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Ready. Set. Relax. - Your vacation starts the minute you step inside Absolute Paradise-Dawn 1031. Enjoy!
Marvelous Locale - When it comes to location, it doesn't get much better than this!
Settle In - Everything you need in a vacation rental is provided. Settle into your home away from home and rest easy knowing everything is taken care of.
After The Sun Has Set, Relax with Some HDTV - After a day in the sun, turn on the HDTV and catch up with your favorite TV shows and movies. Our comfy living furniture has room for everyone.
Gather in the Living Room For a Movie Night! - Pop a few bowls of popcorn, put a movie in, and settle in for a fun family night. The TV keeps the group entertained any time of year!

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61116 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools

Welcome to the stunning "Absolute Paradise-Dawn 1031," an inviting beachfront retreat nestled in Galveston, Texas's iconic Dawn Complex. With an idyllic location just across the beach , you're guaranteed to be as close to coastal festivities as possible.

Relish in the breathtaking views of the ocean, beach, and gulf right from your private balcony. You'll appreciate the spectacular water view punctuated by vibrant sunrises across the beach and soothing Gulf breezes enjoyed at night. Property's full range of aquatic-themed amenities, including a heated community pool, a recreational hot tub, are added bonuses that perfect your vacationing experience.

Inside, you'll find a blend of functionality and lavishness. Two spacious bedrooms, one housing a plush king bed, another featuring two comfy twin beds, and a sofa sleeper in the living room accommodate six guests, making it ideal for family vacations. Essential amenities such as air conditioning, Smoke Detectors, TV (s), and Wireless Internet are included to ensure a smooth stay.

The residence boasts a fully stocked kitchen, fitted with everything from a blender to a dishwasher, catering to casual meals or gourmet dinners. Two full baths outfitted with provided bath towels and hairdryer ensure convenience.

Beyond the property, are exciting activities and attractions such as state parks, water parks, surfing, jet ski rentals, historical sites, and beachside fishing. Indulging in local cuisine, shopping, or catching a movie at the nearby cinemas are also popular attractions for guest enjoyment.

Unleash your inner fitness enthusiast at the on-site fitness room or go for a game at the miniature golf. Make use of the community charcoal grill for a fun family cookout.

Book your stay at Absolute Paradise-Dawn 1031 today and soak in the warm Texas sun with some beachside fun at your fingertips!

NOTES Parking is paid to The Dawn upon arrival.

All guests must pay parking fee per vehicle. 1-3 days parking rate is $36.70 plus tax ($3.30) making it a flat $40.00. 3 or more days parking rate is $45.88 plus tax (4.12) making it a flat rate $50.00

Pool bands must be picked up from the front office at The Dawn

GVR # 03219
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GVR03219

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools on May 11, 2026 start from $197, 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.

Is Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Paradise | Gulf View + Community Pools located?

Nestled on the beach, this Near West End condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Convention Center. Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communicating with Ryson vacation rentals was great! The direct texting made for quick response times. This did not end up being the house we were in because there ended up being a maintenance issue just before we checked in.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The veiw is wonderful for morning coffe just needs bar stools so you can see over wood railings. Was right at the beach very nice condo would recommend condo is on the third floor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and very spacious. Pools were awesome though they were not heated. Close & easy walk to beach. It is on a main road which is pretty loud & noisy so we kept windows & balcony closed most of the time, but view was still worth it. Room is a little outdated but fair for the price & size & amenities. There was a slow leak in the smaller bathroom ceiling from the AC that we informed the property management about.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frankie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great my only suggestion would be put some kind of net of on the balcony be we couldn’t enjoy it do to the pigeons and there poop
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival, you must check in at the front office to pay for parking and get pool passes. When we walked into the condo it was 80 hot, humid and smelt like mold and mildew. Turned on the AC and that made the smell worse, yet it did cool down. There was laundry left from a previous guest and the bathroom floor did not look like it had been cleaned. We decided to cool off in the pool, we came back to shower and had no water pressure. Come to find out there was no hot water! Called the after hours emergency line there was nothing they could do till the next day. Called again the next morning, hours later a plumber came out to replace the water heater, they were in the condo working for over 4 hours. We couldn’t go anywhere as we couldn’t shower and get ready, remind you we still had chlorine all over us from the night before.The microwave didn’t work, the dishwasher wouldn’t work, there were pigeons living on the back porch, poop everywhere! We weren’t able to sit on the patio and enjoy the ocean view. Very disappointing, it was filthy! The toilet in the master bathroom would continue to run as the chain on the back of the toilet kept falling off. There were ants along the master bathroom shower. Overall, we did not have the best experience and will not be staying here again. Positives, beach access right across the street, they have two pools one is heated, one is not and there’s one hot tub. 4 night stay, I requested a partial refund they offered 37. Ha! Don’t book
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni J.

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

Beach paradise

We had a lovely time at this condo. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and having the view of the ocean with cover balcony was one of our favorite features!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Great spot for a small family.

Everything was fine for the most part. Beautiful view. Needs a couple upgrades - mattress, sliding door gets stuck easily (very tough). The kitchen was well stocked with dishes. Is was nice to have kitchen and bathroom soap samples. We didn’t realize we needed to climb 2 long flights of stairs. The pool area was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica g.

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

Paradise for sure!!

We came to Galveston for my daughter’s cheer competition and then spent the weekend there. This condo was perfect for us including my husband and two kids. The views were exactly what I hoped for, beach access was super easy and convenient, and we even had a little visitor we enjoyed on the balcony.. a sweet little pigeon had made her nest in the corner and was protectively sitting on her eggs during our stay. We had a wonderful time here and it was worth every penny spent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarel S.

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

Weekend Getaway

All was great !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The condo was clean and had a great view of the beach. Just "steps from the beach" is a little misleading in the description. The traffic on Seawall Blvd is so bad we generally had to walk about a block and a half down to the light and across which was a pain. Also, the traffic sound was far noisier than expected and we couldn't enjoy the balcony or even hear the ocean waves. All night long the traffic noise could be heard. At one point I thought a window was open it got so loud but the window couldn't even be opened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

peggy s.

very clean & tidy

we would stay again on the property. it was everything we expected &more
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

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

ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BEACH

Great property with awesome pools and manicured grounds. Easy walk to the beach. Beach view from the balcony. Road noise a little loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Awesome choice in Galveston

We absolutely loved Absolute Paradise. We've rented dozens of condos in Galveston and this was far and away the best ever. The location is excellent; easy walk to the beach, easy drive to attractions & restaurants. Walmart right across the street and a convenience store on the corner. The gym is excellent and the pools were top notch. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Misti H.

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

The property was nice and great location

The parking situation was not good if trying to park in the evening times. I ended up having to park outside the property gates but the property requires you to pay $25 to be able to park on their property which found hard to do unless you wanted to walk pretty far.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

SAL P.

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

No stairs. Had 4 elderly folks climbing up to the third floor

Will never go back. Stayed only one night. No refund given.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

betty m.

Almost PARSDISE

We loved the condo - everything except the 52 steps to get to it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Good location, check in process needs updating

The location is good as it is directly across from the beach and the walmart is adjacent. It is a bit too far to walk to pleasure pier and the restaurants. The pools and such on the property are great. Check in is done at a different offsite location about 5 mins away. Then you must drive to the condo front office. There you have to pay 40-50 for the limited parking and get wristbands for the pool use. The bands are cheap paper and break after first use so you have to go back everyday to get new bands. Not an ideal check in. The condo has a smell, maybe mildew. The AC works great but if you open the balcony door all that cold air is gone immediately. The balcony door is faulty and will not slide open/closed without great effort. I read prior reviews about the difficulty getting something fixed and I am there to enjoy myself not play maintenance inspector so I didnt bother. It rained while we were there and water was coming in at the bottom where the rails are. Probably the reason for the smell. The carpets are all stained. The dishes and appliances are all in good shape. Washer and dryer works well. There are box fans in the condo closet for use which was very helpful to drown out street noise which wasnt that bad. Showers are excellent. All in all great place except the patio door, the check in/parking, and the smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

john m.

Nice location! Condo needs a little TLC!

Nice layout and location on the Seawall! But house could use some required maintenance. Locks on condo door are so hard to open the door. You have to constantly jiggle the key for 30 seconds before lock can be turned! Bathroom door and master bedroom door do not lock! Porch has pigeons and nest and pigeons poop all over! That is a major problem!! No sceens on doors! Master bedroom window will not close completely! So it is loud along the Seawall as cars pass all night long! Dishes and glasses are all chipped! Cooking utensils are terrible and should be updated! Needs carpets cleaned and a good cleaning. Also pool is not heated! Supper cold!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

4/10 Poor

Angie C.

Don't believe what you see

Beware the pictures look nice but this place condo is a mess! We arrived late, which with this part of the condo you have have to work with a off-site property manager (Ryson Real Estate). Stopped at the dropped box for our keys and instructions, the lock box is pain to get open! Got to the condo, and drove back in fourth in the parking lot looking the condo numbers ( the numbers on the keys don't match the building numbers ). Finally got to the condo, which was a ok but when you started to really look we found issues: stains on the carpet, master bedroom TV did not work, pull out couch was broke, sliding door handle missing, master bedroom toilet clogged ( no plunger ), kitchen was dirty, 2nd bathroom door didn't close tight. We called Ryson right away, leaving a voicemail because I did not want to be blamed for this. Clearly the cleaning staff and management team did not review this place after the last guest ( this is noted on the cleaning staffs card ). I called the next day several times finally getting someone to tell me my call was giving to the maintenance manager, called him several times finally got a hold of him and he sent over his employee to look at the pull out couch, sliding door and master bedroom issues. Replaced the handle, tried to fix the pull couch ( no luck ). They had to make a call to the owner about the couch and TV for replacement. Overall they moved us to a different condo, but in the end I felt if I wasn't constantly calling they would of pushed it off until we left. So if still plan to stay here, ask if the all the mentioned issues were fixed. Also need to mention the RULES this place has, the AC can't go below 76 ( we had the sliding door open all the time for the breeze ), no garbage left behind or you'll be fined, no food left in condo or you'll be fined ( I guess crackers are not food ), don't take our stained towels to the beach or you'll be fined, no sand in the condo or you'll be fined ( really the place is across from a beach ), don't be late checking out of the condo or you'll be fined $500! Yikes. That's only the ones that stuck at, there are more for your reading enjoyment if you rent this place. I would think a few of the things listed should fall under the cleaning crew responsibility but clearly they don't clean Wish I would of listened to the last reviewer! Hope the owner reads the reviews, but I'm guessing not
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey V.

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

Beautiful views

This oceanfront condo is on the third floor of a lovely well maintained, gated property. Two pools and hot tubs made beach playing and relaxing effortless. The condo included a king, 2 Twin beds, and a pullout couch. Images online are current to the home. We had a wonderful time- thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

We took a brothers trip to Galveston seawall. The Dawn condominium was an excellent stay for us.

The condo had the amazing view of the gulf. We would stare at the beach and enjoy having coffee in the morning. The condo had everything we had expected. It’s a great location for our stay. I really want to come back next year again. We loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect spot

The location was perfect. Wonderful ocean view. We were able to walk to most of our destinations. I would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calista M.

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

Beautiful View

We really e joyed staying here. It has a beautiful view since your on the top floor. The pool was so pretty and the beach was right across the street. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlin R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Okay

Place was ok. Seemed a bit pricey for what it was. Carpet was stained and dirty, bathrooms needed some upgrades and paying for parking seemed a bit expensive. Rental company said parking was $30 per car but when we went to the property office is was $35 plus tax per car. And the people working at the property office seemed very unprofessional and uninterested in helping. Other than that, location was good, kitchen was clean, pools were good and it had a nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

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

Great beach access

We took our elementary aged kids here for Christmas break and it was great. The hot tub on site was large and people practiced social distancing. Walmart was super convenient to grab groceries at. The beach had beautiful sand and shoreline and we had a view from the balcony of the sunrise every morning. After hours check in was easy and they had everything waiting for us in a lockbox. It was hard to cook meals because as stated, they don't have anything stocked in their kitchen in terms of food, not even salt. So we ended up trying some local restaurants and eating out most dinners. Overall happy with the place and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

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