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5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

Waterfront holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Multiple decks & waterfront areas allow large groups to relax comfortably.
Bike to the beach on our complimentary bikes... the yellow one is a two-seater!
Explore the canals in our complimentary kayaks! Paddles & life jackets included.
Our fire pit is the perfect place to spend the evening with friends.
Open concept living area with floor to ceiling water views & leather sofa set.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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  • Place, Jamaica Beach
  • Place, Broadway
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (main floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (2nd story)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (2nd story)

3 Single Beds

Living Room (main floor)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for Tortuga Cay is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.'

Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location...
- 10 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open Memorial Day to the first of August), playground & city park
- 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

Tortuga Cay is a place where families can bike to the beach on our complimentary 'beach cruiser' bicycles. A place where children can fish from our pier or kayak in the protected canals of Jamaica Beach (we provide kayaks & life vests at no cost). This is a place where parents can relax on the deck, knowing the kids & pets are playing safely in our fully-fenced yard; and a place where friends can enjoy a day of boating right from our slip, grilling by the water or relaxing on the deck.

Above all else, Tortuga Cay is a place to get away for awhile, relax, and enjoy life with each other!

Our private dock is equipped with an underwater fishing light to help draw in the 'big ones' after dark! Trout, red fish, drum, and several other varieties are frequently caught from our deck!

Fishing Guide & Boat Rental Service: If you're looking to hit the water for a guided fishing excursion or a dolphin watching sunset cruise, our professional guide service is available to pick you up right at our pier for a full day or half day bay fishing trip. Just walk right downstairs and hop on the boat... it doesn't get more convenient than that! Also, if you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, we can help you arrange a full or half-day boat rental at a special discounted rate for our guests!

5★ AMENITIES:
We've paid particular attention to "the little things" that make a stay more comfortable:
- large king beds w/ high-quality, tempurpedic mattresses
- 1,500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- premium resort-grade towels
- complimentary beach cruiser bikes and kayaks w/ an assortment of helmets, life jackets and paddles
- charging ports on bedside tables
- high speed wireless internet
- HD Roku TV's in the living room & all bedrooms
- Complimentary pack & play, high chair seat, children's dishware and utensils to make your little one's stay as restful as yours!

Following an extensive renovation, Tortuga Cay now features beautiful granite counter-tops, glass tile back-splashes, all new stainless appliances, two fully renovated decks overlooking the expansive lagoon and much, much more. With three decks overlooking the water the home features water views from virtually every room in the house. The layout of the home makes it easy for families and groups to travel together; three bedrooms total with a spiral staircase leading to two bedrooms upstairs (and away from the main living area) and two decks adjoining the king bedrooms.

A note from the owners for parents traveling with small children... we have young children ourselves, so we know what it's like to travel with kids and have designed this home with them in mind. We've taken great care to ensure our home allows children to play safely AND allows parents to enjoy their vacation without constant worry. Lockable safety gates on both the upstairs deck and the fully-fenced yard help keep your children & pets safely away from the water and street. We also have a high chair and pack-n-play available for your use (just make sure to bring crib sheets).

Amenities include: 55' LCD TV, streaming Roku TV's (in living room AND king bedrooms) and complimentary high-speed wifi, washer/dryer, Moen adjustable shower heads with massage setting, Tempurpedic king mattresses, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 single kayaks and a tandem kayak w/ paddles & life vests, 2 beach-cruiser bicycles and a tandem two-person bike w/ helmets, beach toys, boogie-boards, all linens, towels, blankets, dishes, etc... all of this and more is included with your stay!

Pets: Your pets are part of your family and are always welcome in our home with no additional pet deposit. The yard has been designed to give them room to play safely and away from the water.

IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES! We want you to have a great stay but the following rules must be followed. Please review BEFORE reserving the home...
- This is not a party house. Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time unless approved by the owner in advance.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any given time is 10 unless approved by the owner.
- Guests must be at least 25 years of age to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents
- No trespassing on neighboring properties

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Child gates and lockable fences provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to two small-medium dogs allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is not a party house and violations of our rental agreement will result in termination of your lease.
Prom groups & other parties are not allowed at any time. Other special events (birthdays, receptions, etc) must be approved IN ADVANCE by the owner .
Guests must be at least 25 years or older in order to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.

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
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
Property Registration Number STR25-000004

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. 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

  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 21 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet neighborhood. Clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed and the pups (and the parents) loved the fenced yard! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Spring Break 25’

Great Location and Property…Host very quick to respond and very easy check in process!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

annalisa s.

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

Beautiful property

Property was wonderful! Great location! This stay was perfect for our stay. Very peaceful and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Syd H.

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

Just Awesome

We loved our stay! Couldn’t have asked for a nicer or cleaner place to have family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

2024

Overall great place to stay. Quiet and away from town, but not too far away that you can't drive there
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry Z.

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

Totuga

Repeat vacationers at this owner, who has always delivered a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

fabiola g., Houston

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

Clean, Nice, and Comfortable!

This property was awesome to stay at with our Friends, kid and two shih tzus. Had everything we needed plus more, including the baby gates. Very clean and a great fishing spot. Top of our list to stay at from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Great house

Absolutely beautiful place...all items needed to stay were in the house...quiet neighborhood and beautiful bay views...we loved this place as well as Jamaica Beach. Home owner Robin Harris was a pleasure to work with and prompt answering our questions...we will be back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

steven h.

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

Very Easy Transaction

Would definitely stay here again. Very simple and straightforward. House is well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T., Topeka

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

Awesome

Great trip house was more than expected
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aju T.

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

Nice getaway and close to home

Wanted to get kids out and was a nice place to base everything from. Beach access (17?) directly across from the neighborhood this house is in and handful of food choices around there. Overall good accommodations and owner provides lot of amenities you won't get anywhere else. Only callout I would make is that with little ones be aware of the spiral staircase which we saw in the pictures but didn't fully realize till we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

Beautiful Property in a great location!

Listing is exactly as showed and well taken care of. Owner was very responsive and helped us check in a little early as we arrived very early in the morning the day of our check in. Our kids enjoyed sitting on the deck, and the underwater lights at night were very nice. Beautiful kitchen that was well equiped and had plenty of cooking utensils, silverware, plates etc for our family of 6! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Robin!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Best Galveston vacation ever!

I actually rented 2 properties, Tortuga Cay and Jamaica Cay. They were impeccably clean, exactly as pictured, and well equipped for a week's stay. We loved the location in Jamaica Beach and were able to catch fish and kayak and swim from the back deck. The manager, Robin Harris was extremely helpful and returned communication quickly. Everything was perfect and we intend to get the same houses next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chantrelle D.

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

We’ll be back!

Easy all around with a host who answers quickly. My family had so much fun fishing and swimming in the canal. We took the kayaks out and seen plenty of fish. House was clean and the beds were incredibly comfortable! The spiral staircase was cool and easily blocked off with gates they had. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lakisha C.

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

Brief get away

The house was nice, loved the location and amenities provided. Really liked the fact the owners didnt have a long list of rules and the house was pet and kid friendly. Only con, I feel like we lost a full day because check in is so late...I think the owners should make exceptions on the check in time...if possible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

BETTY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
YES. WE DID HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE UPSTAIRS TOILET. IT KEPT STOPPING UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect and clean! Fishing was fantastic! Location was great quite relaxing. We had a blast. Will definitely come back! Robin was a greatHost lots of food information before we even got there. Check in and check out was very nice! Especially check out. I vrbo a lot and dread the check list before you have to leave. Robin has it so easy to pick up take our trash and your on your way! Thank you Robin! If you fish we caught spec trout red drum black drum catfish and crab! Saw lotsOf jelly fish All from their dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing relaxing time and definitely plan to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

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

Great for a family getaway

This was our second stay and had a wonderful time. Robin was quick to respond if we had any questions or needed anything! The beds were very comfortable and fishing in the canal was great. The pickleball court was definitely a highlight. We would recommend coming here to our family/friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal P.

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

Nice Time

The peacefulness of this rental was amazing. Fishing every morning and evening right off the dock was worth it! We rented a golf cart to get to the pool and beach and it was totally worth it!! Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place. We didn't stay long enough to do everything this place has to offer. The dock with fishing lights was amazing. We used the kayaks and we caught fish with them as well. We liked this way better than a beach house. We liked the stay here becasue we could enjoy the outdoors activities all the time. Then we could just drive to the beach for a little while. This is more convenient becasue you don't have to find a parking spot and can drive on the beach. You also don't have to carry everything down a board walk to get there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Little getaway

Beautiful house that was cleaned and stocked with essentials. Pet friendly. Would stay here again! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

A Great Location for a Relaxing Getaway

This home has all the amenities for a fun and relaxing visit. We enjoyed the kayaks, fishing and views offcthe deck. It is clean and comfortable. Just note, per the owner's description there is minimal shampoo, soap and kitchen condiments such as salt, tupper ware, tin foil etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

A Sweet stay at Tortuga Cay

The only problem with our stay at Tortuga Cay was that it wasn't long enough. The house was beautiful, location beautiful, water beautiful. We had a wonderful, relaxing time, which was just what we were looking for.We will be anxiously awaiting our next opportunity to stay at Tortuga Cay!Thank you very much and best regards,dp
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Robin Harris

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My wife, Wendy, and I love Galveston and all that it has to offer our family. We enjoy taking our kids to the beach, fishing and kayaking at the house and riding our bikes around Jamaica Beach. Having young children, we are frequent visitors to Moody Gardens, the Galveston Children's Museum and on the dolphin watching tours at The Strand, but some of our best times are when we are simply grilling at the house while the kids play in the yard or feed the seagulls on the deck.

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