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Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!

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Big windows for your enjoyment
Great private balcony with an ocean and lagoon view!
Updated with a cool, coastal vibe! Sleeper sofa in living room.
Grill, picnic, swim and adventure!
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!

"Shell We Dance" is a super cute 1/1, (king bed in master, hallway twin sleeping nook, plus sleeper sofa) Condo with Beach and Lagoon Views, and a cool, coastal vibe! Get the best of both ends of the island at this amazing beachfront condo located at Maravilla Resort! Must be 23 to book and must occupy the property the entire stay. Please note, Furry Friends not allowed at this one.

Beautiful updates throughout, including tile floors, a large kitchen island, ship-lap walls, balcony update, and more. This stunning 1/1 condo has a coastal flair with a bright airy feel. Featuring one private bedroom with a plush, king size bed. There is a cute, built-in twin bed off the hallway and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

Enjoy the peaceful views of the Gulf of Mexico from the living and dining areas.

This community features great on-site amenities. Not only will you have the beach directly across from you, this bright and breezy unit provides many great amenities, such as free pool/hot tub access, charcoal BBQ grills, cabanas, and fitness center, to name a few. Laundry facilities are conveniently provided on each floor and just across the hall from this unit.

Please note that when you arrive, you must check in at the front office at Maravilla Resort Condominiums to get a wrist band for everyone in your party and your parking permit(s). You will pay Maravilla directly by credit card only, $10/per day/per vehicle (2 vehicle maximum) for parking. If you have any questions regarding parking or wrist bands, please call Maravilla Resort Community.

This is the perfect spot for small families, couples or business travelers. You're only a few miles to many hot spots such as Moody Gardens, fishing piers, restaurants, breweries and more! Get the best of both ends of the island with this coastal retreat.
- Galveston Go Karts and Fun Center is located right next door!
- Magic Carpet Putt Putt Golf is only a half mile away, and also features batting cages!
- Galveston Premier Cinema Movie Theater is .7 miles away.
- Walmart, Randall's, Specs and many other stores are only a few miles away.
- Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Waterpark are only 2.9 miles away.
- Local favorites like Galveston Island Brewery and Jimmy's on the Pier Restaurant and Fishing Pier are nearby.

Additional Info:
Must be 23 to book
No parties or loud gatherings
No pets
Communal pool
Beach access directly across the street
10-12 cup coffee maker
Starter set of paper (toilet paper, paper towels) and plastic (trash bags) included

No Pets Allowed

Available upon request for $40 each, plus tax:
* Pack 'n Play
* High Chair
* Air Mattress

House Rules
Quiet hours are enforced from 9 pm-9 am
Vendors have access to the homes on their scheduled day. Service days have the possibility of changing and do occur up to two times a week.
A laundry bag will be dropped off 1-2 days prior to departure. No need to worry, please leave it where it has been placed.
Unauthorized late check-out will incur a penalty of $150 + tax
If available, fees applied for early check in and late check out being up to 80% of the nightly rate depending on time requested
For your safety and security, there may be public-facing cameras installed on the property.

Upon selection/approval of this property, note that basic additional terms & conditions will apply. You will expect to receive our Porter additional terms & conditions via email, which will be enabled for you to thoroughly view and sign digitally. This is not considered an executed document until you view and complete these terms & conditions. We appreciate your understanding of this needed task and we are thrilled for your stay!

We do our best to ensure guests have a 5-star experience. Guests will be provided with a start-up supply of household items such as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc so that upon check-in you do not need to run to the store. We do not provide salt, pepper, oils, and spices. If you are staying longer than a few days you will need to purchase these items. Thank you!

Important Note: We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, Please be aware amenities may break or not work during your stay and we ll do our best to accommodate you. May an amenity not work or fail during your stay we will do our best to make it right, and we can refund up to 10% of the affected nights to make it right. You have to let us know at the time of notice so we can do our best to remedy the situation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise children at all times.
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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

Property Registration Number GVR05571
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 deadlock

About the area

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magic Carpet Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub! on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell We Dance! Updated, Stylish Condo with Beach View, Resort Pool and Hot Tub! located?

Located in Near West End, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Galveston Island Beaches. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens 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 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room, great pool, great spa, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Hi Bryan, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the room, pool, spa, and location. It means a lot that you had such a great experience, and we’d love to host you again anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and we really did enjoy the pool/hot tub. Great location to walk to the beach as well! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Hello Katherine, thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness of the property, the pool and hot tub, and the convenient beach access. We’d be happy to host you again anytime and we look forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vero R.

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

Weekend Trip

Condo was nice. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Hi Vero, we are glad to know that you had a great time during your stay with Porter. We can't wait to host you again on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, pool and hot tub where very good, We loved the view of the Gulf.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bretten G.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
I was unable to utilize my medical device.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Hello Bretten, thank you for sharing your feedback during your stay. We’re very sorry to hear you were unable to use your medical device during your stay. We understand how important that is and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We could have delivered an extension cord to be able to plug it in the bedroom. We hope we can get the chance to host you again in the future so we can make it up to you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Hosts are great, the actual unit is pretty decent. However it’s very small, for example the space between one side of the bed and the wall is very tight, and it’s made worse by some decoration oars sticking out a few inches into that space. If the bed could be slip sideways 4 or 5 inches, that would help, but it’s built in. The couch is very uncomfortable, not sure why, it looks nice enough. On to the building it self, it was badly damaged during the last hurricane/storm, therefore lots of construction going on, and so several things are not working or unavailable such as elevators. The makeshift office is now inside a regular unit, at which you will get a surprise charge of 78 to park for a week, yes, that one ticked me off. The units are independently owned and managed by several different companies which causes some issues. They are also still fighting which the insurance company to cover the hurricane damage. Not sure what’s going on with that, but several buildings nearby look fully repaired. They have sprayed cement on the steel beams holding up the entire building, but in my opinion as a retired engineer, it’s adding lipstick to a pig, and this pig is rusting badly, and at some point it will need major repairs or just torn down. The rear units which were built much later are not rusted as badly. In short, it’s ok to rent, but I would not even consider buying for more than a few year’s net rent income, because it’s days are numbered, probably the insurance fight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Hello Steven, thank you for your detailed feedback and for your kind words about us as hosts. We appreciate your comments about the tight space near the bed and the decorative oars. We’ll review the setup to see how we can improve comfort. We’re also sorry the couch didn’t meet your expectations and will look into that as well. Regarding the building repairs, those are managed by the HOA due to previous storm damage, and we understand how the construction, elevator issues, and parking fee were frustrating. We’ll make sure this information is communicated as clearly as possible to future guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience — we truly value your input.

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