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Relax at the sand shack

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View from front deck.
Dining
Exterior
Back deck
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pirate's Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax at the sand shack

Comfortable beach home located in the well-kept Pirate Beach Subdivision. From the deck, you can feel the cool coastal breezes and take in the gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico. Sunbathe, swim, or just enjoy the sand and water. You are in the first block, and the beach is just four houses down.

You can rinse the sand off in the outdoor shower plus there is a half bath located at the ground level in the laundry room. Also, on the ground floor, there is a patio area with chairs and a barbeque grill.

An open concept—kitchen, living and dining area with large breakfast bar—are located on the first floor with three bedrooms (2 queen beds and 2 twin beds) along with two full baths. The kitchen is equipped with dishes, pots/pans, and small appliances as well as dishcloths and dish towels. Sheets and towels are provided for bedrooms and baths to accommodate six guests. The futon in the living area is available for additional guests if needed.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR04661
Property # 1066566vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 25 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the sand shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax at the sand shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the sand shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the sand shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the sand shack located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is steps away from Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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. 146 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to beach Clean Helpful Host
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed. Clean and well stocked. Close to the beach. Super easy check in and super speedy host communications. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house location can’t be beat! Always ready and very clean for our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2026
Your return visits are our best compliment. Thank you for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great place to stay.

SO NICE STAY AT THE beach,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Great that you enjoyed your stay. One of the best advantages in being so close is that you don't have to pack and unpack your vehicles each day. You can just walk out the door and the beach is only a few steps away. Thank you for taking such good care of The Sand Shack during your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful and so convenient to the beach! I could sit on the balcony and watch my big kids play in the sand! The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2026
I agree with you about The Sand Shack being a great place to make memories. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Sitting on the deck in the evenings and listening to the waves from the beach was my favorite.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The toilet started leaking and they were guick to fix it. Host was very responsive. A bit far from the hot spots in Galveston, but that is ok. Not fancy but comfortable. Plenty of towels and beach things.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time to stay here. It’s clean, comfortable & beach access is very close. We love sitting on the deck where you can see the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Sitting on the deck where one can see and hear the ocean is also one of our favorite places to enjoy. We are so pleased that your stay was a good one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sakief A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I have stayed here for the past three years and we have loved it every time. It is the only rental we will even consider when going down to Galveston!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
We love having return guests and will continue to do our best to accommodate you. Thank you for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

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

Great stay

The location of the house is great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
We are pleased that the location of the beach house was an attraction for your family. Just being able to walk to the beach rather than having to load up your vehicle with kids and beach gear is more enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing house and location to the beach. Everything was very clean and maintained very well. A very short walk to the beach was just what I wanted for a beach vacation without breaking my bank account. So this place was just perfect. Far enough away from the main strip of Galveston so it was peaceful, but not too far we still went to dinner every night downtown or near pleasure pier. Very minor complaints that didn't really derail from my experience, the couches were futons, so they were not the most comfortable to sit and watch TV after a long day. And some of the blinds were missing slats or the wand that open and closes them were broken. Those are me just being nit-picky. They had plenty of towels and paper goods, lots of "beachy" extras like chairs, a wagon, boogie boards, shovels and sifters. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat. Hosts were very quick with responses and made my stay very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Family getaway

Very nice house, Every thing was clean and very family friendly. Also very close to the beach. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
It was great to have you and would love to have you return. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners very responsive and easy to contact. Beachhouse was cute, cozy and super clean. Nice big open living, kitchen, dining. It is well stocked with all the usual paper products, linens, etc, but had plenty of unexpected “extras”. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
We try very hard to provide a clean family-friendly beach house for the enjoyment of our guests. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy C.

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

Great family vaca house!

Comfortable, convenient, clean… just a few positives of staying here. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
We work very hard on the cleanliness of the house and the supply of the necessities that we don't want you to have to go out and purchase. Thanks so much for your 10/10 rating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time here and we really enjoy it! Great location and easy access to the beach or a few minutes back to the east island. We never have issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
It's great when guests return to stay with us. We appreciate the return visits and the way you take excellent care of The Sand Shack.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sand Shack. Clean, comfortable and in the perfect location. The front deck was perfect for sitting & catching the ocean breeze. We loved being away from the chaos of the Seawall area but close enough to drive in to eat if we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Sand Shack. Our guests often brag on the cleanliness of the beach house as well as the close proximity to the water.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

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

This place was perfect. All the little details included were amazing and appreciated.

We will be booking here again in the future everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Phyllis, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Sand Shack. Most guests enjoy the location as they can just walk out the door and a short distance away to the beach--no hassle with loading the car and driving. Come back to see us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Great location

Short walk to the beach, beds were comfortable, and the outdoor shower is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
The outdoor shower with hot/cold water seems to be a favorite mention when guests are visiting with us--that and the short walk to the beach. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and no problems at all! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, the view was nice. Very clean. Everything we needed to cook. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Nothing pleases us more that for guests to repeatedly stay at The Sand Shack. It is the best compliment that you can pay us. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

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

Great location and great place

Perfect for family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
We are pleased that The Sand Shack worked out well for your family and friends. We have scheduled palm tree trimming in two weeks. Sorry that your kids missed that. Actually, parents and kids always seem to enjoy watching this process from the safety of the upstairs deck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Pirates beach

Overall really enjoyed our stay, very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The proximity to the beach is what the guests mention the most. It is relaxing when all that has to be done is simply walk out of the beach house door with your beach towel instead of loading up your car and heading to the beach in hopes that you haven't forgotten something.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Very enjoyable place!

Very close to the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Pleased that you enjoyed our beach house and its location. Like you, most guests seem to appreciate our location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

good times in classic beach house

We'd definitely come back - very well stocked, comfortable, and full of sweet memories
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

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

Classic Beach Retreat

If your looking for a great place to stay in the best beach community in Galveston then you found it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
We are so pleased that you found The Sand Shack a great place to stay. When we purchased the beach house several years ago, our main attraction was the location to the beach. Many of our guests have also expressed this as their #1 priority.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Beach getaway

House was perfectly located, comfortable and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy the beach. Host was easy to communicate with. Neighborhood was quiet and we had an amazing time. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026
Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. If planning another visit to Galveston, we would love to host again.

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