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Galveston bay house waterfront, Private Fishing Dock, Arcade, Near town & Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+2
5 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Galveston bay house waterfront, Private Fishing Dock, Arcade, Near town & Beach

Expansive, large water-front lot/home, on the very desirable Crash Boat Basin.
The Sunsets are gorgeous and the Fishing is Awesome!
Beautiful water views from many locations on the lot and decks. 81 feet of waterfront. 3 bedroom 2 bath home up and a bunk room with a low ceiling perfect for the kids with a full bath and living area with Arcades below. Expansive covered deck area above and below. Recreation area below. Boat dock also has a covered area with unobstructed sunset views.
Two above water and two below water green fishing lights.
Lighted pier and Boat house.
Crab traps are available to use but make sure you have a Texas fishing license.
4 kayaks with paddles and life vests for you to use.
Two different charcoal grills are available and a
Fire Pit for smores and what not.
Yard games for the family's enjoyment are available as well.
Arcade and VR pinball for your family's enjoyment

The owners do all of the cleaning and maintenance, so Please help us keep our home nice and happy.

No Commercial fishing! No Oyster Harvesting! Game warden will be notified if you do.
To comply with VRBO rules the house does have non monitored security camera's on the exterior of the house (driveway, dock/backyard/deck) for the safety of our guests and to protect the property.

Property manager

Keith Christensen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 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
Property Registration Number GVR08421

About the area

Galveston

Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galveston bay house with Great waterfront views, Golf and moody gardens near by pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Galveston bay house with Great waterfront views, Golf and moody gardens near by?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galveston bay house with Great waterfront views, Golf and moody gardens near by?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galveston bay house with Great waterfront views, Golf and moody gardens near by located?

Located in Near West End, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moody Gardens Golf Course, Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course and Magic Carpet Golf. Galveston Fishing Pier and Seawall Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE G.

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

Great Place to Stay

We had a very fun time. I’ve been coming to this house with friends and family for years and we always have a great time fishing and hanging out. The owners are easy to communicate with and keep the house clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Always a great stay

We’ve stayed here twice and it will always be our go-to property in Galveston. The outdoor space is absolutely perfect and the hosts are so easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE G.

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

Great Fishing and Awesome House

This is my 4th time staying at this house with the current owner and the place is great. The fishing is good from the dock, the house is clean and provides plenty of amenities. I will definitely be returning. I have recommended this place to a friend who stayed last year and will also return with his family. Thanks, Dwayne.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great VRBO

Awesome house on the West Bay - super clean! Can't wait to get back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S.

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

Lovely bay house

Our extended family had a great time at this home. The downstairs area was perfect for the gaggle of kids and teens (they enjoyed the old school arcade games) and the main house had plenty of space for all to hang out and catch up. The dock was great for evening fishing and the house was really well equipped in every way. Close to town and beaches and the host was super responsive. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

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

Just me and hubby

It’s the second time we have stayed at this property. The first was with kids and grandkids. Both stays was amazing. All the little details the host does to make you feel welcome is great. From the treats in the fridge and counter, to the fresh flowers, then the first aide kit all the way to a bowl of toiletries that you may have forgotten. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE G.

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

Fun Family Trip

My entire family and I had lots of fun fishing off the dock and kayaking. The house is in a great location for everyone to have fun in Galveston. We will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rumualdo G.

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

Game room and good fishing

The property was perfect. Had more than enough room, plenty of games, and an arcade. Nice fishing pier everyone was very pleased. Certainly on our list of homes to return to in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE G.

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

Great Place to stay & Fun Fishing

The new owners have done an awesome job of fixing the place up and we really enjoyed the fishing and relaxing off the docks. There were plenty of cooking supplies and amenities. I will definitely be renting this place in the future and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeLynn B.

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

Awesome place

This place is outstanding! We really enjoyed our stay with the kids and grandkids. They really have everything you need here for kids and adults. The guys even caught a variety of fish and some were even big enough to keep. Would definitely book again, we absolutely loved our time here and didn't want to leave!! Thanks again for your hospitality!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill d.

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

Fish and cards camp

This property was more than advertised. Features galore. The little neighborhood cafe was awesome. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Family Vacation - July 2024

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home filled with entertainment for all! The kids had a blast downstairs with all of the video games and the house layout and seating on the porches provided everyone with adequate space to enjoy. If you enjoy fishing, this is a great spot, just grab some bait and hang out on the dock, you will catch many varieties of fish in varying sizes. As it pertains to the downstairs, don't get distracted that it does not connect inside, the house layout makes it feel connected. My advice is to book this property and enjoy your time in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Could've stayed longer

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at this beach house! It was perfect for our family and friends to unwind and get in vacation mode prior to leaving on a cruise. Wish we had booked a couple more days. Perfect location for fishing, crabbing, kayaking, etc! Beautiful community to putt around in our rented golf cart too! Thank you Keith and Tina for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

I loved it. Felt like something out of a movie

I was in shocked and the inner kid in all of us came out . Overall amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

denice e., Houston TX

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

Fantastic yet again!

Great place for us, our adult children, our grandchildren, and our 83 yr old parents. Crabs and piggy perch for the little ones. All you need for entertainment on our weekend. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome House

Fishing was awesome (mostly small). Caught trout, ladyfish, ribbonfish, piggy perch, drum, small reds, and a small ray. Used the crab traps for the first time and caught a few as well. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Great property in great location

Everyone in our family (ages 7-39) enjoyed this place! Fishing was great from the dock. The kayaks were fun. The arcade games downstairs kept the kids happy. The only minor negative was not realizing the downstairs and upstairs were not connected. We made it work though. Overall very happy and would book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Sitting on the dock by the Bay

Wonderfully stocked, beautifully furnished, fresh flowers and plants. Everything as expected, kayaking fun for the teens, great fishing for all (many trout, some catfish, a sting ray, and a few monsters that got away) Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Video games were fun when the wind was cold. For the birders we saw, gulls, terns, ibis, cranes, whistling ducks, the osprey, cormorants, and many others. Wonderful sunsets, lots of amazing decks, easy contact with host. A wonderful spring break retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Had a great time.

We spent most of our time fishing or crabbing. Fishing under the lights at night was fun. We caught several trout. We never caught a legal speckled trout, but we did catch several. We caught enough crabs for a crab boil and my two adult sons had crab meat to take home. The video games were a great way to spend the day when it got too hot to fish and crab. The house had everything we needed. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. I will book this property again if we come back to Galveston.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is wonderful and the owners have many games and activities to enjoy while there. There are two concerns: 1.) It's time for a new commode downstairs - the one there has seen better decades and 2.) there is a security camera watching the deck - I get it, I have cameras at my house, but this should be disclosed...I am the only one of our group that took issue with this, but there may be others like me out there. In general, everyone else would gladly stay again; I would probably go elsewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

allen k.

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

The best VRBO we have ever stayed in!

First off- nothing I write here can describe our experience. The hosts of this house Have went above and beyond in all areas. The house is clean and top notch. The host have every single thing you can think of in this house ti make your stay the best. Things you arrive with and realize you forgot. The game room? It can’t be beat! It entertained or little one and teens the entire time- they were never bored! Games , activities, art supply’s , video games, arcade games…. Endless fun! Now for outside! 3 decks to choose from! All 3 have amazing views and seating to sit around and enjoy the day, relax or fish! The fishing was good, and lots of fun!! We enjoyed the kayaks one day and corn hole boards one evening while cooking out on the provided grills. The entire house has speakers - turn it on the Bob Marley station and enjoy the place! It’s such a vibe 😎 When I tell you this is the best house we have stayed at I mean it. I would recommend this house a million times to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren J., Lorena, usa

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

Fishing was great, downstairs needs a deep clean

The welcome note and chocolates were a really nice treat upon arrival. The upstairs of the house was great. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, pots and pans as well as spices. The appliances all worked perfectly including the ice maker in the fridge. I typically am very thorough in reading reviews and researching on the house, but apparently I missed that the downstairs was completely disconnected from the upstairs. If you have teenagers it would work well, but for our 4,6, 9, and 10 year old it was a bit sketch. Being right on the water like we were, we had to come up with a way to lock the kids “in” at night. Luckily I had a baby monitor I was able to rig up to see all the kids. I would recommend the owner put a second electronic keypad downstairs on the front door at a minimum. The downstairs, while a super cool kid setup smelt REALLY bad of mildew and mold. We noticed one of the downstairs windows was broken with a heavy amount of mildew and mold growth in the inside. If they would fix that window and then do a deep clean it might not be so bad down there. Unfortunately the house isn’t quite big enough to cram 4 kids upstairs and someone start breakfast, otherwise we’d probably have done that. The video games and den setup were awesome for entertainment for them when the kiddos got tired of being outside for a bit though! The outside setup was perfect. We didn’t try to get in the water, but caught catfish, stingrays, flounder, etc!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H., El Paso TX

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

Planning to go back already!

A group of us stay the weekend. Came home and started talking about staying back at this same place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY S.

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

Great, spacious property

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! The house was spacious and well-stocked. The downstairs area was perfect for the kids with lots of things for them to do. They really enjoyed the arcade games! Everyone enjoyed fishing 🎣! The fishing was good! Yard was great for kids to run around in. We had a great long weekend with our family and friends. We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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