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed, shared balcony with 4th bedroom. Bedroom 4 features a Pyramid Bunk (1 Twin, 1 Full) and a bunk bed (twin over twin). There is an additional shared hallway bathroom.

Location: 13.4-mile drive to 61st Street; 17.4-mile drive to 25th & Strand; 13.4 miles to Moody Gardens/Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Notes: No pets. No garage access but there is a ground level closet offering guests use of owner’s beach chairs and beach toys.

While we do our best to provide Wi-Fi and Cable/Dish services, these amenities can sometimes be a bit spotty on the West End of Galveston Island. We appreciate your understanding that we can't guarantee their availability during your stay, and we’re unable to offer refunds for any disruptions. Just a quick reminder: all Gary Greene Vacation Rentals are non-smoking properties. Thanks for helping us keep them that way!

Please be aware, this house has outdoor cameras.

GVR08840

Kahala Beach does not allow any vehicles to drive or park on the beach. This pristine and prime location is special. Don’t miss this piece of paradise on an exceptional west end secluded beach.

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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
Property Registration Number GVR08840

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Indian Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Palm Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • San Luis Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Dunes - Unique BF Home with 180 degree BF Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahala Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Indian Beach and Jamaica Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Perfect beach property

Great place to stay. Amazing beachfront access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Amazing house

The house is as beautiful as it looks in pictures! On the beach with fantastic views, it was such a great escape. The house was very well stocked, it was a tremendous experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Beautiful beach house

This is our second time at the butterfly dunes. It is a gorgeous home with beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briley P.

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

Multi-Generational Vacation

We loved our stay at Butterfly Dunes! Communication was great, the property was beautiful with unbeatable views, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook meals there at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

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

Wonderful weekend at Butterfly Dunes

This house was the perfect place for a reunion of friends, from California, Colorado, Austin and houston. We loved the amazing views from the house, the ease of walking to the beach on the private path. The house had everything we needed for meals and comfort. Great communication with the management company on any small issue we had. we could not have asked for anything more. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Quick Family Beach Getaway

The home was everything as advertised. Very beautiful home, nicely decorated inside and out. Plenty of space for the 11 family members that were there over the Labor Day weekend getaway. They provided a lot more items then the normal VRBO has in the past… sheets, towels, k-cups, soaps, shampoos, etc. Really enjoyed the home during our stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Very Nice

Very nice, roomy, well stocked rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scot e.

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

Fantastic Place

We had an amazing time at Butterfly Dunes! The location was so nice, and the beach access and views are the best! We really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great locations and As Described

This was the perfect location for our rather large group. Pictures and descriptions doesn’t do it justice. It has everything you need. It mentions beach toys, there’s several boogie boards, a ton of sand toys and plenty of beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Wonderful Beachfront Property

We had a great time at this VRBO. The house was clean, the location was prime, and everything was as advertised. One of the reasons we chose this house was the reviews about how many extras were included that might not be in every rental property. The kitchen was fully stocked, lots of movies to watch and games to play, and there were a few things that were convenient to have next to the beach. Glad we didn't have to go to Walmart and buy a bunch of stuff that we wouldn't take home with us. It was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Fantastic Beach House

The home is beautifully decorated and feels like a home as soon as you walk in. The kitchen is furnished with every kitchen item (pots, pans, utensils, gadgets, etc) you need to cook all your meals include a decent selection of spices. You do have access to the owners beach closet for adult and children's beach chairs and a large collection of toys for the kids to play in the sand along with a couple of boogie boards and skimmer boards. The only critique is the thermostats are impossible to work. I have used a wide variety of smart thermostats, but these were impossible to adjust. Fortunately, the weather was not super hot for us, so we were comfortable. I would recommend specific instructions for adjusting the thermostat in the owners book because if there was a trick to getting the screen to show the temp adjustment, I was unable to figure it out. I would recommend this house to everyone and would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna P., ANGLETON, TX

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

Just Perfect!

The property was amazing and my family loved it! It rained a great deal while there, but the house was so comfortable that we didn't mind. It was so well stocked that we didn't need anything, games, books, kitchen utensils, it is all there. Thank you to the owners for sharing their home with us. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Great

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Perfect beach getaway

This house is amazing! Great location, kitchen is fully stocked with cooking tools and appliances, plenty of beds and bedrooms, the beach was great, close walk right out the private back patio. The kitchen and bedrooms were very clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie C.

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

Family weekend Getaway

From the moment we saw the property listing and look through pictures, we knew it was going to be perfect for our family. The view is amazing! Property is very clean and love the interior decor. Couple of issues in top and bottom master bathroom and middle bathroom shower and bunk bed room door to balcony. Beautiful master bathroom but in tub the water would take forever to go down drain. Middle bathroom the shower doors were broken from rail. Bottom shower water would come out of door when you turn on shower head. Older model shower maybe. Kitchen is equipped with everything you possibly use. Spices are expired. We had taken a lot of our spices and other items! Definitely would love going back. Would love it more if check in was earlier instead of 4. First night we weren’t able to enjoy and see everything. But fell in love with beach house and property. One thing we didn’t like was that a group of people went and sat right across the beach access coming out of property. We had to sit away from our area. But other than that our stay was amazing! Can’t wait to go back and stay longer. ❤️Palafox Family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Fun Family Time!

This location is really great, right in the beach and not too far from the sea wall. It’s perfectly stocked, just bring shampoo and conditioner there isn’t much at all. Plenty of beach chairs and toys. Games, DVDs, fully stocked kitchen and appliances. Some sheets need replaced, some are really rough. Good stay though!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandi b.

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

Most Beautiful Home!!

We all loved this stunningly beautiful home and all the gorgeous decor. It was the perfect size for our large family. Perfect location right on the beach! We will definitely want to stay again in the summer months We highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone, it was stocked with everything you will need!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Beautiful Stay

Unbeatable location. Had a lovely stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Family beach trip

Beautiful home & views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merri Lyn P.

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

Butterfly Dunes

Beautiful property and amenities. All as pictured in listing. Great kitchen with everything I needed to bake and prepare meals and treats. Lovely furnishings in every room. I felt like we were in one of my friends’ home. Views are beyond amazing throughout the house. Gorgeous sunrises from Primary bedroom. Location is good too. Also, easy , short drive to the Seawall restaurants. Good selection of local restaurants too. We have very large men (6’6”) in our family and the seating area in living room worked well. Very nice outdoor spaces too ,and accommodates everyone for dining, lounging and sunning. Separate spaces to get some reading and alone time as well. I can’t wait to return!! PS : Butterflies and dragon flies entertained along with sea birds. Recommend highly
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim E., Magnolia USA

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

Old School

Kitchen was amazingly stocked. House was clean with lots of seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Wonderful weekend

The property really does have all you need, just bring your food and your all set. So many things they don't have listed on the website included both drip and Kcup coffee maker, lawn chairs, sand toys, charcoal BBQ all the pots and pans and dinner ware you would need. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Labor Day stay

Great close location to the beach! Lots of living space which easily accommodated our family. Fully stocked kitchen which also included many extras!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

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

Has everything

The house is beautiful. There are tons of beach stuff for the kids and chairs, no need to bring that stuff. The house is supplied quite well with just about anything you'll need, just bring food. We had a family of 13, ranging from 58 to 6 months and we were all very comfortable and had so much fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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