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Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK

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Pool
Private kitchen
Living area
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 252938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Galveston, TX
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Luis Pass
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

1 King Bed

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

bedroom 6

+11
15 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK

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Plan a family reunion you'll always remember at this six-bedroom Galveston home, a spacious, dog-friendly escape with views of the Gulf of Mexico, easy access to the beach, and community amenities that include a shared swimming pool, kiddie pool, pavilion, and laundry facilities.

This multi-level home sits on the west end of Galveston Island in Pointe San Luis, offering generous space for up to 25 guests (including a maximum of 16 adults). Spend lazy days and evenings in the community swimming pool and kiddie pool, walk less than 1,000 feet to reach the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and take atmospheric evening strolls through downtown Galveston 23 miles east.

With two separate living areas and 3,000 square feet of interior space, this home allows guests an optimal blend of togetherness and solitude. Come home from the beach to find a football game on the flatscreen cable TV, curl up on one of the leather sofas and browse the free WiFi, or grab a book, a cold drink, and a deck of cards and sit outside on one of several balconies.

When you're not fishing, windsurfing, and building sandcastles on the beach, you can lounge in the sun by the community pool, or take your dog for long walks along the coast (please note that a two-dog limit). Prepare homemade dinners in the full kitchen (with stainless steel appliances), enjoy al fresco meals in the shade on the patio, and gather on the deck for a lovely view of the Gulf at sunset.

Reconnect with your loved ones on the majestic Texas Gulf Coast - plan your getaway to Galveston today!

*Please contact Vacasa for our special Snowbird rates!

*Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!*

**Pointe San Luis Pool is closed through March 15th, 2021 due to maintenance**

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 7 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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 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
Property Registration Number GVR04058

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • San Luis Pass - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Avery's Bayside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Fishing Pier - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Retreat with Gulf Views, Beach Access, Shared Pool - Small Dogs OK located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of San Luis Beach and Half Moon Beach. Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 81 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

3.4/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAULO E.

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

Great weekend

Almost everything was perfect except for the dryer was not working properly, there was missing a lid for the blender was a little slow. Other than that, thanks for an excellent weekend, me and my family had a great time. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Great house!

We loved all the sleeping spaces, it was very clean and the air conditioning worked wonderfully!!! Definitely recommend this home to any family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larissa A.

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

Vacation

location very good only the cleanliness is a 3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Rogelio R.

Never had access to pool

Big space
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derreck P.

The Big House

Had plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia L.

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

50th Anniversary

For the celebration and the amount of family it worked great. Plenty of beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Perfect

Everything was clean and beautiful. So spacious and outside perfect for spending time with family. Can’t wait to do this again next year.

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Prefect time

Great rental home. Well kept but bathroom fixtures we kind of yucky, we disinfectant everything and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Tammy C.

Had the room for a 70th birthday weekend

We loved all the beds in the house. Pet slept our family as we celebrated a 70th birthday. They were minor issues like no broom to sweep up with, not a lot of gas in the grill, and a coffee pot that had seen better days. Luckily, I always travel with a coffee pot. Otherwise, the house was great and served its purpose. We would definitely think about coming back again.
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10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Great house/great location

House was perfect and in a great neighborhood and away from all the crowds. FYI, vacasa told me that there wasn’t a grill there but the property actually had 2..one gas and one charcoal.

10/10 Excellent

Beookelyn L.

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

The best for large families

I wanna start by saying I have no idea why there’s some bad reviews. I took a gamble on it and my family & I won BIG. The beach house is ALOT nicer in person. It was clean and very accommodating and spacious. They even provided extra blankets, pillows, and air mattresses. The host didn’t bother us but was attentive, helpful and considerate when I needed help getting checked in. My family had an awesome time and I’m happy that this host made that possible. Thank you so much for hosting your beach house to us. 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Steffany H.

Pictures are very misleading. We had fun though. Plenty of beds and they were comfortable. Locat...

Pictures are very misleading. We had fun though. Plenty of beds and they were comfortable. Location just wasn't much to be excited about.
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4/10 Poor

Denise R.

Great place for family but has many issues

Trip was rescheduled due to hurricane so some issues were expected. However there many issues that could have been avoided. Pool key was not available. There were 2 Lock boxes, one was empty and the other one didn’t work with the code provided. Dishes in cupboard were dirty. Entry code did not work. Had to call the service desk to gain access. Strong smell of sewage in the upstairs master bathroom. Wifi went out during the middle of our trip. We did see workers working on the power lines so we do understand this may be a lingering issue from the recent storm. We love booking with Vacasa. We have never had an issues with them before and plan to continue using them for all of our vacation trips.

2/10 Terrible

EDUARDO C.

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

We will not rent this property again

The view to the beach beautiful but the house and the neighbors no good the house so dirty the fan the oven
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

ruknuddin m.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

I am going to send pictures

The house was very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Miguel O.

Just ok….

The good things: plenty of space for my family of 16 and having 4 restrooms also helped. Not immaculate clean but clean enough. The bad: beds are very uncomfortable, a/c upstairs was not working well so kinda hot up there. Needs more pots and pans for cooking. The ones there were very crappy. No cleaning supplies or brooms or mops to clean up while you’re there so take your own. All in all it was just ok. I’ve been in better and I’ve been in worse. You can tell the house is just used for just rental so everything in there is very cheaply made. 3 out of 5 stars for me…..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Cheryl S.

Had better expectations.

First, there was nothing wrong with Vacasa. Their customer service was great, responsive, and seemed to care. This is more a call to action on a house that had a lot more potential. This is not a complaint about them UNLESS they were in charge of ensuring the home's cleanliness. I'm not exaggerating when I say we were promptly greeted by roaches in the living room and a couple pools of water in the kitchen. The house was not mopped, as evident by the black, dirty feet we had after our first stroll through the house. There were significant amount of food crumbs in between the couch cushions that were protruding out. The beds were made, and the counters appeared to be wiped down. The beds were a little hard, but I didn't mind that. Plenty of sleeping options was nice. There was trash left out from the previous occupant. The outdoor showers desperately need to be cleaned and touched up. Huge spider webs everywhere, I don't know if anyone has showered there since the 90s. The house out front also has a hole in it. Other than the roaches (new ones every day) and the condition of the floor, it was a good time with family.

4/10 Poor

John G.

house looked empty

The house looked like it was just put together enough to get it rented. We had a worn out leather couch downstairs, 2 older tvs (with the lowest cable package no sports channels), showers drained slow, (we texted the number on the card, and he left bleach and draino at the front door for us to do ourselves) and this is very far from anything except the beach. To be fair, we had 6 guys (all over 50) and were coming to Galveston for our annual Golf trip. we have never been here before, so we thought we would give it a try. This is probably not a place that would be conducive for that. Bottom line, this is not a golf destination, but, might be good for families for a beach vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
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6/10 Okay

Jessica M.

Not worth the price

Fairly nice house but the beds are very uncomfortable and it needs maintenance. We all had to buy mattress toppers to be able to sleep, it did appear as though some of the twin mattresses were new. The sinks in all 4 bathrooms drained VERY SLOWLY, one of the downstairs toilets was broken and would not flush, we had to rig it with a lanyard and the shower in the downstairs master smelled like sewage. The kitchen is very disorganized and the cabinets were not very clean. The dryer takes forever to dry clothes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wanja

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was filthy when we got there. The floors were sandy and sticky, the dishes in the cabinets had crumbs on them, the dishwasher and washer and dryer did not work. The whole house is in a state of disrepair. Trash was overflowing from the garbage cans outside when we checked in to the point that there were maggots by the garbage cans. The grass was long so there were tons of mosquitoes. Some beds that were already made had crumbs in them. There was hardly any toilet paper, dish soap, and paper towels to get us started. To add insult into injury they supplied us with a code to the pool but there was no pool. When we called to inquire on the location of the pool they said a key was required. We were sent on a wild goose chase all over the house looking for the pool key. When we couldn't find it they said one would be brought over and they'd clean the house and empty the trash while they were at it. You know where this is going, nobody showed up to do any of the promised services. The sad thing is that this was probably a good house at some point but neglect has just caused it to be a dump. There were roaches in the kitchen and in one bedroom. I'm surprised this listing is on Expedia, Vacasa, and VRBO. It is a dump but I guess the joke is on me since I was excited to find a reasonably priced vacation home. It should have been free
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clyde W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

W-C Beach Bums

House was perfect for our family get together. Plenty of room and the layout fit us well. However, lack of maintenance caused some issues. Water leaks under the kitchen sink and in one of the bathrooms required us to call for repairs while we were there. House was very clean when we arrived but trash cans downstairs were over flowing and birds has scattered food everywhere. We cleaned it up, and after we called, maintenance came and picked up the trash. There was very few kitchen utensils (pots, pans, dishes, etc..) and nothing in the cabinets as far as condiments. We were told their policy is to remove everything between renters (always before they were left for the next renter to use and add to). If we had known it would not have been an issue. Maybe it should be noted on their booking website. Luckily what we didn’t bring with us we were able to obtain locally. Overall, we were very happy with the house and will rent it again but will bring everything we need with us to cook. By the way, maintenance responded quickly and that was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Barbara T.

Do not book this house has too many problems.

This was the third time I've booked thru Vacasa. This is the first bad experience I've had. This home shouldn't be in their inventory. The dining area furniture on both floors needs to be replaced. On the first level some of the chairs are missing so many of their supports that we were afraid to sit on them. On the second level some of the chairs were to big for the table. The air intakes for the air conditioners need their filters replaced. They look like they haven't been replaced the 3 years. That is probably why the air conditioner is having trouble keeping the house cool. The home has a serious ant problem. It needs a exterminator visit. There is no key for the community pool. When we received the code for the house it said the community pool takes a code. It does not. It takes a key that does not exist in the house. When we called to complain we were told that there was nothing they could do about it. Don't advertise a pool if it isn't available to guests. The worst part is that the floor of the house on the first floor has a soft spot. It is by the french doors with the rusted security fence. It's is probably where the ants are living. Just a matter of time before someone's foot goes through the floor. The beds are hard as rock and some are so old the if you move during the night the springs will creak loud enough to wake you up. Save yourself the headache and book something else. Also if your wanting to be near Galveston City be aware that this house is about 40 minutes away from the sea wall. I would never rent this house again and feel like I paid way to much. Save yourself the headache book something else.

2/10 Terrible

Crystal B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

This house was FILTHY

Unfortunately this house was so dirty. Friday when we checked in I immediately called but could never get through to anyone. I called twice and the automated message said it would be a 2 hr wait. I sent 2 emails and never got a response. Everything in the kitchen was disgusting. There was no way we would eat off anything there. There was blood on the kitchen wall, mold growing out out of cabinets. Beds were filthy and we couldn't even wash the sheets because after our first attempt of washing towels the washing machine bounced around and had to be turned off. This was in a previous review but management said they had addressed the issue. Obviously they didn't. One of our guests had a bug crawl ON HER! Ewwww! I have lots of pictures and expect my cleaning fee back as a bare minimum but still have yet to hear back from management company. Cleanliness is always a top priority when renting and it should be above and beyond cleaned and disinfected during covid. Unfortunately this was not the case.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Robert F.

Really Dirty House

We spent three days at this home near Galveston for a family reunion. We had a full house and enjoyed the beach and pool. We were not happy about the condition of the home when we arrived. Immediately we could tell it was not clean. The floors were dirty, there was trash and crumbs including chip bags, sunglasses, etc under the couches and beds. The toilet did not work properly when we arrived- we had to fix it ourselves. There was dust everywhere, crumbs in kitchen drawers, mold on ceiling and in showers. The pillows did not have pillow covers under the cases and some were filthy- brown and one even had blood spots. There were no usable extra pillows- some were thrown on the floors in the dirty closets with no covers. The biggest problem was the AC on one level did not work. The air vents and filters were disgustingly dirty- we took the filter off so we could get basic circulation. We called about it and the manager came by but wasn't able to fix it. It was quite hot. We had to request more towels- there weren't even close to enough for our group. We made multiple calls and sent emails and they said they would try to refund us some money for all the problems and never did. I would not recommend this home. I understand the people at vacasa are busy but it was honestly unacceptable the level of poor communication.
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6/10 Okay

Sarai V.

Family Weekend Stay

Our family stayed for a total of two nights. We chose this house because of the number of beds considering we have a pretty big family. The location is about 30 minutes away from central galveston which has all the restaurants and sights. It did seem pretty far away however we didn't mind the drive since we were there for the beach. The neighborhood the house is located in has beach access which was a 5 minute walk and even shorter if you rent a golf cart. With that being said the upstairs part of the house was not clean. There was toothpaste residue all over the bathroom sink and backsplash on the mirror. One of my family members ended up finding an airpod in between the bedsheets which seemed like they did not change. I had no communication with the owner except for one time during the DAY. He called saying how the neighbors complain about noise, and sometimes call the cops and people have to leave the house. Now mind you, it was afternoon during daylight. Most of my family was inside the house and we had a tiny speaker playing music outside. The house rules DO NOT say anything about noise during daylight. The neighborhood seemed dead and no one was friendly so if your family is friendly and likes to have a good time like mine get a different house. A few of the bunk beds were uncomfortable and overall the house seems like it needs fixing. There is so much screeching it makes you feel unsafe. The pretty picture of the pool you first see is the pool that is available HOWEVER you have to drive to it because its on the other side of the highway. The pool and the beach we enjoyed overall, not too many people around and it seemed private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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