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Waterfront Home! Kids/Pet Friendly! Kayaks/Bikes!

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Relaxing view from the canal side of Water’s Edge. Grill, swim, kayak and relax.
Two kayaks and the paddle board are ready for guests to launch into the water.
Plenty of room for three cars to park.
Huge open deck so come swim!  Boat slip is not available to our guest to park.
Spacious living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8151.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Broadway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home! Kids/Pet Friendly! Kayaks/Bikes!

Welcome to Water’s Edge in Jamaica Beach where families can have fun in the sun and shade, in the water and on land! Water views are everywhere from this house that is just around the corner from the bay access. For the water, we have two kayaks, including a fast fishing kayak, a paddleboard, inflatable floats and floating saddle seats. For everyone’s safety, we also have life jackets of various sides including for kids. Want some waves? The beach on the Gulf side is a few minutes away by car, or you can rent a golf cart…either way you can park on the beach so it’s easy to bring beach chairs, toys and boogies boards, all of which is available at the house for your use.

Tired of the water? We have a HUGE dock and covered patio area that features two porch swings, a single swing, a picnic table that’s great for eating dinner together using the new Weber charcoal grill (charcoal provided by the guest), or playing games, and a great wet bar. Love fishing? We have fishing rod holders by the dock and an underwater light that regularly features redfish, trout and more at night. In the garage, challenge each other to games of foosball or darts!

Want to get around the neighborhood or your kids want to do something else? We have three cruiser bikes – two adult and one child’s 24” bike. The yard is gated so pets and young kids can be kept safe from wandering into the cul de sac.

On the large, recently renovated upper deck, we have lounge chairs with new cushions and pillows, an outdoor eating table and Weber gas grill (propane provided by guest) and new umbrella for those sunny days. At night you can enjoy sitting together to watch the shades of sunset change over the bay. We also have a gate to keep kids and pets upstairs.

In the recently updated house, Water’s Edge has windows across the entire water side of the home for a bright open concept living, dining and kitchen area. The large kitchen includes stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and best of all, a wine (or beverage) fridge! The kitchen also has a pantry and lots of storage space, and is fully equipped with everything you need. Traveling with small kids? We also have plastic plates and cups so you don’t need to worry about broken dishes.

The dining table seats six and features a bar counter with an additional four bar stools to fit a larger group. The living room has very comfortable sectional sofas and two chairs so you can comfortably sit together to watch TV or play games. We have Hulu and have a DVD player with some throwback DVD movies.

Water’s Edge has three spacious bedrooms and two full baths all on the main floor so no additional stairs!

The large master features a queen size Tempur-pedic memory foam bed and en suite master bath with a jet tub. In these days where so many can work from anywhere - if you need to log on for a while, the master also has a desk and comfortable desk chair with extra plugs and phone chargers. And who wouldn’t love to work while looking out the windows to the water?

The second bedroom also has a comfortable full size bed with European pillow top and a desk, and the third bedroom has a full bed and a new bunk bed for kids or parents and kids to be together – also with water views. The third bedroom has books for kids of different ages so you can entice them away from the electronics! There’s also a full-sized air mattress if an additional sleeping space is needed. The second bathroom has a full bathtub with shower head.

Amenities include: Keyless entry, 55” Smart TV with Hulu streaming service in the living room, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, central A/C and heat, all linens, towels, blankets, dishes and cookware including a new crockpot, a small crawfish boil pot/burner, washer/dryer, jet tub in master, a queen bed, 2 full beds and a bunk bed, board games, puzzles and books, wet bar, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 kayaks and paddle board with paddles and life vests, 3 cruiser bikes, beach toys, boogie boards, beach chairs, new foosball and darts set, and much more is included with your stay! Beach towels are not included.

* Guest must answer Pre-booking questions for final approval. Please answer questions using the VRBO messenger service. The booking person must be 25 yrs or older and present at check-in.
1. State the number of guests joining you on this vacation?
2. List all the names and ages of the guests staying at the house. Minors' ages are not required.
3. Will you bring any dogs? State their breed. The pet fee is $150/non-refundable. 2 dogs max for non-aggressive breed owners' approval.

Before you reserve your stay, please review the important rules that must be followed…
- This home is on a quiet cul de sac street in a family-friendly neighborhood. Many homeowners live here year-round. This home is not for parties – no prom groups or parties are allowed at any time.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any time is 8 unless approved by Water’s Edge in advance.
- Guests must be 25 years of age to reserve the house. Adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking.
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents. - No trespassing on other properties.
- No more than 3 cars may be parked on the property – all cars must fit on the driveway. Cars are not permitted to be parked on the road or they will be towed.
- A maximum of two non-aggressive breed dogs are permitted for a fee, approved by the owner. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture, and may not be left unattended. A crate is available.
* Tax Fee is 15% (6% State-Texas + 9% City-Jamaica Beach). VRBO automatically collects 6% but we as a host have to add(collect) 9% for City of Jamaica Beach). * Boat slip is not available for guests to bring their personal boat.

Property manager

Paras Rana
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are allowed off course!
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Events

No events allowed
This is not a party house.No Proms/Wedding parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs allowed upon approval by owners. List breed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To finalize booking guest must list names of all guests and their ages (minors age not required) when booking in message. 10 max guests. No parties!
Booking person must be present at check in. Pet fee is $150 and guests must state their breed. Non aggressive breed/owner's approval required.
3 cars max parking in driveway, oversized vehicles/trailers not permitted unless approved by owners. Fireworks are prohibited on property.

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
Note from host: This is not a party house.No Proms/Wedding parties
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR25-000007

About the area

Galveston

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Broadway - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Moody Gardens - 21 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home! Kids/Pet Friendly! Kayaks/Bikes! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Waterfront Home! Kids/Pet Friendly! Kayaks/Bikes! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach, Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach. Galveston Island Beaches and Broadway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

A weekend to remember

LOVED the deck area for relaxing and soaking up the sun! Very clean--rooms were large; kitchen is very well stocked with supplies; lots of storage. In the evening, the green night light on the deck was amazing to watching the "ring of fish" along with other fish with the swings being an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy Z.

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

Jamaica Beach House Fun

Loved the location and the canal home was great for fishing. The owner had excellent communication with us throughout our stay. Any issues we had were quickly addressed. The kitchen needs some updating but other than that it was a great stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

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

Spring Break Getaway

House was in a great location, clean, and had everything needed during our stay. The kids enjoyed the different activities available to them and the host was very responsive. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Fantastic stay over Spring Break

We spent three nights here over Spring Break. The house was big enough for 5 teenage boys, 2 adults, and two dogs. Plenty of fun things to do (kayaks, ping pong, dart, foosball, fishing) to keep them entertained. It's in a quiet neighborhood on a cul de sac so we didn't have to worry about all night parties from neighbors or people driving by at all hours of the night. Overall, a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin t.

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

Amazing Place!

Absolutely beautiful home and wonderful area! So many amenities and perfect location. Home was clean, gorgeous, and offered everything we could want and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimcolasanto@me.com C.

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

Great property and better host

Our host was extremely informative and the house was we’ll keep. Location was good and had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

T and T C.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

No issues whatsoever.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Great stay, very responsive and accommodating host!!

We stayed in this home to celebrate my son’s 16th birthday. The kids had a great time fishing off the dock, playing foosball and ping-pong and darts! My husband and I enjoyed relaxing and watching them have the best time! The host was very responsive and eager to make sure we felt comfortable and accommodated. We really enjoyed Jamaica beach and staying on the canal was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Relaxing!

My family and I had a very relaxing stay at the property. It was clean and had everything necessary to enjoy time away from our busy life. Paras, was very personable and pleasant. She checked on us to ensure that we were comfortable. We definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Waterfront home

This is our second time to stay here. We love the property and it’s a great place to unplug. The house is stocked with everything needed. We caught enough speckled trout for our fish dinner. Paras is an excellent host and communication is great. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Peaceful

Had a great stay with plenty to do
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree S.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay here, the kayaks, paddle board and fishing was a great bonus. Beach chairs and toys need an upgrade but everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Wonderful Place to stay

Paras was an amazing host. The property was great. Great location. Lots of things to do even on the rainy days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna V.

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

Amazing host!!

My family and I booked this home for a week in July. We live in Houston and wanted an easy vacation on the water. When we arrived at the house, check in was super easy, the house was beautiful and clean, the kayaks and beach supplies were ready! However, our first morning there a hurricane in the gulf turned directly toward galveston and we had to evacuate back to our home in Houston. We were never able to return to the bay house but the property host was very kind and communicative. He helped us get a refund back, even though it meant staying on hold with vrbo for a very long time! Excelllent house and an excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita H.

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

Waterfront Home Jamaica Beach

The owner communicated very well and gave suggestions for eating out and shopping. The home was very clean and well-equipped. The outside area was amazing. I just wish we had more time to enjoy all of the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Family Getaway

Absolutely loved the stay, host was very prompt and informative. The property which is on a canal, water is about 7 feet deep off the dock. We brought our boat, my total boat length is 25 feet, had no issues docking at the house, very convenient if you love to fish the bay. It is a quiet neighborhood and was a great get away for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Perfect location; Beautiful house

Great location. Canal was awesome. Lots of fishing, kayaking and relaxing. Grass and fence was perfect for dogs. House was beautiful and fully stocked with anything you need to make your stay feel like home. Lots of windows overlooking the canal. Highly recommend this place and cute little town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great place and the owner was very responsive

We enjoyed our stay. We had no problems opening up the house and everything was easy to find. We didnt use the kayaks but they are there. Everything about this place is shown in the pictures as advertised. I had a couple of questions and the management/owner was very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montique H.

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

Wonderful Stay

House was amazing with ample supplies. Host was very responsive and sent a detailed message about things to do, places to eat etc. That was very helpful during our stay. Very friendly neighbors, quiet community. Would definitely reconnend and stay again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria b.

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

Jamaica Beach House 2024

We came with our kids and their friends and had a great time! We were able to cook all our meals, eat outside and just enjoy the outdoors. The kayaks, paddle board and games downstairs are great entertainment for friends. The house is clean and the host Paras is very responsive. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Jamaica Beach

Great property! Just the ticket for a February getaway. Best appointed VRBO we've rented. Property manager was most helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T., Lenexa, KS

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

Great JB house!!!

Would definitely stay again. We VRBO a lot and this was a really nice stay. House is nicely updated and was super clean. The water toys and ping pong were fun. Great owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The house was wonderful! The host has thought of everything to make your stay stress free. Very well stocked with everything you need. We can't wait to go back and bring the whole family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Great getaway

We loved the property and had a great time boating, fishing and relaxing. We would stay here again and the communication with Paras was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

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

Fantastic house on the canal in Jamaica Beach!

My family and I had such a great stay at Water's Edge. It was clean, it was comfortable, great location on the canal, and so many amenities and activities - ping pong, darts, kayaking, paddle board, etc. Water's Edge had everything we wanted for our stay and more! So fun! Stores and restaurants close by too! The host was extremely quick to respond to a few questions I had and very helpful. I would definitley recommend Water's Edge!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paras Rana

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I initially started coming to Jamaica Beach purely for fishing. However, after awhile, I fell in love with the houses by the canals. Now I bring my family and spend most of time watching my daughter and son fish off the dock. There is a different kind of joy you get when you watch your own kids swim and catch fish.

Why they chose this property

Great spacious house with all 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, laundry and more all on one floor. The location on the canal with views all around, and quick access to the bay is amazing! The outdoor space is huge with so much room to hang out with friends and family. The garage has space to play games when you’re tired of the water or the weather is not so cooperative.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests