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Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly

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A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a large pot on the counter.
A wooden porch with rocking chairs, a table, and a view of neighboring houses.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a garage.
A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pirate's Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Kids Dream Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom Top Floor Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Sleeper Sofas

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly

Welcome to The Sand Dollar Beach Retreat! Immediately relax entering this big breezy space designed to create your own Island Time. Walk out to breezy ocean views from 2 balconies, escape in 3 mins to sand and surf, enjoy Happiest Hour on the ground level picnic and game area or lounge the day away in the main great room and oversized kitchen and dining room. Comfortable sleeping for 10 includes upstairs Master Suite with private balcony, Kids Dream Bunk Room, Double Bed Guest Room, and 2 additional Queen Sleeper Sofas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest making reservation must be 25 years of age and be on premises during stay No Illegal Substances/Activities Allowed on the Premises
We allow up to 2 dogs (fully vaccinated) under 60lbs and require kenneling them if you plan to leave them unattended during your stay
Quiet hours per Pirates’ Beach HOA rules are 10pm-8am Parking is not allowed on street and in cul-de-sac No RV's, Trailers, Boats allowed at property

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR09345
Property # 2723141vb
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 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, a first aid kit 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 a water park and near the beach. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirates Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 22 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Port of Galveston - 33 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top Floor Suite with Oceans Views, 3 Min Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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

Great stay!

House was clean and perfect for a week away at the beach! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Clean and spacious, easy walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome "5 star"

Great house, location and owner we all great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We were thrilled with the beautiful home. Very clean and easy walk to the beach! Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The property is just as described. Loved the elevator for the luggage, that was a life saver.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was lovely. Can’t recommend enough. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand Dollar Sensational

We loved everything about our stay. The house is fantastic. Access to the beach was super easy. The neighborhood is amazing. Great experience all-around!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greek Easter in Galveston

The house was just as described, very comfortable, clean and a great location. Easy walk to the beach. Garage is full of beach chairs and toys for the kiddos. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay! It met and exceeded expectations! Lovely clean home, great children's bunk room, and easy walk to the beach. Amenities were added if we asked. Their entire stay was seamless. Thank you, Findleys, we’ll definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Pirates’ Beach Escape

We had a wonderful time. The house is super clean and nicely decorated. The location is perfect - ocean views from the two balconies, a 2 min walk to the beach, but on a quiet cul-de-sac street. The kitchen is spacious and more than well equipped. We prepared most of our meals at home and had everything we needed. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Everything was wonderful at this property. Jennifer's quick response to every question made it easy. The descriptions were spot on down to what was in the garage and kitchen and what we did and did not need to bring. Thank you, Jennifer, for a lovely 4 days. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Nice property and very responsive host despite some issues communicating through the VRBO app. Initial supplies were very adequate and thoughtful. Having patio games and beach equipment ( chairs. Wagon etc) was great Definitely recommend this property and host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC!!!!!

We travel a bit and this has to be one of our top locations. This house was MUCH better in person than the pictures did justice! It's maybe 2 min walk to the beautiful beach and sand. The neighborhood is quite and feels safe. We loved how welcoming the owners were and responded to questions within minutes of us reaching out. They supplied everything you could possibly need and even had a dog kennel provided! We cannot recommend this property enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little beach Vacation

Everything was great, nice home, beach is a lot closer than it seems on the picture. Gave it 4 stars because the A/c went out but Jennifer fixed it right away, we went to dinner came back and it was fixed. A closet shelf fell & living room tv stop working the last day we were there so that’s why I put 4 stars but other than simple little mishaps that could of happened to anyone, it was nice, quiet, the beach was steps away. We had a great time & Jennifer is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape for a week

We really enjoyed our time at this property. Jennifer was very quick to answer all my questions. It was our first vacation with our pets. I was very happy to have them with us, we avoided a lot of stress leaving them with sitters or pet hotel. I greatly appreciate that Jennifer let us have them with us. So I went ahead and groomed them the day before we left to have less shading. Need to mention that property has everything you possible will need. We mostly cook our meals from scratch, trying to eat less restaurant, and we were able to cook a wide variety of food without running into shortage of some kitchen utensils or appliances. The pictures and description are correct. Everything was as pictured. The check-in and -out was as easy as stepping into or out of the room. I was pleased to know I don't have to bring my beach chairs and wagon. Taking showers outside was a breeze after the beach. So convenient. I defiantly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Checked all the boxes for a family beach vacation

This property worked great for my family of 5 with kids age 3-8. We stayed shortly after a hurricane knocked out the internet but decided to come anyway. We really appreciate that the host installed a DVD player and provided a library of kids DVDs for us. There is an ocean view from the top balcony that was better than expected. (Great spot to hide from your family and read a book and the outdoor furniture was high-quality). This home is an easy walk to the beach. Another huge perk was the gear lift which saved me (Dad) from carrying all our heavy coolers, groceries, and luggage up the stairs! The bunk room is really cool but has little clearance on the top level so not for adults. However, the bottom bunks accommodate adults easily. The 12-person dining table and 4-person bar was the most spacious I've seen in a beach rental in Galveston and allowed us plenty of space for games and puzzles. The outdoor shower made rinsing off kids after the beach easy and there was a 2nd fridge in the garage which made it easy to load cooler drinks to the beach. As is typical in Pirates Beach after rains, the mosquitoes were pretty bad on the ground floor. But after I sprayed a fogger we were able to play games on the ground level and relax in the hammock without bother. Overall, this home worked great for our trip and I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

From the moment we walked in the door, we knew this was the perfect spot for us. It is extremely well appointed and maintained to the highest degree. It’s comfortable, relaxing, and amazingly close to the beach. We enjoyed the breeze at night sitting on the patio eating dinner. We explored various areas of Galveston beach neighborhoods during our stay, and we could not be happier that we chose Pirates Beach for our family! Having experience owning and operating beachfront vacation rentals, my wife and I have high standards. This property and the owner exceeded our expectations on everything! We would highly recommend this property and we would definitely rent the house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect place to enjoy a beach vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get-away home

From the moment I booked the house everything was smooth sailing! Booking, confirmation, communication, and check in was so easy. We were greeted with a great 4th of July welcome basket. The house was clean and stocked with the essential toiletries. The kitchen had everything we needed, even a margarita machine! We will definitely be staying there again the next time we’re in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome time!

My family had an excellent experience at this property. I appreciated Jennifer and her communication and engagement with us. My daughter loved the bunk beds. The kitchen was well-stocked and the Margarita machine/blender was a great surprise. The beach was a short, easy walk and the wagon they provided was useful. The proximity to the convenience store and Mario’s Pizza was a huge plus, too. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Galveston Getaway!!

Jennifer sent all of the necessary information and had all the things to make our families weekend getaway amazing! This house is a gem in a wonderful neighborhood and a very short walk to the beach. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Findley

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I am a mom of 2 beautiful kids with a husband of 18 and a Rotarian with a passion for giving back to my community. After completing a long career in the tech sector, I wanted to find a way to invest in our future while enjoying time with family and friends. Hosting a vacation home in Galveston fulfilled both of goals and allows me to share our family's beach house with families all over the world.

Why they chose this property

Our family vacationed in Pirates Beach for years making memories on the beach just steps away and enjoying this neighborhood so close to downtown Galveston for the food and nightlight but far enough away to feel like you are on vacation (Island Time).

When we had a chance this year to become residents of Pirates Beach we decided to open up our house to share a what we love – trading the daily routine for downtime, enjoying the sun, surf, and seafood, and making new memories.

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