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Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip

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Newly renovated exterior
New, expanded dog run
Screened in porch
Another view of the front porch and French doors
Back of the house

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Aqua Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Lime Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

secondary Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip

Come make memories at this adorably decorated, spacious beach house. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch, a drive down the road to the beach, take your boat or Jet Ski out for spin or bring back some fresh caught fish for dinner!
Large covered area under the house is perfect for hanging out with a cocktail! We have everything you need for a quiet, relaxing visit or an adventurous, fun-filled good time. We have beach chairs, boogie boards and a kayak for fun in the sun!

This house has something for everyone! It's perfect for families with kids of all ages, a trip with just the girls, family reunions, couples getaways, guys fishing excursions, ladies craft weekends and of course ALL beach bums and boating enthusiasts!

Included in the rental is a boat slip and dock down the street from the house so you can conveniently park your boat in the water for your entire stay!

Jamaica Beach is a lovely community with everything you need for a fantastic time. Besides the well kept beach accessible by vehicles and Galveston Bay, we have a new public swimming pool, a gift shop, a bar and grill , 2 convenience stores, a Subway and 2 churches right in the neighborhood. Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn and the Strand complete with restaurants and shopping are located a few miles away.

Keywords: house, bayside house, boat slip, vacation, fishing, boating, beach, galveston, jamaica beach, Gulf of Mexico
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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

There is a pack N Play available and 2 top bunks

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Designated dog run

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Service charge of $50 for all cancellations

Rental to adult groups only. Underage/prom/graduation parties will lose damage deposit and will be removed from property without a refund.

Pets allowed-2 dogs max. Pet agreement must be signed. $100 pet deposit required. dog kennels available for use-one medium and one large

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR25-000506
Property # 399474vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Moody Gardens - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 23 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be'Near the Sea' in This Spacious Beach House with a Boat Slip located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Faith W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, the rooms were great and the area was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great place to stay.

Nice place to stay. No issues with property or owner Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It’s really nice house

It’s a really nice place for relax and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

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

Another Great Stay!

Everything was smooth sailing like last time. We love staying here for our annual family beach getaway. Great location and everything we would need and then some for a comfortable stay. The host is excellent with communication and always willing to help if and when the need arises. And the doggies love it too! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith B.

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

Family beach trip

We had a few issues at the property but our property owner was quick about trying to fix the situations, she door dashed us some goodies and did her best to get everything handled on a busy weekend in the summer. Location is great to get to the beach quick and not have to deal with all the crazy Galveston traffic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin C.

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

Beach house

The house was very clean with lots of space me and my family loved it will be staying there again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Great home away from home

The property was conveniently located in the Jamaica beach community with quick access to the community pool, boat ramp and beach across the street. Great places for blended families with slots of sleeping arrangements. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamyra T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding vacation

We had plenty of room and having 3 bathrooms was helpful. Any questions we had were immediately answered and taken care of.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

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

Awesome

We had such great time. The house was very spacious and enough beds for everyone. The homeowner was very nice. She made for sure everything was perfect for our stay. The neighborhood is a quiet and was like gone away from home. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guys Fishing Trip

We had an excellent stay at "Near the Sea" Beach house!!! Home owner was very helpful and willing to go out of her way to make sure our stay had everything we needed. Home was has plenty of room, a great patio for grilling and entertaining, and was clean and well maintained. Very close to the water and easy access to town. I will definately recommend this home to anyone looking for a great vacation in Galveston. Hope to go back soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind review! We are very happy you had everything you needed and that you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your recommendations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

We had the best time at this Jamaica Beach rental.

The bunk beds and other beds were perfect for Our sleeping arrangements. The owner kept us up to date with any notices. She was excellent to rent from for our rental. If we have another rental in the future, we will look for this house again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
So happy you had a great time! We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

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

Amazing

We took a 4th of July weekend trip to Galveston and loved our time at this home in Jamaica Beach. It is literally minutes from the beach and close to stores and local restaurants. Galveston is a short trip away if you need to make a grocery store run or explore the town. The home itself is nicely laid out and very accommodating with ample parking, multiple bathrooms, screened patio, bunk bed room for children, ceiling fans, Smart TVs, and much more. The host was excellent with communication before, during and after the stay to help ensure we had a good experience. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aletha L.

Mini vacation with the family

This place was an authentic beach house experience. It had plenty of sleeping space and personal space for my family. We enjoyed having the outdoor shower, although mosquitoes were bad this time of year, and space for our cars. We did not utilize the outdoor patio and BBQ because of mosquitoes and the storm that blew in, but having the option was great. The beach is a short drive or bike ride across the way where you can park on the beach. Restaurants were near to us and I do highly recommend Brick House Tavern, especially if you have a large group! We would stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We are so happy you had a great time! All that rain sure can bring out the mosquitos quickly! We will have to try that restaurant the next time we are on the Island!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla D.

spacious

Odd set up for adults with one of the bedrooms inside the other- great for young kids though. Missing lots of light bulbs. The grill was very rusted and dirty- we chose not to use it. Large living room and eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. The outside of the grill sure has taken on some rust from the salty sea air but the grill is actually fairly new and in good working order.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Imelda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointing

Had reserved for 12 people but only 10 showed up. House was accommodating. Had black mold and musty smelling. Only one shower worked for 10 people. Grill was filthy, did not get to use. House needs major cleaning and repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mae W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but roaches and dirty

The location is great. The bedding had not been washed, windows are filthy, large roaches in the home especially in the kitchen, the kitchen floor had not been mopped, wall panels are bulging, outside bathroom had not been cleaned in a long time. Dryer did not dry clothes. This property needs a little more TLC and cleanliness. I have stayed in quite a few Jamaica Beach homes and this home was by far the worse I have seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
I am surprised to hear of any issues on a review. I was not contacted about anything during your stay which is part of the agreement you signed to let us know within 24 hours of arriving.. We have a regular exterminator because palmetto bugs…not roaches are very common on the island and with excessive heat they are more prevalent. We also reputable cleaning service that thoroughly cleans the house and is insured. All bedding is changed between each guest and new bedding is put on every time as we have 3 sets of sheets for each bed. All floors are mopped and bathrooms are sanitized as well. If you felt they did not do a good job before your stay I would have sent them back out immediately to fix the situation but I was not made aware of any issues during your stay. We take pride in wanting our guests to have the best experience and are always responsive to any issues our guests may encounter.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing stay but near the beach

The house was adequate but not very roomy for the 10 it reports to host. Rooms were cramped. Kitchen cabinets were in disarray, not well stocked for cooking for a large group. The floor of the house was dirty upon arrival. Dog food and a water bowl were left from previous person. There were large empty water bottles left next to a water dispenser but not usable. The countertop ice maker also did not work. The chairs in the storage were usable but the boogie boards were broken. Thought it was on the water since it documents a water slip for boat, no water can be seen from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
I appreciate your feedback. You did not report anything wrong with the house within the specified time frame and instead let me know 3 days into your stay that the floor was not to your satisfaction. Had I known, I could have had the cleaning crew back to fix anything you were not satisfied with right away. They had thoroughly cleaned and mopped the day before you came as it is between every renter but I would have sent them back to help you out If I knew there was an issue. The house is not listed as waterfront and states that it comes with access to the dock at the marina down the street in the description. There are photos or each of the rooms with a description of the sleeping accommodations and number of beds and bunk beds for each room. There are 2 grills, a large variety of pots and pans, 2 electric griddles, and a large variety of dinnerware, cups for all types of beverage and several serving bowls/serving platters and utensils for guests to use for their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Company fishing trip

Really easily accessible. Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Great beach getaway

This was a large house with places for everyone! The house had all the necessities and was close to beach access. The owner was very helpful and responsive when we ran into a few snags during our stay. She over-compensated for issues very quickly! The 4th bedroom access through the 3rd bedroom was a little surprise upon arrival, but it all worked out ok. I would recommend this house for anyone’s vacation needs to Galveston/Jamaica Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher S. C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Casual Vacastay

The Great Room had plenty of space ... Kitchen adequate but cabinets in disarray unorganized. The screened porch was great to enjoy the Gulf Breezes and was pet friendly along with fenced dog area. New Outside shower worked well for sandy beach goers. I knew it was an older property but Sadly I had to clean on arrival to feel comfortable. I am not a germaphobe ... But I do like clean. I sprayed all bathrooms down with foaming disinfectant cleaner. I had to clean dirty surfaces and tables outside before use. I was disappointed and it made me wonder how well the house was cleaned. I would reccomend at least a deep cleaning at start of the season. Including powerwash of the house and porch. The sills were dirty ... Not just lite dust. Outside side tables too not even wiped. And the George Foreman Grill ... Nasty very disgusting. I had to just tell myself NOT to get a bucket & rags to clean and look past the dirt. I was there to enjoy time in Galveston ... Not to deep clean the property. Once past that it was time with friends and family that was enjoyed. The imperfections made it easier to relax and not worry with kids and pets running around having a good time . it was enjoyed overall. I know Melissa is making improvements ... A good scrubbing would be worth the investment. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosaura M.

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

Great Time

My family and I had a great time in Jamaica beach. The house is clean and very nice. Everyone in the neighborhood is very friendly. The owner has excellent communication. We are ready to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great spot for large gathering

Greatly enjoyed our stay! Excellent communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia K.

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

Very nice owner and organized!

The owner made sure to accommodate everything we needed. She communicated very well and responded promptly. She was like a friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie Broadway F.

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

Love this place

Our family had a great time. I rented this property in 2019 and was excited to get it again this year. I recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tina N.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Location

Not as listed! Not close to the beach. The house is located at the last/furthest street in neighborhood. More than 15 minutes to walk to the beach. Too many mosquitoes. When we arrived, lot of trash was there in front of the house. We checked out on Tuesday, it all was still there even though manager told us that trash is always scheduled to be picked up on Monday morning. Terrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
We are actually in the center of the neighborhood on the bay side about 10 blocks from the beach, which is accessible to the public by car. There are no public restrooms at the beach and it is suggested to drive onto the beach so you can get to the house quickly to use the restroom.

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Mejia

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I am a teacher who grew up on the beach in New York. It was my dream to be able to give my 2 boys the same wonderful memories I had growing up with my family spending time playing and having fun at the beach.
That dream came true in 2010. Our beach house is our favorite place to be and we would love nothing more than knowing others are making their own memories at our house.

Why they chose this property

We chose Jamaica Beach because of the wonderful sense of community, accessibility to the beach and the bay and the amenities the neighborhood has to offer! A neighborhood park with a pool, places to fish, a playground and basketball courts, a fire department and a police station, plus shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

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