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Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
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  • Dryer
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Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationSunny Beach20 min walk
  • AirportGalveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoody Gardens8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark8 min drive

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, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach

The Beacon

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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!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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 manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 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 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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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 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
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 is also known as

97146

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Beachside Village, a neighborhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens, while Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are popular area attractions. Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Palm Beach are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Sunny Beach - 20 min walk
  • Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center - 4 min drive
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach located?

Located in Beachside Village, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach. Hershey Beach and West Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Three-story, dog-friendly home with decks & partial Gulf view - block from beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Becky B., Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Large & plenty of beds & living area for entertaining
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but Sweet
It was a beautiful place! We wished we could have stayed longer. The house fit our family of 14 just right. The amount of supplies was just right. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Respite.
Great spot for beach access and family fellowship.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family vocation house
Very clean and nice beach house. Walking distance to beach. We enjoyed the stay a lot! Will come back! Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Was nervous about our stay because of past reviews, but we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Never again
Overall our family did not enjoy our stay at all. The only good things were the size of the house and close proximity to the beach. Other than that it was a nightmare. If you want to cook, good luck. There is hardly any cookware, coffee mugs, plates or utensils. The kitchen looks great, but has no functionality. The microwave blew a fuse multiple times. There are sensors all over the entire house. Lights came on all by themselves. The garage door is broken and doesn't close all the way. Someone can easily walk right in. We couldn't get any of the tv's on the top floor to work. Any time we had to call maintenance it took them forever to call us back. The worst part was the house alarm going off at 4AM! There was no one breaking in, it just went off and woke the entire family. We were never given a code to turn the alarm off. Took us 10min to figure out how to disarm it. Scared our kids. Then while we were trying to pack up to leave, the house alarm goes off again! After 15min maintenance finally called us back and told us how to turn the entire system off. Our check in email specifically said the house alarm was "disarmed". That was obviously a lie. We will never stay here again. If you are looking for a peaceful beach getaway, this is not the place for you. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

susan s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty House for a lot of money
I wrote the following email to Vacasa and never received a response. Good evening, My family and I stayed at The Beacon this past weekend. During our stay we encountered a number of concerns with the rental that we would not expect from a place that charges so much money. Those concerns are as followed: dirty dishes in the dishwasher, popcorn kernels on the the floor, dirty floor/rug, unflushed toilet with fecal matter remnants in master toilet, trash left in garbage, dirty clothes in the laundry room, hair in bunk beds, hair in bathrooms, no hot water in master bathroom, food particles left in the fridge, non functioning toilet on second floor, completely full trash bins, dirty pots/pans (food left on pan). We are not sure but we assuming you sent a maid to drop off trash bags and a rag. Not entirely sure what we were suppose to do with this. Further, when renting a place to stay we should not have to share our time with the maid service. Cleaning should occur prior to guest arrival. Given all of these issues we find it only fair we are reimbursed for the issues that we encountered during our stay. I looked forward to hearing from you. I am happy to include and attach pictorial evidence for several of the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023