[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly Vacation home in Galveston with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541600/106541538/1a6a88df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541600/106541538/77df255a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541600/106541538/20834ac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541600/106541538/d6e6249f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541600/106541538/64189369.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Galveston, Texas and unwind at Whale of a Time, a cozy beach house perfect for relaxation and island fun. With two levels and plenty of room for everyone, you'll enjoy the large shaded patio with an enclosed outdoor shower, picnic table, beach gear ready to go. On the main level discover a living room with comfortable furniture vaulted ceilings windows that let in those bright sunny days plus an updated kitchen equipped granite counters stainless steel appliances wine refrigerator space preparing meals together. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122148 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly Looking to have a Whale of a Time on your next vacation? Then this gorgeous beachside vacation rental in Galveston, Texas is the one for you! This cozy beach house is perfect for relaxation, making new family memories, and enjoying hours of island fun. With two levels and a large, shaded patio, Whale of a Time has plenty of room for everyone. The ground level is all about convenience and outdoor fun. There's parking for four cars, a finished patio, an enclosed outdoor shower, a picnic table, and loads of beach gear ready for you. There's even a handy half bathroom. The cargo lift makes it easy to bring groceries or luggage up to the main level, where the living room is full of comfortable furniture, vaulted ceilings, a TV, and plenty of windows to let in those bright, sunny beach days. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a breakfast bar that seats five, a wine refrigerator, and plenty of space for preparing budget-friendly meals together. The dining area seats eight, perfect for family dinners. After a full day of exploring Galveston’s beaches, attractions, and unique restaurants & boutiques, you’ll have your choice of 4 bedrooms plus a loft to enjoy a restful night and late wake-up call in. On the main level, you’ll find 2 bedrooms: a king bedroom with deck access and a TV, and a bunk bedroom with 2 twin bunks, a TV, and a small table and chairs for the kids. The hall bathroom has a double vanity and walk-in shower, and there’s a laundry closet off the kitchen that makes it easy to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer. Upstairs, the loft has a twin bed with a trundle and a TV, great for extra guests or early risers. The second king bedroom shares a full bath with the pyramid bunk bedroom with a desk, great for a small family or multiple kids. This bathroom has a double vanity and walk-in shower. Whale of a Time has all the extras: a cargo lift, multiple TVs, beach gear, and a board game library. Plus, it’s pet-friendly, making it the perfect spot for your whole family to vacation. Book your stay at Whale of a Time today! BED SIZES: 2 Kings, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 2 Twin Bunks, 1 Twin + Trundle GROUND LEVEL Parking for 4 cars; Finished Patio; Enclosed Outdoor Shower; Picnic Table; Beach Gear; Half Bathroom MAIN LEVEL Living Room - TV/vaulted ceilings/wall of windows/plenty of seating options; Kitchen - stainless steel appliances/granite counters/breakfast bar seating 4/wine refrigerator/abundant cabinet and counter space; Dining Area - 1 table seating 8; 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom (King) - deck access/TV; 1 Bedroom (2 Twin Bunks) - TV/small table and chairs for kids; full bath - double vanity and walk-in shower; washer/dryer; uncovered deck with cargo lift UPPER LEVEL Loft - Twin + Trundle with TV; 2 Bedrooms - Primary Suite (King) - TV/sitting area/en suite shared bathroom/double vanity/walk-in shower; 1 Bedroom (Pyramid Bunk) - TV/desk area/en suite shared bathroom/double vanity/walk-in shower ADDITIONAL FEATURES 1 Level of Deck (uncovered); Central A/C & Heat; Ceiling Fans throughout; Multiple TVs; Beach Gear; Board Game Library; Cargo Lift - request a lift remote (refundable deposite required) at the SNS Rental Office. Fireplace is not available for guest use. PET POLICY This house is pet friendly and accepts 2 small dogs (each <20 lbs) OR 1 medium dog (40 – 60 lbs) with a non-refundable pet fee of $125+ tax. You must indicate you are “traveling with pets” prior to booking. PARKING Parking is available for up to 4 vehicles in the private driveway of this home. Per HOA rules, street parking is not allowed. LINENS & STARTER SUPPLIES KIT We want to help get your trip off to an easy start, so you’ll find a set of starter supplies at your home when you arrive: a roll of toilet paper for each bathroom, dishwashing soap, and shampoo, conditioner, lotion and hand soap for the bathrooms. For longer vacations, please plan to bring your favorite brands with you. Sheets & bath towels are included with every reservation. Housekeeping places freshly laundered linens in the home before every arrival and will collect any used linens after you depart. LOCAL & LOVING IT We are here to help! Our office is right at the entrance to Pirates Beach and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Our Property Services team is available for guests 24/7, so be sure to call us if there’s anything you need! Sand \`N Sea Properties is a professional vacation rental management and real estate company that has been local & trusted on Galveston Island since 1974. Family-owned & operated; we manage 175+ of the best vacation homes in the most sought-after locations in the West End. We look forward to sharing our island home with you! GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY Sand \`N Sea works very hard to promote a quiet atmosphere for the enjoyment of our guests and our West End Galveston neighbors. Sand \`N Sea does not allow weddings, graduation, prom or other parties/events at this home. At the broker's discretion, a refundable security deposit may be required before finalizing any reservation. More information about all of the policies can be found in the “Rental Agreement” document on the checkout page. ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES On the West End, you’ll find miles and miles of beaches, birding sanctuaries, boat ramps, and great fishing spots (beaches, bay & canal) as well as restaurants, groceries, and convenience stores. In-town attractions are an easy, short drive away – The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Galveston Railroad Museum, Historic Downtown Galveston, the Tall Ship Elissa at Pier 23, and many others. GVR14280 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,148 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74800000/74797300/74797202/963d60dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Single Level Beachside Home, Great for Families & Dog Friendly - Walk to Beach West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=74797202&PinnedHotelID=74797202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111422700/111422648/28df6051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly, Beachside in Pirates Beach, Great Primary Suite & Large Deck West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=111422648&PinnedHotelID=111422648&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116226400/116226386/630e98f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salt X Sand Beach House Retreat West End - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=116226386&PinnedHotelID=116226386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33503600/33503558/9a0e814e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Almost Beachfront- Beautiful Pirates Beach home- Sleeps 16- Steps to beach! 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Sol Kissed: Pirates Beach West End - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=113295274&PinnedHotelID=113295274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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, 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 GVR14280 ### Property is also known as 353 ## About the area ![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%7C29.20807%2C-94.93143&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pWb5C0ZsksXOnSlXMV-gR-tdr44=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Pirate's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Pirates Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Bermuda Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Jamaica Beach - 6 min drive - 5.9 km - Moody Gardens - 15 min drive - 15.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬8 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬12 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive - ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly located? > Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Easy Beach Access in Pirates Beach w/ Huge Deck, Cargo Lift, Loft, Dog Friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Comfortable. We needed to relax and this was definitely the place to do it. Everything was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed being close to Galveston so the could go to the local resturants and take my grandson to Pleasure Pier. Only a block from the beach was very convenient also. ##### James H. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie W. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Birthday Weekend with Family Booked this home for my son's 30th birthday hathering with close friends and family, we had a fantastic experience from the beginning. The home is beautiful, well stocked, more than plenty of amenities, supplies, games, puzzle, beach items, etc. Overall, a great experience and we will definitely book again! ##### Bonnie W. 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