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Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family.

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View of house as you drive up
Arial view of the ocean from our home. An easy 5 minutes walk to the beach.
A latched gate at the top of the stairs for child safety.
Our watch "Owl" looks over the horizon 24-7
A fully equipped kitchen for delicious meals

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Front area

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family.

Welcome to our cozy beach home; a wonderful vacation home for a small family. The home is located in a quiet subdivision with many retired residents.

**Before booking request, please look over our house rules: NO pets, NO parties, NO gathering!

The house is 5 minutes walk to an uncrowded beach. The home is fully equipped for meal preparations including a set of compact washer & dryer for small loads laundry.
The large wrap-around deck has lots of chairs, patio furniture and a picnic table for meals out in the open sea-breeze.
Guests can take nice strolls along a quiet clean beach, watch kids playing in the sun, or relaxing on the deck watching the beautiful sunset.
Nearby are attractions including: a movie theater, Miniature golf, Moody Garden, Schlitterbahn, Flight Museum etc.
Guests can take a free ferry ride with the kids. Guests may park in free lot and walk onto the ferry for avoid long wait time. The kids may enjoy feeding birds with bread pieces and looking out for local dolphins in the open water.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
Deck has latched gates for safety.
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Events

No events allowed
No proms, sororities, fraternities, group events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking including E-cig

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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please pull trash can out to curb
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO fireworks, NO firearms, and NO bonfires!
NO Pets! NO Parties

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR03109
Property # 4252268
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: No proms, sororities, fraternities, group events
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

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pirates Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our small cozy beach house. A nice place for a small family. located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house, great location.

This house was very nice, clean, and neat. Great location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
Thank you for your recent stay & kind review. You've been a wonderful guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

We love Pirate's Cove

Nice quaint residence a block from the beach in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Awesome place!!

We had a great stay at the house! It was perfect for our family. And the communication from our hosts was excellent! Hopefully we can stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We're very glad to hear you had a good trip. We look forward to welcome you back anytime. Wishing you all the best!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey H.

Great house great location

Perfect house for our family of 5. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for booking our place for your vacation. And a great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sienna B.

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

Cute, Clean, very short walk to a private beach

We loved our stay! It was perfect for our small family! It was very clean, had great amenities, quiet, and a very short walk to a quiet beach. The owners communicated very efficiently and were very easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. It's good to hear you & your family had a good trip. Have a great summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina R.

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

Great family friendly place

Owners were great to work with and offered flexibility and recommendations when asked. The house was very clean and welcoming - perfect for a small family. Located within walking distance to the beach and very close to Galveston State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2021
Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stricia N.

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

Short Walk to Beach

We loved the location and the beach was very family oriented . Beautiful Sunrise at the beach, the house was perfect and very clean and met our exspectations of what they advertised, we loved sitting on the deck and visiting in the mornings and evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Cozy Beach House

This cozy beach house is within walking distance to the beach. It was very clean. It was perfect for my husband and I but would also be great for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review & being a great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Long weekend

The property had everything that we needed for a long weekend getaway. The reservation/check in process was smooth and hassle free.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. Thank you also for being a wonderful guest. We look forward to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Cute beach house

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you! Thank you for taking great care of our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan L.

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

Weekend get away

Had a last minute weekend get away and loved the location and ease to the beach which was a short walk. Our son loved the sand toys as well as breakfast on the deck. Was the perfect get always destination for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2021
Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your trip
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lajeana t.

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

Nice stay

Really clean , plenty of space & very close walk to the beach . Owners were nice & very prompt to respond to all questions . Thank you Jenny & Dat .... we enjoyed our stay 😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2020
Dear Lajeana. Thank you so much for your great review of your visit. Thank you also for taking good care of our place. We love to welcome you back in the future. Have a nice summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

It's even better in person

It's the perfect distance from the beach, the deck is so spacious and the underneath amenities are awesome! We really enjoyed the outdoor shower after coming in from the beach. Over all our little birthday weekend was perfect for the three of us. Not to mention the owners are very sweet and accommodating we will be back every year for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It will our pleasure to have you visit again for future birthdays or anytime at all.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Fun, fun, fun!

House is gorgeous and a quick walk to the beach. You can tell the owners cherish their house b/c they take such good care of it. My girlfriends and I loved the wraparound porch and comfortable seating. The owner was just a quick call or text away when we had questions. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review on our house. We really do love our little getaway. Glad to know you had enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kraig G.

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

Great place!

This is a great house, especially if you are a family with young children. The house has everything you need for a beach trip and a great outdoor space (both upstairs and downstairs). As parents with young children, we were especially appreciative of the gates that blocked off the two sets of stairs on the deck. The owners responded rapidly to all questions I sent them via the app. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you! We would love to have you visit again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Therese B.

Relaxing family getaway

We had a great weekend with our college kids before they headed back to school. There was plenty of room for all of us, including our dogs. The kids played Monopoly and other games. The 3-D globe puzzle was a big hit. We'd definitely stay here again! Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It's great to hear everyone had a good and relaxing time. It would be our pleasure to have you return for future trips.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

davina f.

Perfect Island stay!

The Sand Trout was the perfect little cottage for our family of 5 and dog. Just a block from the private beach made for great walks for every sunrise and sunset. The homes wrap around porch was our favorite as we spend much of our time just enjoying the nice ocean breeze and our dog loved being able to roam free as it has a gate at both front and back entrance. We would definitely stay at this little gem again. Thank you so much for sharing your home and allowing us to make it ours!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Even better to hear you feel comfortable and welcome for your trip. Thank you for choosing our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Cute beach house for our family of 4

This is a great property in an excellent part of Galveston. The house has everything we needed for our beach vacation. We had our own chairs and shade but this house also features ones you can use. The outdoor bathroom and shower was also a plus. The washer and dryer allowed us to bring less and head home with clean clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our place for your vacation. We are happy to know you had a good trip and enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Great for our family of 4

We really enjoyed our stay! This was a great size for our family of four, and we loved the proximity to the beach. My tree-hugger side wishes there had been recycling available, but that is probably a city limitation. The amenities available were great and in good shape, and if we were to make another trip to south Texas, I think we would love to stay at this house again. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much. Yes, I feel the same way about the recycling. Unfortunately, it's not an option for us yet. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos F.

Perfect cozy house with great deck near beach

The house is compact, but it has everything you need to enjoy a vacation near the beach. Inside it has been renovated and the deck and downstairs area seems all new, making it very pleasant! The deck has gates front and back makings it perfect to contain toddlers. The beach is a short walk away. We really enjoyed the beach, sand is very clean, so our kids really enjoyed it. Dealing with Jenny was very easy, always responsive and accommodating. We would definitely come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your comments. You are always welcome at our place. Jenny
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

So perfect

The house was perfect for my family! It was exceptionally clean and organized. I loved the labeled cabinets and light switches, having a washer and dryer was priceless as well. The towels were fluffy, the beds were comfy and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need to cook. The beach toys were perfect, being able to rinse off downstairs to keep the home clean was a huge help. The walk to the beach was just a couple of minutes and it is uncrowded and lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your great review! We love to know you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kraig G.

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

Excellent stay!

As noted in the listing, this is a great house for a family (especially with young kids). The upper patio has gates that close (so little ones cannot access the stairs), there is a small table and chair set for kids to eat at and they have lots of beach toys. The house is a fairly short walk to the beach. The owners are great hosts and extremely responsive if you have any questions. One of the days was a bit stormy (due to the hurricane that was moving through the Gulf several hours south of Galveston) and the owners sent a message to check in on us. This was our second stay - we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Thank you so much. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Sister Trip

We had a wonderful stay! The beach is about a block and a half Away which was a super short and easy walk for two “elderly” sisters. The beach is great with no cars driving on it in this area. The house was perfect with everything you could need. Comfy beds that would sleep 6 adults and then an additional double futon and sleeper sofa which would sleep 4 more. Everything was super clean and well appointed. There was even a blender and crockpot! Great internet and Roku tv. The perfect place for relaxing at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. We try our best to keep the house nice & comfortable for our guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Comfortable house, large deck, easy walk to the beach

We really enjoyed our stay. Looking for a house that could accommodate 4 adults and 2 small kids. This house was just right. The house was very clean and had most everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes and the beach was not crowded and beach was kept clean. We brought a wagon to haul our umbrellas, cooler, and beach toys. Deck was furnished very well with table and chairs and two more sitting areas. Kitchen was stocked very well but could have used more silverware. The beds were very comfortable and air conditioner worked very well on those hot afternoons. Home owners were very easy to work with and wanted to make sure we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our place for your trip. Especially thank you for nice review and suggestions. It would be great to have you return for future vacations.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Candy P.

Uncomfortable

Shabby but NOT chic. Mattresses uncomfortable. Run down couches. "Remodel" looks like it was done by someone who watched a couple of DIY shows and concluded "we can do ourselves". We left a day early.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We're sorry you had an uncomfortable stay. We're completely speachless on the matter. We only wish readers should consider all other reviews and make their own conclusion. We always try to be courteous and honest in addressing any questions our guests have.

About the host

Hosted by Jenny

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My husband and I have been married 21+ loving years. We have 2 beautiful teenage daughters. We have been residents of Houston over 40 years. We love road trips & visiting scenic destinations. My husband's most favorite leisure activity is fishing. Wherever we travel, his foremost inquiry is if fishing is available.

Why they chose this property

It has been my husband's dream to fish everyday when he retires. We purchased this house in 2010 after the historic Hurricane Ike. We recently renovated the house with an additional 200 sq ft and expanded the deck. The process took longer than expected, but after all the works completed, we totally LOVE it. My husband can now live his dream even before retiring, which is a wonderful blessing. My most favorite activity is walking along the beautiful clean beach looking out into the open sea. The sunset/sunrise view on the beach is absolutely breathtaking.

What makes this property unique

Our home is in located on the quiet west end of Galveston Island. Guests will be able to enjoy a quiet & relaxing time during their stay at our place. There is no passing through traffic inside the subdivision. Our young guests can safely walk to a semi-private beach within a few minutes.
We also have many nice and friendly neighbors in the subdivision. .
We recently renovated the house converting it from an efficiency into a 2 bedroom house. Although the bedrooms are small, we try to make the space as comfortable as possible for our guests. The newly remodeled home feature a spacious wrap-around deck, which provides even more open area for outdoor activities for all. There is an outdoor shower downstairs which is great during hot summer days.
We wish to welcome guests into our "home away from home". All necessary kitchenware and dinnerware are available for preparing delicious home-cooked meals. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, Roku TV, Netflix, Disney Plus, and local channels, DVDs, games, books and puzzles.
Lastly, we sincerely hope our guests will find the Sand Trout as cozy and comfortable as possible. We certainly have enjoyed all our stay there in Galveston through the years.

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