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Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61040 sq ft

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Popular LocationJamaica Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBroadway7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark20 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)94 min drive

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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.

Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6

"Turtle Nest", is a great place for a quick family getaway, vacation, or just a place for family and friends to have fun. "Turtle Nest," is six years old, and is a canal home. This house is a family oriented house, not a party house. The home is beautifully furnished with all the amenities included. You can use the kayaks/paddle board in the canal (provided), and head to the bay, or fish in canal. For your pleasure we currently provide kayaks with different size life vests, 14 foot canoe, bicycles (some helmets), stand-up board, and have several games for family fun.

Jamaica Beach is a safe community where families can ride their bikes on protected side streets, launch your boat at the neighborhood boat dock, or walk the kids to the playground (newly built), and community pool, (5.00 per person per day). From our house you are only 1/2 mile from the beach. Jamaica Beach has its own Police Department and volunteer Fire Department that provide service 24 hours a day.

"Turtle Nest", has everything for the family to relax and forget about the hectic city life. We have a full entertaining area with beautiful bar and grill, outside stereo, where family and friends can share special moments. Pets under 25lbs are allowed. Exceptions can be made by the owner regarding your pet. There is an additional fee for your pet. No more than two pets, 150.00 for one or two pets. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent. Cashier checks and money orders will not be accepted because of scams. Golf cart is available to rent with agreement upon request, can be driven to the beach, or around the neighborhood, and price is listed below. Payment for golf cart will be paid with cash and/or venmo upon arrival. No unlicensed drivers and no driving at night. Two nights 200.00, Three 275.00, Four 300.00., just pay when you arrive.

We only allow up to six guest to stay overnight. Please do not try and sneak additional people in overnight. If you violate the six guest rule for overnight stay, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be refunded any money. I take pride in my house and want the very best accommodations for our guest. We allow no more than ten guest to socialize with you at our property during the day. The driveway can hold no more than four cars and the street is to narrow to park on.

I want to make it very clear that if at any time the police are called out because of fighting, drunkenness, or other behavior that is not appropriate, you will be escorted off the property. I have neighbors that make Jamaica Beach their permanent residence, and I do not want them subjected to guest that are unruly. We do have exterior cameras on our property. This is to provide additional protection for our guest as well as to protect our property.

I highly recommend that you purchase traveler insurance during the Hurricane season which runs from the end of August through November.

If you are looking at staying at least thirty days during the months from November through February, please contact the owner for pricing.

We pride ourselves on cleanness and provide our guest with the safest environment possible.
I will meet you at the house and give you the keys and a quick tour and answer any questions that you may have.

Amenities included:
Outdoors:
-BBQ grill (propane)
-Bikes and bike helmets
-Kayaks (different sizes)
-14ft Canoe
-Life jackets
-Paddle board
-Outdoor Furniture
-Outdoor Speakers
-Outdoor cleaning table
-Fully gated dog run
-Golf Cart (available at additional fee)

Indoors:
-Cable
-DVD Players
-Major appliances
-Coffee Maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans, crock pot, and more
-Toilet paper, Paper Towels
-All linens
-Washer/dryer
-Free WIFI

Property manager

Jessica Ross

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Allowed to smoke OUTSIDE only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets under 25lbs,

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 STR22-00053

Property is also known as

Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks Jamaica Beach
Canal House. Family & Pet Friendly. Bikes & Kayaks Galveston
Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks
Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks

About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. With kayaking, snorkeling, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 4 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive
  • Broadway - 7 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 20 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Galveston Country Club - 8 min drive
  • Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Waterman's Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • West End Marina - 12 min drive
  • Hummel's General Store & Deli - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. located?

This family-friendly Galveston vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach and Jamaica Beach. Indian Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernest M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jamica beach
We had a lot of fun here. Jessica was very helpful with anything we needed. We enjoyed canoeing the canals and cruising the neighborhood on the beach cruisers. Neighbors where also very helpful with anything we needed. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jamaica Beach New Year
We enjoyed the peace and quite on the canal. Nice bikes for the 4 of us to ride around the neighborhood. We want to come back and try the kayaks. The water was too low at that time. Easy to get to the beach as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lei m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect labor day weekend getaway
What a lovely property! It is beautifully, and tastefully decorated and provisioned inside and out. The owner didn't spare any detail. We found Band-Aids, toothpaste, floss, etc in the master bathroom. The garage was stocked with all sorts of useful things, life vests of all sizes, beach chairs, umbrellas, floaties, sand toys, bikes... you name it. We loved the Kayaks and canoe, we kayaked every morning, and one of the evenings. Mid day was still too hot. The Ocean water was warmer than most heated pools :) on this trip. Big beach's 3 min away, and the kids loved jumping in the waves. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, so convenient. Everyone washes before they head upstairs and drag sand onto the upper deck and into the room. Overall, we had a great time. Just about a perfect weekend getaway. Lei
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We had a great time at this property and had everything we needed. The house is very well equipped and missing nothing you could want. The fun zone is fully equipped to with kayaks, floats, chairs, bikes and the golf cart. If you are looking for a simple, fun, and comfortable get away, this is the place for you. We did it all from this location and even kept 4 teenagers completely entertained!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David & Bonnie A., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys fishing trip
It was nice, good location, it had all the utensils we needed. However, the dryer was broke and the fish light was not working which took away from it’s overall appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute but a little disappointed.
The home is very cute. We enjoyed our stay but a big reason we took a canal home was so that my husband and son could fish outside all night. Turns out the underwater light was broken and the owner said she could not fix it, she would take it off her listing, but it is still on there. The listing says there is a washer and dryer, the dryer does not work. I texted the owner and she said she would look at it after we leave, there is a laundrymat nearby. I was very disappointed with both responses. The countertop ice maker- broken, and my son went to ride a bike- flat tires. I didnt even reach out about the second two items because I dont think anything would have changed. My husband truly felt that he deserved some compensation for not being able to fish. And I truly believe that dryer has been broken, the control panel is malfunctioning, if you get it to turn on it will beep nonstop and you will have much difficulty turning it off. It is a shame, because it is a super cute place, but we were a bit disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst M., Mansfield tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean good area good kitchen comfortable
Very nice property good toys kayaks, paddle board, bikes. Short drive to beach quite area. Host very nice as well. Would stay there again. We have 2 dogs they approved also
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2023
Was such a great experience! We loved the convenience of the canal at the back of the house, my family swam in it every single day. The kayaks and canoe were also a big hit with my family. We will definitely be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toya F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
This was the absolute most clean property we have ever stayed in and we’ve rented plenty of times before. The owner was very accommodating and the neighbors were as well. The house had everything from cooking utensils, spices, games, outdoor equipment and a cleaned grill!! There was even a fishing spot right around the corner within a one minute walk that was great. We will definitely be staying here again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great stay! Perfect location! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023