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Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach

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Welcome to Sunshine Daydream.
Walk to the Beach from your doorstep at Sunshine Daydream Beach House
Feel the breeze and enjoy ocean views on the main deck while dining al fresco.
The ground floor entryway welcomes you to a retreat of rest and relaxation.
Sunshine Daydream is a place to hang your hat, towels & beach bag.........

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10224.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

1st Floor King

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1/2 Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

1st Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

2nd Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ground Floor Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach

Welcome to Sunshine Daydream, where the rhythm of the waves and the laughter of family and friends blend into a symphony of joy. Step into our family-friendly beach retreat, where every corner is filled with the promise of endless summer fun.

Gather your tribe in this spacious 4-bedroom home, a perfect place for family and friend gatherings with plenty of social spaces (multiple decks, two outdoor dining tables, large kitchen and great room). Property offers an over-sized lot with fenced in side yard and plenty of beach gear included.

So, pack your sunscreen, and head down to Sunshine Daydream. Make memories together and embrace the magic of a seaside vacation with those you hold dear.

Property manager

Alice Sarmiento
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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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
Absolutely no smoking allowed inside house.
Please download and review the Rental Agreement and Galveston Good Neighbor Policy. By clicking "Agree and Continue" you are accepting these terms.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number GVR05313

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway. 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

  • Pirates Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Broadway - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Sunshine Daydream: Your Retreat Awaits in Pirate's Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alie J.

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

Cousin trip

It had everything we needed! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Fantabulous Family Holiday

Our daughter & family joined my wife and I for just a wonderful several days of eating, laughing, telling stories, splashing in the waves and building sand castles. This home 2 blocks from the beach was just a terrific place to completely enjoy our family time together. Can’t put a value on it! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Great Stay!

House was perfect! Everything in pics was exactly the same in person. Very friendly and made it a perfect weekend! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara C.

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

Spring break!

Our stay was fantastic. This home has everything you need and more. We will definitely stay here again and for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross R.

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

Great House in Pirates Beach

This is a great multi-family property. The house was well supplied and clean when we checked in. The hosts were very communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli F.

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

So much fun!

We loved our stay. The house was perfect for two families with small kids (ages 3 and 6). There were so many great toys and books and games. The kids had a blast and so did the grown ups! We definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jovana P.

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

Wonderful family weekend getaway

My family (husband, mom, and 16 month old daughter) stayed here for a long weekend - we just got back and are already thinking about our next visit! The home had everything we needed for our 16 month old, and the location to the beach was perfect. We spent a lot of time with her on the main deck and I spent quite a bit of time on the upstairs deck, reading and relaxing. Mark and Alice were truly wonderful hosts and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

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

Perfect Family Friendly Beach House

This home exceeded our expectations. We were amazed about how family and kid friendly the property was. From the unlimited amount of board games to the pac-man arcade to the baby high chair, this property is worth every penny. Loved the location to the beach. Anything and everything needed in the kitchen, clocks and radios in every room!!! We will definitely plan a trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRAD G.

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

GREAT VACATION

It was a great vacation from top to bottom. Everything is as described to the letter. We will definitely be back. Thanks again. 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaci S.

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

Excellent beach stay

All was great; except complaints about uncomfortable beds on main floor and TV in main room never worked. Could watch DVD’s though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

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

Family Fun Perfection

The location was terrific, with a beautiful stretch of beach easily accessible nearby. And the quality of the home was top notch. It’s clear a lot of time and care has been put in to keeping things in great shape. But for our family, it was the kid friendly touches (toys, books, beach gear on hand, outdoor shower) that made this spot ideal. Alice was a great host, too, with frequent, helpful messages. We defiantly could see ourselves here again. I don’t want to leave such a glowing review, because I want this hidden gem all to ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette A., Austin, TX

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

Take 2

This is our second time to stay at Flip-flops and Applesauce and we loved it just as much as the first time. This time we took advantage of the bikes with daily rides around the neighborhood. Our teenagers....and adult boys loved the Atari table top game. My youngest son even learned how to play the guitar that was in the closet. This property is perfect, because it has everything you need for the beach and the owners are very hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great house!

The house and location were perfect for our needs! We comfortably slept 7 adults, the house was clean, well equipped and only a short drive to Seawall. Check in/ out process was simple and convenient, and all communication with the owner was prompt. The only minor criticism would be not having live tv. There are streaming services available for movies and shows but we had to use our own account for live news and sports, and the internet would slow to nothing with only a few devices in use. Outside of that, a good time was had by all and we will definitely consider renting in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Great family summer beach experience

Our family of four (ages 12 & 15) enjoyed every aspect of Flip Flops & Applesauce for a relaxing beach week. We enjoyed the great patio space, furniture, and swings on every level for quiet reading, conversation, and ocean breezes. House has a full arsenal of beach gear & wagon. We played ping pong, PacMan arcade, and lots of card & board games. Kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, & bedrooms all equipped to show up with swim trunks & beach gear. ~7 min straight walk to quiet beach. Responsive host with easy check-in. ~5 min drive to two good dining options in north Jamaica Beach. ~15 min drive to most places in Galveston: grocery, many more restaurants, other entertainment. Would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia L.

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

Fabulous!

This house was fantastic and so close to the beach! It was super clean and the neighborhood was perfect and quiet! The home was beautiful and we absolutely loved every second! Will definitely book again in the future! And the owners were great at responding to questions fast and very pleasant! 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Two families came together to celebrate Mimi's 60th birthday. The room set up was perfect for our group & it was the best place we've ever stayed for kids! There was a great selection of toys and helpful items for the beach, a ton of fun things to do at the house, the kitchen has a bunch of stuff in it to make cooking a breeze, and the hosts were great with all their tips and recommendations! We rented a golf cart from one of their recommended vendors and it was great! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Family Vacation

This was a wonderful experience for my grandchildren. There was so much to entertain them with. Highly recommend for a family with children under 13
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

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

Wonderful, fully stocked beach house

This was our second time staying at this house. I love that it is so fully stocked and the owners communicated with us a lot. The only reason for a lower star was the cleaning crew was still there after check-in time. But we love this house and will probably be back. It's great for 2 families to share.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanna h.

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

A lovely place for everyone!

Before we even got to the house, the owner was in contact & very helpful. Their house is lovely and everything we could have wanted. The owners were gracious & the house was very welcoming. Thank you for a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Oklahoma City, OK

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

Fantastic Stay!

The place was awesome, great communication with the host, and the beach wasn't crowded at all. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Wonderful

Everything was wonderful! From checking, the amenities, and location to the beach. Views of the ocean in the second and third floors. Love that every room had a balcony view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect getaway. The house was very clean and had all the amenities. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

60th birthday celebration

My brothers and I rented this great place for our moms 60th birthday. We had family from ages 4-60 and the place was great for everyone. Short walk to the beach and the cabin was stocked with everything you can think of !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisy V.

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

The Perfect Family Retreat

This was such a wonderful stay for our three families (3 couples and 4 kids) getting together. The open vast space and tall ceilings of the living room, kitchen and dining area was the scene of resting, relaxing, family dancing, eating, puzzle-doing, talking to each other while cooking and oh so much fun. The foosball table and table tennis were the highlight of the 6 year old and 76 year old’s time, especially during rainy nights, while others also enjoyed the kites and beach stuff available to use. The beds were cozy and for those particular about firmness of beds, I’d test them out and choose the one you most prefer. For our toddler, we moved one of the kiddo mattresses from the bunk beds to our room to create a little bed. There’s also an extra cot, so our family had so many options to make things work. The proximity to the beach was perfect as we got to enjoy short family walks to the ocean, while still being able to see the ocean from the window. The kitchen is perfect with all the plates/pots/pans/etc you would have in your own home. The deck attached to the living room/kitchen was spacious for eating, coffee-drinking, relaxing and blowing bubbles.:). There were also so many books and games available for young and old which also made it feel like home. Alice, the host, was very responsive and the attention to detail that she put into this VRBO shows her amazing hospitality and care. Every member of our family (from the 1 year old to 76 year old) loved this stay and we are grateful for a wonderful, spacious, thoughtful space that provided incredible memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

August visit

The property was in great shape and just as the listing described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alice Sarmiento

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We are beach loving family from Houston who came to Galveston as often as we could. We finally decided it was time to get a place of our own and share it with other families.
For us, time in Galveston is the opportunity to be together and escape the everyday madness. Pirate's Beach is lovely neighborhood to let the kids go be kids ...the way it should be. Friends and family join us often, and we hope your stay will one of positive memories that leads to many more.

Why they chose this property

Our property is designed to be family friendly. Lots of gathering spaces, but still privacy to get away when you need to.
We have done our best to make it as turn key as possible for our visitors, Just bring your clothes, beach towels and food. Traveling is hard enough without worrying about what you forgot.

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