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American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views

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Easy Living - Take a moment for yourself to sit in one of the relaxing porch chairs and breathe in deeply of the fresh salty sea air, cool beverage in hand.
Views of the Water - Tranquil waters are a perfect backdrop to your vacation stay.
Your Next Home Away From Home - You're going to fall in love with this exquisite vacation home! With its convenient open floor plan, modern amenities, and tasteful decor, what more could you ask for?
Designed for Maximum Comfort - Inside and out, every element was designed and built with your comfort in mind.
Every Seat is the Best Seat in the Living Room! - Whether you're watching TV or relaxing, the living room is a great place to be indoors and simply relax, catch up on your TV series and browse the web.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12198.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4th Bedroom

2 Double Beds

5th Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

3rd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views

American Pride in Jamaica Beach is located on a canal. No matter what season you’re planning on visiting the island, rest assured that you will catch up on some well deserved R & R. This comfortable home has an open floor plan for the fully equipped kitchen, dining and living areas.

If you are looking for super-casual at the water, American Pride is the home for you. This home has an easy living, bring your flip flops and board shorts kind of atmosphere. Nothing fancy - just good times and memories for the family trip to Galveston. This is the ""beach cabin"" you've been looking for - it's got character, but it's a house for guests who just want to go fishing, as American Pride even offers underwater fishing lights!

There are 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths that will accommodate up to 12 people. The Primary Bedroom has a King size bed and a private balcony overlooking the canal. As for the other bedrooms, one has a Queen, one bedroom has two twins, another bedroom has a Pyramid bunk and the other bedroom has 2 Double beds. The kitchen has extra amenities including a microwave, dishwasher, toaster & toaster oven. This home has a washer/dryer, iron & ironing board, central heat/air. There is Cable TV, DVD in the living room.

JAMAICA BEACH
Jamaica Beach Texas is one of the most popular beaches and sought-after neighborhoods when it comes to vacation rentals – what it lacks in size, it makes up for action during the summer months, holidays and event weekends! Jamaica Beach is far enough out to be away from the hustle and bustle of Seawall (8 miles), and but not too far away from most of the island attractions (10 miles from 61st Street). Jamaica Beach also has it’s own community pool and private marina and boat ramp, Regatta Basin, a community pavilion and playground.

NOTES
All Ryson properties are non-smoking.

This home is pet-friendly. One pet is allowed. All pets must be registered, and pet fee ($100/pet) must be paid upfront. Outside the home, dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners are responsible for picking up after dogs. Please review Ryson’s 'Tips for Traveling with Pets' for additional information.

City Park Pool open from Memorial Day - Labor Day Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 7pm with a $5.00/day charge.

No white trash bags allowed; all trash has to be in black trash bags. The City will issue citations.

It is recommended to review Ryson's Packing List when planning your vacation. If there are any questions, please contact us.

This vacation home should accommodate up to 4 vehicles to be parked at the property. Carpooling is highly recommended. Vehicles should be parked in the driveway or designated parking space. At no time should any vehicle be parked on lawns, yards or dune. Many HOAs do not allow parking for trailers, RVs, boats, etc. Please contact Ryson with any questions.

Jamaica Beach is a residential neighborhood, and quiet hours are enforced between 10 pm and 7 am.

The boat slip is available for guest use.

This property has cameras located on the ground level area.

Even if listed as a provided amenities, Ryson is unable to guarantee specific cable package, network or channels or cable and internet signal quality and cable may not be available on all TVs. Oftentimes additional TVs are available for guests wanting to hook up their own game systems or streaming devices.

All reservations require a completed Ryson Rental Agreement, and the agreement holder must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property and provide a valid ID at check-in. Check-in time is 4 pm and check-out time is at 10 am.

EXTENDED STAYS
Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online, but a Ryson Vacation Planner would love to answer any questions you may have and help you reserve your extended stay.

RYSON VACATION RENTALS
Ryson, established in 2006, is the largest local vacation rental provider on Galveston Island, offering close to 300 vacation rentals, including Ryson's Luxury Collection, in-house maintenance, housekeeping, inspection, laundry and property management. Ryson’s team of Vacation Planners are Certified Tourism Ambassadors and more than happy to work with guests interested in renting multiple homes, as they offer expansive local knowledge and know Ryson's vacation homes.

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Property Registration Number STR22-00165

About the area

Galveston

Located in Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Broadway - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is American Pride | Canal Home, Bay Views located?

Located in Jamaica Beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach, Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach. Palm Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 22 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

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

It was great!

Everybody enjoyed the property. Great location also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Great

Fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family Vacation

The house does need some attention but overall it was a great house for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Anthony S.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cool experience

Lone Star event will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Scott A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

The place was good for the amount of people. We liked the neighborhood. The house is a little run down and could use some updates but overall we would stay there again. The TVs were updated which we didn’t expect based on other reviews so that was nice. Good view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Cassie P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Property needs to be removed....

This place is falsely advertised and pics are photoshopped.... all boards are coming off of deck, house smells terrible, carpet is disgusting, Ceiling fan hanging by electric wire... DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Lott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

American Pride home

House was clean but the property itself was not up to standards. Doors and handles were all loose. Dining table leg bolts were hanging almost freely and master bedroom patio door wouldn't even open. There were too many maintenance issues regarding this property! Will not be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Problems

The house was clean but one if the poorest homes we've rented. I wouldn't recommend this property at all it needs a lot of attention it's on the water but nothing was available to get in and out of the water the kitchen cupboards are laminated and their coming apart broken indoor recliner and the 3 chairs they have for outside are cracking. The desk has been painted but not the stairs or handrail the owners solution was to post a sign to wear shoes Over all love the area but not this property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Great place, great location, and great stay!

We had such a wonderful time here. It is in an awesome location on the canal and about a 5 minute drive down the road to a great beach area. It comfortably slept 11 of us with room to spare. The layout is really great for groups and the main area is open and easy for everyone to hang out. Would definitely recommend it! The only things to note for potential renters: - the staircase up to 2 of the bedrooms is extremely steep. So if you have any issues with stairs, I would caution this. - There is definitely remnants of water damage in the ceiling but we didn't have any issues of leaking during our stay so it might be a cosmetic thing only - The place does not come with much in terms of necessities. We had to buy toilet paper on the first day because we ran out. We also had to bring trash bags, paper towels, salt & pepper, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

David & Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

American Pride - BAD

Although we enjoyed the location...house was clean...and the house could be a nice house if maintained - this house is in terrible shape. Nothing like what is advertised. Ceiling fan is hanging from ceiling(falling off). This was reported and nothing was done. Recliner is falling apart. Tubs have caulk smeared all around the joints. Pantry door is falling apart. Every ceiling fan in house shakes uncontrollably and makes a lot of noise. Some of the windows wont lock. Beds all need replacing. There are electrical issues on dock ( one cover rusting away and another plug appears to have caught fire at some point. The deck is very ruff and you must wear shoes at all times. We killed several big water bugs in house. There are DVD's but no player. There is a VCR but no tapes...Curtains are falling off walls (we fixed one) There were 11 of us - we have stayed in a lot of home rentals and this house by far is in the worst shape. We were charged a damage fee(non-refundable) yet we did NO DAMGAGE. I would think if everyone is charged this amount even when causing no damage that this place would be in perfect condition. We were appauled at the lack of maintenance on this house. I would have not rented this house for 1/2 what I paid for it had I known it was in such terrible shape. I am very curious where the non-refundable damage money goes? Not only will we never stay in this house again - because of the lack of maintenance we will never stay in any property managed by Ryson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Time

We had a good time, plenty of room to spend time with the kid's and Grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Steve H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Update

The house is quite large. It is 5 bedrooms, 3 full bath. However, it does not look as good as the pictures online! Master suite is on third floor, as well as 5th bedroom with bunk beds. The stairs to master suite are a death trap. No way are they code compliant. Better be in decent shape to traverse these stairs! The entire house needs updating for the nightly rate required. The deck is in poor shape. Full of splinters! There's a reason for the sign"No bare feet on deck" The master shower is lacking as well as the furniture in the living room. The recliner is broken and the two couches are very broken down. On a final note, the main entry doors do not secure well. A stiff wind and they'll be open. Beware of this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Carol G.

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

Canal home Jamaica Beach

House is great size for large family..Upstairs A/C was not working. It was repaired that night but should have been checked before renting..Furniture needs updating.Recliner is broken. Deck chairs cracked.House was very clean with nice linens.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Brian R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Anyone with toddlers should NOT stay here

The owners need to put some serious work into this place. I feel like a call to the local building code enforcement office would put them out of business.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

2/10 Terrible

Dung B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cleanliness and expectation

There stain on pillow, bed are super soft and makes loud noise when more. Too soft it’s like sinking causing everyone back pain. TV and VHS we thought we were in time machine. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The list of things that’s they expected upon turning in the keys, well I might as well ask for my cleaning fee back, what’s the point paying cleaning fee when we have to do anyway. We are on vacation, very disappointed and will keep away in the future!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Nice neighborhood looking forward to rent again

I had a nice stay and Ryson Real Estate employee, or some nice, and friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Jenn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Trip

Overall a good stay. The deck could use a makeover, but we had fun. Nice neighborhood with a fun nightly atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay. Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Would’ve been a 5

It would have been a 5 star rating if it wasn’t for having to plunge the upstairs shower for 15-20 minutes and pulling out a wad of hair, a bandaid, and the stiker yo a cigarette lighter just to get the shower to drain. Yes, there is a sign on the steps to wear your shoes while walking on the steps... but, they could send someone out to screw all the screws down and nail all the nails down. Other than that, it was in a great location. The neighbors were nice. Didn’t catch anything worth keeping on the canal. We loved it and so did our children! Overall a beautiful home and a great location! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Dwight R.

The pictures didn’t not show you everything wrong with house.

It was a nice vacation but the pictures of the house was not up to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Steven F.

Leaks in Ceiling and MOLD

Upstairs toilet was leaking thru the living room ceiling when we arrived around noon. We shut off the water, cleaned up the mess and called the property manager. They said they would send a plumber. The next day at 10:30 I called them and they acted like it was the first they'd heard about the leak. The plumber came that afternoon. Upon checking out we were checking for belongings and noticed a nasty old leak in the ceiling of one of the closets. There was a lot of black mold on the Sheetrock and a large gaping hole. Someone tried paint over some of the mold growing around the hole but it was seeping thru. This indictated that they know about the issue but didn't care to fix it. Several of the people in our group complained of bad allergies during our stay and after finding this I believe it was the cause. There are lots of old stains on the downstairs ceiling from old leaks. There are also a lot of nail heads protruding in the decking that could Contacted the management company and let them know about the condition of the property and our disappointment. They refunded us 20% of the fee which I thought was insignificant considering the fact that they intentionally rented us a property that is in disrepair and possible a health hazard. I asked them if they fixed the issues so others wouldn't be exposed to the mold and they told me no, that the owners were coming down in a month to look at it. Unbelievable. We will never stay in a property managed by this company again. What's worse is Home Away won't let me post their name here and made me remove it from my review.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

It's was really nice for the price

It rained the hole time we were there but the house was nice a couple tvs didn't work and a chair was broke when we arrived but our overall experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

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