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Luxurious Home with Pool, Central to Everything

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Splash in your private oasis
Roast marshmallows and share stories under the stars
Your own spa-like experience awaits
The heart of your Galveston getaway - relax & connect
BeachBox guests receive special discounts on a variety of local businesses

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 23334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Home with Pool, Central to Everything

Make memories at Heart of It All! This spacious 7-bedroom Galveston beach house offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. Relax by the pool after a fun day at the beach or explore the vibrant Historic Downtown Strand where you will find plenty of shopping and dining options. Enjoy cozy evenings and quality time together while living like a local - Heart of It All is your Galveston oasis!

Location: Centrally located on the east end of Galveston Island, Texas, just five minutes from The Strand.

Beach Access: Less than a 3 minute drive from the beaches at the Seawall.

Private Pool: This home features an above-ground pool that is 4ft deep with a spacious deck for lounging.

Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet Policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend

Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 14 guests must be approved prior to booking.

Parking: There is room for 3 cars on the street, plus 2 more in the alley.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

Step inside and be greeted by a warm, open layout! The inviting living room features a comfy sectional sofa perfect for movie nights, right next to the dining area with a spacious table for group meals. Prepare delicious feasts in the well-equipped kitchen with a large island and ample counter space. A convenient half bath sits just off the dining room.

On this floor, you'll also find two bedrooms. One offers a king-size bed and a twin, ideal for families. The other boasts two queen-size beds, perfect for additional guests.

Head upstairs and discover the luxurious primary suite! This haven features a king-size bed and a spa-like ensuite bathroom with both a shower and a clawfoot tub. There's another room with a king-size bed and a twin, plus two additional bedrooms, each with two queen-size beds for comfortable sleeping arrangements. Finally, the game room doubles as a fun sleeping space with two double beds, perfect for kids or extra guests.

Venture outside and create lasting memories! Relax by the cozy firepit with seating, lay out by the pool, or gather around the large deck for al fresco meals using the provided table. Let the fun and relaxation begin at Heart of It All!

GVR # 10193

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House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 14 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- The homeowner's routine pool maintenance cannot be rescheduled and is required for the health and safety of our guests. They will not need to access the home but will access the yard.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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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 GVR10193

About the area

Galveston

Located in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum. 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

  • Galveston Seawall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Compas Taqueria & Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Luxurious Centrally Located Home with a Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large Luxurious Centrally Located Home with a Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Large Luxurious Centrally Located Home with a Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Luxurious Centrally Located Home with a Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Luxurious Centrally Located Home with a Pool located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Samuel May Williams House, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Wonderful

It was just wonderful. There were 12 of us and could have brought more. Delightful home and im a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Galveston

Check in was good, communication was great(before, during and after). Pictures were what the house was. Perfect experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Overnight Stay

We had a short stay in the house prior to our cruise. Overall, we were pleased. The house was clean, we had plenty of towels and it worked for our group. The only negative is that it's an old house and Galveston was going through a cold spell which made it difficult for the furnace to keep up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Pre-cruise visit

The home is very large and can comfortably sleep 22. There were many nice upgrades which made the home feel high-end. The floor in the living room needs some repair but everything else was in good condition. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ebony P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not what it seems

Me and 15 of my family and feiwnds stayed before a cruise and as the night went on the stay got worse. Its beautiful and spacious, but eits an older home with weak floors. Holes in the floor were covered with rugs. We noticed after dinner roaches come out of nowhere. We cleaned the kirchen swept and wiped down the counters. My fiance woke up in the middle of rhe night and found rat droppings on the counter after we cleaned up after our meal. I shared this with thr owner and all i got ead an email thst said they would look into it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MyVisit M.

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

Perfection!

The house is in a great location, walkable every where! Huge rooms, great kitchen and outdoor area. Ten of us had a great stay! Fun game room and pool for all to enjoy! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda F.

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

Great house for Two couples!

Great house, convenient location, very clean and beautifully decorated. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Juanita M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rally

Place was very roomy and accomated everyone in our group perfect. We had extra visitors like roaches and a huge RAT (not a mouse). Not too mention while taking a shower damn hot water would cut off and had too finish with cold water in all the showers. Floors were uneven and broken, someone easly could break an ankle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful house but not clean

The house looked beautiful however the floors had not been vacuumed and the bedding had stains on it. The ceiling fans in the 2 bedrooms had not been cleaned in a very long time so couldn’t be used. When we sent pictures there was no action on the part of the management company. Seeing as the house is no longer on VRBO our guess is that they just don’t care anymore
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloisa S.

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

Conference

Perfect location stocked with everything very spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Good Space

The house offered good space for family, but had lots of floor issues (cracks and divers in flooring). A breaker tripped and host never responded to help with which breaker was which. Had to relocate everything in the kitchen. Rooms were missing smoke alarms and some holes in walls. House only has one TV in living room. Check out instructions said not to use neighbors trash cans, but didn’t specify if the host had trash cans on property. All in all, was a great stay with a good sized pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary C.

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

Huge home with a pool

This house is very large. Great for a big family. The pool is an extra luxury at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Miki G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

disappointment

So we were told we could not check in till 4 to allow for cleaning...we checked in at 430 and they were still cleaning. The pool guy was cleaning the pool and it was green and cloudy. we were told it would clear up in an hour or 2. It did not we were not able to swim in the pool at all and i had 10 girl scouts very disappointed. The flooring on the first floor was also in many places not safe. There were loose and lifted flooring everywhere. The floor was horribly uneven and in one place there was a hole the floor under the rug. The Oven knobs were all broken and it made it difficult to cook meals. The ground floor desperately needs to have some repairs from a professional made to make the home safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marylynn B.

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

Hurricane Beryl had knocked out power in much if Galveston. The day before our visit, the manager

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Betty W.

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

Galveston Family Vacation

We enjoyed the house. It was clean and spacious. We had more than enough towels to use. The kitchen needed a few more pans. The pool did not get clean until the day we left. This was disappointing as we booked the rental because the kids love to swim. Overall, beautiful rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza O.

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

Totally Recommend

After being canceled by the owner of Cannonball Cove last minute, we searched for this property. It was great since the minute we walked in the property. The owner has great communication skills and is always aware of you in case you need something. We had no issues what so ever. My family enjoyed every minute spent there. I totally recommend and I am looking forward to booking again in the future. Definitely worth all the stars and would rate higher if I could. I am spreading the word back home and sending the link for recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Review

Our family had a nice stay. The kids loved the pool and there was a ton of space. Our recommendations are as follows: we feel there should be more hooks in bathrooms and rooms for towels and bathingsuits. When we arrived the floors had not been cleaned thoroughly especially the stairs. Other than that, we had a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANGELA S.

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

Summer vacation

Everything was wonderful and very clean , the only thing i would say is that in some of the restrooms we did not have hot water. But besides that everything was great ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd & Kim H.

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

Great Stay Prior To Cruise

We had a group of 15 friends and family leaving for a cruise and were able to all stay together the night before we left. The house was spacious with plenty of room for all us. The pool was nice and refreshing as well. The location was perfect for us as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B.

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

Amazing spacious home!!

Very impressed with this home. Tons of room and lots of perks. Definitely recommend, especially if you have a large group.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Amazing accommodations

My family & I booked a last minute booking due to a death in the family. We we're throughly impress with the house. The house had all the things we needed. Mr Russell was awesome. He was very responsive to my questions & needs. The outside pictures did not do the house justice. We're already in communication for upcoming stays. Thanks for making our stay pleasurable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

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

Girls trip

We had 21 adult women stay overnight and it was a great setting for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

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

lot's of space for my large family.

would definitely stay again, in the summer months instead of the winter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by BeachBox Vacation Rentals

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Welcome to BeachBox Vacation Rentals! We're your go-to for unforgettable vacations on the Texas Gulf Coast with rental homes in Galveston, Kemah, Surfside, Crystal Beach and Lake Livingston. From historic downtown lofts to 8-bedroom waterfront retreats, we've got the perfect homebase for your crew. And leave the worries at home— every property is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and our friendly guest services team is always here to help if you need anything at all.

So, pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to make amazing memories on the Texas coast with BeachBox! We can't wait to host you!

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