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Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sea Isle Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views

Located in Galveston's west end, this Sea Isle home has everything you'll need for a perfect beach getaway. Not only does it offer wonderful neighborhood amenities such as tennis courts, playground and marina- but includes a large personal hot tub for year round fun! Feel at ease with a fully fenced lot that adds extra safety for your pets and little ones. This home is perfectly situated near two neighborhood restaurants, offers peak-a-boo water views and is a very short, 3 minute walk to the beach!


* Cleaning fee covers maid service, linens, and hot tub maintenance and cleaning.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please read Pet addendum in welcome guide.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Must be 25+ to book and be present during entirety of stay
- No unregistered guests allowed. NO EVENTS. - Neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
- NO smoking indoors. Hefty fee if not compliant. Ash tray provided downstairs. - Do not use firepits or grills under the home or on the deck

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR13281
Property # 2808064vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Terramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Moody Gardens - 39 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sea Isle Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Terramar Beach and Half Moon Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Sea Isle. The house was perfect for our needs. It was nice that everyone got their own bedrooms. The host responded to all of my questions very quickly and was even able to accommodate our late check out request.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Excellent Stay

Perfect distance from the beach while still being affordable. Great gem that’s off from the hustle and bustle, but still convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kesha J.

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

Great location

Great location. My family enjoyed the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Perfect place, perfect location ocean view 1 1/2 blocks away from beach, 4 bedrooms awesome split

Beach, moody garden and pleasure pier. So much fun!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiara A.

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

Great location

We had a great time at this house and would definitely come back! Easy walk to the beach and the hot tub was a nice plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I G.

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

Great Stay!

Great property located short distance walk to a clean beach. The property had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great vaca in Galveston

Makin Waves is a great place to stay on Galveston island. Our family, (grandparents, parents n a 2 and 4 year old) met for a weekend at the beach and it couldnt have gone better. The location is in a great neighborhood, close to the beach and the house is well equipped tand attractive and house is attractive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

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

Nice clean house!

House was clean and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty P.

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

Excellent Beach House

Large, spacious, well kept property with plenty of amenities. Owner provided A+ communication. Super easy beach access, great location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Great house

House was great it was clean close to the ocean and plenty of room loved the downstairs area would recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory W.

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

Review

This is my second time staying at this property! It’s a great location to easily walk to the beach and is always super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you Cory! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Absolutely loved this house. Very clean, convenient two minute walk to beach, and host had everything we needed and then some. Highly recommend this house!! A++++
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Adorable home

Adorable home in Jamaica Beach! Plenty of space for 5 adults and 6 children. Loved that the kids had their own space and bunk beds! We were able to walk to the beach or stay in and enjoy the hot tub! Great place to stay and Andrew was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Perfect getaway!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here during spring break. The property was very clean, location is great, and the property owner was quick with communicating. We loved the marina down the road where you can get some drinks, food, or souvenirs from the gift shop. Since it was chillier than usual, the hot tub came in handy! Overall this was a wonderful home and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi C.

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

Fun family getaway

Makin Waves was the perfect place for our family getaway! Plenty of room for all of us, our pups, and the grandparents too. A quick walk to the beach, well appointed rooms, and an easy check in process made this stay effortless. Communication with Andrew was quick, efficient, and thorough. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! You and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Amazing beach weekend! Even during Fall!

Our stay was perfect for an extended family getaway! I can be a little bit of a clean freak- but this house was spotless! Just like the photos! The location is also one of my favorites on the island; a beautiful and calm neighborhood with amenities and a very short walk to the beach (less than 5 min). We were a little nervous about it being too chilly in October, but the hot tub was a huge bonus. It was very nice to hop in and wind down after a long day. We will definitely be booking this property again next time we are in Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peggy D.

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

Web Site

Web site did to be updated Had old food left on grill Over all excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Peggy, thanks so much for your review. Please share the issues you had with the website, as we are always trying to improve! We have made sure to emphasize grill cleaning in our guest checkout instructions and added it to our cleaning crews checklist.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

My sons 16th birthday

We came down to Galveston, for my sons 16 birthday , with family and friends. The house was clean and had a great setup. Convenient location great neighborhood love the fact there is a restaurant in the neighborhood. Great amenities, downstairs was a hit with the kids. Beach is within walking distance. The kitchen is a nice size and has everything u could need to cook your family a hot meal. Hope to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mini Vacation

We loved our stay at Makin Waves. The property was sooo...cozy and perfect for our family of 4 including our fur baby. Super clean and short distance to the beach. Communication with the owners about any questions was excellant. My kiddos had a blast and enjoyed the fenced yard. The house and kitchen were well stocked. Just make sure to bring ur own beach towels, if u plan on heading out to the beach. We hope to be back soon! Thanks for the wonderful, hospitality! Keep Makin Waves on your gotta stay at list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Dora, We are so glad your family enjoyed your your stay. And thank you very much for the kind words. We are looking to forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great Rental! Exactly as described

The process was very easy, the place was very clean and smelled great. Everything was easy to find (wifi, extra linens, instructions for hottub, etc). Thanks for making the process easy. I would rent this one again. There was a small problem with the gate one of my guests caused as we left, but the owner reached out to me and was very reasonable. I haven't heard anything back, so I assume everything is ok now!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

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

A & M Graduate Celebration

My son graduated from Texas A & M on Aug 10 and because regular school had started for the younger grandchildren so we took a quick trip to Galveston. We knew we wanted to congratulate my son in some way and this ended up being perfect. The location was very convenient, the house wa exactly as described and very clean. We could not have picked out a better home for my family. The hot tub was a big hit for the youngsters and the yard was perfect for our fur babies. We will definitely be back! Oh and the host was was very communicative and made sure we checked in with it out any issues or concerns. Has some great suggestions on restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna D.

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

Beautiful home away from home!

Makin waves was nice and modern. Had plenty of towels in each bathroom. Very roomy! Extra cots if needed in closet. Playpen and toddler booster chair for the littles. Chair came handy bc I forgot to pack mine. Anything you need to use for cooking meals for the family is at your reach. Under the house chill spot was great and relaxing. Hot tub, tv, and the lighting was a nice touch. Definitely recommend this beach house! Andrew was a great host. Keeping me informed and replying back quickly. We will be back and stay longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LADY STEPHANIE K.

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

Everything You Need

This 4 bedroom place is setup wonderfully. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom on each side of the house. And each bedroom has some sort of drawer space. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms. Super convenient to the beach, and the second floor deck has great views of the sunrise. Also, plenty of equipment in the kitchen which was great surprise (i.e. lots of pots and pans, even baking dishes and a few pieces of Tupperware) The outside shower downstairs is a lifesaver. Hot tub worked great and was easy to use. We ended up doing jet skis and a bonfire on the beach, all thanks to their little guidebook which recommended a local concierge. We will definitely be staying here again. Thanks Andrew and Elise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Thanks so much for the review! Happy to hear you all enjoyed the house. Sounds like a great time! Hope to host you all again soon.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sahra K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor maintenance of property

I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to check in early by 4 hours. They also allowed for us to add an extra dog to the stay for an additional pet deposit of $50. Unfortunately the property had a lot of issues with it. Beginning with the trash outside the property, there was a red hat and beer cans left outside the gate. When entering there were several broken items, such as a folding chair, a water gun, and other “beach things” that weren’t usable, but likely left behind by other guests and never disposed of. The inside has several issues as well. The floor was uneven in several places, foundation issues surely. There were not enough towels for each person, nor a washer and dryer to clean the used ones. The kitchen had sugar ants everywhere you can think of. Around the sink, around the oven top, even where some of the cooking ware was stored. The dish washer had broken metal, which created rust and sharp edges on the top and bottom racks. The fact that I had to constantly kill ants while cooking was just disgusting. We were forced to mainly eat out during our stay. Lastly, the listing stated there was a number for the community pool where tickets could be purchased ahead of time. I made several attempts to call the office, with no return calls. We arrived Friday, and were told that the office is closed on Saturday which was when the response came from listing manager. So we were unable to use the pool, which was mainly the reason we picked the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Hi Sahra, Sorry to hear you encountered so many issues during your stay... We will certainly take immediate action and discuss the left broken items and low number of towels with our cleaning service. The ants were a new issue that we were not aware of, but we did treat the area and outdoors today. So this should not be an issue in the future. As far as a washer and dryer, they both were located in the back left bedroom of the house. The community pool is completely managed by the neighborhood HOA. I'm not sure why they were difficult to contact, but this is certainly something we will speak with them about. I appreciate all of your feedback as we work to continue to improve!

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