Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV
Captain Dan's Beach House
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Sail away to this splendid ocean-view home in Texas for your next getaway! Ideal for families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a month, you'll be perfectly situated within driving distance of Galveston Island State Park, where you can walk across its boardwalk and over its calming waters and follow the walkway up until you reach its sandy shores. Set up under a shady umbrella with your favorite book in hand while your kids splash around in the pristine waters, then treat the family to the miniature courses at Magic Carpet Golf.
Head back to your vacation rental after you've explored the coast and enjoyed all Galveston has to offer. This seaside slice of serenity boasts plenty of relaxing amenities, sure to make you feel right at home. Step into the fully equipped kitchen and whip up a homemade mealtime masterpiece for everyone, then gather around with loved ones on the deck and dine alfresco against the backdrop of the ocean. Enjoy the brisk breeze with some cold drinks in hand as the sun sets, then head inside and kick your feet up on the comfy couch inside and stream your favorite movie using the smart TV. You won't want to miss Captain Dan's Beach House!
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If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Property Registration Number GVR12725
Property # 3431712
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and near 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Galveston Island State Park Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Galveston Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Restaurants
Woody's Bar - 8 min drive
Basin Bistro - 12 min drive
Galveston Country Club - 18 min walk
Seawall Coffee Company - 9 min drive
Venados Cantina - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV?
As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV on Sep 5, 2026 start from $401, 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 Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous ocean view home with balcony, patio, washer/dryer, full kitchen, & TV located?
Located in West End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Country Club, and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Palm Beach and Pirates Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Excellent proximity to beach- well outfitted, the master bed was not a great mattress- family really enjoyed our stay!
Tracy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2025
Thank you, Tracy, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. While we understand that sleeping preferences vary widely, we are sorry to hear that the bed did not provide for a comfortable night of rest. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Theodoric P.
Jul 22, 2025
Captain Dan’s
We enjoyed our time at Captain Dan’s! The house is a short walk from the beach! It was comfortable and relaxing! We will be back again!
There were ants in the kids beds, some dead spiders, and dead roaches in the house. Location is good, close to the beach, and other then having to clean up the bugs, the house was good enough for our family.
Nice and spacious home next to the beach, great view and ocean sounds heard from balcony side.
Leudy M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amy S.
Jul 25, 2025
Good Family House
Close to the beach. Like the two living areas for our older kids. There were a few things that could have been better, like the light in the bathroom was out, shower door came off the track and some of the beds weren’t very comfortable. But over all it worked for us.
Amy S.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Hi, Amy. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location and living areas during your stay. We apologize for the issues you experienced with the bathroom light, shower door, and bed comfort. We encourage our guests to report any concerns while on the premises so that we can address them promptly and ensure a more comfortable experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
The location was great- short walk to the beach and wagon available! The view was very nice and the porch/seating are great until about 11am when the sun hits and my kids loved the hammock. The home was clean with functional furniture and kitchen supplies. The mattresses were flimsy and water pressure was lacking. Not really an issue for us, but the interior staircase is tiny, so outside is more useful for loading/unloading. Be sure to read the description closely, as 3 “bedrooms” is misleading. The master is very spacious, but second room has a grouping of bunks with a door and the third is the downstairs living room with futon/fold out. I’d stay again being a little more mindful of the bedroom situation because the location can’t be beat.
Kathy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2023
Kathy, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the location of our home. We attempt to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so guests can make an informed choice about what they are paying for and make the right decision for their needs. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kayla K.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great spot, but it’s a no for me
So to start on a positive note, this house was definitely at a prime location with the deck being an incredible spot to watch the ocean as the suns rising/going down. It being so close to the beach was so convenient in case you needed to go back and grab anything. Now, I can understand that not every house is going to be the cleanest, but there were some major concerns. There were light fixtures with exposed wiring hanging above one of the bunk beds upon arrival and since no one was able to get out there that night to fix, we weren’t able to use that bed. My daughter woke up in the middle of the night the first night with ant bites, come to find out there were ants allllll in the bed. When investigating under one of the top bunks, there were also tons of ants swarming under the mattress. Soooo 3 different beds were not able to be slept in. When communicating with the manager it was a lot of “did you see any raid at the house?” But it was apparent this house was not deeply cleaned before arrival. It’s quite run down, the laundry room doors do NOT work at all, which made attempting to do laundry almost impossible. There’s a hose outside we thought we could use to rinse down after the beach but that was duct taped and no running water came out. Due to the lack of beds we were able to use with 6 people, we were having to sleep on sofas and there was not good sleep to be had. The WiFi to the main tv will not work. This house needs major renovations.
Kayla K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Kayla, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Functional little beach cottage with great air conditioning
While it is a small cottage - it is very functional and has more than square footage conveys. We never cooked but had breakfast and lots of coffee every day. WiFi was very good strength. Beds were comfy. Air Conditioning is fantastic. Both upstairs showers were very good. Location is amazing - only few houses from beach. The upstairs outdoor seating though is mainly in the sun after about 11am.
Beach won't be the crowded because not much parking available at the beach (and you can't drive onto the beach).
The new bar that is close by (about 0.8 mile walk) is cute, lots of games to play - no children allowed though.
The location is perfect for state park (Great hiking on inner bay side). Restaurants nearby are great - try Way West Grill and Waterman's Restaurant. . Go downtown - and try the Toujouse Bar at the Tremonth Hotel. Visit the many Juneteenth sites . Try Galveston Island Beer. and eat at Fisherman's Wharf restaurant.
Note the stairs INSIDE are curved and a little challenging if you have knee issues or above a certain age. The downstairs can feel secluded from upstairs - but the bed is really just laying across a couch.
We used OUTDOOR stairs to go up/down because easier on the knees and not space limited for carrying stuff.
The only reason not perfect is the 2nd bedroom (which is upstairs) does NOT seal off. It has an opening at the top of the wall. Hard to explain the layout. The downstairs "bed' is really just to lay on the couch. The other ding was
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified
4/10 Poor
bwturner ..
Sep 13, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, run down property
I’ll start with the pros: amazing location, walk to the beach, can see & hear the waves crashing from the deck, small, but a perfect size nice bed layout for a small family get away.
Now, for the cons: this property is RUN DOWN. It needs a deep cleaning & some fresh paint. It has not been well maintained. We had 4 people & only 2 full size bath towels. All the lamps were missing light bulbs, there were ANTS in the master bed! The sliding doors to the washer & dryer fell off the track. We had NO wifi the entire time we were there, which meant no tv streaming. So, the post-beach lazy pizza & movie night were out!
The property manager did bring us towels & lightbulbs. But no one came to fix the wifi. They texted me instructions to reset the modem. Which I did & it didn’t work, & after that-nothing.
The bottom floor of the house is basically unusable as additional sleeping area. It is so sticky & humid, no one could sleep there. All we used the downstairs for was to rinse off the the sand & do laundry.
Everything in the house felt stripped down. Rods hung, but missing the curtains.
We made it work for just a quick weekend get away. But, it was far from East & relaxing & wouldn’t recommend or stay there again.
bwturner ..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2023
We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues.