Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath (sleeps 10 comfortably) waterfront home IS RECENTLY RENOVATED, sits on a beautiful canal in Terramar Beach, and is perfect for families vacationing on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Location, Location, Location:
One of the highlights of this delightful beach house is its location at the west end of Galveston Island. Located in the desirable Terramar Beach area, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Sea Lover Cottage sits on a beautiful canal and offers easy proximity to the bay and to the beach at an affordable price. Sea Lover Cottage is clean and bright, and well-appointed.
Enjoy your coffee and start your day by viewing a glorious sunrise from the canal deck. Take a walk on the beach filled with shells for the collector or build a sandcastle. Go for a swim in the Gulf waters filled with sea life. Body surf or bird watch. Enjoy peace and quiet, with the exception of a meddling seagull. Take your kayak for a spin on the canal from your private boat house or bring your poles and net to fish and crab the canal under the boat house overhead lights. Complete your day by grilling your catch and relaxing in the warm evening breezes constant through the lower-level boat house.
There is a green overhead light that shines in the canal for fun night-time fishing. You can really see all the fish swim through the light at night!
If entertainment and excitement are for you, Sea Lover Cottage is convenient to Schlitterbahn Water Park, Moody Gardens, the Flight Museum, Sea Wolf Park, Galveston’s historic Strand District, the Galveston Pleasure Pier and much more.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s boat launch is available for your use. The Terramar Navigation Channel connects Terramar’s boat launch area, its turning basin, and its four residential canals to West Galveston Bay. Step off your private dock into your vessel and motor out to the Bay for a day of great fishing! Upon your return, clean your catch right on the dock and barbecue your catch on the grill conveniently located. Your private dock includes overhead lights for fun night-time fishing. Trout, redfish, flounder as well as blue and stone crabs are caught right off Sea Lover Cottage’s lighted dock. Your private boat slip is also ideal for launching your canoe, kayak or other people-powered craft.
Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Lover Cottage offers the best of two great water experiences; the home is caressed by the salt marshes and inlets of West Galveston Bay on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other side. Whether by the bay or the beach, your entire family will make unforgettable vacation memories at this seaside retreat.
Terramar Beach Community:
Beach – The beach on the Gulf may be reached from the Terramar Beach main entrance at the end of Terramar Drive, or across any of the three public walkovers.
Swimming Pool – The Terramar Beach pool is open daily from May 1 - September 30. It is closed on Tuesdays for cleaning. Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Boat Launch and Pier – There is a private boat launch ramp with a turning basin and dredged navigation channel extending into West Galveston Bay. The boat ramp recently underwent repairs. It is a brief 20 minutes by boat to San Luis Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
Pavilion – Please also visit the nearby pavilion.
Owner requires a signed rental agreement.
Note that Galveston properties require a 15% hotel occupancy tax - 6% for the State of Texas and 9% for the City of Galveston.
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Property Registration Number GVR05066
Property # 593690vb
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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar 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, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Does Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated on 10 May, 2026 start from S$349, 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 Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sea Lover Cottage - West End Canal House - Recently Renovated located?
This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach. Half Moon Beach and San Luis Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had an absolutely amazing time on our mini vacation! This was the perfect place for our little family. The feeling of the house made us feel right at home. The grandkids loved the private dock! We cant wait to book for our next vacation!
ANYSIA R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Anysia - I am so glad your family had such a great time at the beach house. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Leah
We enjoyed the lovely beach house with the convenience of fishing on the canal from the home. We got lucky the kids caught some keeper trouts and my husband caught and released a
Veronica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pat and Rebecca R.
15 May, 2019
Quiet weekend
We did a very last minute booking for this property. Nice community and nice property. The house had a great open floor plan which made it easy for everyone to be together. The area around the boat lift made a great space for fishing and lowering a crab net. Easy access to the beach from the community.
Overall, it was good. There were some items that were not available for use. Those items were things present in out kitchen. You can't provide everything that is needed, that's understood. Everything we needed worked and we were satisfied with the house, generally speaking. Look to stay in Galveston, TX again this year when we come back.
Thanks for the help, house contact.
The Lavoi's
Dennie L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christine H.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Decent Property
The property was clean. Bedrooms, bathrooms were listed accurately. Appliances were not listed correctly. Listing also specified there is laundry soap, dishwasher soap, and trash bags. There were 3 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, and less than a cap full of laundry soap. Also, there is only street parking with access to the property over grass. If it has been raining, expect to walk through a swamp. I was there with colleagues for a medical conference and had to dress accordingly including heels and slacks. So, walking through the pond that was the yard was unfortunate.
Christine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Your review provides us with information as to how we can improve for our guests. I wish Mother Nature had been a little kinder to us before your arrival.
Verified
8/10 Good
Rachel d.
21 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We stayed for 4 nights and didn’t have any issues. The house worked for what we needed but we probably wouldn’t choose to stay again. We are used to rentals having basic things like cleaning spray, spices, aluminum foil, extra paper towels, etc. I read the past reviews and packed extra but it just makes for more things to lug/pack. So, as a lazy person, it wasn’t an awesome experience more me LOL. The extra blankets in the closet had hair from past guests and the towels are thin. Pros: Communication with owner & location was great! AC was cold and the water pressure was good. TV’s in all the rooms and the check out instructions were very easy. More than Enough towels for our group of 6 and the deck was great for fishing.Recommendations:1. The beds are not very comfy (thin and squeaky) and a mattress topper would be helpful. 2. More dish towels3. A small table downstairs to have on the deck/dock to hold drinks.4. Provide liquid Hand soap in the kitchen/bathrooms
Had a wonderful stay, fishing was fun, played games for hours and fun conversations on the deck. Barbara was great to deal with from reservation through stay. Will stay again.
We really enjoyed our stay this week! We did some fishing and crabbing off the back deck, visited the nearby beach, and enjoyed the views. We did travel into town a few times (20-30 min drive depending on where you are going). It was really nice to be able to come back to nice cool house away from all the busyness of downtown Galveston!
We had a great time! I would like to add that there is no fishing equipment. We had read about the awesome night fishing but wasn't able to take advantage of the activity due to no equipment. Also very little beach toys etc. We flew so didn't have access to bring these things. One of the fans doesn't change speeds and moved very little air. Could use some updates in home but other than that it was a great time. House was clean. It was further out from town than I thought it would be but we made the best of it! If you are looking for the beach this is the place! Much nicer beach than the one in town! Pool was also super awesome! Host is fantastic!!
This beach house worked perfectly for our big yearly family vacation! Amazing spot for fishing, we caught tons of fish every night. Great location to beach access. Barbara was extremely helpful and quick to respond. We would stay here again :)
We had a great time while staying at this property. Location is beautiful. I wasn't sure what I'd think about being on the canal, but it was super cool and gave us access to water right outside our door. The location is not super close to most restaurants, but it's away from the crowds and craziness closer to Pleasure Pier.
This place is amazing! Super nice, super clean, very well updated with all the amenities.. It's very quiet and peaceful and we had a blast catching fish with the kids and grandkids. Definitely recommend this place!
The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Maybe a bit too quiet for our loud children but overall, it was a nice neighborhood and location to relax and get some quiet time. The house being situated on the canal is an added bonus, it's so beautiful in the mornings to see the sun glistening on the water. The house is about a 30 minute drive away from the Galveston Boardwalk, Wal-Mart, oher restaurants, and the main area for higher traffic and activities. The house is well kept and clean. There was enough room for everyone to have their space and have a good night's rest. The place is equipped with everything you need to cook and eat, to shower and do laundry, etc. It is a home away from home. I would stay here again if I come back to the area.
We decided to rent this house for spring break. house was clean upon arrival. However the outside exterior could use some work.(my 5 year old stated it looked creepy due to the side of the house missing wood/blue plastic). everything else was nice inside is as pictured.the picture does no justice it bigger in the inside. the host was very friendly and helpful. my family and i enjoyed our stay.
The weather was not on our side for out stay However there was plenty of space inside to play games with the kids. We did some fishing and even though it was slow biting everyone had fun. There were ample dishes for a large family and that was a wonderful relief. We had a very nice vacation and look forward to going back
We had a great time at this beach house. The location is perfect, the home was well equipped, and has the perfect amount of space. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing off the dock, we caught enough crabs for a boil! We rented a golf cart while there and the location was just perfect to ride to the beach, pool, marina, store, everything! The host was very responsive and helpful before, during and after! Would definitely stay here again!
Kristin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Leah Sealover
The owner grew up in Baltimore and water has always been a part of her life. As a child, she enjoyed summers along the Chesapeake Bay in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland. Later in life, she became a world traveler and has lived in many exotic locations, including Azerbaijan. While there, she vacationed along the Caspian Sea in what are called “dachas” – a Russian word for seasonal second-homes. After relocating to Texas, she began searching for her own dacha where she could spend time with her family and pass on some of her fondest memories. She seized the opportunity to settle on Galveston Island in beautiful Terramar Beach. Sea Lover Cottage is affectionately referred to among family and friends as “the Dacha.”
Why they chose this property
Located at the west end of Galveston Island, in the desirable community of Terramar Beach, Sea Lover Cottage sits on one of only four exclusive Terramar Beach canals. The home offers easy proximity to the bay and also to the beach. The west end is idyllic. There is very little noise, and there are no hotels swallowing up the coast. The tranquility of the Gulf Coast is on display in this area. You will find warm breezes, white sand, and wonderful memories.
What makes this property unique
This home is uniquely situated at the west end of Galveston where the island is at its narrowest, and in one of the most desirable areas. This home sits on A beautiful Canal, offering easy access to West Galveston Bay. Just across San Luis Pass Road are Terramar Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The lot was specifically chosen to position the home for the sunrise view from the canal deck. Gather on the canal deck with your morning coffee as you marvel at one of the most breathtaking sunrise views available on the island, right from your own private deck. The lower-level boat house features an open concept and constant summer breezes.
Bring your watercraft! The house is adjoined by a private boat house and boat slip. Terramar’s private boat launch is available for your use.
Vacationing at Sea Lover Cottage includes full access to all of the amenities at Terramar Beach.
Come enjoy warm breezes, white sand and wonderful memories at an affordable price.
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