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only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families

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A blue mobile home with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a red door.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.
A cozy living room with a dining area, wooden furniture, and a red throw on a chair.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a cake with party hats.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pirate's Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families

2 block walk only to a private beach Surf Shack is a perfect location. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and all rooms on same floor. W/ the lights on the Front deck listening to the waves at night is tranquil. vacant lots on 3 sides offer peace from neighbors. Cornhole, washer boards and horseshoes offer fun for everyone while at the house. Also 2 blocks to an amazing pizza place, large convenient store and liquor store makes for a great location.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR08024
Property # 3321931vb
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: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Galveston

West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island Beaches, while Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Palm Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pirates Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Shack: 2 blocks to private beach?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Shack: 2 blocks to private beach on 1 Dec 2026 start from £629, 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 only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is only a 2 block walk to a private beach perfect for families located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Galveston Country Club. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to unplugged and relax from your daily rutina. Close to the beach in a private setting with a calm and relax environment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house loved the beach and area. Will definitely book with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ann P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
None of the inside doors actually locked and shut without some elbow grease. One of the bathroom doors did not shut at all, so we had to move a table in front of the door to hold it closed. Other than this, it is a cute little house and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to stay here a second time for an anniversary trip with some close friends and our fur babies. Such a perfect location with great beach access only a few steps away. The host is so welcoming and friendly and chill, I felt very safe and comfortable here both times I have stayed. Anytime I come to Galveston in the future for any reason, this is the house I will rent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Pros: Proximity to the beach, well stocked kitchen, can sleep up to 8 people, comfortable beds, nice upper deckCons: No closets, just over door hangers, 1 clothes storage in 1 bedroom only, no beach equipment, lower deck rotted unusable with no outdoor furniture, door entry keypad doesn't work well to lock & unlock door, have to key code in numerous times before it finally works, no washer/dryer, flooring in hallway is coming up
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed our stay at the property! It was nice and close for us to walk down to the beach every day and big enough to accommodate all nine of us comfortably!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boris B.

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

Great and peaceful location.

Our family and I enjoy our time in this peaceful and great location beach house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, house perfect description, easy walk to beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ekaterina P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The only positive thing about this house is the location. Unfortunately the rest was not so good! The house is rundown… it shakes, it lopsided, water damage is seen throughout the house. With the huge front door gap I’m not sure why you need the door at all. Bunch of ants came through that door and decided to share the weekend with us! Had to find the spray and take care of them! Honestly I was a bit embraced in front of my family that I booked the house like that but the house looked very good on the pictures. On the positive side the size of the house is very nice, spacious bathrooms and bedrooms. Location is perfect as well! It just needs sooooo much work before anyone can stay there without any concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
The house will be completely updated by next week with new ceiling, cabinets and countertops. The ants were coming in from the rain and nothing anyone can do about ants except kill them one we see them. Never has that happened but it was fixed right away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Weekend Getaway

Loved this house and our time there. The house was perfect for our two families. Loved the deck and outdoor shower. Had a great time and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabella C.

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

Much needed Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. Some fun decor but everything we needed and close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaShay F.

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

Great experience

Had a wonderful time and was super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great place to stay

Very nice property, only downside, no washer and dryer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Ill start by saying that we had a great time. The house was comfortable and contained almost everything we needed for our stay. I will say that i was disappointed in the cleanliness of the home. There was dirt and stuff on the floors and the couch. The pictures of the home are outdated and there are some changes compared. I will say the doors to the bathrooms and one of the bedrooms do not latch or lock. There is a leak in the hall bathroom which makes the floor in the hallway moist and makes it curl. I wont stay here again but the trip wasnt rined.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie B.

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

My family reunion weekend!

This property was the perfect location for our family reunion!! We enjoyed ourselves so much and we will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana R.

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

Beach getaway!

We loved the property and how close to the beach it was!! We will come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Khamtanh P.

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

The blue house

The place was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aidan Y.

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

Quaint Place Very Near Beach

We had a great stay in Galveston! The house was clean upon arrival and was super comfortable for our party of 7. The house had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The beds were cozy, we had plenty of hot water, and the a/c worked great! Proximity to the beach was excellent as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

velma g.

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

Vacation

It was very spacious and assessbile to all the stores and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Exactly as described

Well stocked, thoughtful touches throughout, clean. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenden B.

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

beach house

everything was clean and everything that the description said was there there where out door games the beach was really close and it was an all around fun home to stay in we would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Perfect location

The property is in an absolute perfect location if you want to enjoy a private beach away from the crowds. It was very clean and exactly what was presented online. I plan on renting it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

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

Great stay!

The house was well kept and clean, there were a variety of appliances in the kitchen available to use, all in working order and well maintained. Sean was quick to respond to questions and gave clear answers. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

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

Comfy

Very comfortable beds, well stocked towels and kitchen, very clean, quiet neighborhoodWe did not need it, but there is no laundry equipment as listed...fyiWe would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim B.

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

All good

Host was very responsive. Older property. Small refrigerator so bring a cooler for your beer and bottled water. Also... might want to bring your own coffee pot...or do what we did and get individual k cups for coffee. Overall, a comfortable place with a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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Why they chose this property

Private beach it’s very peaceful for family’s and pets. No vehicles can be driven on the sand just a great atmosphere for kids etc. only 10 mins from DT Galveston

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