Welcome to your new favorite beachside oasis - Ark House! This cheerful Galveston vacation rental comfortably sleeps 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and a fun loft, and is full of fun décor, bright & airy rooms, and the perfect deck for hours of memory-making in the Gulf breeze.
As soon as you enter Ark House, you'll be greeted by the open living area with vaulted ceilings and classic wicker furniture. The spacious interior of this Pirates Beach vacation home boasts a tasteful combination of cream and navy hues, complemented by vibrant pops of coral. The large seating area is perfect for family movie nights around the large TV with DVD player.
The well-equipped kitchen boasts a breakfast bar seating 3 and a large island, providing ample space for preparing meals and socializing. This home away from home has all the pots, pans, cooking & serving utensils, dishes & glassware you need for your favorite family recipes. The adjacent dining area features a large table that comfortably seats up to 7.
After a day of fun & food, your group will welcome the 3 well-appointed private bedrooms. The primary bedroom, with a king-sized bed, features a TV, cozy sitting area, and en suite bathroom with a large vanity and a tub & shower combo. There are two additional bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, and the other with a queen sleeper sofa. A full bath with a tub & shower combo and a convenient washer/dryer complete this level.
On the upper level, the loft is furnished with a comfortable twin with a trundle bed, offering additional sleeping space or a cozy spot to read or relax. Kids of all ages will love the fun airplane décor and plenty of floor space to spread out.
Ready for some fun in the sun? The inviting partially covered deck has a variety of comfortable furniture, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the long Gulf views at any time of day. On the ground level, you'll find convenient parking space for up to 4 cars, a finished patio that beckons you to relax and unwind, and a charcoal grill. After a day at the beach, rinse off the salt & sand in the convenient outdoor shower.
BED SIZES: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa, 1 Twin Trundle.
GROUND LEVEL
Parking for 4 cars; Finished Patio; Charcoal Grill, Outdoor Shower
MAIN LEVEL
Living Room – vaulted ceilings/TV/DVD/abundant comfortable seating; Kitchen – breakfast bar seating 3/large island; Dining area - 1 table seating 6-7; 3 bedrooms: Primary Bedroom (King) – TV/sitting area/en suite bathroom/large vanity/tub & shower combo; 1 Bedroom (Queen) - TV/en suite bathroom with tub & shower combo; 1 Bedroom (Queen Sleeper Sofa); washer/dryer; partially covered deck
UPPER LEVEL
Loft (accessible by stairs only) – Twin + Trundle bed
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Partially covered deck with long Gulf view; Central A/C & Heat; ceiling fans throughout; multiple TVs; Pet Friendly - 2 small dogs (each <20 lbs) or 1 medium dog (40-60 lbs)
There is not cable or Dish TV at this property, only select streaming services.
PARKING
Parking is available for up to 4 vehicles in the private driveway of this home. Per HOA rules, street parking is not allowed.
LOCAL & LOVING IT
We are here to help! Our office is right at the entrance to Pirates Beach and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Our Property Services team is available for guests 24/7, so be sure to call us if there’s anything you need!
Sand `N Sea Properties is a professional vacation rental management and real estate company that has been local & trusted on Galveston Island since 1974. Family owned & operated, we manage 185+ of the best vacation homes in the most sought-after locations on the West End. We look forward to sharing our island home with you!
CONCIERGE & EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES
You’ve found the best beach houses – now make your trip truly special with concierge services from Above & Beyond Concierge. From beach equipment to grocery delivery, picnics to photo sessions, these dedicated locals take care of it all, so you don’t have to! They also have carefully curated packages for families, girls’ weekends, fishing enthusiasts, foodies & more.
Rick’s Beach Rentals is another West End favorite for renting golf carts, kayaks, beach chairs & umbrellas, beach wheelchairs and more. They’ll drop off & pick up right at your beach house, so all you have to do is enjoy!
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
On the West End, you’ll find miles and miles of beaches, birding sanctuaries, boat ramps, great fishing spots (beaches, bay & canal) as well as restaurants, groceries, gas and banking.
In-town attractions are an easy, short drive away – The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Historic Downtown Galveston, the Tall Ship Elissa at Pier 23, and many others.
PROPERTY CARE & HOUSEKEEPING
All Sand `N Sea Properties are non-smoking.
Our Housekeeping and Inspecting teams take care of preparing each home before every guest. They follow current CDC and Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) guidelines.
Sheets & bath towels are included with every reservation. Standard beds will already be made, ready for your arrival. Bunk beds and sleeper sofas will have a freshly laundered linen bundle available for your use.
We want to help get your trip off to an easy start, so all homes include a set of starter supplies: a roll of toilet paper for each bathroom, dishwashing soap, and shampoo, conditioner, lotion and hand soap for the bathrooms.
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY
Sand 'N Sea Properties is committed to good neighbor policies that provide the best experience possible for our vacation rental guests and our island neighbors. We share neighborhood HOA policies & city ordinance information with each of our guests via our rental policies, text & email reminders, and our Guest Portal.
We welcome family groups and responsible adult guests where leaseholders are a minimum of 25 years of age. Parties, reunions, proms and other gatherings are not allowed at any Sand `N Sea vacation homes.
Please review our Rental Policies carefully for more information.
REAL ESTATE
Renting is great but owning is even better! Sand `N Sea REALTORS® are coastal real estate experts that live, work or play on the Island. Our friendly and knowledgeable REALTORS® are available to assist you 7 days a week at our Pirates Beach office.
**While every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions and equipment failure, as well as unexpected changes in amenities, furnishings, views and/or beach access.
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