Get the quintessential Galveston experience when you stay at ‘Pirates Beach Poolside Retreat.’ Less than a mile from the shore, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental ensures a stress-free stay for the entire family. A great location and luggage lift make staying at the property incredibly easy. When you're not soaking up the sun on the beach or relaxing by this beautiful stilted home’s private pool, check out attractions like Moody Gardens or the Pleasure Pier for even more kid-friendly fun!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Galveston STR Reg. No. GVR13753 | Cargo Lift Available | Private Pool | Property Name 'Pirates Beach Poolside Retreat'
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Bonus Room: King Bed, Queen Sleeper Sofa
COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Outdoor pool, tennis court OUTDOOR LIVING: Year-round pool (not heated), outdoor shower, gas grill, beach chairs & towels, fire pit, balcony w/ outdoor seating, covered patio, outdoor dining area INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, spacious living room, lots of natural light, 1,600 sq ft KITCHEN: Cooking basics, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, dishware & flatware, cooking utensils, blender GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, iron/board, in-unit washer & dryer, trash bags & paper towels FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM), 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required for access, 2-story home PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), RV/trailer parking, free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACHES: Palm Beach (0.5 miles), Pirates Beach (0.8 miles), Pirates Beach (0.9 miles), Beach Pocket Park Number 3 (1 mile), Sea Shell Beach (1 mile) ATTRACTIONS: The Kettle House (0.2 miles), Galveston Island State Park (0.9 miles), Moody Gardens (8 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (11 miles), Kemah Boardwalk (33 miles) MUSEUMS: Discovery Pyramid (9 miles), Galveston Children's Museum (12 miles), The Bryan Museum (12 miles), Galveston Naval Museum (15 miles), Texas City Museum (21 miles) FAMILY FUN: Galveston Go Karts And Fun Center (6 miles), Moody Gardens (8 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (9 miles), Galveston Children's Museum (12 miles) AIRPORT: William P. Hobby Airport (48 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-7:00 AM - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. These cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is located on the entry stairway facing down. Camera 2 is located on the upper deck facing the front door. Camera 3 is located on the lower level facing the edge of the pool and exterior door. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay - NOTE: This 2-story home requires stairs to access
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR13753
About the area
Galveston
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Galveston Island State Park Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Woody's Bar - 8 min drive
Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - 12 min drive
Galveston Country Club - 9 min walk
Seawall Coffee Company - 9 min drive
Basin Bistro - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston?
As of 27 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston on 12 Aug, 2026 start from S$347, 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 < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is < 1 Mi to Beach! Poolside Retreat in Galveston located?
Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Country Club and Pirate's Beach. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. The property was clean and neat. I asked for extra accommodations and the hosts were very responsive and willing to work with us. The location was excellent for going into town and visiting the beaches. We had a great time. The pool was a bit cold, but they didn’t advertise it as a heated pool so it’s a non issue.
Darien T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2026
Darien,
Thank you for the nice review. That is very meaningful to us as we try hard to make every guest feel welcome and at home. We hope you found the lift to be a great help with your luggage. We are so glad you enjoyed the stay and we invite you to return as soon as possible.
Best Regards,
Mara & Neil (owners)
The location is good, it's close to other beaches. Our issue was with the main attractant for the house, which was the pool. The motor stopped working. We informed the property manager and owner that we had 3 little girls looking forward to the pool. When we got there, the pool motor wasn't working. The owner had prior knowledge of the issue, yet chose not to inform us. We left. Pool people said it wouldn't be fixed the same day, and earliest to safely swim would be midday the following day.
Steve J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the pool. We want to clarify that we were not aware of the mechanical failure until your arrival day and never delayed the authorization of repairs; in fact, we had the pump replaced and the pool ready for use by the following morning. We take great pride in maintaining a 5-star experience for our guests, as reflected in our many recent positive reviews, and we are confident the home is in top shape for future stays. Thank you for helping us improve.
The house was great! Host was very nice when I had to call about the elevator key and stuff when we got there! We had a great time and would definitely recommend this house
Everything that was advertise was accurate. Loved the location as it was close to a drive up beach. The pool was great.
Kelly H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan
23 Aug, 2025
Amazing time!
The house and pool were just as pictured and clean! We loved the location of the house as it was near the strip but in a quiet neighborhood. It was exactly what we were looking for and we would definitely consider staying again!
The house and pool were exactly as pictured! Very clean and lovely. We loved the location as it was near the strand but in a quiet neighborhood. We’d definitely come back!
Megan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Megan, thank you for booking Pirates Beach Poolside Retreat. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your kind review. We hope you will return as soon as possible.Blessings and Best Regards,Mara & Neil Johnson (owners)
Family enjoyed the stay, pool was definitely a plus!
Sonja L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
From the owner: “Sonja, thank you for the nice 5-star review. We are glad your family enjoyed your stay, especially the pool. If you didn't this time, please use the luggage lift next time. You would be surprised how many guests return because of the free lift.Blessings.”
My family and I had a great stay here and I would highly recommend it. The location was perfect, and home was spacious and cozy. Everything was available to us. We will definitely consider stay here again in the future.
Close drive to the beach or convenience stores. Nice pool to cool off in. Property manager and owners responded to a small issue promptly and took care of it.
Jason C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ted
8 Aug, 2025
Great the second time around
This is the second summer for us to rent this property. It is great for our needs. In very nice condition and very well appointed and stocked with all your short-term needs. The pool in the afternoon, after a morning at the beach, is a great combination. The lift for moving your stuff up and down is a must! Great support from the local representative and owner.
Ted
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Ted...Thanks for returning, and thanks for the glowing 5-star review...especially regarding the lift. I agree it's a must. We hope you'll come back for a "Third Time's a Charm" experience. Be blessed!
Mara & Neil Johnson (owners)
We had a wonderful time at this property. It had plenty of room, looked just like it was pictured, and the pool was equally nice and clean as well. We will certainly stay at this property again.
Kara C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
From the owner: “Kara, so glad you had a good time. Come back again, it'll be hard to beat that review, but we'll try. Thanks for staying.”
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeni
30 Mar, 2025
Great vacation
Pool was great. Clean place. Easy to navigate around the island. Quiet. It made us feel like we had the whole neighborhood to ourselves. Having our own laundry and kitchen made for a relaxing week.
Jeni
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
12 Sept, 2024
Cozy Weekend Getaway
This property was just what I was looking for. Far enough away from the seawall to get away from crowds but still within reach to make the day trips in. House was the perfect size for my family (4 adults, 1 toddler) and the pool was used quite often. House was clean upon arrival, everything was easily accessible, and the property manager was very responsive for one bit of info that wasn't made available up front. Cargo lift was a nice bonus considering the heat and ages of some of the guests. Would definitely book this property again in the same situation.
Overall nice property, spacious enough for us, comfortable. Good location for what we were looking for. I understand this( prob only have weekly pick up ) but outside trash was overflowing and smelled so, so bad. Made being outside unpleasant. I would have someone get it more than once a week. The pool was nice to have but was full of sand( I get that too, even though there is an outdoor shower) and kind of dirty. Looked like at some point there had been an auto pool cleaner but it was out of the pool and didn’t look like it had worked in awhile. My husband netted the best he could. Also grill was super filthy and brush to clean was awful. We never figured out the lift either ( although I saw the email we were supposed to print, sign and send back a waiver…too late once we got there) Overall it was a nice place, very quiet area and not a far drive to beach. Would stay here again.
Cindy N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2025
From the Owner: "Cindy, thank you for your comments. I wish you had contacted Crystal about the trash at the very beginning so we could have taken care of it right away. And yes, we had a Polaris pool sweep that was broken by the guest before you. I’m so sorry you didn’t get to use the lift—it’s a must! The insurance company does require the waiver. There’s no excuse for the grill; it should have been cleaned before you arrived. We invite you back with the promise to make your experience 100% positive. Again, thank you for your comments."
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephanie
24 May, 2024
Overall good place to stay
The house was great for the most part and was nicely kept. Downsides were that the beds weren’t super comfy, but that’s not unusual for rentals and the downstairs with king size doesn’t have a bathroom. Only negative we had was not getting the door code locks to work the first time. We had to work at it to get them unlocked and then when we left they wouldn’t lock for us. 🤷♀️Mosquitoes are terrible so take some bug spray for sure. (That’s just Galveston and due to all the rain lately too-no fault of the home/owners)Also the house was further from the beach than I had thought but that was my own fault for not looking closely at a map before booking. It was still close, but couldn’t walk to it had to drive a very short distance.
Stephanie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ted
20 Aug, 2024
Great Galveston Getaway
Last week we experienced a wonderful stay at Galveston Getaway. The location, though not on the beach, is in a quiet neighborhood literally 3 minutes away by car.The home is nicely furnished and clean. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, pots, pans and utensils. There are beach towels for the guests to use. For us, its most unique and advantageous features are a wonderful pool and a lift for transporting coolers, boxes and luggage to the upper level. The pool is very clean and has a shaded portion in summer afternoons. Since it has entry steps and shallow areas, it was perfect for us and our three young grandkids, when they visited. Everyone loved it. No review of this property would be complete without a thank-you to the Evolve property manager, Crystal, for her outstanding service and support. She was accommodating to our questions and unique needs with exceptionally quick callbacks and responsiveness. The actual property owner gave us a follow-up call once we were back home and thanked us for staying. It was nice to have direct contact with the owner.Galveston Getaway is most definitely a place to stay again!
Ted
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
From the owner: "Ted, nice to hear from you and we are glad you had a good time at our home away from home. It takes time to write a review such as yours...but you did, and that means a lot. It's because of guests like you that we love to share our home and we try hard to have it ready for a fun stay. We would love to have you return...and, yes, I did very much enjoy our conversation. Be safe, healthy and blessed."
This place needs a complete and detail cleaning, starting with the walls and baseboards. It needs to be exterminated for roaches. I was so afraid that they would get into our luggage, and thank God they didn’t. We checked everything before we left. The microwave that is above the stove did not work. They were called and she said someone would bring one out and put it up. He brought it out and left. Each time we left we had to fool with the lock that wouldn’t work, and had to go down stairs to a lock box to get the key each time. The banister on the balcony was loss and about to fall. There was a pool that had a cleaner in the bottom, so we called to see if we needed to take it out before getting in it. They never called us back. The pool funiture pads were ripped to shreds and not able to sit in. The third bedroom was so deceiving. It was the pool room and had no bathroom, so if you needed to go to the bathroom you would have to go outside and go up the stairs, and fool with the lock to use the bathroom. I do not recommend this place.
Andrea M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
Hi Andrea, we strive to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay, and we apologize for any issues you experienced during your visit. We followed up with the homeowner regarding your feedback, and they would like to clarify the following:-We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the bugs during your stay. This issue arose following Hurricane Beryl, which led us to close the property for nearly a week to address extensive cleanup and pest treatment. Despite our thorough efforts, it appears that the treatment did not fully resolve the problem.-Please be assured that we are taking additional steps to ensure that such issues are thoroughly addressed moving forward. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are committed to making improvements to enhance the experience for all our guests.We take pride in our many 5-star reviews and are committed to addressing and improving any concerns. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to ensure a better experience in the future.