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Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach

Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston

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Welcome to The Purple Sandcastle! Steps from a private beach! .
View from your vacation home front door.
The bottom level!
Welcome to The Purple Sandcastle! Steps from the beach with 5 balconies.
Great pic of the green space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach

Your Luxury Beach Retreat Awaits! Steps from the private beach! Welcome to the exclusive community, Beachside Village. This immaculate home features upgrades & extras galore. Looking for a home with entertaining in mind? The open gourmet style kitchen truly is the heart of this home with an enormous 15 ft island, natural gas cooktop, porcelain tile flooring, and exotic granite countertops. 3 story elevator, pool table, NBA Jam arcade game and board games. 2 King suites (Master and Main level bedroom with king bed with private bathroom), 2 Queen, and 4 Twin Beds (rooms share jack and Jill bathroom). 3 full bathrooms and 1 half. Lots of green space.

Beachside Village’s private beach does not allow motor vehicles on the beach. You are able to drive golf carts to the beach cross ramps, and park on the street. We provide wagons to transport all your beach items, and your welcome to bring your own. We also have beach chairs and toys for renters to use. We just ask you rinse off the sand from the chairs and replace all items neatly.

The closest beach ramp to our property is a short walk on the green space to the right of our home. That particular ramp has wheelchair access and a landing on the ramp where your able to sit and watch the waves roll in while your family is having fun in the sun.

Our home offers a full stocked kitchen with all the kitchen tools needed to cook every meal at your vacation home. You will need to bring any special items for cooking. We also provide the basic salt and pepper.

Our family has three children, so our home is very kid friendly. We have 1 pack-in-play, a highchair and a baby gate.

Come stay at the Fabulous Purple Sand Castle! Your vacation home awaits!

Permit # GVR15367
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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside.
No Pets.
Children are not allowed on the elevator without parent supervision.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GVR09480

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier if you're travelling with kids. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunny Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hershey Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spanish Grant Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Luxury • Elevator • 2 King Suites • Kid Friendly • Private Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Galveston Island Beaches, Sunny Beach and Hershey Beach. West Beach and Spanish Grant Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian H.

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

Family weekend

Great house. Second year we’ve stayed at this house. Very clean. The family loves the pool table
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn R.

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

Family Reunion

Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

We loved our stay. Easy walk to a nice beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Aileen R.

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

Family vacay

This property was gourgeous and it was perfect size for our family. We loved the elevator games and pool table. The neighborhood is kept lovely. The only problem was when we arrived all the trash cans were full and smelled terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry F.

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

Galveston Vacation

Great property with excellent amenities. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Time

We loved this house and neighborhood!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

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

Great house

Enjoyed our staycation. Great house. Kids also loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney L., Beaumont

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

Mardi Gras and Birthday Celebrations

Property was accurately described and well stocked. Our family truly enjoyed the accommodations and location of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian H.

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

Family golf tournament

We loved the house. Very clean and perfect for our family. The pool table was so much fun. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Perfection!

We had 2 families including 6 young children and the Purple Sandcastle was perfect for our group! The house was beautiful and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Thank you a great family/friend vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Outstanding dream property

This beach house was conveniently located, beautifully appointed, and the right setting for an absolutely magical family retreat/reunion. An outstanding week was had. Everything was spot on!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Family being together is what’s important It would have been nice to know about things that were broken and unusable before an hour before our arrival. The third level master bath being out of order would have been a dealbreaker. The garage door not working was workable. We just parked one vehicle on the street and kept our beach items on the bottom floor instead of in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Amazing home!

We booked the home for four nights. Very easy to check in. The home was clean, nicely decorated and in a convenient location close to beach. Nicole was a great host. We were missing an item to make coffee and Nicole sent it to us immediately. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Weekend retreat

I couldn't say enough about this property or owners. This is by far one of the easiest rentals I have had to do. From booking to checking out, everything was so simple. The house is beautiful, and Nicole is very responsive. They provide games, chairs for the beach, a grill, etc... I would definitely choose this house if you are looking for a fun Galveston getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SW

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

Amazing, updated property close to the Beach!

This property was amazing and exceeded my expectations! I thoroughly enjoyed how clean the property was when we arrived. The elevator was very helpful for hauling luggage to the bedrooms on the third floor. The kitchen was huge and the house was fully stocked with cleaning supplies, towels, and cooking supplies. The two-car garage was beneficial for us and the owner was quick to respond. We enjoyed how this property was close to all the attractions and stores which was a plus for our group. I would definitely recommend this property and glady return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orlando M.

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

Amazing Property

We frequently stay at VRBO properties while traveling. This property was amazing! The property is clean and well kept. The entire unit is beautifully decorated, the best we’ve stayed at thus far. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything that you need. The pool table and games kept us busy in the evenings. We were there during cooler weather so we did not spend much time at the beach. But if you’re there during the warmer season, you will enjoy that this house is literally steps away from the beach. Also, the huge TV was perfect for watching the game. We had an amazing time! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

3 Night Family Get Together

Holiday time get together. Family with 3 teenagers, grandma & grandpa, aunt & uncle. Awesome house that fit us perfectly. Convenient location. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

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

Restful Break

Purple Sandcastle is a beautiful property and the layout and beds we super comfortable. My sons loved the pool table and retro video games too! Didnt rate 5 atars only because we found it difficult to open and unlock exit areas and were forced to walk around in the rain to the front porch. And there was no wine opener provided which was a bummer. But other than that- pretty cool house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted E., Katy, TX

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

Large beautiful home close to beach

We booked this home for a family vacation and couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. The home is absolutely gorgeous and in pristine condition! It is a four bedroom, 3 story home with a large open kitchen, huge island which opens to a large open living and dining area complete with a high quality pool table which our kids and grandkids loved. It has two bedrooms with King beds, one bedroom with two queens and a bunk room with 4 single bunks. In addition the home has an elevator which came in very handy when hauling luggage, ice chests, etc. up to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The property is only a short (100 yards or so) walk to the beach and the owners have even provided wagons to haul your stuff as well as beach toys, chairs, etc. In short we can highly rcommend this property for your stay in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jared

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My name is Nicole, and I am a Wife, Mother, Recruiting Manager for oil and gas and have a love for Galveston and beach living. My husband and I purchased this property to give our family a close vacation home for our family. Our three children share our love for the beach, so the private beach is perfect for us!! We are very excited to share our wonderful home with others who love the beach town vibe and who are looking for a safe and relaxing vacation or even staycation.

Why they chose this property

Our beach home is located just steps away from a private beach. No motor vehicles are allowed on the beach, so it is very safe for children and perfect for adult groups to have a safe and relaxing beach experience. Our community keeps our beach clean and its never crazy busy, which allows for a better beach vibe. We are very close to the Seawall and all its attractions. We are 23 minutes away from The Strand, which is a must visit for new Galveston guests.

What makes this property unique

We have a pool table for adults and kids to play. Our home also has an elevator which makes unloading and loading much easier. The home also has two King bedrooms, one is the Master Bedroom on third level and the other is on the main level with private bathroom.

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