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Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway

Stunning Wetland Views From Covered Deck

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Water view

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Terramar Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Sea Isle Beach
‪13 min walk‬
San Luis Beach
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Balcony

About this property

Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway

Welcome to Sandy Hook, a charming, pet-friendly bayside getaway located in the sought-after Terramar Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. This cozy 1,500 sq ft home offers a front-row seat to Galveston Bay and the surrounding wetlands, making it a bird watcher’s paradise and an ideal escape for nature lovers, families, or small groups seeking tranquility near the coast.

Wake up to peaceful views of the bay and marshlands, where native birds and coastal wildlife are often spotted right from your deck. This home includes two covered decks, perfect for sipping your morning coffee, enjoying a meal outdoors, or simply watching the colors of the sunset reflect over the water. After a day at the nearby beach—just two minutes away—head downstairs to the shaded outdoor space designed for grilling, relaxing, and soaking in the salt air.

Step inside to find a welcoming, updated interior with hardwood floors, modern furniture, and an open layout that invites easy conversation and togetherness. The main living space features a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a dining area just off the fully equipped kitchen—great for family meals after a day of fun in the sun. Sandy Hook offers three comfortable bedrooms to accommodate up to 9 guests. The primary bedroom suite features a queen bed, a private bathroom, and a 32” TV. The second bedroom is perfect for kids or teens, offering two sets of bunk beds and a twin trundle, while the third bedroom includes another queen bed and shares access to the hall bathroom.

Located just a short drive from top Galveston attractions, including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the shops and restaurants of the historic Strand District, Sandy Hook strikes a perfect balance between serenity and convenience. Whether you’re birdwatching, beachcombing, or just relaxing on the deck, this home provides a peaceful retreat with everything you need.

Book your stay at Sandy Hook today and discover the quiet charm of bayside living, stunning wetland views, and the natural beauty of Galveston’s West End.

GVR01615

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Water view

Air conditioning

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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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number GVR01615

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Terramar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sea Isle Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Half Moon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
San Luis Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Jamaica Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬5 min drive
‪West End Marina - ‬5 min drive
‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬10 min drive
‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬5 min drive
‪Avery's Bayside Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

1 Mar, 2022

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

Clean, nice linens, beautiful view of nature and wildlife, comfortable beds.

The overall experience was excellent. The place was clean and quiet.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santos P.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Good to stay for long periods of time

Love the area

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Houston

12 Jul, 2021

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

Loved our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views off the front and and back were awesome. The home was clean and filled with everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful home for our family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mallory l.

9 Aug, 2021

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

Before School Starts Getaway

My husband and I bought the girls down for the week before the craziness of school starts again and we throughly enjoyed our visit. Very clean and cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Danny

3 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Property was in average condition in a good location. Noisy neighbors were a problem

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

17 Jun, 2022

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

Clean and comfortable!!

We would have loved to have a fence like the property next door for our dog! that would have been amazing. Everything was great! just a warning about a person that is at the pool all the time, she’s not the nicest, a little nosy and was bothering me and my family. Apart from that fiasco at the pool that just made us uncomfortable we loved everything about the house!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

2 Apr, 2022

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

Relaxing

Great location with a nice view of the marshland and the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood with the exception of some construction.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

30 Dec, 2021

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

Quiet location nice house

Overall the stay was very nice, the property is in a very quiet subdivision that is walking distance to the beach (across the main road). We enjoyed watching birds on the bayside from the back porch.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Patty H.

13 Oct, 2021

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

Great view

A few things need to be addressed but we loved where the house was located.. we spent most of our days on the deck looking out over the marsh.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

6 Sept, 2021

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

Wonderful home

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Hook. We are a family of 6, and there was more than enough room for all of us! The house was very clean, we had everything we needed. The description was very accurate and the communication on what items we would need to furnish ourselves (bathroom and kitchen items) was very clear! A quick drive or walk to the beach, restaurants and stores were close by. We would definitely return !!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernabe L.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Everything went smoothly

We had an amazing experience. The place was clean and the location was great and my family really liked it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

18 Aug, 2021

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay. Only thing that would have improved it would have been a bit more in the way of kitchen supplies. Trash bags, cooking oil etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

6 Aug, 2021

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

Relaxing escape

Nice house. We enjoyed being able to get away from the hustle of the city. It has a great unobstructed view of the bay (and sunsets). The good: big open space (for the qty of people they allow) new washer/dryer and dishwasher. Spiral staircase in back is handy. Lots of kitchen utensils. Giant master shower. The bad: However...everything is a little broken. The floats in the toilets all stick so either they won't fill with water or they won't stop filling. Constantly have to adjust. The floor tiles in the kitchen pop under your feet. The sink faucet has a broken selector button. No garbage disposal. Lighting under the house is poor compared to other rentals. And, very surprisingly...the master has no closet. I realize this seems like a small complaint, but I had to leave our vacation for one day to go to a funeral for a friend and there was nowhere to hang my suit. It was, absurd. When you need to hang something a dresser doesn't help.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Edgar A.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Great location

Great location, awesome rooms and just plain relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Beth C.

22 Jul, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun on Galveston Island

Family of 6 with adults & teens stayed comfortably. Fairly clean. Comfortable beds. There was some construction going on with the new house next door during our stay. Three additional house were added west of this house since listing picture was taken. Was not able to walk to the bay due to the land behind the house being private property. Had trouble with the master bath toilet, called property office, toilet fixed right away. Would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

16 Jun, 2021

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

Mini vacation

Everything was seamless and the property was just as they posted.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melvin L.

27 May, 2021

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

Perfect

The house is spotless! It even smelled fresh and clean!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Shemica E.

19 May, 2021

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

Quick getaway

The place was okay. I was able to see the bay from afar. It is a quiet neighborhood which I liked.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

12 May, 2021

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

Relaxing stay

Sandy Hook is clean, bright and open making it easy to enjoy the view of the bay, We spent most of our time on the back patio relaxing, playing board games and bird watching. Great location for a fun, relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

29 Apr, 2021

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

Nice and quiet

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H., Cedar Park, USA

15 Apr, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing weekend getaway

We love the west end of Galveston and this home featured lovely bay-view sides of the island for bird watching and very close convenient access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preeti S., Houston

12 Jan, 2021

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

Good getaway

It's really great getaway for the weekend. The space was clean overall. It had a good working kitchen a beautiful patio. The space is comfortable. The only thing I think we had trouble with was but because it was pet friendly there must be a lot of cat dander. Unfortunately my husband is allergic so we ended up having to leave early.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Mandi G.

29 Oct, 2020

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

Beautiful view from back deck, but missing some basics.

Overall, we were happy with our stay. The house was clean and in a great location. We saw from other reviews that the dryer didn't work properly, and this was still the case. We tried to dry four average beach towels and it took three cycles through to get mostly dry. We were disappointed that there were no bars of soap for the bathrooms (the contract stated that there would be). Be aware that there really are no additional supplies stored in the house. Per the rental agreement we knew this, but there really was no soaps, paper towels, hand soap, or additional trash bags. Be sure to bring your own. If you plan on cooking, be sure to bring everything you'll need - no salt, pepper, oils, etc either. Being a VRBO regular, we were surprised that none of these items were here.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

6 Sept, 2020

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

Excellent Stay at Sandy Hook

Our stay at Sandy Hook was better than expected. My sister was concerned about the cleanliness of the home prior to our arrival due to the pandemic. However, once we arrived she was immediately placed at ease due the cleanliness of the home. The home was well equipped with everything we needed. The home is in a great and friendly neighborhood! There is a great little store named Seven Seas Grocery and Market that certainly met our needs for any additional items needed. Also, you must try Mario's Pizzeria as the crust is great along with the excellent fresh ingredients. My husband and I along with my sister and her family had a great time. In addition. the team at Gary Greene was excellent to work with - Thank you!

4/10 Poor

Lauren C., Round Rock

5 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Wanted to like it but CAN’T... poorly managed

Upon arrival we noticed the main toilet was continually running and found that the handle was broken. We immediately notified management as this was a huge inconvenience to either stick your hand town into tank water or everyone use the master bathroom. Someone came out and his words “used redneck ingenuity” to use a wire so we didn’t have to stick our hand down into tank water but still had to lift the tank lid every time to flush it. He even asked if it would be ok like that the remainder of our trip (5 days) and we kindly said with the amount of people and kids it’d be nice to have it fixed. He said he’d need to go into town the following day (Saturday) to get the part and come back then. Saturday came and went. We emailed Saturday evening and called management notifying it was still broken and the lady said she had no notification of an issue and that they normally don’t send anyone on a Sunday... it was finally taken care of over half way through our stay. The community pool is also closed. This was a HUGE part of why we booked to stay here. We planned this trip when covid was already active so we felt they would’ve mentioned in the description that it may be pending on things but never saw a warning. We were given the excuse that the whole island had their pools closed but after driving all down the sea wall through our trip, all community pools and splash pads were definitely OPEN. With little ones, we had looked forward to taking the kiddos since that’s what was advertised. I normally don’t complain about beds as we know it’s a rental however the bunk bed mattresses were a joke. Felt more like a box spring than a mattress. The house could use some updating as almost every towel/curtain/toilet paper rod was loose or fell off. Light bulb in kitchen was also burned out. I will say the kitchen was well stocked in utensils, pots and pans. SAFETY ISSUES that posed a real concern: •Beware when using the dryer as it will take 4+ cycles to fully dry just a normal load of clothes. This tells me the lint hose (not the trap) is most likely stopped up and needs to be cleared as this is a serious fire hazard! •And probably the most worrisome thing of all... We almost had our 23 month old nephew fall from the rear balcony where a spindle was missing and later found it tucked underneath another section of railing. We have yet to have someone call us back about this issue.... DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MANAGEMENT CO.!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020