Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator
Sandy Sea-cret is a custom-designed vacation rental. It is a newly built ocean-front home that is a true beach front house . It is located in a brand new gated development with in the city of Galveston (NOT a west end island home with a 30 minute drive to Galveston). It is minutes away from the major attractions. The house offers super easy beach access and amazing panoramic views of the Gulf!
It is a spacious 3-story house that has 3506 sq ft of living space plus over 900 sq ft of the oceanfront deck area. The property has 5 bedrooms: 3 bedrooms each with a king-size bed and a private en suite bathroom, 1 bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, and 1 bunk bedroom with 6 custom-built bunk beds. The beach house can accommodate groups of up to 16 people.
We don’t use any management companies. We operate this property fully by ourselves! This means that we are available 24/7 for our guests and that our guests are our absolute top priority. We go above and beyond to ensure that those who stay at our beach house have an amazing experience and make lifelong memories!
If you are searching for a beautiful beachfront house loaded with amenities - look no further! No other house offers as many amenities: • Elevator (additional fee of $150/per stay, optional) • Hot tub (additional fee of $175/per stay, optional • Natural gas fire pit (perfect for roasting marshmallows!) with a large stone wrap around seating • Natural gas grill • Outdoor shower (hot and cold water) • 2 Natural gas fireplaces (living room and master bedroom) • Double refrigerators • Double ovens • 6-car parking • Primary deck is 600 sq foot that has a step-down feature that allows an unobstructed view of the beach while seated • Entry doors are equipped with push button locks that will be programmed with a personal entry code for each guest. Guests can self-check in at any time of arrival.
FOR WHOM IS OUR BEACH HOUSE: • Perfect for family gatherings, multiple couples traveling together, or friends’ getaways. • Great space for people who value privacy and tranquility but want to stay close to all the island’s famous sites and entertainment centers. • Ideal for those who want to enjoy the sunrise or sunset with the panoramic view of the Gulf from the comfort of their own balcony or bedroom.
WHAT MAKES SANDY SEA-CRET SPECIAL: If you are considering a beach house for your family, pay attention to its location! Many are located on the west end of the island a 30-minute drive into the attractions of Galveston. This is true beach front house in a new gated development that no other sub-division has this proximity to the attractions. Literally minutes away!!! • Location: 2 miles away from Strand Historic District, 1 mile away from Pleasure Pier, 7 miles away from Moody Gardens, private but close to all the famous sites. • Beach: the best beach in Galveston, not crowded, community beach bridge just 60 ft away. • Design: the house was custom-built as a vacation rental and all the details were thought of with our guests’ comfort in mind. • Communication: we are online and available 24/7 over the phone, email, or private messages. No management companies. If you are looking at other properties, ask if they are owner operated. The comfort of our guests is our number one priority. • Cleanliness: we pay special attention to keeping our home in perfect condition for guests (check out our reviews, our guests always notice how clean and well-maintained our house is!)
UNIQUE FEATURES: • Unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico • The closest house to the community beach bridge (the beach bridge is just 60 ft away!) • 3 Bedrooms with King-size beds and En Suite Bathrooms • One bedroom with 2 Queen Beds • The kids bunk room has 6 custom built bunk beds • Extra comfortable mattresses (we always receive compliments from our guests) • Smart TVs in every bedroom and the living room (Netflix available) • Quartz kitchen countertop and fully equipped kitchen (Keurig Coffee Maker, 2 ovens, 2 fridges, microwave, 5 burner electric stove, blender, hand mixer, toaster, slow cooker, electric griddle, etc.) •Washing machine and dryer
NOTE: When submitting a booking request/inquiry, please send us short information about your guest group and the reason for renting the house.
GROUND FLOOR • Elevator (additional fee of $150/per stay, optional) • Hot tub (additional fee of $175/per stay, optional) • Natural gas fire pit • Outdoor shower • Natural gas grill • Beach chairs, sun umbrellas, wagons, sand toys, and kites for the kids
SECOND FLOOR • LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND DINING: open plan design with an unobstructed view of the ocean with an exit to the balcony. Our kitchen is fully stocked, has 2 refrigerators, and a double oven. Our living room has a 4K UHD TV and a fireplace. • BALCONY: 8 polywood chairs and 1 polywood double glider. Amazing view of the ocean. • MASTER BEDROOM 1: king-size bed, stand-alone bathroom, walk-in tile shower, walk-in closet, walkout balcony facing the street.
THIRD FLOOR • MASTER BEDROOM 2: king-size bed, fireplace, en suite bathroom with double sinks, walk-in tile shower, stand-alone bathtub, walk-in closet. The bedroom has an ocean view and access to the balcony with sitting chairs. • GUEST BEDROOM: king-size bed, a custom-made oversized armoire for storage, en suite bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in tile shower. This bedroom also has an ocean view and access to the balcony with sitting chairs. • QUEEN BEDROOM: 2 queen-size beds, walkout balcony viewing the city of Galveston. • BUNK BEDROOM: 6 custom bunk beds with XL twin mattresses. The Queen Bedroom and Bunk Bedroom share a bathroom with double sinks and a separate walk-in shower room. • CUPOLA: spiral stairs to the third floor, amazing view from the highest point of the house.
HOUSE RULES • Must be 30 years old or older to book the property. All reservations are subject to a signed Short-term Rental Agreement. The guests must review, sign, and send back the rental agreement along with a copy of a valid ID within 48 hours of the booking. • No loud large gatherings (no spring break groups, parties, or prom celebrations, no youth groups without adult supervision). • No more than 16 people including kids, infants, and day-time visitors in the house at all times. • Our house is not child-proofed (no locks on cabinet doors, no outlet plug covers, there are knives in the kitchen drawers, etc.). Parents will be responsible for walking through the house and identifying hazards to their children. • No smoking (the rule includes: no smoking inside, on the balconies, no e-cigarettes), no drugs, no drug paraphernalia, and no underage drinking. • Pets of any kind are NOT allowed anywhere on the premises (inside or outside the house). • Driveway parking only. Our driveway can accommodate up to 6 mid-sized vehicles. No street parking (strict HOA rule). We do have designated overflow onsite parking within 2 minutes of walking time. • During holidays and weekends the minimum stay is 2 nights.
RENTAL AGREEMENT All our reservations are subject to a signed short-term rental agreement. The rental agreement contains the basic information about the property, house rules, cancellation policy, etc.
The guests must review, sign, and return the signed agreement along with a copy of a valid ID within 48 hours of the booking confirmation. Otherwise, the reservation will be canceled. We use DocuSign to send our rental agreement to make it convenient for our guests to sign it digitally.
Sometimes we receive multiple inquiries for the same dates. We confirm reservations ONLY after we receive the signed rental agreement. We do not hold dates for our guests.
CANCELLATION • Our reservations are NON-refundable and NOT re-schedulable. • If you are concerned about the possibility of rescheduling, early departure, or cancellation for ANY reason, we strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. VRBO recommends CSA travel insurance company (for more information and their plans visit their website at vacationprotection.com). It will help protect your investment and will save you a lot of headaches.
SAFETY DEVICES We have 3 Ring Doorbell cameras overlooking our driveway, ground level, and backyard. We also have security cameras facing the driveway, ground level, backyard, and second-floor balcony. All devices will be on during your stay. Cameras are only used for security purposes. There are no cameras inside the house.
OUR OTHER PROPERTIES If you are looking for a smaller place to stay in Galveston, take a look at our other properties: • Seascape Condo 2208 (Property ID: 702161): Most reviewed condo at Seascape resort. On the Beach. Ocean view. Sleeps 4. • Seascape Condo 2308 (Property ID: 792554): Highest-rated condo at Seascape resort. On the Beach. Top floor. The closest one-bedroom condo to the beach in this complex. Sleeps 4.
We hope we will get a chance to host you! Make our beach house your beach house!
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Guests must sign and return the rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. We send it via DocuSign for your convenience.
During holidays and summertime, there is a minimum stay requirement of 3 nights.
Guests are encouraged to buy travel insurance. We honor our cancellation policy. A full refund will be given in case of mandatory island evacuation.
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number GVR04802
About the area
Galveston
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East Beach, 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 Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Galveston Arts Center are also worth visiting.
University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
East Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
UTMB Health Jennie Sealy Hospital - Galveston - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
East End Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
UTMB Health John Sealy Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Whataburger - 3 min drive
Circle K - 2 min drive
Galveston Yacht Basin - 4 min drive
Saltgrass Steak House - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator?
As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator on 13 Aug 2026 start from £979, 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 at Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Located in Galveston at Grand Beach │HIGHEST RATED HOUSE │BEACHFRONT │Elevator located?
Nestled on the beach, this East Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Texas Medical Branch, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the PERFECT place that checked all the boxes for a family getaway to celebrate a big milestone birthday and anniversary for our parents. Thank you so much!
Very nice beach house ! Great beach access close by ! Would highly recommend if looking for a first class place to stay ! My 5 and 6 year old loved the bunk bed rooms !
Had a wonderful stay right on the beach in a beautiful home. Gary has great communication about the house. It was everything we wanted. A complete home away from home. We lacked nothing. The view of the ocean and the sunrise was magnificent. Thank you for our weekend.
Everything was great and the owner was super helpful with instructions etc. We had stayed there a few years ago and liked it so much we chose to stay there again!
This was our first time to stay on the east end of Galveston and we loved it! Perfect location for the things we wanted to do. The house is beautiful ( just as pictured) with everything you need for a family fun gathering. Highly recommend!
Jody E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
We are so glad to hear that you loved the location of our beach house! Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host y'all!
Gary & Anna
This property was immaculate and very clean, the views and amenities were amazing, the host was friendly and extremely helpful. The location is close to pier and cruise terminals. The family couldn’t stop thanking us for finding and booking this hidden gem. This is the place to stay if you want the best beachfront property in Galveston.
The title says it all. I highly recommend this property as it's private, and perfect for families. The amenities are top notch as well.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We're thrilled that you enjoyed the amenities at Sandy Sea-cret! We strive to provide everything our guests need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Your positive feedback encourages us to keep improving and offering top-notch experiences. Thank you for your review!
The property was beautifully kept. We had the best time, there was plenty of space and the beach access was super close and easy to get to. We will definitely return.
This house had everything we could think of. The bedrooms were perfect, the kitchen was fully stocked, beautiful views, fire pit was perfect for s’mores and the hot tub was great for our sore muscles. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return again next year.
carol h.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
We can't wait to host your family next year! Thank you for your kind words!
Gary and Anna
Loved the location right on the beach! Lovely back patio area to take in the ocean views. The house was beautiful and spacious and everything seemed brand new with all the bells and whistles. Thanks!
Zachary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2023
Zachary, thank you so much for this kind review! We are so happy to know that you had a wonderful experience at our beach house. We can't wait to host you again in the future!
Gary & Anna
Perfect place for a family weekend! A beautiful home with all the luxuries! Perfect beachfront location close to amenities and restaurants! Fully equipped for your beach fun! I would strongly recommend!
Angela D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you for taking such a good care of our beach house! It was our absolute pleasure to host you and your family. We look forward to hosting you again next year!
Gary and Anna
This property is spectacular! The house is in a perfect location for sunrise and sunset and beach time! The house itself is beautiful and great for a family gathering. It is stocked with everything you need!! Thanks for letting us stay with you!!
Diana H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that your family had a good time at our beach house! Welcome back anytime!
Gary and Anna
My family’s stay was fabulous, thanks to this great property. The space was very clean and the hosts were always prompt with their communication. Would highly recommend!
Todd V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you so much for this kind review! We loved hosting your family! Hoping to see you again!
It is a lovely well equipped home with enough comfortable space for all 15 of us. The owner is so thoughtful and helpful if needed we will definitely stay here again.
Beth G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you found our Sandy Sea-cret beach house spacious and comfortable. We hope to host you again soon for more memorable moments by the Gulf!
Gary&Anna
Booked 3 nights for a small corporate retreat and some family time after work was done. Hosts were great. Clear communication, everything was smooth. The house is beautiful and you can’t beat the location. Would definitely book again.
Everything was perfect! Great atmosphere! Great beds and furnishings! Very comfortable and a nice ocean view! Would stay here again! Made amazing family 2023 memories! Thank You for such a wonderful experience!
Teresa R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to host you at Sandy Sea-cret. It's wonderful to hear that you had a great stay. Please know that you're always welcome back, and we can't wait to help you create more fantastic memories!
Gary&Anna
Great house for our large family. The house is truly as awesome as the pictures show. Very well thought out and lots of space.
Close and easy access to the beach are a must for our grandchildren.
Gary and Anna are great hosts and very available.
Best house we’ve ever rented.
Dana A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gary
Hello from Gary, Tanya, and Anna!
As a family-operated vacation rental business, we take immense pride in offering exceptional experiences and to our guests. Gary has been an airline pilot for over 35 years and stayed in thousands of hotels throughout his career. He has taken the best ideas from top hotels worldwide and brought them right here to our rentals.
We're passionate about providing comfortable and convenient spaces where our guests can create unforgettable memories with their loved ones. It's been a true honor for us to host our guests for the past 10 years.
Thanks for considering us for your next getaway. We can't wait to welcome you and help you create some incredible memories!
Why they chose this property
We handpicked this neighborhood for its unparalleled charm and unbeatable location. As the only gated beachfront community on the island, The Preserve offers exclusivity and security, ensuring a peaceful retreat for our guests. But what truly sets this neighborhood apart is its proximity to everything you could possibly desire. Just minutes away from downtown Galveston, the cruise terminal, and all the island's main attractions, you'll find yourself perfectly situated to explore and indulge in all the island has to offer.
In essence, what we love most about this neighborhood is the way it effortlessly combines the best of both worlds – offering a private escape while still being closely connected to the vibrant energy of Galveston Island.
What makes this property unique
• Location: Positioned just 2 miles away from the Strand Historic District, 1 mile from Pleasure Pier, and 7 miles from Moody Gardens, Sandy Sea-Cret offers a private oasis within reach of Galveston's renowned attractions.
• Beach: Nestled along the shores of the best beach in Galveston, our property provides a tranquil escape from the crowds, with a community beach bridge just 50 feet away for easy access.
• Design: Crafted as a custom-built vacation rental, every detail of Sandy Sea-Cret was meticulously planned with our guests' comfort in mind, ensuring a memorable and relaxing stay.
• Communication: As owner-operators, we prioritize seamless communication and are available 24/7 via phone, email, or private messages. With no management companies involved, we personally oversee every aspect of your experience.
• Cleanliness: Maintaining impeccable cleanliness is paramount to us, as reflected in our glowing reviews attesting to the pristine condition of our home. We spare no effort in ensuring Sandy Sea-Cret is always welcoming and well-maintained.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests