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Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem!

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A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.
A balcony with two chairs, a view of the beach, and a road with cars.
A tall, white building with a sign reading "By The Sea Condominiums".
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A kitchen is visible in the background, and a dining area is also present.
A spacious living room with a large TV, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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
    Walk to Seawall Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 61st Street Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this condo is in Near 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-View Balcony & Pool Access: Galveston Gem! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Near West End condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Convention Center. Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went well with our stay. Great location and the host/owner was easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
We're so glad everything went well during your stay and that you found the location great and communication easy. It means a lot to know guests feel comfortable reaching out with any questions. Thank you for sharing this 5-star feedback, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Let’s start with the view - it was perfect. Sunset out the back, sunrise out the front. The kitchen and bathrooms are very well supplied with everything we needed, I really appreciated having a couple of beach towels available. Everything was clean and simple. We loved the property! Having spent a lot of time the past 40 years in Galveston, this might be up in my top 2-3 stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
We loved having you! It means so much to hear this ranks among your top stays after 40 years in Galveston. The sunrise-to-sunset views really are special, and we're so glad the kitchen, bathrooms, and beach towels made things easy for you. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view! Host was very responsive! Unit was as advertised, beds were comfortable. Kitchen a bit small but had everything we needed. Staff on site were very pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing!! Place was super clean when we got there. Great location for everything. The stairs from the seawall onto the beach are directly in front of the building. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was extremely impressed with the host. The next time I am visiting Galveston I will book this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The condo was even better than I expected and truly had everything we could possibly need.One thing I especially appreciated was how well-stocked the condo was. Instead of throwing away useful items that previous guests leave behind, the hosts keep things that the next guests can use. That was SO helpful, convenient, and honestly saved us money!There were plenty of beach towels, toys for the kids to take to the beach, and so many thoughtful little extras that made our stay easy and comfortable. It really felt like they had thought of everything.And THE VIEW!! Pictures honestly don’t do it justice. It was absolutely gorgeous and easily one of my favorite parts of the entire stay.Everything was perfect from beginning to end. We loved it so much that this definitely won’t be our last stay. I can already see us coming back many, many more times!Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
What a wonderful review to read! We're so glad the condo exceeded your expectations and that the beach towels, kids' toys, and other extras made your stay easy and comfortable. The view really is something special, and it means a lot that it stood out as a favorite part of your trip. Thank you for such kind words and the recommendation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Had everything I needed and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I very nice place. Facility was clean and comfortable. We appreciated all of the little touches that made it feel more like a home than a hotel. The ocean view was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic view

Great location, lovely balcony very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

Clean condo with great sea view from the kitchen, living-room and one of the bedrooms. We enjoyed our stay there, we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Nice and clean. Staff friendly, and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

By the Sea

Perfect location, comfy and all necessities included!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent condo on the beach!

Overall, it was a fabulous stay. The condo was very quiet and comfortable, and it was easy to get in and out of. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our trip to stay at By the Sea Condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was super clean and a very comfortable place to stay with great views and all the conveniences of home! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

We loved the location and looking out over the beach. The rental was very comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing together in the evenings. Great location and felt very secure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful condo

We stayed here for the weekend it’s everything you want. Clean, well furnished with beach towels and great location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quick beach getaway

Great spot and perfect space for me and my granddaughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the beach

On the water with large windows, very clean, modest, affordable, just what we were looking for. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston Anniversary Weekend

My husband and I loved our Galveston anniversary weekend getaway. The condo was exceptionally clean and amazingly well stocked! Host checked in to make sure all was well with the accommodations. Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Very nice place. Owner paid attention to many details.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time at the beach

With the beach right across the street and a pool attached to the property there was no shortage of fun . Nice clean place to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful

We loved the condo , so quiet , clean . Cant wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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