Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock!

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a coastal community with houses and palm trees.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
A wooden deck with a pool, a covered area with a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding area including buildings and a lawn.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A living room with a grey sofa, two beige armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
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 waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock!?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock! on Oct 31, 2026 start from $432, 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.

What time is check-in at Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron's Nest | Pet-Friendly, On Canal, & Boat Dock! located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm 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. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall clean but did see several large roaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are glad you found the place overall clean, and we are very sorry about the roaches you encountered. Your comments help us address pest control more thoroughly between stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is excellent. Great covered decks top and bottom depending on time of day, breeze and sun. Fenced decking top and yard below are great for letting our 1-year old border collie run crazy for a bit! Great kitchen and cooking utensils. We will definitely consider returning here for future long weekends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your stay. We’re glad you enjoyed the decks, fenced areas for your dog, and the kitchen setup. It’s great to hear the property worked well for your long weekend, and we appreciate you considering a return visit in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely rennovated home. We loved the Jamiaca Bay location. Quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and safe neighborhood. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the home and neighborhood to be lovely and safe. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved the house and dock. We had a blast. Quiet neighborhood!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the house and dock. We hope you had a fantastic stay and look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice birthday get-away

We had a great time relaxing and being right on the water. Weather was perfect and we enjoyed kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 5-star review, Daniel, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

Peaceful, enough room for 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the space to be peaceful and accommodating for your group of 7. Your review is appreciated, and we will continue to strive for providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Jamaica beach get away

I love going to Galveston. My family has been spending one or two nighters there for many years. This beach house was spacious with a large deck perfect for fishing. Kitchen and bathrooms are newly remodeled. Had a great experience with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rental

We will definitely stay here again. Plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen was fantastic! It was well equipped and had everything we needed. Only downside is deck stairs need replacing. Otherwise it was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is an absolutely beautiful home with an amazing deck that gets a great breeze. It has a very well stocked kitchen, laundry room and smart TVs in all of the bedrooms. You even get a bonus room downstairs with a sink and a toilet. The management company y is very responsive and very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time down there and would love to go back. I’ll f you get the chance rent tbis beauty.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Loved being able to wake up and fish every day. Close to the beach and dog friendly. Some recommendations: Unfortunately king bed was Very lumpy, refrigerator was rusted in the front under water dispenser, Kitchen Cabinet doors need to be cleaned better, downstairs room smell was very musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review, Nancy. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be addressed and reviewed. We can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Great Bay House

Great Bay house! Clean and neat -perfect get away with enough space for 2-3 families!! Beautiful views from deck and plenty of room for all to eat and play games! Thank you heron’s nest- we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 5-star review, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heron's Nest Stay

Property was good for the family. We needed all rooms. Water downstairs for cleaning off and for fish station disabled. We needed it. The room downstairs was musty so not an option to stay in it. The rest of the stay was excellent. Dock was great for fishing, close to beach, all appliances worked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property! Kids had a great time on paddle boards in canal. Home was great!

Easy check in. Couldn't open downstairs unit at first. Property MGMT sent out people with new keys that worked. Only wish master bedroom ceiling fan had worked and outside lift had worked for our luggage and groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review, Sharon, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is amazing, however the house was not completely cleaned. The cleaning company was running behind and needed an extra hour and a half to clean, so they seemed rushed and a few things missed like dirty dishes left in cabinet, etc. The upper deck light was out on the actual deck itself, and I reached out for maintenance but no one ever got back to us which was a disappointment because we wanted to sit out there at night to fish, etc. The downstairs bedroom is actually separate from the condo, and cannot be accessed throughout the main condo. I have young girls, so I didn't want them sleeping separately from an adult. Everything else was great, and couldn't be happier with the location itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry about the cleanliness and maintenance issues. We'll address these promptly. Your concerns about the deck light and the bedroom access are noted. We appreciate your understanding and hope you had a pleasant stay otherwise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific!

The property was very clean. The appliances were all high end and worked well. Plenty of dishes, cutlery and pots and pans. My husband loved fishing from the pier. It is just a short hop to the beach. One thing I didn't see in the listing was that there is a lift! Not for people but it was great for luggage and groceries! It was an unexpected bonus. Really enjoyed the deck and the breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Amy, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nie property for our family

Overall it was a very nice place for our family. Good size and well kept. Some things missing and wrong. There was no propane in the propane grill; the dryer didn't work (6 hours to dry one load of towels); for the 8 people staying there more towels were needed since the dryer wasn't working; only one kitchen towel; lights out on deck (or no instructions about switches); and air not working in one bedroom.. Nothing major but just several things that would have made a much better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your 4-star review. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself. We're excited to let you know, Ryson has made some changes recently and is under new management. We'd love to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Just ok

We booked this place for a friend trip for 4 couples. It is advertised as a 4 bedroom. The 4th bedroom is downstairs at ground level with a separate entrance. The smell of mildew is overwhelming and makes it uncomfortable to spend any amount of time there. You can smell it before you even open the door. Also, two overhead lights do not turn off completely. The primary bedroom bed had sand in the sheets. We also killed a roach on our first night. All in all it is a well equipped home but wish we had known about the fourth bedroom and wish it had been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Herons Nest stay

Overall we enjoyed our visit. Two observations are that the home definitely needs some updates and TLC and the photos are deceiving when it comes to room size. The upstairs room with the twin beds was very very small and strangely had no window. Some recommendations are that you bring your own pots and pans as the ones there are not good. We have been renting in this neighborhood for years and this is the first home that has not had a pantry so be prepared to improvise on storing your food. Throughout the years we have also learned that rooms on the ground level have a musty smell and this one is no different. The window unit did a good job cooling but the lack of central air and heat allows for moisture and odor. We bought plug in fresheners to help with the odor. The patio chairs over the boat dock were all broken due to age and the fan was missing a blade so we could not use it. So be prepared and have some of your own folding chairs to use if the furniture has not been replaced.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for sharing your review, Aaron. We will definitely look at having the pots and pans replaced and see what we can do about the outdoor furniture. We hope to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was excellent from check in to check out. They even messaged us to check in to make sure we were doing well. The kitchen and bathrooms upstairs were updated and beautiful! Spacious kitchen, large new gas stove with oven, clean large fridge with working ice maker (a must), 2 types of coffee makers for us to make our Kurig coffee of choice or to make a full pot. Kitchen had a blender and a toaster as well, which we didn’t need to use. The sink and dishwasher was also updated, easy to use and very clean. Kitchen had all the dishes, pots, utensils you would ever need including measuring cups and containers. The washer and dryer worked well also. The deck and stairs need some updates though, a few nails on the stairs, and an area needing an extra bored to close in the gap. But the seating, table, lights and fishing rod holders made up for it. I want to thank you for the gates and fence everywhere! Even at the top of the stairs. It was a selling point for us since my daughter is 2! Safety! They had a bench swing, nice grill downstairs, and bench on the dock for us to sit. We didn’t use the downstairs bedroom since it was musty from moisture, but that’s fine, the extra couple didn’t come with us. Our overall experience was great! Our 3 kids including our teenager and 7 year old really loved it as well. Even the short drive to the clean beach. Will be coming to this house again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2025
Thank you so much for the positive review of your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had an excellent experience and enjoyed all the amenities the house had to offer. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will make sure to address the minor issues you mentioned regarding the deck and stairs. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back next year.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was great, however the property was rented due to advertising to have a usable elevator. When we checked in, we were told that we were not able to use the elevator. The only reason we rented was because we have a disabled adult, a 70 year-old with bad knees, and our 94 Grandpa that struggles to walk upstairs. We would have never rented that property if they had not have false advertise that there was a usable elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. I am very sorry for the difficulty and frustration this caused you and your family, especially given your specific accessibility needs. The listing should clearly match what is available, and not having access to the elevator after booking for that reason is not acceptable. Your comments will be shared so the listing information and communication can be reviewed and corrected to prevent this from happening again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

The property was nice size and relaxing on the water. There were several issues with the furnishings and accessories. The grill was not cleaned and nearly caught on fire. The furniture was pretty old and worn out. They need a couple of items in the kitchen. Nothing that prevented us from having a good time, just needs updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muy amables y muy buen servicio

Muy buen personal 😉 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Thus property was even better than photos and descriptions. Well maintained and stocked. It’s the most quiet property I’ve ever rented….I wonder if they foam insulated the walls. We even had a hard time hearing when the baby cried! Nice setting and really good in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place was fun

We had a great time. Only problem was with the A/C that went out one night but I called the next day and they had someone out within 10 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review and understanding, Justin, and we can't wait to see you again!
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