A rare find - unwind in the stunning infinity pool
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near San Luis Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Infinity pool
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Galveston, TX
San Luis Beach
Place, San Luis Beach
2 min walk
Half Moon Beach
Place, Half Moon Beach
17 min walk
Galveston Seawall
Place, Galveston Seawall
55 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
First Floor
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor
2 Single Bunk Beds
Second Floor
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
First floor
Toilet
First Floor bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Guest Bath Second Floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Second Floor Master
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies!
Spend your afternoons watching shorebirds glide across the bay, and end each day with breathtaking sunsets from one of three expansive balconies. Welcome to Family Tides, a luxurious beachside retreat in Pointe West designed for unforgettable family vacations and coastal escapes.
This beautifully crafted estate home combines elegant design with relaxed coastal living. Soaring ceilings, designer finishes, tray ceilings throughout much of the home, and marble countertops create an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. The spacious open-concept layout makes it easy for everyone to gather together while still enjoying plenty of room to spread out and unwind.
At the center of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen built for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, premium appliances, a wine refrigerator, under-cabinet lighting, a large walk-in pantry, and abundant natural light make cooking a pleasure. Whether you're preparing a seafood feast or serving takeout after a day on the beach, the oversized dining area provides plenty of seating for memorable meals and conversations.
With four generously sized bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, Family Tides comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests. The primary suite offers a private sanctuary complete with a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub, an oversized walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet.
From morning coffee overlooking the Gulf to evening cocktails under the coastal sky, every detail of Family Tides was designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the best of Pointe West living. Whether you're planning a family reunion, a multi-generational vacation, or a relaxing beach getaway, this exceptional home provides the perfect backdrop for making lasting memories.
Pointe West Beach Club
Spend a wonderful day at the pool or beach at the luxurious Pointe West Beach Club. Pointe West offers numerous amenities including, an infinity pool, children's pool, lazy river, gift shop, and restaurant. The Resort is independently run and charges $25 per person, (4 years or older) The use of the Beach Club is optional and not required to stay in the home. The access fee is paid by credit card or cash directly to the Beach Club and is not included in rental rates.
ADDITIONAL ACTION REQUIRED!! THERE IS A $800 SECURITY DEPOSIT HOLD REQUIRED ON A CREDIT CARD (100% Refundable) THERE IS A RENTAL AGREEMENT THAT MUST BE FILLED OUT & E-SIGNED BEFORE YOU MAY CHECK-IN!
ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION IS COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL!
Please contact us with any questions or concerns PRIOR to booking.
NO PETS ALLOWED!
Cancellation: Guest receives 100% (Of what was paid minus the cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 90 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% (Of what was paid minus cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before arrival; No refunds.
Please Note: Must be 25 years or older to reserve & must stay at home. Rental agreement with mailing address, names and ages of everyone staying, govt. issued ID, selfie, & vehicle information required, no access even if paid in full.
No events, prom, graduation, or parties of any sort with prior written approval. Additional fees may apply.
No access is granted without a rental agreement being signed by the guest and approved by Coastal Waves Vacations LLC - even if paid in full. We require your mailing address, names and ages of all individuals staying at the home, vehicle information, and full pet information for pet-friendly homes.
Most single-family homes on the beach are built on pilings. Guests must climb a full set of stairs to reach the first floor/main living area.
The community is easily walkable. Golf Carts are a great way to get around as well. However, golf carts dune buggies or any other types are vehicles are not allowed on Galveston beaches, dunes, or wetlands; this is city law!
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Coastal Waves Vacations LLC's signed rental agreement required to finalize reservation. No access is granted without a rental agreement-even is paid.
We require your mailing address, names & ages of ALL individuals staying at property, vehicle information, and pet information for pet friendly homes
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Property Registration Number GVR04007
Property # 4521886
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Does Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a children's pool. Pool types include infinity and heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies!?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies! on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,186, 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 Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gulf & Bay Views - Steps to Beach - 3 Balconies! located?
This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Luis Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Pass and Terramar 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.
Check in was quick in easy, they had a very thorough and easy to follow process and we were into the house very quickly, even early when we requested early check in!
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the home. Please come back and see us soon. Be sure to contact us first so we can apply the returning guest discount to your reservation.
This house is well appointed for hosting families. There is a large dining table that seats 12. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to cook and serve a family meal. There are multiple porches with adequate seating, so you never have to sit in direct sun. Beach access is two houses away.
Property is in excellent condition and just as advertised. The management company is very responsive and did a great job explaining the process. Kitchen is well setup for visitors and the bathrooms were in great working order. Outdoor spaces are amazing and relaxing. Took advantage of the beach club, was a great addition to the beach. Would definitely rent this house again!
The home is just as pictured. Close to the beach access and away from the craziness of town. We will be back.
Jessica A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and plan to return. Please don't forget to call us and mention that you are a returning guest so we apply the guest loyalty discount.
Family Tides was beautiful! It reminded us of the times we stay at 30A! It was very well maintained, clean, and nicely decorated. We will be back for sure! Even though it was not on the beach, it was very close/walking distance with small kids! We enjoyed all of the porches along with the water feature/pond and large green space in the back. We also loved the beach club! Ate there every night because any grocery store is 30 min away! Great food though! One small hiccup: we experienced some stormy weather and the “hurricane doors” would literally fly open from the wind. A little scary. We put chairs in front of them so they wouldn’t randomly take out one of the babies
Kristen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad to hear you had a good time. Sorry about the doors as we understand the hurricane double door can be tricky to lock at times. The trick is to lift both door handles at the same time while you turn the lock knob. This will keep both doors locked and prevent them from blowing open. We hope to have y'all as a guest in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
17 Aug 2022
Perfect for our Family reunion
Family Tides was the perfect house for our family reunion. Everything was beautiful and as the photos show if not better.
The house had a kitchen stocked with all the necessary gadgets . The master bed and bath was luxurious !
We’d be back in a heartbeat!
Paul H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bert C.
17 Aug 2022
An awesome place to vacation!
Our family spent a week at this Property "Family Tides" and had a great time. The Pointe West area is beautiful, as is this house! It's very spacious and nicely furnished, and the kitchen is extremely well stocked with everything you need for preparing and serving just about any meal. They thought of everything. We were pleasantly surprised - as we did not need to use any of our own cooking supplies that we took. We enjoyed the Gas Grill (but if you prefer to BBQ with charcoal - they also have an Ole' Smokey). We loved the back porch / patio area. The picnic table was perfect for days we grilled out and their small gas firepit was perfect for making Smores. The outdoor seating on every balcony is so inviting, and the views are awesome. We loved watching the Momma duck teach her little ducklings how to swim and dive for food every morning and evening. Too cute! And if you like napping or reading while lying in a hammock you're going to love the one on the back patio. No need to take ANY toys for sand castle building -- they have tons! They also had several boogie boards & pool noodles. And although we did not need/use it, we were surprised to see they even had an outdoor play pen with a mosquito net for little ones. As for the beach, when we were there we found it to be very nice and quiet (but that was late August). It was extremely clean and very well maintained. You can't drive on the beach but are able to put up tents which is nice. But it is a good little walk to the beach (including the long walkway over the dunes) so if you plan to take a lot of stuff to the beach, you'll definitely want to pack a Wagon for that. The property does have one but although it's not functional so don't count on using theirs. We purchased a collapsible one on Amazon (with beach tires) and loaded it down every day with our ice chest, chairs and tent and it proved to be a real life savor for sure. Overall, this is a great place that we would not hesitate to rent again!
Bert C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
17 Aug 2022
The house was roomy and designed well for a large group.
Family Tides is located conveniently (very close!) to the path to the beach and is only a short walk (0.5 miles) to the beach club. The house is roomy and has a fresh appearance with nice decor. The kitchen is large enough for several people to be doing things at the same time; this is key to having a great vacation with friends - and this is a wonderful feature of this house!
One of our party noted that the bed was quite soft in the downstairs bedroom. We were likely the first guests of the season, so the management left us enough supplies for one load of laundry, two loads of dishes, and there were just enough bath towels for everyone in the house. The weather was rainy, but there were multiple televisions in the house if people wanted to watch television (we mostly chose to sit outside and chat or read). The covered porch out front (three chairs) was wonderful for AM coffee, and the larger back porch (uncovered, six chairs) was great for sitting and chatting with snacks or a meal. We brought our own games and puzzles - there were just a few in scattered drawers throughout the house.
The house felt very solid and well constructed. When the folks next door had a large party, we barely heard them. It was a great weekend, and I would stay in this house again!
The house on Jamaica Beach was amazing. Clean and beautiful. Awesome location and the beachclub was awesome.
The house on Hershey Beach was horrible and should not be allowed to be rented out to anyone. That house was misrepresented as to the pictures on the website versus what we walked in to.
VRBO was very nice to work with and followed through with everything they promised.
Nice property for families. Great beach access and a very clean beach. Access to the beach club that has a beautiful infinity pool. You also have access to a small lazy river pool. More than enough water activities for everyone in the family.
This house was perfect for our family which consisted of my husband and me; our daughter, her husband, and their one-year-old daughter; our son, his wife, and their three-year-old son. We ate every meal at the house and the house has a great selection of cookware, etc. The house is close to the beach and just a short drive to the pool.
We had the best time. The house is gorgeous, family friendly and so close to the beach. The beds were comfortable, master bath awesome and just a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back.
We have never been to Galveston or even thought about it. But circumstances changed our usual family trip to the Jersey shore. I was a little nervous having no frame of reference about Galveston. It was so much better than expected! The house was better than shown in pictures. Everything we needed was there and the beach just steps away. The beach was perfect for our two young grandchildren. The club house pool and the lazy river made for hours of fun. We discovered some great little places to shop and eat. We could not be any happier with our experience.
Property was clean, management was responsive, location was great!
Cara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer H.
17 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice but needs to be sprayed for ants!
The house was nice. Kitchen was large and ample room for many cooks in the kitchen. Noticed ants in kitchen and 2nd floor bedroom and contacted property manager. Was told maintenance would come but never did. Inquired twice about this. Bought Raid and sprayed the areas but ants still a nuisance.
Laundry pods placed in kitchen with dishwasher pods. Ran the dishwasher since no label and water/suds throughout part of kitchen. Both situations were not ideal, but we still had a nice vacation. Kinda peeved that the ants were never addressed.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Amber R.
2 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great house, but.......
The house was as pictured. The thing that they do not show you is that the community has grown and the houses are super close to each other and there is construction going on all over the community. The location is about 30 minutes away from everything, so you spend at least an hour of your day driving if you go into the seawall area. I was very surprised to find that there was no broom or mop at the house, we had to go buy one. The kitchen is pretty well stocked, but there was only 1 pot holder.
I don't think we will be staying here again.
It was a beautiful house and great walking distance to beach. Lots of steps up to the house and to the second floor bed rooms, so challenging if you have some types of physical limitations.
Very easy rental process, house was great, easy walk to beach, plenty of beach toys! Would suggest book on house to be left at property : places to eat, how to use the appliances, work the doors, TV options. The area and closeness to the Beach Club is a a true winner for the property!
Elizabeth T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
About the host
Hosted by Coastal Waves Vacations
Here at Coastal Waves Vacations, we understand what makes a vacation home right for our guests. We make it our business to find vacation rentals of the highest standard that go above and beyond our guest's expectations. By providing the finest in vacation rentals we can ensure that our guest's vacation is a success no matter which property they decide to stay in.
Why they chose this property
Why Guests Love Family Tides
Not all Pointe West homes offer views in every direction. At Family Tides, you'll enjoy the rare combination of Gulf views, Bay views, and three expansive balconies that allow you to experience the best of coastal living from sunrise to sunset.
Designed as an estate home rather than a typical vacation rental, Family Tides offers exceptional space for families and groups to gather comfortably. The open-concept living areas, oversized kitchen, and large dining space make it easy for everyone to be together without ever feeling crowded.
What makes this property unique
Pointe West Beach Club
Spend a wonderful day at the pool or beach at the luxurious Pointe West Beach Club. Pointe West offers numerous amenities including, an infinity pool, children’s pool, lazy river(heated in the Winter), fitness center, gift shop, and restaurant. The Resort is independently run and charges $25 per person, (4 years or older) year-round. The access fee is paid by credit card or cash directly to the Beach Club and is not included in the rental rates.
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests