Summer Wind, Beachfront with incredible views! 5 miles from Galveston sea wall!

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The cable railing for unobstructed ocean views.

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 111450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Pet friendly
Dryer
Washer

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Galveston, TX

Pirate's Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Pirates Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Jamaica Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

There is bed space for 10 people. 8 or 9 adults is comfortable. We do allow up to 11, with one on the couch or on the spare mattress that is under the bed. This beachfront home has one of the best views of any home on the West End, yet close to the fun of downtown Galveston. Easy walk to Galveston State Park. Our beach has a private feeling and is very quiet (no cars are allowed to drive on beach thus no worries about the kids/dogs). Once you cross the bridge from the mainland you will find a unique experience. We feel like we are entering a different world when we visit our beachfront island home! This is a pet friendly home with a pet fee of $75 per pet.

COVID-19: The house is ideal for social distancing. The beach is not crowded, there is plenty of outdoor deck space, and I recently upgraded the HVAC with a media filter and a UV air treatment system. Our cleaning company disinfects all touch surfaces (light switches, door knobs, counter tops, etc). If at any time our beach is closed down, the city prohibits short term rentals, or there is a state wide lock-down and you are prevented from using your reservation I will return all money paid. Please stay healthy!

MISC: This home is set back, plenty of beach in front and only small dunes between you and the beach. Please note, the map illustration can make it appear there are lots in front of Summer Wind. If you use a satellite view you will see this is not the case. This is a front row, ocean front home!

Property manager

John Coppens

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

No prom or graduation parties

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Note from host: no prom or graduation parties

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number GVR00906

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 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 Broadway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Palm Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Pirates Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Broadway - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Wind, Beachfront with incredible views! 5 miles from Galveston sea wall! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Wind, Beachfront with incredible views! 5 miles from Galveston sea wall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Wind, Beachfront with incredible views! 5 miles from Galveston sea wall!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Wind, Beachfront with incredible views! 5 miles from Galveston sea wall! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island State Park Beach, and Palm Beach. Pirates Beach and Galveston Country Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Apr 14, 2025

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

granddaughter's 15th birthday with friends

Second time at this property. Another wonderful experience. Beautiful weather and surf conditions. Six girls had a wonderful time. The house is well laid out for the crowd we had - very comfortable. Didn't lack for any amenities. Love the decks. It's just a great place to stay and we hope to do it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Apr 11, 2025

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

Great weekend getaway.

Great location, lots of lounging areas to sit and enjoy the view. Comfortable beds, and plenty of space for family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fech F.

Apr 8, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

Mar 31, 2025

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

Beautiful beach house!

We loved everything about this house! It was so nice to be right on the beach especially with having our children who loved playing in the water and sand the entire stay. The house is fully stocked with appliances and dishes. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

Mar 20, 2025

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

Perfect location for relaxation!

This property was perfect for our two families to enjoy a relaxing spring break! The house is right on the beach making it easy for going back for lunch or restroom breaks. Everything was clean, there were tons of bath towels (bring your own beach towels) and we even got lucky with a couple of boogie boards! Just a short drive into Galveston for dinners. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Jan 8, 2025

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

After Christmas Getaway

We really enjoyed this home. Well laid out and supplied. Couldn't ask for better beach access. Beautiful decks. Dog loved it. Hope to be here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree R.

Jan 4, 2025

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

Ocean Getaway

The property was beautiful and right on the beach with outstanding views. Easy checkin and checkout process. Neighborhood felt safe and comfortable. Bedrooms were small and house could use a little bit of polish.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Nov 4, 2024

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

Gorgeous views within steps from the beach

We had such a fantastic stay. This house is absolutely beautiful and a great location to the beach. Seeing the waves from all angles of the house was amazing. John had such great communication with fast responses. We loved every minute of it.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Oct 23, 2024

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

Another fabulous stay

My favorite

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Sep 21, 2024

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

Great place in a great location

The open deck on the second floor is perfect for lazing about in a hammock in the shade.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Sep 1, 2024

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

Beautiful beach house

Beautiful property with amazing views!! House was fully stocked with just about everything you could need other than food of course. We had the beach practically to ourselves. I highly recommend this property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Aug 16, 2024

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

Great change of scenery

This was our second stay at this property and it didn’t disappoint. We needed a close by escape from Houston’s heat and humidity… and this home worked. Love being on the water and staying midweek…. No crowds, no noisy neighbors, no hassles! Thanks.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Jul 17, 2024

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

Awesomeness

The property had awesome views and great floor plan.!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Jul 15, 2024

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

Right on the beach

Beautiful property beautiful location highly recommend this wonderful House house for family gatherings and beach vacations. We will definitely rebook this one again

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 9, 2024

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

Fantastic!

Fantastic place! Cant say this enough! I hope that we are able to come back and stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Jul 1, 2024

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

Delightful

Refreshing and relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Jun 27, 2024

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

Great house for a family

Our family had a great time at this house. It was so convenient to get on the beach. The views were amazing throughout the whole house. There was plenty of space for our family of 8!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Jun 25, 2024

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

Beach house

Beautiful property right on the water. 3 decks were awesome, lower deck shaded during the day which made it even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

EMILY P.

Jun 24, 2024

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

Nice stay but improvements needed

The beach house and its location was beautiful. The beach was just steps away and there were lots of deck chairs to use for watching the waves. Communication regarding our reservation should have been better. When we arrived, we found out that the refrigerator wasn’t working (just the freezer but it needed masking tape for the door to stay closed) and the tv in the bedroom wasn’t working. I notified our host about them and he was already aware of the issue. I appreciate that he offered to send us another tv by the next day but that should have been already done if he already knew the issue. I wish he had told us in advance of our stay so we could have prepared for these inconveniences and focused on our vacation rather than problem solving like where to keep our perishable foods. We left early due to TS Alberto was coming and it was already causing the home to wobble (the hangers in the closet were swinging back and forth on their own). The host was made aware of the house wobbling and he conveyed that it would be addressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Jun 22, 2024

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

Excellent!!

Our family had a comfortable stay and the house was appointed with everything we needed. The location can’t be beat…literally steps to the ocean!! John was a very thoughtful host and we hope to return in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Jun 18, 2024

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

Family Vacation

The house was perfect! We could not have asked for a better location. John was a good host. He answered all our questions and was attentive to our needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elfrieda S.

Jun 12, 2024

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

Awesome property

Loved the property! A lot of stairs, but that is to be expected. Overall great experience! I would highly recommend! It's truly a special place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

May 24, 2024

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

Great location

Stay was great. Kids loved it. All I had to do was make a drink and enjoy the view.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy M.

May 21, 2024

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

Perfect Location!

John's place is fantastic for hosting a group of 8! Everyone had their own beds and enough space. The outdoor decks are AMAZING and its right on the beach. Kitchen is fully loaded. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Coppens

I bought the house in 2008, and 2 months later, Hurricane Ike destroyed the foundation and broke our hearts. I spent the next year working on the house. It had to be lifted up and set on the beach. Once a new foundation was built, the house was placed on top and then much of the house had to be rebuilt. Once the house was finished, I spent the next couple of years working for a house moving company doing similar work another storm damaged houses along the gulf coast. In 2011 I moved to the east coast where I now work as a high school physics teacher and an on-call firefighter. The house is a source of pride for me and I try to always keep it as a welcoming second home for my guests. My wife and 2 girls enjoy coming back to Galveston to visit the house and a few old friends as often as we can.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Outdoor

Spaces

About this property