A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Pirate's Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
On beach
Balcony
Toys
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Galveston, TX
Pirate's Beach
Place, Pirate's Beach
1 min walk
Palm Beach
Place, Palm Beach
17 min walk
Galveston Island State Park Beach
Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
19 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
GUEST 1
3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
GUEST 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Living Room
1 Double Futon
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
GUEST BATH
Toilet · Shower only
MASTER BATH
Toilet · Shower only
OUTDOOR SHOWER
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape
Welcome to **Bella Vista**, your Galveston family beach escape where the sand and Gulf are literally just steps from your door.
**Wake up by the water, make a fresh cup of coffee, and settle onto the deck as the Gulf breeze rolls in and the kids head down to play in the sand.** Spend the day swimming, fishing, relaxing and exploring—knowing home is only steps away whenever you need it.
Tucked away on a quiet private street with access to a **private, vehicle-free beach**, Bella Vista offers the kind of easy beach vacation families dream about. No crossing busy streets, no loading the car with beach gear, and no searching for parking. Grab your chairs, cooler and fishing gear and walk straight to the sand.
And because you're so close, the beach doesn't have to be an all-day production. Head back to the house for lunch, grab another drink, take a break from the sun, let the little ones rest, or pick up something you forgot—then be back with your toes in the sand in minutes.
### Comfortable, Easy Beach Living
Bella Vista is fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped for comfortable family and group stays, featuring **3 bedrooms, 2 indoor bathrooms, 7 beds, a pull-out sofa, a spacious living area, and TVs in the living room and primary bedroom.**
The **fully equipped kitchen** has everything you need for mornings at home or family dinners after a day on the beach, including a **Keurig coffee maker, brand-new electric range and oven, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, blender, cookware, dishes, glassware, and everyday kitchen essentials.**
A **full-size washer and dryer** are also available—especially convenient for families and longer stays.
**House linens and bath towels are provided**, including bath towels, hand towels and washcloths. Guests should bring their own beach towels, as beach towels are not provided.
Downstairs, you'll find an **outdoor shower** that's perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at the beach, along with an **outdoor sink and fish-cleaning area**. If you enjoy surf fishing or wading out for the day's catch, you'll have a convenient place to clean your fish and gear before heading upstairs to cook dinner.
### The Best of Galveston Is Close By
Bella Vista gives you the relaxed atmosphere of Galveston's West End while keeping you close to restaurants, coffee, groceries, golf and some of the island's best attractions.
Spend the morning on the beach, grab coffee and breakfast nearby, play a round at **Moody Gardens Golf Course**, or spend the day exploring **Moody Gardens** and its family attractions.
Nearby you'll find **Waterman's Restaurant & Marina** for seafood, steaks and waterfront sunsets, the beautiful **Evia** neighborhood for coffee and dining, **Seven Seas Grocery** for groceries, fresh food and beach necessities, and plenty of local seafood favorites throughout the West End.
Coffee, breakfast, groceries and everyday essentials are all nearby, making it easy to stock the house or make a quick run without losing half your vacation to errands.
### Explore the Island
When you're ready to venture beyond the beach, **Historic Downtown Galveston and The Strand** are just a short drive away.
Spend an afternoon exploring Galveston's historic streets, local shops and attractions, then stay downtown for dinner, drinks and some of the island's favorite restaurants before heading back to the quieter West End and Bella Vista.
### Your Galveston Beach Escape
Whether you're planning a **family beach vacation, fishing weekend, getaway with friends, or simply a few relaxing days by the Gulf**, Bella Vista gives you the perfect home base to experience Galveston at your own pace.
Days here can be as simple as coffee on the deck, bare feet in the sand, fresh Gulf air and nowhere you need to be—or as full as fishing, golf, Moody Gardens, great food and an evening on The Strand.
**Come for the beach. Stay for the views. Make yourself at home at Bella Vista.**
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NO SMOKING. FOR EVERY CIGARETTE BUTT FOUND THERE WILL BE A CLEANING FEE OF $10 PER CIGARETTE BUTT FOUND
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number GVR08861
Property # 1995425vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Galveston
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Galveston Island State Park Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Pirates Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Galveston Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Basin Bistro - 12 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Venados Cantina - 4 min drive
Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape?
As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,659, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bella Vista - Steps to Private Beach Family Escape located?
Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach. Pirates Beach and Galveston Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Communication with the host was excellent. They responded very quickly to my questions. House was clean and in a great spot. It was perfect if you have small children. If they needed to go to restroom, or take a break from the sun, or whatever else kiddos can think of…you’re literally just steps from the beach. We were there for memorial day and the beach was quiet which was great.
The beachfront property has an excellent view of the beach and is great with children. We went in July and the beach was clean and not crowded. The sleeping accommodation is fantastic for a family with children or college kids, but not ideal for more than two adults with only one private room with a large bed. The bottom of the refrigerator door handle was broken and the top kitchen cabinet hits the ceiling fan when opened, otherwise the house is in good condition. The space under the house is very large with various places to sit, has one private shower and two water hoses. The utility closet houses the washer and dryer and has extra beach chairs and toys. It was more expensive than larger, newer properties in the community, but the location was what attracted us.
This beachouse was fantastic! We absolutely loved the location. You are literally right there on the beach. It was so convenient to enjoy the beach and have the house right there to run back and forth for things, or for those who wanted to be in the ac they could still see us at the beach. Really loved the no vehicles on the beach area this home is in. Just made it more private, less busy, safer for the kids and asthetically prettier. The house itself slept so many and all so comfortably, beds were great, with extra ac units in two of the bedrooms, the home stayed ice cold. We will definitely book this house first when available in the future. It was just perfect. The owners were also so so nice and so accommodating with our special requests. Just amazing, thank you for a great weekend for our family.
We really enjoyed our stay. Property was very clean, check in super easy and literally steps from the beach and ocean. Pretty well stocked, you can tell the owners are continuing to fix the place up and they're doing a nice job! Overall, great place to stay and we recommend it!
My family and I enjoyed this property. The house is a cozy retreat with great views. The proximity to the beach was awesome. My husband and I could watch the kids play on the beach from the balcony.
Its a great house a few steps away from the beach and plenty of space for the whole family. It was serene community and the house amenities were just perfect. We didnt find the laundry (downstairs) until a bit too late but its a great feature too. Thank you for making this family vacation a possibility for us.
THIS HOUSE IS PREFECT FOR A SMALL GROUP, VERY CLOSE TO THE BEACH A VERY SHORT WALK. THE VIEW FROM THE BALCONY IS GREAT FOR WATCHING THE SUNSET AND PEOPLE WATCHING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOME.
Great location on a part of the beach where vehicles are not allowed. Literally feet from the beach. Even during Spring Break it was not noisy or crowded. Beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and the kitchen has everything you need. Great communication with Owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Im so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you think of us on your next trip to Galveston and we have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
This house is a gem steps away from the beach! The location is perfect—just 8 miles from Moody Gardens but far enough away from the tourist-y sea wall. We enjoyed evenings on the patio. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need, bathrooms are spacious and the kids loved both bunk rooms. The host had great communication—don’t wait, rent it for your family getaway!
Property was in the perfect location. No beach crowds, steps from the beach. Home was well appointed. We experienced a little hiccup getting into the property but neighbor helped us and owner was responsive. We would love to come back.
House was everything we expected and more. It’s is a cute house and a great location, literally walking distance from the beach. We loved just sitting outside on the outside patio. House was very clean and had everything we needed in it to cook. Would have liked to have a access to a grill, but other then that it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jaime P.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location of this house is amazing. You are right on a beach which was not crowded at all. The outdoor shower makes cleaning up from your beach time easy. Lots of cooking equipment in kitchen. House is showing some wear and tear.
We just spent 6 days at this wonderful beach house for a family vacation. The house had everything we needed and the views were amazing. A very short 20 second walk to the beach each day made for a very easy beach set up. The host was super gracious and responded promptly to messages and questions. We will definitely be back to Bella Vista. So far my fav beach house yet! Thank you!
We had a lovely time at this beach house. The location cannot be beat. You are literally steps away from the beach. The beach was not overcrowded at all. We ran into difficulty when checking in because the code was not working to get in. We were quickly able to get in contact with the host to fix this. The house was mostly clean but we found some trash from the previous guest. We could not open the door for the outdoor shower because the latch is broken. Otherwise, the house is nice and we enjoyed our weekend. We would definitely stay there again in the future!
We visited Palm Beach over Spring Break with 3 teenagers. Although the weather did not cooperate, we enjoyed great walks and runs on the beach and a comfortable living room for watching March Madness. The bathrooms are larger and more updated than those of other beach houses we have stayed in recently. The two bunkbed rooms are cute and fun for kids and teens. The kitchen was pretty well stocked. (I think the only things we would have liked that we could not find were foil and cling wrap.) The location could not have been better. The house is just a few steps from the beach. The porch would be wonderful in warmer weather. Finally, this subdivision, as well as those on either side, have beaches that are not open to traffic. One of my pet peeves in Galveston is that, in many places, you have to share the beach with cars. Not here. Highly recommend.
The location was steps from the beach with a great ocean view from the covered porch. House is older and could use some updates. But for the price? It was perfect. House was clean and equipped. Outside showers were a plus. Two large bathrooms were nice.
This place was perfect for what we needed. With 2 young children it was a very short walk to the beach and the front porch had a locking gate so we could let the kids play on the deck. 10/10 would rent again!
We absolutely loved this place. It had everything you needed and more. The close proximity to the beach was AMAZING !!!! We had quite a few little ones and taking them back and forth was a breeze. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an amazing family beach trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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Hosted by Edward
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