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5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest
Marina
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for Tortuga Cay is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.'

Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location...
- 10 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open Memorial Day to the first of August), playground & city park
- 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

Tortuga Cay is a place where families can bike to the beach on our complimentary 'beach cruiser' bicycles. A place where children can fish from our pier or kayak in the protected canals of Jamaica Beach (we provide kayaks & life vests at no cost). This is a place where parents can relax on the deck, knowing the kids & pets are playing safely in our fully-fenced yard; and a place where friends can enjoy a day of boating right from our slip, grilling by the water or relaxing on the deck.

Above all else, Tortuga Cay is a place to get away for awhile, relax, and enjoy life with each other!

Our private dock is equipped with an underwater fishing light to help draw in the 'big ones' after dark! Trout, red fish, drum, and several other varieties are frequently caught from our deck!

Fishing Guide & Boat Rental Service: If you're looking to hit the water for a guided fishing excursion or a dolphin watching sunset cruise, our professional guide service is available to pick you up right at our pier for a full day or half day bay fishing trip. Just walk right downstairs and hop on the boat... it doesn't get more convenient than that! Also, if you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, we can help you arrange a full or half-day boat rental at a special discounted rate for our guests!

5★ AMENITIES:
We've paid particular attention to "the little things" that make a stay more comfortable:
- large king beds w/ high-quality, tempurpedic mattresses
- 1,500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- premium resort-grade towels
- complimentary beach cruiser bikes and kayaks w/ an assortment of helmets, life jackets and paddles
- charging ports on bedside tables
- high speed wireless internet
- HD Roku TV's in the living room & all bedrooms
- Complimentary pack & play, high chair seat, children's dishware and utensils to make your little one's stay as restful as yours!

Following an extensive renovation, Tortuga Cay now features beautiful granite counter-tops, glass tile back-splashes, all new stainless appliances, two fully renovated decks overlooking the expansive lagoon and much, much more. With three decks overlooking the water the home features water views from virtually every room in the house. The layout of the home makes it easy for families and groups to travel together; three bedrooms total with a spiral staircase leading to two bedrooms upstairs (and away from the main living area) and two decks adjoining the king bedrooms.

A note from the owners for parents traveling with small children... we have young children ourselves, so we know what it's like to travel with kids and have designed this home with them in mind. We've taken great care to ensure our home allows children to play safely AND allows parents to enjoy their vacation without constant worry. Lockable safety gates on both the upstairs deck and the fully-fenced yard help keep your children & pets safely away from the water and street. We also have a high chair and pack-n-play available for your use (just make sure to bring crib sheets).

Amenities include: 55' LCD TV, streaming Roku TV's (in living room AND king bedrooms) and complimentary high-speed wifi, washer/dryer, Moen adjustable shower heads with massage setting, Tempurpedic king mattresses, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 single kayaks and a tandem kayak w/ paddles & life vests, 2 beach-cruiser bicycles and a tandem two-person bike w/ helmets, beach toys, boogie-boards, all linens, towels, blankets, dishes, etc... all of this and more is included with your stay!

Pets: Your pets are part of your family and are always welcome in our home with no additional pet deposit. The yard has been designed to give them room to play safely and away from the water.

IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES! We want you to have a great stay but the following rules must be followed. Please review BEFORE reserving the home...
- This is not a party house. Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time unless approved by the owner in advance.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any given time is 10 unless approved by the owner.
- Guests must be at least 25 years of age to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents
- No trespassing on neighboring properties

Property manager

Robin Harris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1352 sq ft (126 sq m)

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to two small-medium dogs allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child gates and lockable fences provided.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 STR22-00070

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Broadway - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! located?

This family-friendly Galveston vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Birthday and Fishing
Very nice home with perfect location and facilities - fish didn't cooperate very well, but that's the way it goes sometimes... Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
My place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation
Totally exceeded our expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Very nice place. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
The house was perfect! It is very close to the beach and a short drive to Galveston. We had everything we needed and it was beautiful! I would definitely stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Excellent Waterfront Home!!!
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful waterfront home! We were there during the week and it was so nice and peaceful outside by the canal. The view is beautiful! The bed was comfortable and the home was spotless inside....So relaxing! We enjoyed walks in the evening around the neighborhood and fishing at nighttime! The underwater fishing light is awesome...a fishermans paradise!!! We took our little dogs and they, too, enjoyed their stay. The property is lovely and the location is great!! Robin is a great host and we hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aju T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway and close to home
Wanted to get kids out and was a nice place to base everything from. Beach access (17?) directly across from the neighborhood this house is in and handful of food choices around there. Overall good accommodations and owner provides lot of amenities you won't get anywhere else. Only callout I would make is that with little ones be aware of the spiral staircase which we saw in the pictures but didn't fully realize till we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024
Overall great place to stay. Quiet and away from town, but not too far away that you can't drive there
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week with family
Perfect place for our family of 4, with our 2 kids ages 7 and 11. Everything was exactly as described and Robin was super responsive and helpful. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jimcolasanto@me.com C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bay Home!
Great house in a great location. Our family had a fantastic holiday weekend. My family loves pickleball now!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities
We were very pleased with the layout of the property and felt very safe for our dog. The property can be completely closed in and has plenty of space for you dog to run. We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to rent this one out again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
The house is perfect, beds are comfortable. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

annalisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Property was wonderful! Great location! This stay was perfect for our stay. Very peaceful and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Stayed with my two brothers while on a fishing trip. The property was perfect in all aspects. With canal access, the guide pulled up in his boat every morning and droped us back off in the afternoon. I hope we get to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tortuga Cay… wonderful!
Comfortable beds, new linens, nice furniture, fenced yard. House well equipped with everything you need. Would rent this house again. It was perfect for us and our little dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely 5 STARS!!
Awesome house, location, owner. Very clean, a/c is cold (and this was in August), good fishing with light underwater, great food nearby….perfect stay. Ready to book again and I’ve only been home an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Montgomery, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This house was just what we were looking for to complete a short trip. We loved the location to the beach and the neighborhood. The beach was just across the street from the neighborhood. You are able to drive your car on the beach and park. The house is in a canal/cove area on the water in a quaint neighborhood. We expected mosquitos to be terrible, but there was not a single mosquito. We actually noticed that there were hardly any bugs outside by the water. Living on a Texas Lake, we were impressed with this! We loved the kayaks, the bicycles, and the decks. Fishing off of the deck was fun so bring your gear. The upstairs was a perfect place for teens to sleep while adults can have privacy downstairs. The owner was very responsive. I contacted them asking for a mop because the floors had some soapy residue on them. She offered to send housekeeping back but we declined. It wasn’t a big deal to us and certainly was not complaint worthy. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We would totally stay again! If large dogs were allowed we’d probably stay often and for longer visits. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
Tortuga Cay was great! Beautiful location on the canal and quick and convenient beach access. We really enjoyed the bikes and the kayaks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Robin was very responsive to any and all messages that were sent to him! Very accommodating and would recommend his properties to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope M., Manor

Liked: Cleanliness
Me and my son had fun on the kayaks. Fishing where not biting much but still had a good time .
Property was fair. I injoyed the location Don't forget the mosquito spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Dallas Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
West Bay ☀️ Waterfront Paradise 🚣‍♀️
Make the reservation even if it’s last minute. Robin was a great and responded quickly. The house was located in a great spot and our doodles loved the fenced yard. The house was clean and the views were so good! We ate on the deck, we fished, we watched the fish swim in the green underwater light, we sipped coffee and sat in the swing early in the mornings, we laid on the chairs on the top deck before bed while we listened to the music from across the water and counted the stars, we enjoyed a morning walk on the beach with the dogs, we biked around the neighborhood, we sat downstairs and let the dogs play in the yard while we visited with the neighbors, we kayaked, we swam, we stayed up all night watching movies. We did it all in a great house with a great host. Book the trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jamaica Beach VRBO
It was a great relaxing time. We slept good, enjoyed the neighborhood, kayaks, and the sea breeze. The home was in need of some exterior maintenance, and the fishing light was not working. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break
This is just what our family needed. The home was clean, comfortable, and all around relaxing. Host was very easy to communicate with and helpful with local recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E., FAIR OAKS RANCH

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Beautiful property that is perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023