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Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

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About this property

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

Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views

We invite you to come and stay at our beautiful beachfront home, the Galveston Sea Star, located in the Sea Isle community! Enjoy incredible views of the gulf while relaxing on the balcony or spend time with family downstairs at the picnic table during a cookout.

The Sea Star will sleep up to 10 people in 3 bedrooms and a downstairs Murphy bed. Each room includes a TV and fresh linens on the beds. The living room provides spectacular views of the ocean as well as easy access to the kitchen. The downstairs floor has wood floors throughout and the kitchen provides granite counter-tops and stainless appliances.

The beach is car-free (other than the occasional city beach official), giving parents more peace of mind when your kids are playing. The home includes an outdoor shower, a picnic table and 2 person swing, fast broadband internet, HDTV's, Blu-Ray players, and a spacious dining area. Cell phone reception in the area can be bad, so there is also a landline phone to make calls to your friends and loved ones.

Your stay will include access to the community tennis court, private fishing pier, and fish cleaning station. You also have the option to purchase a pass to the Sea Isle community pool. Located just 1.4 miles away, the hangout also has an excellent restaurant and bar.

We are happy to consider up to 2 dogs, but will not accept any dogs weighing more than 25 pounds, NO EXCEPTIONS. All dogs must be disclosed upon inquiry.

Please feel free to e-mail or call us with any questions about the property. Thank you for looking and we hope you have a wonderful vacation!

Property manager

Rose Rhodes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,536 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs, 25 pounds or less each. No cats allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: No parties/events over 15 people allowed.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR04820

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Terramar Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Luis Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Galveston Island Beaches and Half Moon Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Relaxing Beachfront Escape In Sea Isle! 3 BR/2 BA with Great Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Great Place on the Beach

Our two families love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The house had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel A.

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

New favorite beach house!

Great place, great location, good communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Quiet- Cleaned - stocked

This beach house was perfect for us. We were surprised to find it stocked with shampoo, conditioner soap, Band-Aids, kitchen items, etc. very nice! On beach ! Nice porch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Our favorite place

Our favorite place to stay. This was our 3rd year to stay in the house and we look forward to many more memories with our children and grandchildren
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Christina V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

This is our 2nd time renting

We loved this house last year. The location, the layout, the space and access to the beach is wonderful 👌 The only sour note, there were gnats coming out of the kitchen and upstairs restroom. They were extremely annoying. I called the phone number on the frig and I never received a text or phone call back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola M., Fort Worth tx

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

Excelente

Very happy we spent a good time with my family, I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Rainy weekend at the beach

The rental experience was great, and we would definitely rent this beach house again. We just wish that the weather had been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Very nice house in a sweet spot

Despite the weather and the dishwasher not cooperating, we liked the cleanliness of the house and items it included. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had during our stay. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan F., Whitewright

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

Wonderful Beach home for family vacation!!

This was our second time to stay and it is the perfect place for our family. The access to the beach is amazing and the home has plenty of room for all ages. The kitchen is well equipped for us to make meals and enjoy them at the large family table or outside on the deck. The shower downstairs is a nice amenity to get all the sand off before heading into the house. Sea Isle is a great place, not crowded like the east end but close enough to drive in to explore Galveston. By far one of our favorite homes we’ve stayed in!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

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

Terrific location, nice property!

The Sea Star property on Sea Isle is excellent. The house is in great shape, plenty of kitchen supplies and gadgets, and lots of room in the house. The unobstructed beach views and access are perfect. Since this property is on a "no-drive" stretch of beach, the beach was practically deserted during our stay...it was perfect for what we wanted. Communication from hosts was good and they were quick to respond to important questions. We will come back to this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G., Houston

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

Great Thanksgiving at the Beach!

Our family had a lovely stay at Galveston Sea Star! The weather was supposed to be awful but ended up being lovely on Thursday and Friday so no complaints! The house was easy to find - easy to get into - fresh and clean and ready to feast in! The kitchen was fully equipped with all we needed. All appliances up and operating - large prep area and table to spread out at. Great TV for football and the beds were all comfy and ready to be slept in, The deck provided both a covered area for bad weather and an open area for sunning. Just lovely!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

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

Relaxing Christmas on the beach

I went with my adult children, so I had the downstairs master and they shared the upstairs, my daughter and boyfriend in the queen room and my son in the bunk room. This house worked great for our needs. The downstairs is open and airy with lots of great seating for relaxing, reading, and watching the sunrise, a fold out table for puzzling, and spacious, well appointed kitchen for meal prep. Easy access to the beach is a plus. Lots of closet space for storage. It was big enough for us this time, but not when both kids have families.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brenden F.

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

Good spot for family

The good: Beach is 20 yds away Location is perfect ( away from the craziness of Galveston) Fishing is good Cute house EVERY beach toy you need is in the garage. Needs improvement: Needs to be deep cleaned. Grime on cabinets, hairs on sinks, a lot of old books and games need to be thrown away and clutter eliminated. 2nd floor sleeping area was much hotter, even with AC. Both shower drains were not working properly. Doors and windows need to be repaired and/or updated. Overall, cute place that needs to be better maintaned.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole P.

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

Good place for families with young kids!

This property is great for families with young children. It has direct beach access and the upstairs is ideally set up to have parents in one room and the kids in the bunk room across the bathroom. They even had kid stuff in the house and safety rails for the top bunk. The house is one of the most well-stocked that I have seen which made life easier. They had several rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, hand soap, trash bags, (even baggies!), shampoo and conditioner, a good amount of beach towels and bath towels, as well as plenty of blankets and pillows. The kitchen had everything we needed. The garage downstairs had boogie boards, a tent for the beach, and sand toys. The tent is great so you don't have to haul yours. Two things to bring with you that they did not have: 1) A baby gate if you have toddlers. The deck does not have a gate to close it off from the stairs to the beach. We often had to figure out a way to block the steps from my 20-mo. 2) Beach chairs. There were plenty of kid chairs, but there were none that could fit an adult. We had to go buy beach chairs or we would have had to sit on the sand the whole time. The 4-star rating is due to communication with the host. We went the first day of a tropical storm. I sent a text and message through the app verifying the property was still accessible and not flooded out. We did not hear back about it until a day before our trip was over. Luckily we went anyway and took the risk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

New Caney couple

What a perfect place for us to spend our 10 days on the beach. We're beach veterans, and know the area, so were impressed with all the "little touches" in the house. Well furnished and maintained, plenty of cookware, a great deck and picnic area downstairs. Especially usefull was access to the garage/storage under the house. We bring a lot of beach/fishing gear, and this gave us a safe place to store everything when not in use. We cooked most of the time, but enjoyed a couple of fine meals at the West End Restaurant in Sea Isle and at Rudy and Paco in Galveston. Everything in the house worked perfectly, with the exception of the TV in the main room--it worked fine, but the sound emanates from 2 small speakers on the back of the TV, and we tried to watch a couple of movies on the DVD player and they were unintelligible--even with volume maxxed out. We had about 16 family members down for the day on the first weekend, and we had plenty of room to cook outside and enjoy boiled shrimp and cheesburgers...the Weber grill is in great shape. We had a blast, and really hated to leave. We hope to make this lovely home a vacation regular for us at least once a year. Great house, Rose!

6/10 Okay

Donna S., Santa Claus, Indiana

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ants, Dirty Bedding & Mattress, But Great Location

We stayed 15 nights in May 2023 at Galveston Sea Star. With so many 5-star reviews you would expect this rental to be perfect and “in pristine condition” as described in the listing. However: Toilet has black, disgusting caked-on crud. Grime on cabinets and doors ANTS in kitchen, dining area & on the wall. Many ant bait traps set in the kitchen. Due to ants, I emptied a cabinet, cleaned it out and sprayed RAID that was already at the house. Open food packages need to be tossed. King mattress has a big yellow NASTY stain! I covered it with a folded throw that had already been left under the mattress pad. King mattress pad had stains that looked like blood! I washed and replaced. Entire house needs deep-cleaning. Furnishings are as shown in the listing, but no ottomans in the living room. Property has lots of towels, kitchen stuff; the washer and dryer work fine. The drains in the showers are clear. WIFI is great, cell phone reception is iffy and TV does not receive local stations, but you have access to plenty of free movies. Thermostat keeps the house at the desired temperature most of the time. This was not our first time renting a beach house. This house is beautifully furnished – just not adequately kept up. Cursory cleaning between guests is not enough. Owners need to hire a professional to get rid of the ants, throw out the foodstuffs, replace the king mattress and deep clean. Then, the Galveston Sea Star will be an EXCEPTIONAL rental “in pristine condition.”
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Elaine V.

Not an experience we care to repeat

No busy streets to cross to access beach is a plus; however, we won't return or recommend rental of this beach house. First, we couldn't lock house first 4 days of week long stay. There was spray can on mantel with note to use on the lock when it freezes, so owners know there is a problem. Constant spraying didn't unfreeze it for days. This was a worry as both security and theft issues, certainly reflecting very little regard for renters' safety or possessions. The bluray player remote couldn't be located. Source of smell in master bedroom couldn't be determined. I noticed either algae or mold on outside of house so maybe smell is emanating from something similar in walls. Also, bed linens didn't fit bed in master bedroom so week of sliding around the mattress while trying to sleep. There wasn't adequate dishwasher detergent or toilet paper, and the benches at dining table painfully pinched our legs when in shorts. Several days before check-in, the owners sent an email demanding we act as their maid service, which is deceptively, unethically and unprofessionally not advertised on the website, then left a note in house that their maid can be reached if any problems - conflicting messages. When I relayed I have never paid for a vacation, then provided maid services, I was told they do have cleanings crews come in after stays but "(s)ince there is no one coming in the same day as your departure," you are cleaning. I will be discussing with the Galveston County Health District both the legality of the owners' entitlement mentality in requiring renters to be their maids as well as the unsanitary conditions imposed on renters by the owners' refusal to professionally clean the beach house immediately after renters' stays. There are no outdoor recliners, which have always been available in our many years of beach vacations, other than a broken, rusted yard chair recliner downstairs. During entire week, constructions workers walked through the beach house private yard to the beach, pipe was being installed along the road and each concrete driveway on road was broken with a jackhammer. Noise was horrendous, and we were unable to leave the house for a day while work was done on the house driveway. Meanwhile, construction workers were out on the beach taking pictures of us and urinating in surf. We have been unable to obtain the refund of our property deposit, despite carefully maintaining the beach house and leaving in same condition as check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Well appointed and maintained home

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Our favorite place

This was our 4th year to stay here. We absolutely love the location and the views. We hope to make many more memories with our family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Fantastic stay

We have been coming down to Galveston with our family for the past 3 years, and have finally found a place that we want to continue staying at on future trips. The house is well laid out, well provisioned and well situated right on the beach. We’re already planning our next booking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana T.

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

Perfect Place

We absolutely loved our stay! The property was clean and offered a fully stocked kitchen. Beach towels and other perks that makes the trip stress free! The location is amazing and beach access a breeze. Each room beautifully decorated and we loved having our coffee over looking the ocean every morning. well thought out and considerate amenities that our family feel at home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina V., La Porte

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

Grear place! We plan to visit again!

It was amazing, family fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

bipin singh r.

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

Awesome!! Highly recommend.

Will stay again. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Perfection

The view, the beach, the house, and our stay was perfect. We had a crab boil on the balcony picnic table and watched the sunset. We walked the beach at dawn and were alone. Clean, well stocked, and worth every penny. I highly recommend recharging with beach time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022