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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly

Oceanview! One block from the beach with stunning views!!!

Abby's Paradise is a pet-friendly home in the Pirates Beach community - close to town and Galveston attractions. Moody Gardens is just 10-15 minutes away.

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home offers an oversized yard for an extra-large play area for the kids. Bask in the sun, or relax with an evening cocktail while the sun sets on the expansive balcony with gorgeous water views and ample outside seating.

Enjoy a cheerful and bright living space, furnished with comfortable and modern decor. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances makes meal preparation a dream! The master bedroom boasts a private en-suite bath and a private balcony. With the beach only 150 feet away what more could you ask for? An enclosed outdoor shower, wireless internet, and storage closet with beach chairs and boogie boards makes your stay that much better.

Cancellation: Guest receives 100% (Of what was paid minus the cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 90 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% (Of what was paid minus cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before arrival; No refunds.

Dogs are considered with an additional fee.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns PRIOR to booking.

** Special rates are available for Winter Texas and longer stays. Please contact us for details!**

The Pirates Beach Community:

Abby's Place is located in Galveston's West End, a popular Pirates Beach Neighborhood. Pirates Beach is 5 miles West of the Seawall and 3.5 miles East of Jamaica Beach's community pool.

Jamaica Beach`s community pool is located next to the City Park on the corner of Jolly Roger Road & Bob Smith Road. Pool season and hours are typically Memorial-Labor Day weekends, Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 8 pm (weather permitting). Admittance is $5/person (over age 6). Guests are allowed to bring in a cooler, as long as no glass or alcohol. Please see the Jamaica Beach city homepage for pool updates concerning possible extended days and hours of operation.

Distance to Popular Galveston Island Attractions:
Historic Strand District: 12 miles
Historic Pleasure Pier: 10.5 miles
Schlitterbahn Waterpark: 7.5 miles
Moody Gardens: 7.5 miles

Discover Galveston
Galveston Island offers world-class museums, entertainment, family fun, dining, shops, tours, amusement parks, golfing, fishing and swimming. Some of the most popular things to do on the island are visiting the shops on the Historic Strand and Postoffice streets, spending a day at the Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park, Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens aquarium, rainforest and so much more.

Please check out Coastal Waves Vacation`s Discover Galveston page for additional "Things to Do" and the island's full calendar of events.

View Galveston`s 7-day weather forecast and average high and low temps for any month of the year. Summer is not the only time to visit the island - some people even prefer the fall & spring!

Please Note:

Guests must be 25 years or older to reserve, must occupy the property during the rental period, and be the person responsible for the group. Individuals may not rent on behalf of others.

No events, prom, graduation, or parties of any sort with prior written approval. Additional fees may apply.

No access is granted without a rental agreement being signed by guests and approved by Coastal Waves Vacations LLC - even if paid in full. We require your mailing address, Photo ID, A selfie, names and ages of all individuals staying at the home, vehicle information, and full pet information for pet-friendly homes.

Most single-family homes on the beach are built on pilings. Guests must climb a full set of stairs to reach the first floor/main living area. Please contact us for properties with elevator access or bedrooms on the ground floor. Coastal Waves Vacations has no control over the functionality of elevators.

Property manager

Coastal Waves Vacations

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs, 50 lbs. each or total weight 100 lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Must be supervised at all times; our homes are not

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 GVR02992

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1 Block From Gulf Pet Friendly
Beachside Pet friendly Pirates Beach Home
1 Block From Beach-gulf View! -pet-friendly Galveston
1 Block From Beach gulf View! pet friendly Pirates Beach Home
14 day Cancellations 1 Block From Beach gulf View! pet friendly
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About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bermuda Beach - 5 min drive
  • Broadway - 5 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is steps from Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

1 Block from beach-Gulf View! -Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elissa F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and tired property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacalyn W.

Abby' Paradise
Overall all good property. needs some updates/repairs. update dingy bedding. I gifted griddle but needs other things like crock pot. Overall would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Bye Dad
We came to dust my husbands ashes as Galveston area was his special happy place! We needed a house that was close to beach, quiet and clean! This home was amazing, had everything that was suppose to be there! So very clean and the decor was charming and so comfortable! None of us wanted to leave! I may make one more trip before I’m to old to drive and I definitely will choose this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodated our family perfectly
The location was awesome, the house was perfect for our family of 5, and we didn’t have any issues!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

annie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abbeys paradise
Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the house. I will be a repeat customer
Plenty of room. AC was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
3/5
This review is based on the price + ridiculous fees/cleaning fees/rules for check out: This beach house would be perfect if you bring your dogs or have messy kids. The floor tiles are broken and glued back with epoxy, the linens are not great and the toilet paper is 1 ply and the bath towels are old. We got an email from the Mgmt company listing everything that you should bring which is basically everything (beach towels/toys/basic kitchen stuff) and say you will have 1 roll of toilet paper for each bathroom to get you started. You don't find this out until the date after which you cannot cancel. We brought tons of stuff - coffee filters, paper products and they actually did have everything there (but no beach towels). You have to start laundry and clean the kitchen before you go even though you pay a cleaning fee. The location is great and if you are only sleeping there then it's probably fine...but paying > $1400 for 3 nights for this house is turning me back into a hotel person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The location is the best part. The house itself is smaller than it appears online. Also the house needs some TLC. Broken steps, uneven landing on the bottom, the foot rests on the table chairs were all coming apart, broken in half sweeping broom, dryer didn’t dry clothes. Overall it was ok but like I said the location was the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a good stay
Disappointing. Never had a bad experience in Pirates Beach before. Would never use Coastal Waves again to book or stay at a property managed by them. NOT clean, old, outdated. Shelves and counters and literally every area you could place things on was full of dust or sticky. Light switches filthy. Tripped over top stair of outside staircase and bottom of outside staircase do to missed boards or warped. Called the office on arrival about these issues and no one called back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older House, Great Location
Last minute trip for spring break. My son was in from college and we decided to book some guides for a few days of fishing. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate and we only fished one day. Therefore we spent much more time at the house than we planned. The house is in a great location and very walkable to the beach. Pirates Beach is a great neighborhood and if we were there for a week long Beach trip, I would suggest renting a golf cart to cruise around. The house itself is an older house for the neighborhood and with that comes maintenance. It appears there is some neglect going on as the landing at the bottom of the main stairs is in need of replacing. There are a number of lose boards with nails/screws sticking up. The wood underneath is rotted so they won’t tighten down. Under the house/deck there is some peeling paint and missing fascia boards, just looks neglected. As for inside, the house was relatively clean and well equipped. My wife did clean all the light rocker switches with a Clorox wipe as she said they were very dirty. The furniture is old and needs updating. The white leather couch is peeling and stained and the dining chairs all have thick planting on the cushions like grandmas house. The biggest issue and the main reason we would not rent this house again are the beds. The beds are horrendous. I actually had to look and see if I was sleeping on a box spring. That is the hardest cheapest bed I have ever tried to sleep on. A little investment in the property would make a huge difference because the location is so good. But as a renter, spending a little more gets you a lot more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Very short walk to beach, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and location
They definitely need to do some updating and repairs. Doors had a hard time working. Master room door is rusted big time. Had a hard time opening. This is the first house I've staying in that didn't have all kinds of extra stuff. As much as we pay they could definitely provide more toilet paper. There were no trash bags at all. And the master bed was so hard. Other than that the house was clean and worked fine for our beach weekend. It was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect View on July 4th!
I rented this home for my parents and in-laws for July 4th. They enjoyed the view from the patio! It’s a short walk to the beach. The property management leaves a starter pack which consisted of complimentary soaps, 2 rolls of toilet paper, 2 pods for the dish washer and the washing machine. The home is cheerful and bright. The family had a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplicity
Perfect little house that’s just a short walk to the beach. Perfect house for the right price, great view of the beach from the deck and third story deck. Great breeze flow keeps you nice and cool. Overall great stay highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
Typical beach house in Galveston. Family area. I liked how there weren’t any expensive decorations to worry about with kids. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., Lakeway

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views!
We really enjoyed our stay at Abby's Paradise. Great location and awesome views from all decks. The house was clean and stocked with necessities. Communication with property manager was quick and helpful when I encountered some minor check in glitches. Bed in master bedroom was very creaky and not the most comfortable but not terrible. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marilu P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay, Short walk distance to the beach, quiet neighborhood
No issues to report easy check-in check-out process
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Amy M., Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
We had a wonderful time at this property however there are a few things that need to be fixed. The master bathroom toilet runs constantly unless you adjust handle upwards. The master bedroom mattress is awful, it was absolutely uncomfortable. Thank goodness I was very tired each night at bedtime. The location of the cabin is awesome and we enjoyed a very short walk to the beach. The cabin is very clean and had everything we needed. Overall it just needs some minor repairs and TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very clean. Very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Very close to the beach. Great spot for a family vacation. We stayed during covid-19 so we cooked all of our meals in the kitchen and we wiped down the door handles and counter tops when we got there, but I still thought the place was really clean. Would rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Ronda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and walking distance to the beach.
This home is in a great location and walking distance to the beach. The owner needs to reinvest some of the rent money from clients back into the property. The beds are very uncomfortable, both showers only dribble out a small amount of water, the handle on the microwave is taped on using black electrical tape, all of the exterior doors were very hard to open and close, the lights in the ceiling fan in the living room would not work and the top deck moved a lot so we did not use it for our stay. We did like the shower outside especially since it has hot and cold water I only wish it would have a remove able shower head to make washing sand off small children a little easier.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This was a nice, clean home with a well stocked kitchen The air conditioner worked great! It was a quick walk to the beach and the beach was very family oriented. We had a great time and overall good experience. I would rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Nice location to beach
and the property was in decent shape
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Great family spot
Had a great stay. Clean and comfortable home. Walking distance to clean beach, a plus for my grand kids. Close to everything but no traffic to contend with. Will plan for another stay next year. Thanks for everything. Richard Newcomb Montgomery, Texas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theodore U.

Wonderful!
Perfect family friendly house and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018