Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Galveston Island State Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moody Gardens - 24 min drive - 21.4 km
Galveston Seawall - 30 min drive - 23.9 km
Port of Galveston - 38 min drive - 28.7 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min walk
Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Venados Cantina - 8 min walk
The Sandbar - 10 min drive
The West End And Sand Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome!?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome! on 21 Feb 2027 start from AU$880, 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.
How much is parking at Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Jamaica Beach Gem - Huge Deck, Fenced, Pups Welcome! located?
Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We really enjoyed our stay! Loved the home and the hosts! Will definitely come back and visit! Recommend 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Aww, shucks, we are blushing! Thank you for the compliments and being such a lovely set of guests to host. We look forward to hosting you again, Chrystal!
Great Stay Great Space Great Location -Pool in front of you and Beach behind you (figuratively) You can walk it (to pool & beach) but if you have kids or older or bigger people I would rent a golf cart- 2 story Huge Deck: Great for rainy days you can hang out under the deck or in the garage (The Fun NEVER Stops)I understand the bbq pit being chained but it may need to be longer (due to being immovable on rainy days)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
We're so glad your experience was a great one despite the rain! Thank you for the 10 out of 10, compliments, and feedback. We would love to have you back again for some more island time!
Very comfortable and beautiful cabin! Easy walk to beach! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Kathy, we're so glad you loved your stay at Jamaica Beach Gem! We appreciate you being such a great guest to host and would be delighted to have you back again!
This property was a blast! Next time we go, I will look into renting a golf cart to get to the beach, but it was wonderfully clean and well kept. I would highly recommend this property! The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Just fabulous! We're so glad a blast was had! Thanks for noting the clean and condition. Our housekeepers and field crews appreciate the love. Would love to have you visit again!
The house and location was perfect for my quick getaway! The neighborhood was cute and really close to the beach. The house was clean and exceeded my expectations! I would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
We're happy to hear the cute Jamaica Beach Gem worked out so well for your getaway! Thank you for the 5-stars and compliments. We would love to have you back again Laura!
Almost everything about this house was perfect for my family. It was even nicer than I expected, especially the bathrooms. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because when we first arrived, there were small black hairs and a stain on the top comforter in the primary bedroom. That made me question whether the bedding had been washed between guests or if the bed had simply been remade. There was also something on the upper deck that appeared to be dog poop, which is certainly possible since the house is pet-friendly, although we didn’t have any pets with us.Other than those cleanliness issues, everything else about the house was great. Check-in and check-out were incredibly easy, and I didn’t need to communicate with the property owners because the instructions were clear and the entire process was seamless. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you for allowing us to host your island stay, and we're glad overall your experience was a success! Yes, you are correct, this is a popular pet-friendly home and sometimes pup hair gets redistributed when air goes through the vents. We would have been more than happy to come over and replace any bedding had we known. Regardless, we apologize for any inconvenience. We take clean seriously! Again, we appreciate you staying with us, and we would love to host you again!
nice older home but clean bring your golf cart if you have one.
more towels and a good skillet they have one but everything sticks.we loved our stay we being 3 adults it was a great stay at the beach!and the management were great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
We're so glad to hear you had a nice time! Appreciate the 5-stars and feedback. We will definitely check out that skillet and replace. Thank you for being such courteous guests to host!
Property was good overall. Both ceiling fans make noise though. Really had a good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2020
Glad you found our home clean and conveniently located for your beach getaway! We haven't had any guests mention the ceiling fans being noisy previously, but I'll certainly have our field team check them out. Thanks for the heads up!
Comfortable beach house with everything needed. Nice large deck and fenced in yard for a dog. The bikes are a nice bonus. Easy biking through the neighborhoods and on beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and being such wonderful guests to host at Jamaica Beach Gem, Vicky! We would love to have you back again!
We enjoyed this gem soo much.. we will definitely be back. Check in and check out was very easy. This cute home has a great deck and so close to the beach. Very Clean. My family and I including our fur babies enjoyed our “staycation “ 😎😎
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2020
Sounds delightful, so glad we could provide you with a clean, comfortable and fun place to staycation! We'd be thrilled to have you back again!
We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The property was clean and welcoming. Everything was as shown in the listing. Comfortable beds, fenced yard for the pup, and thoughtful gestures from the management. It was nice to be out of the hustle and bustle yet still be close enough to Galveston Beach for the excitement. Definitely will stay here again. Jamaica Beach is beautiful and a great place to hang out on the beach, bike around or walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
We're so glad you loved your stay! Thanks so much for the 5-stars, compliments and helpful tips for future guests. We would be thrilled to have you back! :)
Property set up well for pets with fenced in yard.
We had a great beach weekend with our dogs. Curb appeal could improve and the ice maker was not working but it is a nice beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2020
Perfect for pups, love it! Glad the beach weekend worked out well for all! Appreciate the feedback. Perhaps the ice maker was accidentally left turned off, as we did turn all our ice makers off pre "Laura". Sorry about that.
So easy to work with! I locked my phone in the house the second day we were there with the door code on it so we couldn’t get back in. Called the number from the website on my husband’s phone and she was able to confirm my registration info and send text the code to my husband’s number so we could get back in. Less than 7 minutes all was handled!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host your stay, Lindsey, we are thrilled to hear you appreciated our service level! We're not sure what would have made your stay go from good to excellent, but we hope to have you back again!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia K.
14 Mar 2018
Tastefully decorated, relaxing, comfortable beds, great kitchen and deck space
I was pleasantly surprised by the floor plan on this home. We had 4 adults and 2 children ( 10 and 19). It made it easy for us to all sleep and still maintain privacy. 2 bedrooms with ample closet space, 2 bathrooms and a washer and dryer, plus the deck had a gate so our dogs could spend outdoor time with us. Bonus was under the deck shade space that we tied our dogs out and sat outside with them in the nice grass. The yard is well manicured and the house is nicely decorated. Everything you needed was provided. I must give the manager Drew a shout out too. We had a water leak on a Saturday morning. I texted him and he personally stayed with it (keeping us up to date on the fix with texts back) until the problem was resolved. Highly recommend this rental!!! I’m already trying to plan a trip to come back and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted both the humans and pups in your group had such a fantastic time both inside and out!
While we never like a thing like a water leak to happen during a stay, our goal is try to minimize any impact to your enjoyment. Drew was happy to help. And yes definitely, please come back! :)
Archival
6/10 Okay
Kristalyn A.
5 July 2017
Not that great
We had some issues with the property. There were cleanliness issues (dirty oven hood, etc..) as well as missing light bulbs and lamps that didn't work. Beds were small but still
Comfortable. I had to run to the garage to grab a broom and stepped on a dying roach. Yuck. Toilets had a hard time and ran even when we jiggled the handles. I had a cold shower before I realized the hot and cold are backwards. The beach was across a major road and you need a car to drive or a golf cart. It wasn't a bad place but a bit small for me and my 3 kids and two dogs. I may not stay here again just based on that. Management was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We weren't aware of any issues with the lamps prior to your stay, but we have since replaced. Glad to hear you found the beds comfortable. As advertised, they are queens.
We're not fans of roaches either. Therefore, given our coastal location (where they love to hang), all of our homes receive regular pest treatments thus the dying roach.
Our plumber took care of the toilets as well, appreciate you bringing to our attention.
We had a wonderful stay at Jamaica Beach Gem! Because it was our 20th anniversary I wanted to upgrade to a house instead of a hotel/condo. I came across this place and thought it looked good. When we got there it was even better. The enclosed fence was a huge reason bc we brought our two pups with us. It was a game changer having an enclosed fence for them.
Upon walking into the house…the decor was great, the house smelled and looked super clean and the air was running and felt great. It was all stocked very well with kitchen stuff, laundry and soaps for personal use. As the pups were running in the yard, we got ready for the beach and headed over just across the street. Super convenient! We grabbed some pizza at the Way West grill next door and day one was complete!
The following days rotated between the local pool, different beaches, downtown Galveston and our anniversary dinner. The whole experience was super fun, relaxing and our kids enjoyed it too!
We will be back!!
Sandra
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Happy 20 years Sandra! We're so glad your celebration with the kids and pups was a success at Jamaica Beach Gem! Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests! We would love to host you again!