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Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves.

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Stunning Gulf Views from the Private 6th Floor Balcony
Living to Dining to Kitchen
Living area
Living area
Living Room and private sixth floor balcony. Great for relaxing or entertaining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves.

Walk through the door and be immersed it its expansive, unobstructed view of the ocean. Step onto your private balcony and listen to the waves and feel the ocean breeze. This well-appointed private condo provides a prime location along the historic Galveston Seawall. Located in the heart of Babe's Beach - just steps away to waves and minutes away from Moody Gardens; Schlitterbahn Water Park; the Galveston Pleasure Pier; the restaurants, bars and shops lining the Historic Galveston Seawall; and, the shops, galleries and restaurants of The Strand. This condo comfortably hosts 4 for a memory making adventure in Galveston, Texas!

Property manager

Dax & Brett Christiansen, Hosts
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Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
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Pet-friendly
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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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Current Vaccination Records Required at Check in
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Each vehicle parked onsite requires the purchase of a parking permit - valid for your entire stay. The fee for the permit is $35.00 ($37.89 w/Tax)
Dogs are welcome . We allow up to 2 dogs w/combined weight up to 50 lbs. The building collects a pet fee of $10.00 ($10.83 w/tax) per pet @check in.
The building REQUIRES THAT YOU PRESENT A COPY OF YOUR PET'S CURRENT SHOT RECORDS at check-in.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR06955

About the area

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf 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

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moody Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Condo - Stunning Ocean Views! Steps to the Waves. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Near West End condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Seawall Beach, Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Seawall is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Cute little place

We loved our time here and were happy to bring our little dog! Our hosts were very cordial & we enjoyed our visit with them. Everything they provided worked well and the beach view from the whole place is lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth V.

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

Beautiful ocean view

The best ocen view. Close to everything. We are ready to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Family get away vacation

Brett C our Host was awesome!! Our condo was beautiful and so relaxing. My family loved the view especially my grandkids. Cannot wait to come back. By the Sea was an amazing place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

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

Super chill beach spring break!

We loved this property and plan to return! Competitively priced, incredible view, well-maintained amenities, very kind (and stylish!) hosts, everything was clean and just overall peaceful and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Refreshing

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Property is just as listed and shown in the pictures. Location is great, located close to everything you need (restaurants, stores, beach). Loved being able to wake up to an ocean view and the convenience of being able to walk across to beach was great for us. Construction was a little annoying at times but nothing too much. My children also enjoyed the pool. Only had one little issue that i had to reach out to the owner and it took several hours to get a response, but in the end it was fixed. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Beautiful view!

The condo was very clean and the hosts were exceptional! Staff in the building were also very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina M.

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

Galveston Trip

Very clean, well stocked and comfy. Would stay again. Very nice owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

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

Great vacation

We had a blast it was beautiful weather and people so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

By the Sea

Obviously not a new facility, but still clean and well-maintained. Parts under construction so front parking lot not available at times. We booked to enjoy the area, not necessarily the facility. Facility is reasonably priced and conveniently located. We would definitely book again if in Galveston.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Vacation

Nice very Clean and well stocked condo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Great stay, great place

Everything was good just didn’t realize there would be a motorcycle rally going on so wasn’t as quiet and relaxing as had looked forward to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Cute condo

Super cute. Well decorated. Had everything we needed except champagne glasses...loved the view. Very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Perfect getaway

This property was perfect. Right across the street from the beach. Perfect accommodations. Very well stocked. We didn't want for anything. Extremely neat and clean. Highly recommende.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed staying on the Seawall in Galveston, it was a perfect weekend with the dogs and the beach was right there and everything within walking distance. It was the first time in the area and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Anniversary Trip

Had a nice week long stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Room with a view

This is a beautiful one bedroom stay with a great view of the beach. Great beach decor inside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie M.

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

Great Condo

Perfect location with wonderful view of the ocean. Very nice hosts also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

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

Great location on Galveston Island!

We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lainee M.

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

First time, great experience

This was our first time using VRBO, and it was a fantastic experience! The condo was fresh, clean, and felt like home from the moment we walked in. While the building itself is older, it has a lot of charm, and the staff at the front desk were incredibly friendly and helpful. The host made everything simple and stress-free with clear communication and easy instructions.The view from the condo was absolutely beautiful—we spent hours soaking it in. The beach is just steps away: a quick elevator ride down and a short walk across the street. It was so convenient to pop back up to the condo for a fresh drink or a quick break.While the bedroom doesn’t have a view, we ended up sleeping on the pullout couch in the living room the first night just to enjoy the scenery a little longer. Both the bed and the couch are quite firm, but we still slept comfortably. The condo is well-stocked with appliances and amenities, which made it easy to settle in.Our only wish was that the pool faced the ocean—it would have been lovely to float with a view! Because of that, we didn’t end up using the pool. That said, the location can’t be beat—great restaurants and shops are within walking distance, and parking was easy and felt very secure.We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H., Richmond, TX

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

Fun Weekend

The condo was nice and convenient to the fun things In Galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great clean condo! Super friendly hosts!

We had a great time staying at this condo. It was very comfortable and close to everything. Plenty parking and the hosts are super responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend this spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim/Kathy D.

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

Coast

The condo was perfect. Right on the beach and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle r.

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

One Night!

We had the best time here for the short time we spent here. Hosts were fantastic and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

HONEYMOON

IT WAS SUCH A GREAT PLACE, WE WERE ON THE 6TH FLOOR AND WE COULD SEE THE SUNRISE EVERY MORNING WE WERE THERE. IT WAS EASY TO GET TO THE BEACH SINCE IT IS RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE PLACE. IT IS ALSO ON THE MAIN DRAG SO EASY TO GET TO PLACES
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dax & Brett Christiansen, Hosts

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Originally from Dallas, Dax and I are proud to call Galveston home. We have two schnauzers, Brody and Brooklyn - and they are happy to be called "Beach Dogs"! In addition to moving our home to the island, I relocated my law practice. It is infinitely more enjoyable drafting wills and handling probate matters sitting on (or at least near) the beach than drafting in an office that overlooks a parking garage.

Why they chose this property

I made my first visit to Galveston as an adult in 2012. I had a schnauzer, Logan, who I thought needed to see the ocean before he moved on. We stayed at By the Sea on that trip. Logan loved the trip and the beach. He was with me for two more fun trips. Each year we stayed a week and at By the Sea. This condo was our home for several years. For me, there was no question about it - By the Sea was definitely the place for me!

What makes this property unique

By the Sea - the view. AMAZING! You are spoiled from the minute you walk into our home. There are times when I stand in the kitchen and I flashback to being on a cruise ship at sea. Nothing but water as far as you can see. That is the view from the kitchen sink! The building residents and guests are friendly, and the BTS staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. The location of our condo in the building is perfect. You are able to watch all the activity that is the Seawall... and yet can pier above it and it is a whole different feel. We have a new hurricane rated door that provides excellent insulation. You can slide the door and close out most any noise from outside. Our location is convenient to everything that Galveston has to offer from water parks to amusement parks - to museums and confectionery shops. All minutes away. And the REAL unique benefit......mere steps to the sand and surf.

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English, French

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