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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Sea Isle Beach8 min walk
Terramar Beach2 min drive
Jamaica Beach7 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)100 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had so much fun on this property. Very clean, great outdoor area for barbeques and socializing, very well stocked kit...

Monica H.

Jul 28, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Hot Tub - Handicap Ramp - Tiki Bar - Ocean View

3 bedrooms, 2 bath beach house with a Great view of the Gulf, and is located 200 yards from the beach. Sleeps 8 people and has a built on handicap ramp, Spa & Downstairs Tiki Table. This home has a great deck and is beautifully decorated and well kept. Central heat and air conditioning and all modern appliances and fixtures.

Home includes charcoal grill, outdoor kitchen sink, outdoor shower, 2 water falls, Fountain, patio furniture for your enjoyment. There is high speed internet, DVD, & Home Theater System in living room, YouTube TV in all bedrooms, Den, & Kitchen Downstairs. Just a short walk to the beach, park, pool, & marina. Great Location. No Pets, call for exceptions & No Smoking. For more photos visit our facebook page. Search Dolphinwatch Beachhouse on facebook.
West End Marina has many amenities in Sea Isle which include, The Sand Bar, The Ice House, & The West End Restaurant.

Shared Pool Access $100 per Rental, please contact Sea Isle in advance for pool permit.

DIRECTIONS TO DOLPHIN WATCH: 45 south to 61st street and turn right, go to Seawall and turn right. Sea Isle is 15.8 miles ahead. 5 miles past Jamaica Beach. 2nd flashing light is Sea Isle. Right on San Jacinto, Left on Zachary. Dolphin Watch is located on the Corner of Zachary and Kent (21730 Zachary Dr).

Check in Time is 4PM
Checkout Time is 11AM

1. Get a quote and book here on this page!
2. I will email you confirming your reservation and will send you the rental agreement
3. We give you access instructions with your own unique door code good for the duration of your stay a few days prior to arrival
4. Relax and enjoy your stay with A Stay Above the Rest!

Keywords: House

Property manager

Kerry Strait

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Approved Pets

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 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 GVR02584

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Sea Isle, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Sea Isle Beach - 8 min walk
Terramar Beach - 2 min drive
San Luis Beach - 6 min drive
Jamaica Beach - 7 min drive
San Luis Pass - 10 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪West End Marina - ‬9 min walk
‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬9 min walk
‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub - Handicap Ramp - Tiki Bar - Ocean View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub - Handicap Ramp - Tiki Bar - Ocean View ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub - Handicap Ramp - Tiki Bar - Ocean View ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub - Handicap Ramp - Tiki Bar - Ocean View located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Half Moon Beach and Galveston Island Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

8 July 2024

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

Perfect!

We had the best time at Dolphin Watch! Location was perfect, house was very nice and clean. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

26 June 2024

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

Beach time!

The house was very nice. This home is one of a few that have handicap access. Short walk or drive to the beach. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing sitting outside in the morning with coffee. Landscaping is beautiful!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

28 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellant place to stay

We had so much fun on this property. Very clean, great outdoor area for barbeques and socializing, very well stocked kitchens with everything you can imagine for cooking. The beds and pillows were so confortable. As my cousin (from Florida) and sisters said this house has a personality. My six sisters and cousin rent a house once a year to spend time together and catch up. I would give this property a five star rating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia R., Tomball, USA

25 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A/C - Refrigerator - Ramp and more…

After weeks of planning our summer vacation and deciding to go ahead and pay a little more for a beach house than we originally budgeted for, we chose Dolphin Watch. Unfortunately, this house turned out not to be as awesome as all the reviews posted on VRBO. First day, easy access not so easy. Owner corrected it quickly. At this time, the owner then decides to tell me (not prior to my arrival but only when I texted him/her about the entry code not working) that his/her last renter informed him/her that the upstairs freezer was not freezing. The owner informed me that a Tech was sent out to the property on the day of my arrival however the Tech did not have time to see if he fixed the problem or not. I know exactly how HOT it is in TEXAS however what I can't understand is that we have stayed at numerous beach houses in Galveston over the years with the same temperature and have never EVER had an issue with a beach house staying comfortably cool/pleasant- Ever! I reached out to the Owner, he/she didn't sound to concerned of the house staying at a very warm temperature. Even the "smart thermostat" gave a colling warning. Sent a picture to the owner, he claims it was the heat index. Please don't bring an elderly person to this home, they will not be comfortable. My 16 year old was not comfortable. We didn't use the ramp often, only to bring our luggage upstairs. Alot of loose boards! I'm at my max characters, good luck to you and your family!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

5 July 2023

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

Beach haven heaven!!!

Beautifully kept property! Super clean, comfy bedding, amazing outdoor areas. So close to the beach and marina. We had a blast!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

7 June 2023

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

Good location

Great house. Nice to have two separate areas for family. Ac works good. The poeple are friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

30 May 2023

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

Great location

Great place for a group of 6. We loved being a 4 minute golf cart ride from the beach and we used the tiki bar and hot tub almost every day. Description of the unit was spot on. You get a lot for your money at this place. The owner was very quick to respond to our questions and was very easy to work with. We highly recommend Dolphin Watch!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

1 April 2023

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

Adorable and affordable

We had a beautiful, absolutely comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

15 March 2023

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

Spring Break Getaway

A great location to stay! Close to the beach and the Marina with golf cart access. We frequented the Marina store and restaurants and had plenty of evening hot tub time around the tiki bar. The large yard was perfect for throwing the frisbee, football and playing volleyball.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamantha C.

12 October 2022

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

Awesome Trip!

We enjoyed the Beach House very much and it was really clean and close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani W.

15 September 2022

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

Great Getaway

This house is beautiful. Perfect location close to beach. Lots of space.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teia K., Houston

15 August 2022

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

Great location for a quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa T.

3 August 2022

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

Great spot!

Bring your own beach towels! Cute space and beautiful landscaping.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica S., Wills Point

1 August 2022

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

Nice property but some draw backs

There are things we absolutely loved and there are things that we didn't. The first thing you notice when you pull up is the immaculant landscaping. I have no complaints about any of the outside areas except that the decking needs some work (boards needs to be replaced and railing needs to be fixed) but the furniture is nice and you can still see the ocean from the deck plus the deck has really awesome lights. Let's start upstairs! First the front door takes work to open and close. The furniture is nice, fridge is large and automatic trash can are a plus. The dishwasher is really small (like rv style small) and you do not have much counter space in the kitchen except the island. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, silverware and dinnerware. There lots of seasonings and other things others have left behind. No kid dinnerware or cups so be sure to bring that unless you are good with your child using glass. Also the AC unit takes an extremely long amount of time to cool down the house. The room closest to the thermostat cools very quickly and stays cold. That is the only room that stays cold upstairs. The bathroom and the other room stayed warm to hot. The hot bedroom has a portable AC in it which did blow cool air, but it just never cooled the room until about 12am-9am and then it was hot again. We took a fan and placed it in front of the ac unit which helped but didn't solve the problem. Both rooms upstairs share a bathroom. ONLY 1 BATHROOM UPSTAIRS. Also note there is NOT a bathtub in the house at all, little ones will have to take showers. In the showers there are shampoo, conditioner, and soap dispensers prefilled. No accessible closets in the house. There is a small area in the hot bedroom to hang a small amount of clothes and canvas storage bins to put things. The other bedroom has a small dresser, but had stuff in half the drawers. The rooms have a google home which is nice. Downstairs house had its own kitchen, fridge, and bathroom. No closest or dresser in the downstairs bedroom, but it did stay cool the whole time even during the day. The hot tub was amazing and we loved the bar and hammock. Locking/unlocking the door and checking in was very easy. There's an outside shower in the back downstairs which we loved! Quick owner response, lots of beach toys and chairs available to use & it was pet friendly which made it possible to bring our dogs!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidra N.

27 July 2022

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

Great house

This house was great. The decor and dishes were beautiful. Amazing landscape and outdoor area. Both kitches were full stocked which made cooking very easy. The area/subdivision was very cute and perfect to cruise around on the golf cart. The hot tub was perfect after all day at the beach! Beds are comfortable and there were plenty of pillows! Overall, great stay and experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARA S.

17 July 2022

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

Great getaway for the July 4th weekend.

Perfect for a family of 4. The outdoor areas are a bonus and help you feel relaxed with many plants and fountains. We rented the golf cart which was very well maintained and in great condition. Only a short drive to the beach access areas and 360 view of the fireworks along the beach and throughout the neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

11 July 2022

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

relaxing and very comfortable

I loved my stay very much. The one thing i can say was it was clean and anything i could possibly need was there .I got that house and my other children got another house both handicap accessible should of been as my husband is confined to a chair and he was able to go through most of the house and enjoyed himself very much which at the other house he was not even able to go through the doorway and it had a high threshold .We stayed at the bottom but were comfortable and just loved it ..kudos to the owners and will definitely be looking to rent from them again as this was the best house we rented in our group

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tremel Y.

9 July 2022

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

Family time

We had a great time. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey f.

12 June 2022

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

Perfect!

We loved everything about this house. It had all of the cooking utensils we needed, the ac was cold, and the hot tub was awesome! The beach toys and chairs were a bonus! The neighborhood had a cute, coastal vibe. We will have to check out the marina restaurant the next time we rent! The ice cream truck drove by the first night and made my kids very happy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

21 August 2021

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

Relaxing

All good except hot tub had an overheating issue.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

23 July 2021

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

Handicap accessible

The upstairs bathroom was not handicapped accessible at all. (At least not for somebody in a wheelchair, and would be very difficult for somebody on crutches or walker to use as well.) The down stairs bathroom is wheelchair accessible, but the shower is small for a disabled person to transfer from a wheelchair to the shower. The outdoor showers is the same. Theses aren’t not complaints, just letting disabled people/families know from another disabled person’s experience. But over all had a great time while we were there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

19 July 2021

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

Wonderful beach house rental

We stayed at Dolphin watch for our family vacation. It was a great location in Sea Isle. We rented a golf cart from a local company they delivered it and picked up from the house. You can rent one from dolphin watch but we opted for a larger six passenger one. The house has two kitchens three bedrooms and it worked out perfectly for hanging out downstairs most of the time.The kitchen has all necessities for your stay and the grounds/yard are beautiful. I think your family will really enjoy staying a dolphin watch we will definitely stay again. Kerrie responded very quickly to all of our needs and the check in process and checkout process were very simple.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne S.

11 July 2021

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

Great place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The cabin was very clean and the beds very comfortable. It was also tastefully decorated inside and had beautiful landscaping outside which enhanced the experience….

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trey G.

8 July 2021

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

Perfect family beach trip! Like a resort - all we needed to bring was food.

After missing our first family beach trip in 24 years, due to Covid in 2020, we needed a place that only required us to enjoy our time together. We found it. Chilling on the deck drinking coffee, cooking out downstairs at the Tiki bar, celebrating a birthday inside, or hopping in the golf cart and driving across the street to the beach. Like a resort with us providing the food. :) Rooms were perfect. Downstairs is like another wing of the home. Private with bathroom and kitchen! Renovations and upgrades perfectly done. We will be back or build one just like it in this fantastic neighborhood. Thank you, Kerry

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Cypress, Tx

7 July 2021

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

Great house

My family and I had a great time staying here! Everything was awesome! I loved that we could cook upstairs and downstairs! The porch downstairs was perfect to hang out on and have drinks. The landscaping was gorgeous! Riding around on the golf cart was fun and very helpful when going to the beach. This trip was in memory of my mom and it was perfect! The owner Kerry was always very prompt and messaged me back every time when I questions. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kerry Strait

I am from Texas & have lived in Houston since 1977. I am self employed and enjoy spending time with my family. Our home in Galveston is a perfect getaway from the city pressure!!!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in Galveston in 2001 from my business partners family 'The Fikaris Family'. They built the house in 1967. Newly updated home in 2021 and are continually adding something new every year.

What makes this property unique

Our home is a 3 minute walk to the beach, and we have a fountain, 2 large water falls, & a spa on the property. I love throwing the frisbe with the kids and having my favorite glass of wine on the deck overlooking the gulf.