[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view Vacation home in Galveston with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89758500/89758458/e2f5604b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89758500/89758458/84f30e40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89758500/89758458/4c645a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89758500/89758458/a6f0794a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89758500/89758458/78d07248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a quiet coastal neighborhood, The Beacon is a haven of natural light and warmth, just two rows back from the beach. Perched on a grassy piece of property with peek-a-boo views of the Gulf, this three-story home offers spacious covered decks for sunset watching or sipping morning coffee. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 163200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view Sky Blue Shores Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' You'll be in awe of the space and light that await at this three-story home in Galveston, beautifully situated only two rows back from the beach. Perched like a beacon on a grassy piece of property, this home enjoys a peek-a-boo view of the Gulf of Mexico just over a block away. You'll be five miles up the coast from Galveston Island State Park and five miles down the coast from Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The heart of Galveston and the Strand Historic District are just over eight miles east. One of the wonderful features of this property is its generous outdoor space, with two levels of covered decks on both the front and rear of the house. You'll have plenty of room for sipping morning coffee, marveling at the sunset, and basking in the cool gulf breeze. Ascend a flight of stairs and find the main living area on the home's second floor. It's an open, light-filled space lined with windows, bringing together the living room, the kitchen, and the dining room. The kitchen is streamlined and elegant, offering stainless steel appliances (including a French-door refrigerator, a gas range, and a dishwasher), beautiful elements of stone, and a large prep island. After dinner each evening, cozy up on the sectional to stream movies in the warmth of the gas fireplace. When it's time to turn in, you'll have five bedrooms to choose from, four of which have en suite bathrooms. The primary suite is on the top floor, offering a smart TV, a spa-like bathroom, and access to its own deck. There are two more bedroom suites (with deck access) and a fantastic blue room with built-in bunks upstairs, and one more bedroom suite on the main floor. A private laundry room, central air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi are provided as well. THINGS TO KNOW Please note: This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Security camera details: There are exterior cameras in front and back of the home. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Fishing nearby - Swimming 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 - Unit size: 3,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45800000/45795100/45795010/27f7b48d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picturesque Beach House Near the Beach West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 118 reviews CA $178 CA $591 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=45795010&PinnedHotelID=45795010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91330000/91326100/91326028/9be77e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Beach House, Short Walk to the Beach West End - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $164 CA $689 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=91326028&PinnedHotelID=91326028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55016500/55016466/2bd601c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RLT 1 - Road Less Traveled West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews CA $174 CA $559 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=55016466&PinnedHotelID=55016466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105960000/105954300/105954212/8654b05e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Luxury Beach House - Hot Tub West End - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews CA $372 CA $1,208 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=105954212&PinnedHotelID=105954212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78401700/78401605/f8bd02d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SUNBATHERBYTHESEA beautiful private beach front villa. 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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 GVR10969 ### Property is also known as 97146 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Vacation homes in Galveston](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d1341-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C29.22995%2C-94.89383&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oYKHLiYlK5zfKXh79sMWMZkDzzA=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - Sunny Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Galveston Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.1 km - Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 10 min drive - 9.7 km - Moody Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.4 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬3 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view located? > Located in West End, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Sunny Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hershey Beach and West Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and Bermuda Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Three-story, beach home with decks & partial Gulf view Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew G. Jul 3, 2025 #### Great home Our party of 12 fit comfortably in this beautiful home! Hosts were very responsive and helpful. We had a wonderful time! ##### Matthew G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabiola C. Jul 6, 2025 #### First Time Renters . beautiful home This house is gorgeous! Beautiful inside and out! The room spaces are very nice in size! The restrooms, closets, everything was amazing! I love that they had extra blankets and pillows I'm the restrooms! Because we forgot to bring some. We are very happy with this house. Not too far from the beach! We were able to rinse ourselves downstairs before entering home! Definitely will rent again! Thank you for a wonderful stay! ##### Fabiola C. ### 8/10 Good #### Crystal H. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place for Small Gatherings and close to the beach Our son had a great time and comfortable stay at this home for his senior prom. A small group of his closest friends and oldest sister as his chaperone had several room/bed accommodations. The host/managing Partner communication was great throughout the stay. Highly recommend this home that is close to the beach and close proximity of Galveston attractions. ##### Crystal H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony G. Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Vacation Beautiful place. Lots of room and only a few steps from the beach ##### Tony G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and beautiful So happy with this property! It was a great location and perfectly suited for our needs. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley .. Jun 1, 2024 #### Beautiful home and great location! Beautiful home and great location! ##### Ashley .. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne M. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway 2025 The house could have been cleaned. We found wrappers on the floor, loose rice on the floor. Had to wipe down kitchen counters good as they were dirty. There’s dried toothpaste stuck to the cabinet in the downstairs bedroom bathroom. Could use bigger frying pans for when cooking for large groups. ##### Adrienne M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. Jun 25, 2024 #### Great home and locaction This is a great house. There were 9 adults and plenty of room for everyone. The location is perfect and easy access to the beach and close to town. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol T. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Respite. Great spot for beach access and family fellowship. ##### Carol T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody F. Jul 30, 2024 #### Great Stay We very much enjoyed the kitchen being directly behind the living room so that everyone was always included in what we were doing. Also having your own shower in almost every room was an amazing experience for everyone. The couch was almost more comfortable than the beds! Was a fantastic house and we had a fantastic stay! ##### Cody F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny S. Mar 30, 2024 #### Gorgeous Beach House Beautiful beach house and it had everything we needed. It was close to the beach. Would definitely recommend! ##### Jenny S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alisa g. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Large & plenty of beds & living area for entertaining ##### alisa g. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily D. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable Was nervous about our stay because of past reviews, but we had a great time! ##### Emily D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Nov 4, 2023 #### Easy Walk to the Beach Walking on the beach is the best part of vacation! Easy stroll from this lovely house. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jared K. Oct 26, 2023 #### Weekend getaway The house was amazing. The kids loved the house and our nightly walk to the beach to catch sand crabs. Big rooms with amazing bathrooms. ##### Jared K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyrce B. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The greatest place to stay We had a great time at the home . The only thing was wrong with the house was the bottom floor didn’t have a tv in the master bathroom ##### Tyrce B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunny X. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice family vocation house Very clean and nice beach house. Walking distance to beach. We enjoyed the stay a lot! Will come back! Recommended! ##### Sunny X. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ginger L. Sep 27, 2024 #### Beach Stay We had an amazing stay at this beautiful beach house while visiting for the Sandcastle Festival with my family and cousins. The house was perfectly located, just a short walk from the beach. The home was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We especially loved the large outdoor deck where we could gather together after a fun day in the sand. The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking family meals, and the bedrooms were comfortable, offering a restful night's sleep after a long day of activities. This beach house made our trip to the Sandcastle Festival truly memorable, and we can’t wait to come back next year! Highly recommend for families or groups looking for a cozy and convenient place to stay near the beach. ##### Ginger L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ann F. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Communication, location The property and community was beautiful. We had so many issues that it took away from truly enjoying our vacation. 1. The tv for the downstairs bedroom had been removed and not replaced. 2. Only two of the bedrooms upstairs had a tv in them but one of the tvs did not work at all. We reported this but it was not fixed during our stay. 3. The back door was unlock d on our arrival. We later found out the door would not lock. 4. One of the doors to the balcony upstairs would not open. (Guests in that room was unable to enjoy the balcony. Same room tv was broke in.) 5. Refrigerator went out in the middle of the night, woke to warm and defrosted food. We finally discovered the breaker was tripped. 6. The coffee pot did not work properly, held the water and overflowed causing grinds to be in coffee. It only released a fourth of the water. The night before leaving we discovered the problem was an incorrect carafe was being used in this pot. ##### Ann F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Eric P. Jul 18, 2023 #### Great Property Everything was perfect, except it was hot. It took 6 hours for the upstairs to get to 72. ##### Eric P. ### 8/10 Good #### Jane R. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time at the Beacon! Our extended family of 11 stayed at this home for 4 nights. The home was very clean upon arrival, was nice and spacious and was as pictured online. It is close to the beach and has good views of the ocean. We loved having so many bedrooms and bathrooms! The neighborhood is lovely! Our overall experience was positive but we did have some issues. The A/C upstairs struggled to keep up with the desired temperature. The electrical outlets in the kitchen area kept going out so we had to keep flipping the breaker switches. The supplies in the kitchen were inadequate for a home that can accommodate 16 people. We have seen all of these issues mentioned in previous reviews and due to the Vacasa responses we were hoping that they had been rectified prior to our arrival. These issues were disappointing but did not prevent us from having an enjoyable family time at The Beacon! ##### Jane R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin W. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Checkout process FAIL I paid online for late checkout on Friday 10/27 when an email was sent giving me that option. No confirmation was sent so I text the management with Vacasa. They confirmed my payment but this afternoon at 11:00 a maid service showed up to the house. Then I received a phone from Vacasa and had to explain the communication on Friday 10/27 and my frustration about how the online process didn’t update my stay. Also the house has ants in the pantry associated with a dirty waffle maker, there is black mold around the ceiling AC vent in the kitchen and the maid service was still at the house at 4:00 pm on Friday . Lots of small things and having to deal with another property management….ill never stay at a Vacasa property again. ##### Kevin W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydney R. Aug 10, 2024 #### Beautiful home. This house was perfect for our group. It had plenty of space and was very nice. It was a very short walk to the beach and the neighborhood was great. We had a few minor issues with ants due to overflowing trash bins left in the garage from previous guests. The first night of our stay there was a thunderstorm that blew the transformer and we lost power. I contacted Vacasa by text and called them to let them know we needed to report the power outage to the electric company and would like updates. I also sent pictures of the blown transformer. I was told the local team would contact me and that we probably didn’t have power because of the storm. I never got a call from the local team. We didn’t have power from 4:30AM-8:00PM and never heard anything from Vacasa which was a little frustrating. I called the power company and they let us know that the homeowner did indeed report the outage and power company kept us updated on repairs and restoration times. Can’t blame anyone for the weather, however it would’ve been nice to hear back from someone. Other than that we managed without power, enjoyed our time in the house and would definitely stay here again in the future. ##### Sydney R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Natalie F. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Look but don’t touch At first appearance this property is perfect. The bedroom sizes are great. The bed configuration was perfect for a group. The proximity to the beach and town was very convenient but after we got settled in we started noticing how poorly constructed and poorly stocked with common amenities the house was. Two of the four showers had the shower doors off the hinges, like dangerously tilted off the hinges. Thankfully the property management sent maintenance over the next day. The fridge shorted out every time we turned the coffee pot on. The pull out trash drawers were broken and off the hinges so when you pulled out the drawer it fell on the floor. Our last night the house got to 78 and we couldn’t get it to cool, thankfully it rained and brought in cooler weather. For the amenities, there were three total bowls, no wine glasses, I would have expected a grill but that’s my fault for not checking because there is not one, no beach towels either. No cooking knives, no sheet pans. Basically a lot of the kitchen utensils and tools you need they do not have. It just seems like the owners might be new to renting out their home and the construction of this new house ##### Natalie F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Becky B. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### An Honest Review Is this ok for a public review: We had a great weekend at the house. It is beautiful, in a great location and very spacious. The downstairs is very comfortable and accommodates a large group well. If you are planning to rent this home with a large group, please be aware that you will need the following: oven mitts, baking sheets, paper plates, drinking cups, coffee mugs, and kitchen knives. There are a few of these items in the home, but not enough for 12. The grill is a small hibachi grill requiring briquettes. The AC upstairs does not work, and although guest services is very accommodating and responsive, we were given the following information: "Thank you for patiently holding. The update on the matter is AC does work and has been checked by multiple techs. The house is just very large and has a metal roof so the AC has trouble keeping up. Our best suggestion is to keep fans on and window blinds closed. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Our trip was in late April, so outside temperatures were in the high 70s, but the air upstairs in the house was 82 in the evening. We just spent most of our time downstairs and several guests chose to sleep on the comfortable couch in the room by the kitchen, however, the motion sensitive lighting was a bit of a problem when trying to sleep in that room. Despite the AC issues, we had a wonderful trip. The location is great, the property is beautiful and the house itself is gorgeous. ##### Becky B. 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