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Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, free internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14172 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Air conditioning
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Galveston, Texas
  • Popular LocationJamaica Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalveston Island State Park Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBroadway5 min drive
  • AirportGalveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)17 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.

Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck

Map out your Gulf of Mexico retreat to this warm and welcoming 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental nestled just steps from Jamaica Beach! This family-oriented escape boasts a tastefully furnished interior with a full kitchen, foosball, a wraparound deck, outdoor dining space, and views of the serene Texas coastline. Whether you're in town to bring the kids to Schlitterbahn, explore Galveston Island State Park, or soak up the sun with your friends, this is the perfect coastal Texas home base!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Walk to Jamaica Beach | Central A/C & Heating | 1,850 Sq Ft

Designed with families and beach enthusiasts in mind, this stilted beach house boasts all the essentials coupled with a prime location near the gulf, Schlitterbahn, and Downtown Galveston!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5 (Game Room): Queen Sleeper Sofa, Full Sleeper Sofa | 2nd-Floor Living Room: 2 Sleeper Sofas

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck w/ outdoor dining area & beach views, lower-level patio w/ picnic table, BBQ pit & outdoor shower
INTERIOR SPACE: Tile flooring, ceiling fans, natural sunlight, 2-person dinette, cathedral ceilings, foosball table, dining table, 4 flat-screen cable TVs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, 2 breakfast bars, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, tile countertops & backsplash, spices
GENERAL: Laundry room w/ washer & dryer, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, pets (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (7 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS: The Bryan Museum (14.3 miles), Moody Mansion (14.3 miles), 1892 Bishop’s Palace (14.9 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (15.1 miles), 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at the Texas Seaport Museum (15.4 miles), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (15.4 miles), Galveston Naval Museum (17.8 miles)
SOAK UP THE SUN: Jamaica Beach (150 yards), Sea Isle Beach (5.6 miles), Sunny Beach (7.1 miles), Beach Pocket Park (7.1 miles), Galveston Beach (10.8 miles), San Luis Pass Beach (10.9 miles), Galveston Seawall (14.5 miles), Stewart Beach (15.4 miles), East Beach (18 miles)
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (10.7 miles), Moody Gardens (11.2 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (13.5 miles)
RESTAURANTS: Landry's Seafood House (11.4 miles), Olympia Grill (11.7 miles), Gaidos Seafood Restaurant (12.5 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Galveston Country Club (3 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (9.9 miles)
NATURE PRESERVES: Galveston Island State Park Nature Center (2.2 miles), Galveston Island State Park (2.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (10.6 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (51.2 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (79.8 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with fee
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No trailers or campers permitted
- Please keep pets off of the furniture
- No open flames permitted in the house
- No ATV's allowed at the house
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 7 spaces)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Jamaica Beach Retreat w/ Deck Walk to the Gulf!
Jamaica Beach Retreat w/ Deck: Walk to the Beach! Galveston
408864

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Jamaica Beach, a neighborhood in Galveston. 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. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 1 min walk
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 8 min walk
  • Broadway - 5 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 17 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jamaica Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Jamaica Beach Home w/ Wraparound Beach-View Deck Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 86 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location was great and the house was clean. Only issues I had were that there weren’t enough towels and I had to go buy some. When you have a house that’s supposed to accommodate that many people I feel there should be enough. If you plan on making food, which most do that stay there, then take your own bowls with lids because there are none( also had to go buy some). The pots and pans were kinda bad and everything was in a disarray. The futon bed needs a new mattress. We had a great time but I just wish those things would have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend at the beach
Clean and functional property that accommodated 14 family members with easy access to Beach and convenience store near property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Award gathering.
Loved all the parking and the top floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S., Valley Mills, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!
This beach house was the perfect place. It’s nice & has plenty of room. It is so close to the beach you can walk to it. The only issue we had was apparently whoever used the pans last just put them up without cleaning them. We had to clean all the pans we used because there was food on them. Other than that, we loved the place & we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

memorie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House Close to Beach
Overall the property was just what we needed for our group. Three bedrooms upstairs with two full bathrooms. One bedroom and game room in separate downstairs area. No full bathroom downstairs, but still worked out. The property is a little older, but it is well cleaned inside, air works great and the owner was very helpful. Other reviews commented on being across from the fire station, but we only heard fire trucks one night for only a few times. It is right across the street from convenience store, liquor store and a few local restaurants. That was great for us! Easy to get ice for coolers in the morning. The lot had room for all of our vehicles. It was close enough to the beach for a 3 minute walk, but far enough away for some privacy. We rented beach gear to be delivered during our stay and that was the best decision!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bessie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howard Vacay
Family Vacation, 1st time beach stay, LOVED everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay
The house was perfect for our needs for the weekend. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dexter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Trip
The place had surprisingly plenty of room and beds. It is an older house, but very nice to stay in. It is across from the fire, EMS and police building. So there are a lot of sirens at different times. It was just a short walk to the beach without having to cross the main road we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAJINA K., Dallas Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with amazing views
Really nice property very close to beach very relaxing views. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Jamaica Beach Vacation
The location is amazing. Very convenient. The house definitely sleeps the amount of people it says. But there are a few issues to be concerned with. There is clearly an electrical issue. The outlet in the closet in one of the bedrooms sparks when you plug something in. The lights and overall power dim if you have 2 or 3 things running at a time, we had a visitor (a rat) tear through our food in the kitchen and we are extremely clean and leave nothing out. Also, there is one bathroom where the toilet area is so small that really only a very small child fits in it. Finally, the sliding door in the laundry area that leads to the front porch does not lock and the beds and couches are not even remotely comfortable. The floors were disgustingly dirty when we got there with sand all over. Overall we had a great stay only because the location is great and amount of people it holds is fantastic. But I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rick J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Work
linens were dirty. Plumbing didn't drain well. Place needs a upgrade. We would not rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Frankie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
All grades are minus 5 stars
Did not stay. This property is filthy and nothing like the photos that are posted. There is mold in the house and fleas everywhere. I have photos of the filth. I expect a full refund.

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good, for the price.
Like a lot of the other reviews have stated, it is very dated. The downstairs room (game room and bedroom) has a very musky smell. My mom stayed down there and sprayed some air freshener periodically and it was fine afterwards. Some boards were loose on the stairs leading up to the deck and with us having young kids, it made us very nervous. The upstairs half bath has almost no water pressure in the shower while using the hot water, cool water ran fine. The AC in the single Queen Bedroom does not cool the room off much at all during the day, but it wasn’t a huge deal since we didn’t spend much time at the house during the day. The house overall was clean and as described on the website. Kitchen was a bit outdated, but that didn’t bother us. Our entire group throughly enjoyed our trip and the house. It needs a few small updates and repairs, but it was a nice house for the price and we loved our trip. Even without updates, we would still come and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Studying for Finals
We had to get away from home for my daughter to study for finals and this place was perfect. Although the property is older it is well maintained and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and my daughter was able to get quality work done in a relaxing environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach life!
We had a great stay at this beach house in Jamaica Beach. The owner was very responsive, we had an issue with the electricity and he got on it right away. The issue was from the electric company, they came within hours and fixed it. Donald got us a new microwave right away because the one there burned out when the electricity went away. The house is comfortable and it serves its purpose. The kitchen is small but is adequate to cook while you are there. My daughter amd son in law stayed in the downstairs room and they had no issues at all. Theres a bar across the street but it wasn't an issue. The firehouse is also across the street and you hear the sirens go off at any time but it didn't bother us, it wasn't all the time, maybe once or twice a day. The beach was super close, we walked there everyday and it took us 5 minutes. Walking up to the sound of the waves was amazing. I loved having my coffee on the deck while watching the ocean. Overall it was a great stay, I'd love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 25-27
The house is older (I think it was described as retro). I can't comment on how the AC worked since our first REAL COLD FRONT came in the 25th! The kitchen is rather cramped and awkward. There are boards that need to be repaired on the deck -- several of us tripped over a board that has come unnailed. The beds were okay, but we didn't realize that we were right across the street from fire/EMS/police department -- we only heard sirens a couple of times but the biggest problem for me was that there is also a bar across the street -- I could hear the music at night in the room with the 2 queen beds and the blinds did not close well enough to keep light out. Unfortunately, it rained about 4" on Friday the 25th, so the driveway was totally underwater, making it difficult to unload and load vehicles. There were no smells anywhere, so the improvements that were done as the result of a previous comment took care of the problem. There were no mattress pads on the beds in the room with the 2 queens. The mattress pad that was on the bed in the master was filthy. Of course, we didn't discover this until we were preparing to leave. The bunk bed is rickety -- I wouldn't put an adult in either one -- it moves when someone is getting into the top bunk and when the occupant is moving while sleeping. The shower floor in the biggest bathroom is apparently painted -- it is very slick when soapy -- be careful of falling. The water faucets in the small shower are apparently backwards (I did not use this shower, but family members told me they are set up backwards, so to get hot water, you have to turn on the "cold" faucet). It's a beachhouse -- an older one -- not the fanciest but serviceable. We had a family reunion and it was all about visiting together, so we were all happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay...
This a really cool house. I was a little worried about the place after reading some of the reviews. I thought the place was great! The downstairs was good, no smell. You could tell that he did just get through remodeling. There was sheets and extra blankets. We will be back at this Retro house ....also location was excellent - close enough to go to Galveston and Houston but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle of Galveston!

2/10 Terrible

Belinda D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Work
We based our rental on past review complaints where the owner said he had immediately corrected the problems. That was false. Blinds still need replaced; the condo was dirty, the downstairs bedroom sheets were blood stained, mold on the walls, and really not even appropriate for sleeping. The upstairs Master shower looked like it was from 1965 and had not been updated in years, and you certainly wanted to wear your shoes in the upstairs bathrooms. The ac filter was filthy, and even after we personally changed it the air conditioner does not keep up. It was extrememly hot all day, cooled down sometime in the middle of the night, and resumed the heat the next day. This made it impossible to cook and enjoy a meal. There is mold everywhere. Above the ac trunk run in the Master, all over the downstairs. It appears that after Hurricane Harvey no repairs were made. The location is great, but the house needs some real work. The owner was responsive, and did throw out a sentence that made me aware the house may have problems. His comment was "I have not been there for awhile"...…. This house has not been updated or cared for in years. No updates, no repairs, every comment on prior reviews has not been handled as suggested by owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our location
We enjoyed our stay so very much. The location is perfect. The home was comfortable and very clean upon arrival. The owner is very responsive. Can’t wait to return.

8/10 Good

Sharon R., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
June 28-July 4 Vacation
The upstairs was beautiful and clean! The downstairs had a musty smell and the pull out couches didn't have bedding, so we had to purchase them. Other than that it was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Lori T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing for the money
All though we did have a great time, Not a 5 bedroom. Musty/moldy smell throughout. Had to get scented candles. cleanliness of the house was not the best. Top rail on south deck not attached to post. Walking distance to the beach..nice!! Other than a few other minor things, we had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry v.

Liked: Cleanliness
GMaps
The property is everything I expected, clean and good location. The location when using the map in VRBO shows the wrong house. VRBO show West Beach RD not Jamaica Beach RD, this led to some confusion
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Julianne L.

Decent property, good location
The property was spacious and the location is outstanding. However, one of the beds had a broken boxspring and there were some cleanliness issues. But Don was very responsive and I'm sure he will take care of the problems that he was made aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Great Place
Donald respondes very quickly and was very helpful. Definitely want to rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019