On Island Time

"We had cornhole and hatchet-throwing tournaments, soaked in the swim spa, and relaxed around the fire pit." That's what a guest said about our Galveston beach house in Sea Isle, a 3-minute walk to the beach. Mornings start with coffee on the deck, then a swim in the swim spa while others unwind in the hot tub. Afternoons in the backyard with mini golf, foot billiards, grilling, and a playhouse for the kids. Sleeps 16, three kings with private baths. Beach gear and games closet stocked.

THE SPACE

A 200 yard walk across the road from the beach, our home has earned 27+ straight five-star reviews since January, many of them from families traveling three generations deep. The swim spa sits covered under the house and heated year-round, the turf yard is fully fenced with mini golf, a games closet, and three of the five bedrooms are king suites with private baths. Groups here fill an entire day without moving a car.

Our home runs across multiple floors, with views of the beach from every level. Three king suites each have a private bath, so three couples get doors that close, and the main-floor king adds a soaking tub, a desk, and direct access to the deck. The two remaining bedrooms are versatile: one sleeps four with a queen and two twin bunks. The other holds six, four twin bunks and a queen murphy bed. Every room is themed to a piece of Galveston history by a professional designer, from the Grand Galvez to the Historic Pleasure Pier, so each one has its own personality.

The ground level is where groups spend the day. The swim spa runs a spa section at one end and a swim current at the other, with a swivel-mounted TV that turns to face either the water or the bar. The bar holds a full-size fridge and a pass-through window onto the grill, so whoever is cooking stays in the conversation. Past it, the fenced yard holds mini golf, foot billiards, axe throwing, a fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs, and a hammock in front of the bar. The Kid Zone sits in the shade under the stairs with a playhouse and a kids' picnic table, and the outdoor shower runs hot and cold so the sand stops before anyone reaches the stairs.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Swim spa with a spa section and a swim current, covered and heated year-round
• Fenced Yard Game Court with regulation-sized cornhole, mini golf, foot billiards, and axe throwing
• Summer kitchen and bar downstairs with a slushy machine, and a swivel TV facing the bar or spa
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs and a hammock, plus a giant photo-op chair
• Decks on main and upper floors with beach views
• Three king suites, each with a private bath
• Bunk room with four twin bunks, a queen murphy bed, a Nintendo Switch, and a duck shooting game
• Kid Zone with a playhouse and a kids' picnic table, shaded and fenced
• Games closet with cornhole, ladder ball, Spikeball, bocce, and giant lawn games
• Beach gear stocked: wagon, chairs, CoolCabana canopy, boogie boards and sand toys
• Outdoor shower with hot and cold water
• Beach a 3-minute walk across the road, Sea Isle supermarket 0.2 miles, Seven Seas Grocery 4.8 miles, Walmart 16.2 miles

Space Breakdown:

BEDROOMS (5)

Bedroom 1 — The Palms of the Grand Galvez
• King bed on the main floor, with a reading nook and beach views
• Desk, walk-in closet, and direct access to the deck
• 50" Roku TV; en-suite bath with a soaking tub, walk-in rainfall shower, and dual vanities

Bedroom 2 — Vintage Galveston
• King bed with an adjustable frame that raises to an incline
• Large closet, record player with record collection
• 50" Roku TV; en-suite bath with a shower-tub combo

Bedroom 3 — Murdoch's Souvenir Shop
• King bed with beach views and access to the upper deck
• Seashell wall collection guests add to
• 50" Roku TV; en-suite bath with a walk-in rainfall shower and dual vanities

Bedroom 4 — Sunrise Surf Shop
• Queen bed and two twin bunks, sleeps four
• Reading light and charging outlet at each bunk
• Roku TV; no en-suite, shares bathroom with other rooms

Bedroom 5 — Historic Pleasure Pier
• Four extra tall twin bunks with charging outlets, reading lights, and a queen murphy bed, sleeps six
• Hangout area with a Nintendo Switch, board games, a midway-style duck shooting game, and toys
• 50" Roku TV, en-suite bath with a shower-tub combo

BATHROOMS (4.5)

Bathroom 1
• Dual vanities, walk-in rainfall shower, and a freestanding soaking tub
• Walk-in closet opens off the bath, stocked with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel

Bathroom 2
• Dual vanities and a walk-in shower
• Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel stocked

Bathroom 3
• Single vanity with a shower-tub combo
• Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel stocked

Bathroom 4
• Single vanity with a shower-tub combo, that opens straight off the Historic Pleasure Pier Room
• Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel stocked

Half bath
• Main floor, off the main living area
• Underwater themed

KITCHEN & DINING
• Stainless french-door fridge, electric range, dishwasher, microwave, and a beverage fridge
• Coffee bar with four ways to brew, including a Keurig, a 12-cup drip maker, a pour over, and a French press
• Blender, air fryer, crock pot, and waffle iron
• Stocked with spices, cooking spray, foil, plastic wrap, and air fryer liners
• Place settings for twenty and utensils matched to a full house
• Drawers and cabinets labeled and fully stocked
• Indoor seating for 12, between the dining table (8) and the quartz island (4)
• Main dining deck seats 6 just outside breakfast nook
• Outdoor dining downstairs for 10, four at the summer kitchen bar and six at the picnic table

LIVING AREAS
• Sectional, two ottomans seat ten, open to the kitchen and dining table
• 65" Roku TV above the ambient fireplace with color settings
• Board games in the coffee table and hall closet: Clue, Sorry, Guess Who, Game of Life, Connect Four, Ocean Bingo, Mahjong, and Chess
• Vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, and beach views

SWIM SPA & GAME YARD
• Swim spa with a spa section and a swim current, heated year-round and covered
• Beach towels provided, one per guest
• Swivel-mounted Roku TV that turns to face the swim spa or the bar
• Summer kitchen and bar with a slushy machine, a quartz counter, full-size fridge, and a pass-through window to the five-burner propane grill
• Fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs and string lights, a hammock by the bar, and a giant chair for family photos
• Turf yard with mini golf, foot billiards, and a tournament court for cornhole, ladder ball, axe throwing, and can jam
• Games closet stocked: bocce, Spikeball, giant Clue, giant Sorry, giant Connect Four, giant Pong, plus pickleball paddles and tennis rackets for the Sea Isle court
• Beach closet stocked: wagon, eight chairs, CoolCabana canopy, boogie and skim boards, sandcastle toys, cooler, and Spikeball
• Kid Zone with a playhouse, kids' picnic table, and preschool toys behind a privacy fence
• Height-chart surfboard in the Kid Zone to measure how the kids grow each year
• Fully fenced yard, lockable swim spa cover, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water

EXTRAS
• Self check-in with a lockbox, code sent before arrival
• Check-in after 4:00 PM, checkout before 10:00 AM
• High-speed WiFi throughout the home, good for guests working remotely
• Full-size washer and dryer, steamer, iron and ironing board
• Driveway parking for 4 vehicles
• Built for family groups up to 16 guests

HOUSE RULES
• No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, including the decks and the yard
• No parties, events, or prom groups
• No pets
• Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM, with no outdoor music
• The swim spa stays covered and locked when an adult is not supervising
• Maximum of 6 vehicles allowed per reservation (4 go in the driveway and up to 2 across the street)

FAQs
• Exterior security cameras at both entrances and the driveway, and no cameras inside. Noise monitors inside and outside read decibel level only and do not record voices.
• Cigarette smoke monitors also on the premises
• A $500 refundable security deposit is held on your card and released after checkout.
• The reservation holder must be 25 or older and stay for the full reservation. A renter agreement is signed within 24 hours of booking, and check-in instructions follow once it is signed.
• The beach access point is across the road, a 3-minute walk. Cars and golf carts are not allowed on the beach, and we can refer you to a golf cart rental, with off-season discounts.
• Our summer kitchen and bar downstairs has a counter and a fridge, but no sink or running water.
• Please keep small children off the patio ledges and away from the tall chairs on the decks.
• For your safety, please keep the windows closed during your stay. All windows are on the upper floors and are low to the ground.
• We are on the West End, away from the crowds, and the nearest full-size grocery is a drive. Guests often schedule a grocery delivery for their check-in time.
• Mosquitoes pick up after rain, especially around sunset. Repellent helps.
• Cleaned between every stay by our cleaning team.

Property License: GVR15762