Best of Times

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Best of Times: a pretty 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in family-friendly neighborhood (1)

Pretty beach house in prestigious Pirates Beach. Just 2 blocks to the beach!

Grab your favorite drink and come & relax on the deck at Best of Times! Ahhhh!

Master features a queen bed, dresser & separate entrance onto the fabulous deck

Sun-filled master bedroom has comfy Queen bed. Relax after a day at the beach.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Pirate's Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Bermuda Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Jamaica Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Best of Times - Make family memories!

Best of Times Beach House is well-equipped with charm, gulf breezes, comfortable furnishings, and all the luxuries of home. This Pirates Beach cottage is perfect for family vacations.
Relax on the large decks, dine on the shady bottom patio, or take a short walk to the beach for sun, sand and surf.
Cook dinner in the well-equipped kitchen or follow the tips in the Best of Times Beach House guide book and try the locals' favorite restaurants.
Best of Times is 2 blocks to the beach. Your family will fall in love with prestigious Pirates Beach and its peaceful, private beaches. It is just beautiful here.
Galveston's laid-back island vibe will ensure your family will relax and make memories. Enjoy Schitterbahn and Moody Gardens, both just minutes away. Learn about Galveston's history through the many museums, or shop the eclectic boutiques on the Strand.
The house has everything you need to relax, including an outdoor shower, patio furniture on both decks and the huge patio, a well-stocked kitchen with brand new, top-of-the-line appliances, and a large flat screen tv with dvd.
When you are ready for the beach, it’s a short walk away! Beach toys, and life jackets are provided for fun in the sun. Our family home is kid-friendly and pet-friendly (Pets require a separate $100 fee), but it is non-smoking.
Please, only responsible renters over the age of 28.

Property manager

Christina Hergenrader

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Property Registration Number GVR01264

About the area

Galveston

Located by the sea, 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Pirate's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pirates Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bermuda Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬10 min drive
‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬11 min drive
‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Times - Make family memories! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Best of Times - Make family memories!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Times - Make family memories!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Times - Make family memories! located?

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

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Very Nice

Very nice comfortable home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Great stay at Pirates Beach

The house was so comfortable and so close to the beach. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Taste of spring break

Did a long weekend/short week stay for spring break. House was perfect for 4 of us and the dog. Short walk to the beach, luckily the property had a wagon to borrow along with chairs. Washer/dryer was fantastic and had all the amenities for home away from home. Will look to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Great getaway

We have 2 adults and 5 kiddos and the place was great. I would recommend if you have littles to rent the golf cart makes carrying all the beach tools so much easier. The communication with the owner was great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Had a blast!

Perfect property for our stay! Highly recommend. We definitely will rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

16 Mar, 2024

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

Great place!

Great place close to the beach. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

30 Jun, 2024

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

We really enjoyed our stay at Best of Times. The location is very convenient, just a short walk to the beach and a short drive to get back into town. The neighborhood was clean and quiet, the house was clean, everything worked as expected, the kitchen was well stocked. We highly recommend Best of Times!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

6 May, 2024

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

Excellent

Seasoned VRBO renter. Nice place. Nice location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

4 May, 2024

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

Family weekend

Wonderful home and location!! Loved the neighborhood/area. This house has everything you need. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of outdoor equipment available to use, plus it was a very short walk to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our family weekend away. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Round Rock

7 Jul, 2022

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

Great stay!

My family enjoyed at a great stay at Best of Times. The house provided a nice retreat when we were not at the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Dream Vacation

Beautiful place just minutes from the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

20 Sept, 2021

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

Great location

We had a wonderful beach getaway. The home was very cozy and clean and the owners were very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nils C.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Great location and family oriented home

The owners clearly try very hard to ensure families that stay here have everything they need, from games to beach supplies. They also self manage and are quick to answer questions and provide help if needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

9 May, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family had a great time returning to Best of Times! The neighborhood is great and the house is located very close to the beach. We love all of the amenities available at the home. The hosts are very responsive and give some great tips about the area. Already looking forward to our trip next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

9 May, 2022

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

Excellent Beach House!

We absolutely loved our stay at this perfect family beach home. Excellent location right by the beach and a fun time had by all! We hope to return soon! Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

31 May, 2017

Great home for family get togethers

The house was comfortable and weLloyd taken care of. We enjoyed the use of the golf cart and the beach toys. Our family had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H., Dallas, Texas

1 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

The hosts were very responsive and have thought of everything you could need to have a comfortable experience. My kids loved the games and the bucket/flashlights came in handy for ghost crab hunting! Great property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

4 Sept, 2019

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

We all had a great stay.

We have rented in several areas. This was a clean and safe place. Would go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

15 Apr, 2024

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

Everything and the Kitchen Sink

We looked at a lot of beach houses before deciding to book this one because of its great reviews and included supplies—fishing poles and gear, crabbing supplies, yard games, tons of beach gear, coolers, board games, lots of towels, a golf cart, and lots more. Our kids had a blast, and we saved so much money from using their supplies. We highly recommend this rental!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

12 Jun, 2022

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

Great find!

We loved our stay! The place is clean, well stocked and maintained. Communication with owner was easy and fast response. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

20 Mar, 2023

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

Spring break

We had a great time! Christina allowed us to check in early to take advantage of the weather! We appreciated all of the amenities and everything the home had to offer! We plan to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

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15 Jul, 2019

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

Great

Very nice place and great owner. Easy gotten and no problems.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

21 Jul, 2020

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

Good Times

Good Times.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Redding, CA

4 Jul, 2018

Family friendly fun!

Great house in a quiet neighborhood. We appreciated the short stroll to the beach (and the availability of a golf cart to haul all the toys/kids). The house is loaded with lots of perks that made our stay carefree...extra fridge for food/drinks, spare sand toys, outdoor shower, lots of outdoor seating, a grassy yard for the kids to play, boogie boards, and comfy beds.

8/10 Good

Tina B.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Beach Vacation

The house was clean and neat. The porch was shaded in the evening and was a great place to sit and listen to the ocean. I highly recommend getting the golf cart for the short trip to the beach. It really came in handy for all the back and forth trips our group made. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina Hergenrader

I am a BOI (born on island) and grew up in Galveston, just a few miles from Pirates Beach. After moving to Houston and marrying a Midwesterner (and having four kids!), we have rediscovered how enchanting Galveston is. Through years of family vacations, all of us have fallen in love with Galveston.
Dreams really do come true! In 2013, our family discovered Best of Times, the perfect family beach house. Now, we are so excited to share it with YOUR family.
Our kids have lots of energy and busy schedules. Galveston is the perfect place for us to get away from the hustle and bustle of suburbia and enjoy each other. We are a Christian family, who would love to share this blessing with you.
We hope you also discover this beach house is perfect for making family memories. We hope you can reconnect with the people you love the most. We hope you can find your own Best of Times.

Why they chose this property

Best of Times is the perfect size. We go to the beach to relax, but we also go to be together. The large, open family room and dining area lets us enjoy each other. The three bedrooms and two baths gives us plenty of room to spread out.
Our family loves Pirates Beach. Ice cream trucks come by every afternoon, golf carts carry families and groups of friends to the beach, and dog-walkers and shell-seekers wave from the quiet streets below our deck.
The house is a short drive to the island's most interesting attractions; yet, it's far enough from the city that we can relax.

What makes this property unique

The large lower deck is shaded and has a refrigerator to keep your drinks cool. We also have toys and chairs for you to take to the beach.
We welcome pets, with some restrictions.