Welcome to Emily By the Sea, a spacious and vacation home in Galveston, Texas, offering stunning beach views and comfortable accommodations for up to 13 guests. This two-story home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing ample space for family and friends to relax.
The ground floor includes a cozy bedroom with a twin/full bunk bed, a futon, and a convenient half bath, making it perfect for the kids or extra guests. Upstairs, the main level offers an open-concept living area with a large sectional couch, perfect for lounging in front of the TV. The full-sized kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Enjoy your meals or gather with loved ones at the dining table.
Step outside onto the mid and upper-level decks, where you can soak in the breathtaking beach views. The upper deck is ideal for relaxing on outdoor furniture, sipping your morning coffee, or enjoying an evening cocktail while the waves crash in the distance.
The primary bedroom boasts a king bed, a TV, and patio access. The second bedroom features a queen bed and TV, while the third bedroom is ideal for kids with twin and twin/full bunk beds. Additional amenities include a washer/dryer, outdoor shower, firepit, and gas grill.
Guests also have access to community features like a pool, charcoal grills, tennis court, picnic tables, and nearby beach access. Perfect for a memorable beach getaway!
The Sea Isle Pool is open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Guests must call Sea Isle HOA at 409-737-2438 to obtain pool passes. The pool passes are 10 for $100. They are open Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm.
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Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Property Registration Number GVR10842
About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
Galveston Seawall - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 39.0 km
Restaurants
The West End And Sand Bar - 13 min walk
Pariah Coffee - 7 min drive
Way West Grill And Pizzeria - 8 min drive
Venados Cantina - 8 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Emily By The Sea | Beach Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Emily By The Sea | Beach Views?
As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emily By The Sea | Beach Views on 6 May, 2026 start from S$446, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Emily By The Sea | Beach Views pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Emily By The Sea | Beach Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Emily By The Sea | Beach Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Emily By The Sea | Beach Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Emily By The Sea | Beach Views located?
Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is steps from Sea Isle Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Terramar Beach and Half Moon Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
7.2
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cute house with charmDid have ant issue that had to be addressed and the dishwasher seemed to be going out Great overall experience
Geoff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the charm of the house. We apologize for the ant issue and dishwasher problem. We're working to improve our services. We appreciate your understanding and hope to host you again.
Very clean. We didn’t attempt to use the downstairs room.
Martha Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found our accommodation to be clean. We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests.
This was our second year of staying here during Thanksgiving week. The location can't be beat.
MEAGAN S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us during Thanksgiving week for a second year. The location is indeed a major draw, and we are glad it continues to meet your needs. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
Barbie S.
17 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I read the reviews and got kind of nervous before our stay. Was everything perfect? No, the door was hard to open, the dishwasher didn’t wash, there wasn’t a sharp knife out of the 30 knives there, the bed in the extra bedroom wasn’t great, ants in the kitchen…but it’s a rental, and not my house. We spent most of our time at the beach and that part was amazing!
Barbie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest assessment of your experience. As a vacation rental property, we strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay, but sometimes minor issues can arise. We're glad to hear that you were still able to enjoy your time at the beach, which is the main draw of the location. We will review the areas you mentioned and make improvements where possible. Your feedback helps us enhance the experience for future guests. We hope you had an overall positive vacation and look forward to the opportunity to host you again.
The nearness to the beachfront and the deck is perfect. We appreciated the immediate response to the issues we called about. More towels were brought to equal the # of guests. However, only 1 tv worked (or we couldn't figure the one in the main bedroom out); there were not enough pillows for the number of guests; the addition of some kitchen items would be great like more big bowls, potato masher, cheese/vege grater, and an upgrade of pans to cook in (the ones available were non-stick and scratched up). I was told I would receive a telephone call to discuss these things but to my knowledge, I did not receive a call.
CJ H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the responsiveness of our team. We will address the issues you mentioned, such as the TVs, pillows, and kitchen items, to ensure a more comfortable stay for our future guests. Please accept our apologies for the lack of follow-up call. We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rosalind B.
15 May, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Unusable space
The room below the main living area was uninhabitable due to a strong smell of mold and dampness. There was a huge air purifier running, which lets me know the owner knows that it’s an issue. This place should not be listed as having that additional room because of this situation. Only the main area which was great is usable. I saw this concern listed in a previous review and was hopeful, it had been taken care of, but it was not. Unfortunately, one of our guests had to leave and return to Houston due to limited space and concern over her allergies being triggered by attempting to stay in that area.
Rosalind B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your stay. We will look into the concerns you raised regarding the additional room and address them promptly. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and your input helps us improve our offerings. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
This was the worst VRBO experience I have ever had. This property should be condemned when we arrived the deck that looks so pristine on the pictures was full of bird poop splinters the cushions on the patio furniture smelled like urine. That’s horrible when we entered the downstairs unit it smelled like mold and mildew when we entered the main facilities, mold and mildew and cockroaches we also Experience a stopped up zinc in the downstairs unit we experienced mold and mildew when we lifted the mattress the barbecue pit should be thrown away. We were all traumatized. I had invited 15 members of my family to celebrate Fourth of July and we could not stay in this property now I am working with VRBO and Rice and vacations to get a full refund of Our no stay here I called ahead of time and question the property management company about the property based on the June 11 review and they assured me that everything was taken care of well. It was not. I am really very disappointed. Never had an experience like this and I’ve traveled the world.
Barbara A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jerry C.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Not quite as advertised
Overpriced.Wonderful beachfront location. Beautiful view. House was clean.Issues. There are holes in the walls. Many places the furniture has scraped the walls. There are bent curtain rods. The mattresses are old and worn.The description said there is a charcoal grill avaliable. There is. It's the smallest grill I've ever seen. No way to cook multiple steaks like I planned. We had to go buy a Weber grill. There is also a gas grill that is filthy and hasn't been cleaned in a very long time.The kitchen is lacking many things. The knives are beyond dull. There's no sharpener. No working can opener. No cheese grater. The light over the stove doesn't work. The dishwasher doesn't always work. Bring all your own utensils if you plan to cook.We had to buy toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags. Only enough for two days on a week long stay.With all of that the place felt cheap. I expected better
Jerry C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide a detailed review. We appreciate your honest feedback and will use it to improve the property and address the issues you mentioned. We strive to provide a high-quality experience for our guests, and your comments will help us enhance the amenities and cleanliness of the rental. Please accept our apologies for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We will investigate the concerns you raised and make the necessary improvements to ensure future guests have a more enjoyable and comfortable experience.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Josh M.
6 Aug, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property/ house needs serious attention
The view was beautiful, and the property/ house has potential. Unfortunately, that’s where the positive points end. The bottom room (which I don’t think is supposed to be a room) was mold-ridden, not visible, but definitely there as you almost couldn’t breathe in there. Unusable, especially for those with asthmatic tendencies. That’s 3 beds and a half bath. Then there were fire ants all through the rest of the house, from the time we got there, and they just got worse throughout the week- beds and bathrooms were the worst, so not food related. Then there was the overall appearance. Possible exception to the 4’ x 4’ patch job that a previous visitor had put in the wall, but apparently could not be properly fixed or covered up. Cabinet door that didn’t close, and another that was glued shut crooked. I could continue a list of petty things, because once we were glaring at the first two issues, it was not hard to start noticing all the little stuff. Moving on…Outside- fire pit was full of junk and surrounding area was completely overgrown. In fact, it was the only house on the block that had not been mowed in some time. Deck furniture was quickly deteriorating, as evidenced by several still usable pieces and the broken pieces left downstairs, and the pile of broken wood by the trash point. Pool, restaurant, and bar, which seemed to be presented as a closed-community,included amenity, is almost a mile away and the pool requires purchasing day passes.
Josh M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback about the property. We appreciate your detailed overview of the issues you encountered during your stay. We understand your disappointment and will use this information to improve the overall guest experience. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconveniences you faced. Your feedback is valuable, and we will work to resolve the problems you've outlined. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience.
Verified
8/10 Good
kristen w.
22 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Loved location, views
The home is really nice. The large deck had plenty of colorful seating and the view is obviously beautiful. The interior was even nicer than it seemed in the photos. I could tell someone put thought and care into decorating. You can walk or drive to the little convenient store/supermarket as well as the marina restaurant if need be. We did request maintenance on the first day because the washer wasn’t draining. We’d stuck the guest room comforter in there bc it smelled like perfume and didn’t realize there was water already in the washer. I tried to drain it, tried to wash it again and drain it, but it didn’t drain. The property management company said they’d sent the request. I reminded them a couple of times during our stay (I was worried about their comforter too), but no one ever showed, which was a bummer bc we also couldn’t use the washer. I’ve read bad reviews about this property management company so I wasn’t surprised. (That said they were kind on the phone when I had a lock box issue so it’s not everyone who works there). A few things to note: - the downstairs room is detached from the main home. It’s on the ground level and needs a separate key — in other words don’t count that as a room for your young kids unless you’re comfortable with that. - The downstairs room also smells musty/moldy. I wouldn’t want to sleep in it tbh. The rest of the home upstairs is lovely and not musty. - The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, plates, cups and pots and pans.
kristen w.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful deck, interior, and amenities of the home. However, we regret the issues you encountered with the washer and the musty smell in the downstairs room. We will look into these matters and ensure they are addressed. Your comments help us improve the property and provide a better experience for our customers. We hope you had an overall pleasant stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.