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1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views!

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Property grounds
The beach is always a good idea...especially when it's this convenient!
Comfortable outdoor seating for coastal enjoyment on the expansive back deck!
With only steps to the sand, vacationing is easy!
Coastal without the kitsch!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9160.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

The Bird Room

1 King Bed

The Bunk Room

3 Single Beds

The Ocean Room

1 King Bed

The Oyster Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

The Bird Room en suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

The Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Ocean Room en suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views!

This newly constructed 5th row beachfront home, in the desirable Pirates Beach subdivision, boasts stunning views and is only steps away from the sand.

The Sea Shanty is a well-appointed, one-story, 4 bedroom/3 bath home which comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests. It showcases a neutral pallet of coastal themed finishings and furnishings throughout to elicit the tranquil and serene environment desired for a home-away-from-home Texas Gulf Coast beach vacation.

Enjoy your morning coffee in the sea air while taking in the views and sounds of the ocean on the front deck. Enjoy afternoons and evenings on the partially-covered expansive back deck admiring the coastal grandeur, where dolphins can be spotted in the surf and squadrons of brown pelicans can be seen floating overhead. The back deck features a comfy outdoor seating area and a high top 6 person dining table that maximizes the views of our gorgeous public beach which is wholly unpolluted by cars.

The Sea Shanty boasts an open concept floor plan with a spacious dining area, kitchen bar seating, a sizable wet bar, and the comfortable living room features a 75” Smart TV viewable from all areas of the main living space.

The Ocean Bedroom, featuring a king bed, an en-suite bath with large walk-in shower, and access to the back deck, adjoins the main living space while maintaining privacy from the remaining three bedrooms. The Bird Bedroom, featuring a king bed and an en-suite bath with tub/shower combo, offers access to the front deck. The Oyster Bedroom, featuring a king bed, shares the hall bath and offers access to the front deck. The Bunk Room features 3 single bunks, shares access to the hall bath, and maintains security from all outside access. All Bedrooms feature smart TVs for your viewing pleasure, just bring your log-ins!

The utility room, located just off the kitchen, is equipped with HE front-loading stacked washer and dryer for your convenience.

At the ground level, the Sea Shanty offers an outdoor shower to de-sand from a day at the beach, a picnic table, a gas grill, and parking for 4 vehicles.

BED/BATH CONFIGURATION
MAIN BEDROOM: King bed w/en-suite walk-in shower bathroom.
2ND MAIN BEDROOM: King bed w/en-suite tub/shower combo bathroom.
3RD BEDROOM: King bed w/shared walk-in shower bathroom.
4TH BEDROOM: 3 Twin bunks w/shared walk-in shower bathroom.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Sea Shanty, exterminated monthly for mosquitos and quarterly for additional pests for added guest comfort, requires a minimum rental age of 28 years, and a 2 night minimum stay. We regret that pets can not be permitted.

LOCATION AND ACTIVITIES
The Pirates Beach subdivision of Galveston offers a safe environment for you and your family. Beautiful Pirates Beach is within steps of the Sea Shanty. Within additional walking distances are Mario's Pizza, Allex’s Seafood, FrescoMart (a fully stocked convenience store that also serves food), West End Gym, and two neighborhood liquor stores (Economy Liquor and Pirates Liquor) which carry an array of libations for beach festivities.

There are a wide variety of friendly Galveston businesses nearby ready to satisfy all your hobbies and needs. Additionally, Houston is just a short drive away:
*Galveston Go Karts and Fun Center: 6.1 miles
*Galveston Primetime (Movie Theatre): 6.6 miles
*Magic Carpet Miniature Golf: 6.4 miles
*Moody Gardens Golf: 7.3 miles
*Schlitterbahn Waterpark: 8.2 miles
*Moody Gardens: 8.7 miles
*Outcast Charters: 9.6 miles
*The Seawall: 10.1 miles
*Pleasure Pier: 11 miles
*Moody Mansion: 12 miles
*Pier 21: 13 miles
*Baywatch Dolphin Tours: 13 miles
*Galveston Suntime Watersport: 13 miles
*The Strand Historical District: 13 miles
*Seawolf Park: 15.3 miles
*Bolivar Ferry: 14 miles
*Bayou Wildlife Zoo: 35 miles
*NASA Johnson Space Center: 38 miles
*Hobby Airport: 49 miles
*Toyota Center: 56 miles
*Minute Maid Park: 57 miles
*NRG Stadium: 59 miles

But don’t let us limit you! Galveston is filled with SO much more! Book today to discover all that Pirates Beach, Galveston, and the Texas Gulf Coast have to offer!

Property manager

Megan Gazda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 28
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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
Property Registration Number GVR10808

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting. 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

  • Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Broadway - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1st Block Beachside Home! One Story, 4/3, Steps to the beach, Striking views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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

Mariana L.

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

Wonderful beach house

This house was perfect for our Family vacation. The rooms were tastefully decorated, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was perfect. Our host, Megan, was very nice, helpful and easy to reach when we had questions. I will definitely come back, and I recommend The Sea Shanty to anyone that has a trip to Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great property

Nice newly built beach home in Pirates Beach was a perfect family beach week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Quick Family Vacation

Stayed 2 nights at the Sea Shanty before heading up to Dallas. Great beach house, great location, and great host. We loved our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

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

Super clean House right by the beach!

This was one of the very best rentals in Galveston we have ever stayed in ! We will be back. Host was super responsive, house was incredibly clean, location could not be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Fantastic Family Hime

A very clean, well stocked home just seconds from the beach. It was the perfect home for our annual family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Sea Shanty

Great stay at Sea Shanty. Beautiful home close to beach. Owner was helpful and responded quickly to communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great Thanksgiving getaway!

We had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving with family at the Sea Shanty. The house exceeded our expectations and was extremely well equipped with lovely extras which was so thoughtful and appreciated. Megan was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We had ample space to spread out and spent a great deal of our time on the huge patio that has ample seating and a wonderful view of the beach. Mornings were spent drinking coffee on the patio listening to the waves roll in! The kids (17-20 years old) loved the hammock swings and multiple games the owner provides. The beach is steps away and renting a golf cart was really fun. We are already planning on our next trip to the Sea Shanty. Thanks Megan and family for sharing your wonderful home:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Charming Beach House

The Sea Shanty is a charming beach house, just steps from Pirate’s Beach. The house is light and bright, well appointed and very comfortable. Lots of outdoor deck space, both covered and uncovered, with a nice view of ocean. We will definitely stay at The Sea Shanty on our return trip to Pirate’s Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

Property is very nice and exactly as listed. Would certainly recommend it to others.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Perfect Spring Break Getaway!

This was the perfect house for our group of 9 (4 adults & 5 kids). The house came equipped with everything we needed from in the kitchen to the beach which made traveling in from out of state very easy. The proximity to the beach, bunk room and games were the big hits with the kids. Megan was the perfect host and was very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again if we come to Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

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

Memorial Day

We had an amazing time at the Sea Shanty! The owner was amazing at communicating and the home was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

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

Family Summer Kickoff

Absolutely wonderful home and location! Perfect size for our blended family trip with 4 kids and 5 adults of all ages! Great large open kitchen and dining area and extremely close to the beach! Everything you need is provided and the home was spotless upon Check-In. Can’t get better than this!! We’ll definitely be back to the Sea Shanty!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

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

Immaculate home perfectly located to beach access

This beautiful home is immaculate, fully loaded for all the vacation needs and perfectly located to beach access. The property manager/owner communicates before during and after if and when needed which we did not need since everything was as expected and described. Our family will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

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

Sea Shanty

The property was excellent! Very clean, no misleading pictures, the owner went above and beyond the amount of extra amenities included, beautiful view, awesome interior, enough space and bedrooms with 3 really nice bathrooms. The owner went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our stay and even offered to let us come early without asking since the property wasn't rented the previous night. I'd recommend this property to anyone looking for a perfect place to getaway on Galveston beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassy F.

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

Family Getaway

Words cannot begin to describe our stay at the Sea Shanty! The moment you walk in you are greeted with every bit of detail and love put into this home. From the size of the bedrooms, the open floor plan, spacious bathrooms, and everything in between. Our kids LOVED the bunk room so much it was never a problem putting them to bed. We loved how close to the beach we were. Lunch was a quick walk back to make sandwiches and then immediately back to fun in the sun! The location to all the attractions can’t be beat! We will definitely be visiting again! Thank you for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Getaway

Our stay at the Sea Shanty was absolutely amazing and more enjoyable than we could hope for. The elegant coastal atmosphere was so relaxing and like a breath of fresh air .From the deck, we had a wonderful view of the ocean and enjoyed the sound of the waves both morning and evening . The beach was within minutes walking distance from the house. All the beach items available to us were in great condition. Definitely worth every penny . We give it more than 5 stars .Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable . Can't wait to come back ! Liz Finch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F., Houston, Texas

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

Beach Perfection

We wanted to spend a long weekend away for the Easter weekend and found this to be the perfect home for it. The house is exactly as pictured. Everything is beautifully decorated with high end and comfortable furniture. The house was perfectly clean and the kitchen has all the amenities you could ask for. My boys and I loved how close we were to the ocean. It allowed us to go back and forth throughout the day to grab what we forgot or go get a snack. Or take a quick shower to rinse off salt water with the outdoor shower. If we weren’t at the beach, we would spend time on the patio with a view of the water. The house is also close to all the Galveston tourist attractions so we spent a day driving around to shop and hit up the Pleasure Pier. It was a wonderful trip in a wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Beach House Perfection!

Our group of 9 (teens kids and adults) just had the most fantastic long weekend at Sea Shanty in Pirates Beach. What a beautiful and well appointed beach house! Absolutely everything we needed and then some was provided… we are all seasoned renters of vacation houses and we have never been in a rental that was so beautifully furnished and generously appointed with ALL the things families need when they travel. We were down on the island to enjoy Mardi Gras Galveston and enjoyed the beach chairs on the beach on our sunny days (and a wagon to haul them), We cooked two nights and the kitchen and dining area were spacious and comfortable. The deck furnishings and views did not disappoint and we had so much fun hanging out. Kids loved the swings downstairs and the bunk room, and we all enjoyed having our own king bedrooms and not fighting over who got the king! You can tell this home was built for ultimate family time enjoyment and the owners have clearly gone above and beyond to make the rental feel like you are staying at a 5 star resort. The house feels brand new and was impeccably clean… a shanty it is not. Already planning our next visit when it warms up a bit. Highly recommend this beach house rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Best Place Ever!

What an amazing experience at the Sea Shanty! Our family went on a quick weekend getaway before the rush of the holidays to enjoy a weekend together in Galveston. Being a family of five we frequently use VRBO when traveling, the Sea Shanty is by far the nicest property we have ever stayed in. The house is not only beautiful but also sparkling clean and the owners have thought of every single amenity possible to make your stay comfortable. The beds are very comfortable, and the house has excellent high-quality linens and towels in every room. The kitchen is beautiful, well appointed and has everything you need. We enjoyed cups of coffee in the morning and glasses of wine in the evening on the big, beautiful deck while listening to the ocean and taking in the amazing view of the Gulf. Our kiddos loved sleeping in the bunk room and enjoyed the variety of board games provided in the living room. The proximity to the beach is great! Being just three houses away from the beach means its just a quick two-minute walk down to the beach. Pirates Beach is my favorite beach to visit. It’s a wonderfully calm and quaint beach community, and the beach is beautiful! The Sea Shanty is perfectly located. Its just a quick 15-minute drive to downtown Galveston. We enjoyed taking our family to Moody Gardens and Bishops Palace and then returning to the peace and serenity of Pirates Beach. Thank you for the allowing our family to have a great weekend of memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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