Title: Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105667869&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals Beachfront vacation home with a marina and a water park ## Photo gallery for Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Miscellaneous - Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105670000/105667900/105667869/7894cd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Miscellaneous - Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105670000/105667900/105667869/c6ad4e1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105670000/105667900/105667869/b48bc26e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Miscellaneous - Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105670000/105667900/105667869/d05eab28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property - Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105670000/105667900/105667869/cde09df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A marina, a water park, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals. Active travelers can enjoy snorkeling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81463 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals Beachfront vacation home with a marina and a water park This smoke-free vacation home features a marina, a water park, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 2.5 bathrooms and a dryer. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. A marina and a water park are featured at the vacation home. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Marina - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator (62 inch wide door) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Snorkeling - Water park - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105698300/105698276/370f79e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \~ 2 Blocks to Beach: Galveston Group Getaway! 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Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Palm Beach at Moody Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Cottages in Galveston](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston-Cottages.d1341-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.28490%2C-94.87426&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Cq8PZT7oBUVWSvtAzr0D0T0z-V4=) 9202 West Bay Road, Galveston, TX, 77554 ### What's nearby - ![Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802707/d076bf4d-1ae6-45d6-9f7e-11fb99654fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Seawall 8 min drive \- 8.9 km - ![View towards Moody gardens in Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082155/eee5fc7c-7e98-46dd-8194-08bf84cf40e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Moody Gardens 8 min drive \- 8.1 km - Galveston Island Beaches 8 min drive \- 9.2 km - Texas A&M University - Galveston 8 min drive \- 9.2 km - Galveston Island Convention Center 8 min drive \- 7.8 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 7 min drive - Circle K 6 min drive - Taco Bell 5 min drive - Jack in the Box 6 min drive - Galveston Island Brewing 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals? ### What time is check-out at Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals? ### Where is Dock of the Bay by Ryson Vacation Rentals located? ## Have a question? 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