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Pet friendly canal retreat

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and built-in appliances.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and houses.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a white entertainment unit, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a bar area.
A wooden interior with horizontal slats and a metal shower head.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jamaica Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly canal retreat

'Turtle retreat' is a place where you can relax, enjoy the sunrise and make memories with your family. The house includes a dumb-waiter to bring up your groceries or send food and drinks downstairs. It is also equipped with a whole house natural gas generator, cargo lift for your suitcases and freestanding icemaker to make your trip more enjoyable.

We have plenty of games for the kids and there is a smart TV in every room.

Fishing rods provided so you can fish right off your private dock.
Guest access
There is an owner's closet upstairs and downstairs that locked. It is where cleaning supplies are located for our cleaning crew between guests. These supplies are locked up to avoid being accidentally ingested by young children. All other spaces are completely accessible to our guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
For more than 1 pet, please contact us.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Damage - Please notify us immediately of any damage or malfunctions so we can repair or replace those items during your stay.
Noise - Please no excessive noise, music, or rowdy behavior. A majority of our neighbors are full-time residents of Jamaica Beach.
Parties - Absolutely no parties or large gatherings of unregistered guests. Illegal drug use and excessive drinking is prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR25-000154
Property # 3662060
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

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located on the waterfront, 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 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 and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Moody Gardens - 24 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 30 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 39 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly canal retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Pet friendly canal retreat ?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet friendly canal retreat on Dec 8, 2026 start from $248, 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 Pet friendly canal retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly canal retreat ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly canal retreat 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing home glad we went.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thanks Sunny for taking such great care of the house. We hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We use vrbo often and this location was so perfect for our family get together. Leanne was immediate in her responses and checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Would recommend to anyone staying in the galveston area! The home was comfortable and inviting! We cannot say enough about the hospitality and attention to our needs. Great dock for fishing and the lifts made loading in and out a breeze!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house for families and friends on the canal! Fun for fishing, crabbing and relaxing. Clean, well stocked and ready to go. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect and Leanne is a perfect host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, pet friendly as well. Host is very responsive when asked any questions. Will be using the facility again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean inside and out. A super to have a ice machine and the green light. Host really put thought into the renters. I have rented many homes and this was by far the best. Love that their are separate refrigerators in the fishing area. Beautiful decor and was very relaxing. Looking forward to renting again. Thanks for being a great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2026
Glad you enjoyed the house. We love staying there as well and try to make sure everyone who rents feels like it is there house and stocked with what they would need. Happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing! It is immaculately clean and has all the amenities you could want. Host is very responsive to questions. Easy check in and check out. Will definitely stay again.
View from porch
View from porch
View from porch
Green light at house for fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this house! The views are absolutely stunning, and the location right on the canal is perfect. The home is thoughtfully equipped with everything you could possibly need, making the stay feel extra special and effortless. The owners were wonderful—easy to communicate with and very responsive. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 9, 2026
Thank you for picking our house and taking such great care of it. I hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

This was one of the most equipped houses and cleanliness ones we have ever stayed at and loved the location and area will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything you could possibly need. Very nice. Very clean. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was amazingly beautiful and very comfortable and in a great spot. And the host was very polite and communicated well with whatever i needed. i would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay! They thought of everything we would need and extra kind to allow us to use the luggage lift. We hope to rent again in a month! Perfect stay and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place in Jamaica Beach

Great communication with the owners. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat

The house was perfect and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time! Potty bags were there for my pup. And the kitchen is so well appointed. More utensils and appliances than I needed. The coffee bar was great. Great books, games, toys. It is a beautiful home and in a great location. So peaceful. My daughter caught her first fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2026
Happy the fish were biting and your daughter caught her first fish. We keep the house stocked for our guest because it is our get away place too and want our guest to feel like it is theirs and ready for them. Thanks for taking such great care of the house and we hope you come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place in Jamaica Beach

The property excelled my expectations and Leanne was extremely responsive the entire stay. Highly recommend you consider this place if you’re looking to stay in Jamaica beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed every bit of our stay. Leanne was very responsive and an excellent host. The house was clean and spacious. The house had all the essentials and more. The kitchen was large and well equipped. Centrally located and a nice neighborhood. We will book again the next time we visit the Galveston area. Thanks Leanne!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2025
Thank you for picking our house but thank you more for treating it like it was your vacation home and taking such good care of it. We hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We rent several houses a year to get away and this was definitely in the top. Communication with the owner was above and beyond and the house was amazing! It was well stocked and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jamaica get away

Leanne was extremely helpful in facilitating our rental plans and the place was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend get away

The beach house was perfect for our needs. It has all the amenities you will need to enjoy a weekend get away. Our friends were very impressed with the place and can't wait to book again sometime. We cooked, we fished, we hung out both indoors and outdoors with our families and it was great. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation home

You’ve thought of everything. The home was exceptionally clean and well stocked. The view and fishing were fabulous. Will stay here the next time we come to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Turtle Retreat. This place was amazing and the most equipped house and cleanest one we have ever stayed at and the location was perfect. They have thought of everything!! Perfect place to relax, have family time and lots of fishing. My husband said I picked a perfect place to stay!! Leanne was very helpful in facilitating our rental plans. Wonderful host!We definitely plan on coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

House is clean and well stocked. Very spacious and well laid out for people and all our beach/fishing gear. Beds and couch are very comfortable. Double deck was awesome for fishing and crabbing! Easy to contact host and overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Leanne Stiers and Angela Martinez

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