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The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away

Holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Property grounds
The Skipper, new paint 2022
Living Room
View from the deck. The ocean is across the street.
Front Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away

The Skipper is steps from the beach with awesome ocean and beach views. Constantly updated and improved, this year with new outside paint, interior floors, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Our kitchen is well equipt and ready for your group, you can walk in and feel right at home. Forget something? It is an easy walk to the grocery store or restaurant. No need for a car! Everything you need is right here. This is the memory maker you have been seeking!

THE VIEW
Sit on the deck of our second row home, watching and listening to the ocean. Our view is only partially obstructed, so you get to see and hear plenty of ocean. From inside, a glance out the window from almost any position in a living or dining area will result in a water view.

THE BEACH
There are two ways to enjoy the beach, the best of both worlds.

Walk-On Beach
A simple walk two doors over and across the street will land you on a sparsely used, walk-on beach. Since no cars are allowed, finding the perfect spot for fun is easy.

Pocket Park
You can either drive or walk to the pocket park halfway down the block in the other direction. Since cars are permitted in this small park, you can stop and unload right near the water. The number of people will be a little denser here too.

After the Beach
When you return from the beach, the outdoor shower features both hot and cold water so you can comfortably wash any sand from your toes.

THE LOCATION
The Skipper is just far enough from the city that the beach is more peaceful and less crowded. If you want, everything the city has to offer is about 15 to 20 minutes away.

Almost next door is a grocery store and restaurant. No need for a car when you can easily walk to these establishments for items you need.

INSIDE
The Skipper is an open concept with living, kitchen, and dining areas open. From all of these areas, you can look out the windows and view the ocean. The kitchen is comfortably equipped with a dishwasher, french door fridge, and full-size washer & dryer. The master bedroom features a large TV with Roku and a queen bed. The second bedroom has two queen beds.

ENTERTAINMENT
Every TV has Roku. Feel free to add any subscription services you have as they are in Guest Mode and will reset after your stay. The Living Room TV is 55" and the master bedroom TV is 40". The living room also has a DVD player and a small DVD library.

Games and puzzles for various age levels are provided for the occasional rainy day or family time.

CHILDREN
Infants and toddlers are welcome, please bring what you will need for them. There is no baby bath, highchair, or crib in the house. The home is NOT child-proofed, but also not kid-unfriendly. Some supervision will be required, and a few nicknack items may need to be relocated during your visit. Our children played on the deck for hours and hours when they were little. There is a stair gate at the top of the stairs that will work for well-behaved children as it latches but does not lock. The area under the house is paved, open, semi-protected, and is a great play area.

EXTENDED STAYS
Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students, plant workers, and pretty much anyone else is welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online, so please contact us to answer any questions you may have and help you reserve your extended stay.

AMENITIES INCLUDE
charcoal grill, outdoor seating, self-check-in, All TVs include Roku, Central AC/Heat, high-speed Internet/WiFi, dishwasher, microwave, full-size washer/dryer, outside shower with hot water.

Guest access
Entire house rental
Self Check-in via lockbox
Driveway parking should accommodate up to four cars.
Please note, to access this stilted one-story home there is one flight of external stairs.

Jamaica Beach: .7 mi
Galveston/Moody Gardens/Schlitterbahn: 10 mi
Hobby Airport: 50 mi
Bush Intercontinental Airport: 78 mi

Other details to note
GUEST SAFETY
The health and safety of our guests are our top priority. Our exceptional cleaning crew is taking extra steps with sanitation and disinfecting.

Please note that there are exterior security cameras under this home that face the driveway and the exterior stairway.

NO PARTYS OR EVENTS
This is an older property that is still on septic and will not safely hold a large number of people. No additional adults or children are permitted past the number listed on your reservation. If your group is renting multiple locations, do not use The Skipper as your “day” house.

NO PETS
This is a pet-free property. There are a lot of pet-friendly homes in the area, please choose one of these if you wish to travel with your pet.

NO SMOKING
This is a smoke-free property. Guests may smoke outside or under the house. Please bring your own ashtray. The inside must be “smell-free” after your stay.

NO ACCESS TO SOME AREAS OF THE HOUSE
There is a third bedroom that needs TLC and is closed off and not part of the rental. Guests are also requested not to enter attic spaces.

INTERNET QUALITY
We have free WiFi provided by cable Internet. We are unable to guarantee the internet signal quality of this 3rd party service even if listed as a provided amenity in this property description.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Not childproof, no lifeguards. Rent baby gear.
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Events

No events allowed
House/Deck not for groups, noise & video monitored
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property is pet and smoke free.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Sunday nights, we currently ask that the trash bins be put out by the road for Monday pickup.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$250 per day smoking fee. $250 per day undeclared pet fee. $50 late check out. $175 for lost keys. Hybrid electronic lock, have not needed a key yet.
Noise level monitoring inside. Security cameras outside only. Guest agrees not to unplug smart devices. Additional lease agreement for 29+ day stays.
House is on an septic system. No unauthorized guests are allowed Guest agrees to list names and approximate ages of all guests.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: House/Deck not for groups, noise & video monitored
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR07874

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 23 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Skipper: Amazing Ocean & Beach Views! Beach Just Steps Away located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beach, Indian Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Kahala Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Maria Moore

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English, Spanish

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