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Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views!

Vacation home on the beach, with water park

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4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views! provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views!

Welcome to Butterfly Dunes, a stunning beachfront escape nestled along the serene shores of Galveston, Texas. Designed for travelers seeking tranquility, privacy, and uninterrupted ocean views, this luxurious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the ultimate setting for a restorative coastal getaway. With its unbeatable beachfront location and spacious design, Butterfly Dunes is where relaxation meets refined comfort.

From the moment you arrive, the soothing sound of the waves sets the tone for your stay. The home’s expansive wrap-around deck offers front-row views of the Gulf and is uniquely positioned closer to the shoreline than its neighbors, giving you rare, panoramic 180-degree vistas of the beach, dunes, and sea. Soak in the sun on the deck’s loungers, sip cocktails at the built-in bar, or gather for meals at the oversized outdoor dining table. With seating for 17, including a shaded lounge area, the deck is an outdoor paradise in itself. An outdoor shower, picnic area, and direct beach access ensure every day is a beach day.

Inside, Butterfly Dunes welcomes you with soaring windows, abundant natural light, and an open-concept layout that creates an inviting, airy atmosphere. The main floor features a spacious living and dining area perfect for gathering with family and friends. The adjacent kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and entertaining. A main-level king bedroom with private deck access and a full bathroom offers a convenient and comfortable space for guests of all ages.

Upstairs, the luxurious master suite features a Tempur-Pedic king bed, additional daybed with trundle, a spa-like bath with jetted tub, double sinks, and a private balcony overlooking the water. Two additional guest rooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements — one with a queen bed and shared balcony access, and a kid-friendly bunk room with both a pyramid bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk bed. A full shared bath and laundry room with a washer and dryer add to the comfort and functionality of the upper level.

Adventure and fun await just a short drive away. Located approximately 13 miles from Galveston’s main attractions, guests can easily explore Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the vibrant Strand Historic District. Enjoy fresh seafood at island restaurants, shop for coastal treasures, or take a dolphin-watching cruise — all within reach of your private retreat.

Book your stay at Butterfly Dunes today and experience the magic of beachfront living in one of Galveston’s most enviable locations. Breathtaking views, unmatched comfort, and unforgettable memories are waiting for you on the sand.

Please note: Outdoor security cameras are present.

GVR08840

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,850 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR08840

Property is also known as

12755

About the neighborhood

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Indian Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 26 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 27 min drive - 17.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahala Beach and Indian Beach. Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Butterfly Dunes | Direct Beach Access & Views! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mothers Day Weekend Retreat

Awesome location! Kitchen is well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay. We had guests of all ages and they had a great time. There’s a grocery store down the street which meant we didn’t have to visit a big box store in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Perfect beach property

Great place to stay. Amazing beachfront access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Great stay for our grown family of 7!

You couldn’t ask for a better location. Everything was comfortable and wonderful! I love that all 7 of us could sit at the tables inside and outside. There was also plenty of room to lounge around and watch a movie at night. The kitchen was super well stocked too as we like to cook about half of our meals when on vacay! The only negative was the upstairs master tv isn’t smart or Cobb wanted to anything so it is only able to mirror, but it wouldn’t work for us. However, the entire beautiful wall of windows in front of you there is the ocean so no loss there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briley P.

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

Multi-Generational Vacation

We loved our stay at Butterfly Dunes! Communication was great, the property was beautiful with unbeatable views, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook meals there at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Amazing house

The house is as beautiful as it looks in pictures! On the beach with fantastic views, it was such a great escape. The house was very well stocked, it was a tremendous experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa M.

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

More waterbugs than paper products, but beautiful home

Beautiful home, unfortunately we arrived to multiple half dead water bugs and flies Start your vacay cleaning up one of your top 5 fears was no exactly the way we wanted to start our vacation. Let company know and they weren’t exactly sending someone over to clean again. Needless to say, we did a once over clean on property to get rid of the ick factor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Beautiful beach house

This is our second time at the butterfly dunes. It is a gorgeous home with beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scot e.

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

Fantastic Place

We had an amazing time at Butterfly Dunes! The location was so nice, and the beach access and views are the best! We really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Great

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Beautiful Stay

Unbeatable location. Had a lovely stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Very Nice

Very nice, roomy, well stocked rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Family beach trip

Beautiful home & views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Labor Day stay

Great close location to the beach! Lots of living space which easily accommodated our family. Fully stocked kitchen which also included many extras!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Quick Family Beach Getaway

The home was everything as advertised. Very beautiful home, nicely decorated inside and out. Plenty of space for the 11 family members that were there over the Labor Day weekend getaway. They provided a lot more items then the normal VRBO has in the past… sheets, towels, k-cups, soaps, shampoos, etc. Really enjoyed the home during our stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great locations and As Described

This was the perfect location for our rather large group. Pictures and descriptions doesn’t do it justice. It has everything you need. It mentions beach toys, there’s several boogie boards, a ton of sand toys and plenty of beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

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

Wonderful weekend at Butterfly Dunes

This house was the perfect place for a reunion of friends, from California, Colorado, Austin and houston. We loved the amazing views from the house, the ease of walking to the beach on the private path. The house had everything we needed for meals and comfort. Great communication with the management company on any small issue we had. we could not have asked for anything more. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandi b.

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

Most Beautiful Home!!

We all loved this stunningly beautiful home and all the gorgeous decor. It was the perfect size for our large family. Perfect location right on the beach! We will definitely want to stay again in the summer months We highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone, it was stocked with everything you will need!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E., Magnolia USA

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

Old School

Kitchen was amazingly stocked. House was clean with lots of seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna P., ANGLETON, TX

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

Just Perfect!

The property was amazing and my family loved it! It rained a great deal while there, but the house was so comfortable that we didn't mind. It was so well stocked that we didn't need anything, games, books, kitchen utensils, it is all there. Thank you to the owners for sharing their home with us. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Perfect Beachfront Property

Beautiful, spacious, well equipped, comfortable. It was perfect in every way…everything we needed and more. Books, games, movies, cooking supplies. Close enough to Seawall yet far enough for more privacy and the feel of a secluded beach :) Just watch out for snakes in dunes!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Wonderful weekend

The property really does have all you need, just bring your food and your all set. So many things they don't have listed on the website included both drip and Kcup coffee maker, lawn chairs, sand toys, charcoal BBQ all the pots and pans and dinner ware you would need. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Fun Family Time!

This location is really great, right in the beach and not too far from the sea wall. It’s perfectly stocked, just bring shampoo and conditioner there isn’t much at all. Plenty of beach chairs and toys. Games, DVDs, fully stocked kitchen and appliances. Some sheets need replaced, some are really rough. Good stay though!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

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

Has everything

The house is beautiful. There are tons of beach stuff for the kids and chairs, no need to bring that stuff. The house is supplied quite well with just about anything you'll need, just bring food. We had a family of 13, ranging from 58 to 6 months and we were all very comfortable and had so much fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Wonderful Beachfront Property

We had a great time at this VRBO. The house was clean, the location was prime, and everything was as advertised. One of the reasons we chose this house was the reviews about how many extras were included that might not be in every rental property. The kitchen was fully stocked, lots of movies to watch and games to play, and there were a few things that were convenient to have next to the beach. Glad we didn't have to go to Walmart and buy a bunch of stuff that we wouldn't take home with us. It was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi L.

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

Girls Trip

We loved this property!! It is pure luxury! The pictures of the inside are spot on. The furniture was beautiful but comfy and cozy. The bedrooms were big and spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with high end dishes and cookware. We stopped by the grocery store and enjoyed cooking in this kitchen overlooking the ocean. It was the perfect place to relax on our girls winter beach trip. There were only 5 of us this time but definitely want to bring the rest of the family back. There is plenty of room! And big nouns… This house is RIGHT on the beach so we could watch the kids play from the balcony. We enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022