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Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access

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Welcome To Life's A Beach - Gorgeous Gulf View
Front Exterior
Spacious Deck
Private Walkover To The Beach
Entryway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Indian Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1 - Floor 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 2

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 3

Bathroom 4 - Floor 3

Bathroom 5 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access

Welcome to Life’s a Beach, a stunning two-story beachfront getaway located in the desirable Kahala Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. With direct beach access and panoramic Gulf views, this spacious 3,045 sq ft home offers the perfect coastal escape for large or extended families, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and enough room to comfortably sleep up to 15 guests.

Start your mornings with the sound of waves and breathtaking sunrises from the expansive sun deck, or relax in the shaded lower-level lounge area after a full day of beach adventures. A private dune walkover makes it easy to reach the sand just steps from your door. The upper deck is fully equipped with three tables, ten Adirondack chairs, and four lounge chairs, giving everyone a spot to soak in the sun or enjoy a family meal with a view. Downstairs, you'll find a swing, picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water—ideal for rinsing off after the beach.

Inside, Life’s a Beach welcomes you with updated coastal décor and an open layout designed for comfort and connection. The main level features a large living area with a queen sleeper sofa, a fully stocked kitchen, and a dining area, all bathed in natural light and ocean views. A spacious prmary suite on this floor boasts a King bed, private bath, TV, and direct deck access.

Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and a second living space provide plenty of room to spread out. Two of the upstairs bedrooms feature king beds, while the third is a kid-friendly bunk room with a full/twin and a standard twin bunk. The second living room/den includes a queen sleeper sofa, large screen TV, and Blu-ray player, perfect for movie nights or a quiet retreat.

Located on the peaceful West End of Galveston Island, you're still within easy driving distance of popular attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District. Whether you're looking to build sandcastles, fish from the shore, or explore local restaurants and shops, there’s something for everyone nearby.

Book your stay at Life’s a Beach today and enjoy front-row access to the Gulf, endless sunshine, and memories that last a lifetime. This is beachfront living at its best—relax, unwind, and let the waves take care of the rest.

Please note: This house has outdoor cameras.

GVR03742

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GVR03742

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Indian Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Luis Beach - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahala Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Indian Beach and Jamaica Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks! Need a good deal for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break getaway

Beautiful property with lots of room for 2 families. Amazing views and close to ocean. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Our stay was all I imagined and more. Everyone was pleased. Loved the privacy. We will definitely return. Thank you.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Karen W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special family time at the beach!

We loved the beach house! Beautiful home and everything was as promised. This was our first time in Galveston and on the beaches of the gulf. The deck on the house was amazing to sit out on and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach and water.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

The house was very nice and right on the beach!!! Beautiful views of the gulf from the large windows in the living area and master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Stay

It was a beautiful home, beautiful view. Will hopefully stay there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Condo was great. The view was excellant, right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stone Family Beach Getaway

This property is fantastic. We loved every minute of this house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Will rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Had a great stay! Perfect location right on the beach!! House was clean with several amenities! Hope to make it back next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Great! All great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

Loved this property and location to the beach. Quite, beautiful and amazing views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront property with plenty of space for large families

Love this property! The views can’t be beat. Towels provided was appreciated as well as the washer and dryer. Outdoor shower is convenient and water hoses are everywhere to clean off all your gear. I think the first floor at ground level was recently flooded because the smell of mold is strong, but once you go up a level it’s much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home at a beautiful location

My family and friends had a wonderful time at Life’s a Beach! It was very clean and well appointed. It was so great to be right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We enjoyed our stay at Life is a Beach. Nice decor, clean, open and gorgeous view. We had everything we needed. We do recommend this home and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach

The perfect location to the beach. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space to move about. Most well stocked kitchen. Our entire family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with panoramic view to the beach.

This place definitely exceeded my expectations. Great furniture and a very clean house. Easy to sleep at night with each window and glass door equipped with window shades.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family vacation

Ours was a multi-generational family reunion. The house is beautiful with multiple views of the ocean, private access to the beach, and great hospitality spaces in the house. We are already planning to return for our family gathering next year. Five stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Castro Family

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, great view and easy beach access

The property was as shown in photos, clean, well taken care of and has great views. We had a relaxing time despite the weather! Minor suggestions - there were no beach towels or beach toys. Also no hand soap for the bathrooms and only left enough soap for two loads of laundry and two loads of dishes. With 10 people for four nights it wasn’t enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston Summer Vacay

As advertised! The first thing you take in are the views of the beach and gulf from the huge bay windows and we were bought in. Very clean and more than enough room for our family. We felt like we had our own private beach with the private walkover bridge. The beach is 30 seconds away! Huge bedrooms & bathrooms w/ great amenities. Only about 25 minutes from Gaido's even during peak traffic! This is a great place for a good sized family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Enjoyed this property and appreciated the small extras. Only complaint is that the plastic chairs provided for the beach were all broken! We did not expect to have them so they were a surprise amenity- however they should be replaced. All else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful and the owner really put a lot of effort into little details and decor! The patio is large and had more than enough seating for our party of 9 (adults and our teen children). There were plenty of towels and cute little welcome packs of starter amenities. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots/pans, and all the essentials. The beach isn’t crowded due to it being in a more private area which was nice and the walkway with benches is a great spot to relax and watch the waves. I loved that the TV is upstairs and the main living area has the beautiful beach view! It kept the kids from staring at a TV all day! The furniture is super comfortable. The master bedroom is great!! Crack the door for amazing sounds of the ocean. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Found our beach house!

We’ve stayed in this area of the island in several houses over the years but this house is a standout. We will definitely rent it again and my kids are planning on a time to bring their friends along because there is so much room. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever had in a rental. The main rooms have stunning unobstructed views of the water and the deck was a favorite early morning spot for all of us. The kids played board games (they have a huge selection to choose from) at the dining table while we were cooking and relaxing in the living room all while soaking in the amazing views. The hurricane shutters allowed the baby to nap peacefully in a totally dark bedroom in the middle of the day. There was nothing that was an issue in this house. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with amazing views, steps from the beach

We brought our 16 year old son and friends to enjoy the beach for the weekend. This house was perfect for our trip. I used the kitchen quite a bit to cook breakfast and dinner. The layout of the rooms made it nice for the boys to sleep upstairs and hang out while we were sleeping downstairs. The views from the living room and master bedroom are amazing. We enjoyed watching the boys playing on the beach while sitting inside in the comforts of the living room. They played spike ball on the beach as well as frisbee and football. The deck was gorgeous and I enjoyed laying in a chair and reading a book to the sound of the ocean. It got a little windy so I enjoyed going inside to enjoy the views without the wind. There were 2 grocery stores within minutes of this place. It was beautifully decorated with electric shutters. The beds were comfortable. I’ve already looked at the summer schedule to see if we can come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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