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Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing

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100% Remodeled Home w/Breathtaking Sunsets/Sunrises & Waterfront. Open Concept.
2nd Living Room w/Shuffleboard & 60" Smart HDTV. Great for 2 Family with Kids.
Large Kitchen w/room up to 8 people to eat. Fully stocked.
Large completely shaded patio (all day long) w/great head on ocean breezes.
4-8 Can Eat @ this Oversized Table, or at 6 Person Bar Right Behind this Table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5113.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing

Bay waterfront house, with only a short 2 min drive (12 min walk) to neighborhood beach (A drive on beach too!). No more lugging all your beach supplies.

This stunning newly remodeled from top to bottom bay house in Jamaica Beach boast breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, as well as, canal living. Enjoy both fishing and crabbing from the back yard, or go fishing in the bay with your boat. Adults and kids even love playing in the canal on the provided kayaks, or swimming. If you would like to go to the beach, our community has drive on beaches too! No need to carry everything to the beach, when you can drive on with your car/truck or rentable golf carts. Enjoy listening to the calls of sea gulls, or watching the pelicans flying from bay to beach (or in the evenings the reverse). Feel all your stress wash away at Our Happy Place!

Both the interior and exterior of Our Happy Place has been given special attention for a peaceful and fun getaway with beach decor and light airy colors.

Easily sleeps 6-8 people. We offer 2 king size beds (yes 2), and 1 queen size bed. And the bonus with our house, we have a full bathroom on the ground level, as well as, on the 2nd floor. So, no need to climb stairs each time you need to go to the bathroom! Not all bay or beach homes are able to offer ground level bathrooms.

Located just 11 miles from the Seawall Blvd in Galveston. Our community has several restaurants, bars, coffee house, grocery store, etc.


Our Happy Place Offers:
• Open concept living and kitchen.
• Chef’s Kitchen: Spacious, modern kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops with breakfast bar (with granite waterfall edge) that sits 7-8 people. For those coffee lovers, we offer Ke-urig K-Duo Single Serve K-Cup Pod and 12 Cup Carafe Brewer. Kitchen comes fully stocked.
• Living Room: Leather couch, love seat, and oversized chair (+ 3 ottomans). 55” 4K Smart HDTV (most streaming apps available with your subscription). WiFi included.
• Game Room: With shuffleboard, couch and chairs and large 60” 4K Smart HDTV (most streaming apps available with your subscription). WiFi included. Perfect for the kids, or young at heart adults.
• Bedroom #1: King Size (sleeps 2-3)
• Bedroom #2: Queen Size Bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom #3: King Size Bed (sleeps 2-3)
• Recessed Boat Dock Area: Great to dock boat or swim/float without boat traffic. And the canals are No Wake zones.
• Outside Bar (ground level shady patio area): Bar with 6 Chairs - great place to eat or relax with cold beverages.

Ground Level Shady Patio Area:
• 6 person bar ideal for eating or drinking cold beverages.
• 4 Person Dining Table and Chairs 2 Person Swing
• 2 Person Glider Bench
• 1 Person Wicker Chair
• 1 Person Wicker Chair
• 1 Person Adirondack Chair
• Great Beach Breeze since back patio is facing the beach winds!

Upstairs Deck Area (Morning and mid-afternoon sun, evening shade):
• Great place to get a tan!
• 6 Personal Dining Table and Chairs
• 6 Each Adirondack Chairs
• Great Beach Breeze since back deck area is facing the beach winds!

Toys:
• Kayaks: 2 person adult kayak + 2 each youth kayaks. Complete with paddles.
• Crab Trap
• Beach Toys

Other:
• Weber Propane Grill
• Hair dryer for both bathroom
• Full Size Washer & Dryer
• Wide Driveway (3-4 car wide)
• Community Pool: Opens Memorial Day - Labor Day; Tuesday - Sunday 12-7pm. $5 per person ages 5 and up. Children 4 and under are free. All daily passes must be purchased at the pool during operating hours.
• City Park: 2 play grounds, basketball court, and open grass area.
• Park Pavilion - has 6 picnic tables available for use. First come, first serve.
• Boat Launch ($10/day). Permit is required for each day the ramp is used, not how long a watercraft is in the water. Application can be found here: https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/sites/g/files/ vyhlif7236/f/uploads/marina_boat_launch_permit-guest.pdf. And Payments can be found here: https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/ online-services/pages/online-permit-payments
• Golf Cart Rental - available through several companies.

No smoking.

No pets of any kind. My son is highly allergic to animals. There are plenty of other rentals that allow pets, but we do not!

No parties or events.

Must be 25 or older to rent.

It is a rarity, but service can be unreliable on Galveston Island. We apologize, but we cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay. We are unable to offer refunds for disruption to these services.

I have camera monitoring on driveway, front door, bar area and back yard. The recordings will only be reviewed if there is an issue. City of Jamaica Beach STR25-000271 (Occupancy 5 People).

Property manager

Our Happy Place - Jamaica Beach
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We need a list of your guest names and ages. Main reason you are booking our house. No guest allowed that is not on the list.
QUIET HOURS: 10pm-8am Your noise cannot be loud enough that the neighbors next door, or across canal can hear you! Eviction can occur if having party
PARKING IN DRIVEWAY ONLY: No parking on streets or yard. Overflow parking at the pool is allowed. City will issue tickets if parked on street.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR25-000056

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. 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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront on Bay +Beach+2King+1Queen+Kayak+ShuffleBoard+Cornhole+Great Fishing located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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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

Chip H.

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

Great location

We had a great time, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

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

Fantastic stay with lots of amenities

Fantastic stay for 3 nights! The house is a great layout for people traveling as couples or with older kids. The top level has kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and a bathroom. Has a patio with table and chairs and very nice loungers It is accessed by exterior stairs- meaning, the stairs are not inside the house. No big deal, but might make it less ideal to house young kids on separate floors.Lower level has a studio style layout with king bed, shuffleboard, couches, big TV, bathroom with W/D.Outside is awesome! Covered patio with lots of options for seating (swinging bench, bar with high top chairs, adirondac chairs.) Yard is very open.Cornhole is under the bar and easy to setup. Be on lookout for cute tree frogs that tag along though.We kayaked directly out of the canal- very pretty and relaxing. If you are a small person, there are two smaller kayaks for those under 130 lbs. And one large 2-person kayak. Lifejackets are in bin next to kayaks.You can fish into canal...which we did a lot. Caught a couple Croaker and Sheepshead. BRING POLES if you don't want to buy them in town. Lots of great live bait shops nearby.Used the gas grill- and it worked great.Beach is very close, but just a bit far on foot. Very bike-able or scooter-able though. Lastly, it is a quiet and safe area. Most of the neighbors appear to be retired folks or people traveling with kids. Galveston attractions and retail is about 20 minute drive alongside the beach.Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonarie N.

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

Our Galveston Lone Star Rally weekend :)

We had such a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend staying here. Host are very sweet and helpful. We came in with our friend for the weekend for the Lone Star bike rally and did not want to be in the heart of Galveston with the crowds and this was perfect! Even did a little fishing in the evening in the backyard and it was so much fun! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claud W.

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

Birthday Fishing Trip

Our annual birthday coast fishing trip found us at “Our Happy Place” this year. Very clean. Awesome mattresses. Easy access to canals and great fishing. Meow! See you next year
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

A great happy place!

We had a wonderful time at the happy place! The host was so nice and the house was a perfect location, quiet neighborhood and very clean! We are already planning another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Cute place, would recommend to others.

Great communication from host, cute place, good location. As usual with rentals bring your own spices for cooking, kitchen well equipped for all other cooking needs, first time i didn't have to buy TP and paper towels for a 3 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Clean and quiet

Our family of four really enjoyed our stay at The Happy Place. The house was perfect. Very well-maintained. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming in the canal. Would definitely return. Also, great communication and responsiveness from the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

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

Perfect little house!

Everything about this house was great! It was perfect for my family! The check in process was easy! Anything we needed the property owners responded within minutes! Wish we could have stayed longer ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

Pretty, new rental home

Perfect amount of space for what we needed in a house. Love the large outside deck space, and clean simple interior. We enjoyed our stay and time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lacey e.

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

Cute house

We were only there one evening because of the incoming hurricane but the house is comfortable and has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Roomy home on the canal

Our stay at ‘Our Happy Place’ was an excellent experience. The place was just as pictured. It is very clean, comfortable, and has nice furnishings—not the cheap stuff. All the beds were comfy and plenty of pillows and blankets to go around. Good supply of towels for the bath for each of us. Also with a newborn, we had access to a washer and dryer that we kept busy. Perfect location on the canal and minutes from the beach. Sunsets were beautiful and the community was quiet and friendly to us “tourists”. The host went out of her way to make sure we had a good stay. Our stay cam on the heels of a major storm that flooded the area,. She kept us updated as to the conditions of the house and streets. Fortunately, the water receded a day before we got there. The only drawback was the mosquitos, which were beyond the host’s control. The yard was beautiful and large for kids to play in. It also featured a large, clean propane grill. I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

We will be back

Due to a tropical storm, we only had one day at this wonderful home. Susie the property manager, was very proactive in letting us know about the storm warning. Because of her communication, we were able to leave before the storm hit. My family will plan another trip here soon and look forward to using all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Enjoyed the week here!

We enjoyed our weeklong stay at this property. It was nice and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. There is a nice grill in the good sized back yard. We had fun playing corn hole as well. The property is located right on the canal with nice views. You can walk or take a golf cart to several local restaurants, convenience stores as well as the beach. Will most certainly will stay here again. The host was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Beautiful Beach House

This was the perfect rental house for our fishing trip! The canal was a plus for us since we brought our boat, very convenient. After a long day of fishing, it felt really good coming back to a clean and comfortable house. Very spacious kitchen and everything clean and organized. I slept in the king size bed upstairs, and let me tell you, it might of been more comfortable than my own bed. I have 2 teenagers, they chose the bottom bedroom with game room. They loved it and we did as well, a little privacy for everyone was good. The yard was huge! We sat outside in the evenings to fish off the dock and watched the kids throw a football, very peaceful. Of course they also used the kayaks. If I ever come back to Jamaica beach, this is the rental property we are coming back to. Our property manager was amazing, very welcoming and made this trip hassle free making sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan g.

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

Spring Break

We had a great time beachin, fishing and relaxing. The house was just what we needed for a family of 4. My kids loved the downstairs room making it “their own”. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F., Ames

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

Nice get away with old friends

The property was very clean and well kept. The beds were super comfortable. We were out a lot but we did enjoy playing some of the games and sitting on the deck. We loved having the grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel H.

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

Relaxing Home

The weather was rainy and cool. The house was a great place of just relax. I fished a little bit but that wasn't our main purpose. We had our XMAS celebration there and it was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., Lubbock, TX

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

Great Location!

We loved our stay at this house on the canal! The house was exactly like the pictures. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEWAYNE H.

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

Kayaking on the Canal

We enjoyed our stay at the property. We loved the cleanliness and all of the different activities the house offers. Our favorite was kayaking the canal. The house looked exactly like the images online which is not always the case. Everything we needed to know was provided for us so we didn’t have to ask any questions about anything. Check-in was a smooth process, and best of all, we were only mins from the beach and local fishing spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis E.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our time. Very little need to travel to Galveston. We had all the entertainment we needed. Kayaking, fishing, crabbing, corn hole, and shuffleboard. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

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

Perfect Birthday Trip

My family and I had an awesome time at this rental. The host was very communicative and offered extra bits of advice to help plan for the perfect weekend. The outside shower was perfect after a long day at the beach. The beach is very close and the kids loved the extra amenities such as the kayaks and crab traps. Definitely a trip to remember and we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan P.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

‘Our Happy Place’ was an excellent experience from start to finish. The home is remodeled tastefully, very clean and had plenty of room for our group of six inside and out. We thoroughly enjoyed the backyard, especially in the evenings. My kids loved fishing and crabbing in the canal! The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. The location was perfect and has very easy access to the beach! We look forward to a future stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Amazing Time

This property is great for families with children of all ages! There is plenty of entertainment at the home to keep everyone engaged and active throughout your stay without having to worry about the kiddos being stuck inside all day. The location is perfect for traveling to the beach via car or golf cart ( 2 to 3 mins) without being too close and having to worry about any noise or late night beach goers. The check in and check out process is extremely easy and fair. Susie is amazing to work with and is very quick on getting back to you about any questions. Last minute we decided we wanted to extend our stay an additional night and Susie was quick to confirm is was available and made it happen! Thank you Susie for allowing us to share in your happy place, we had a great time and are definitely going to be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose S., Dallas

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

Confortable

Very Good, comfortable, cleaned and i would lovely Stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaShawnda A.

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

Wonderful Beach Home!

This was my first time using VRBO and let me say this Beach Home did not disappoint! We did have a little bit of a hiccup in trying to get in when we first arrived but the host Susie was awesome and got us fixed right up and let in! The home was extremely clean inside and out! The pictures were exactly what we got and then some. The neighborhood was clean and quiet. The neighbors were also friendly and we had a convo with a few in the back by the bay. The breeze that came through was outstanding and helped greatly to fight off the Texas heat! Jamaica beach was just a short 2 min drive (as is stated on the listing) directly across the street when you come out of the neighborhood! And drive on! It was perfect! Much better in my opinion than the busy street people have to cross to get to Galveston Beach! We didn't use the community pool so I can't speak on who that was like but we did ride past it and it looked very nice! I can't say enough good things about this Beach Home! Susie did a fantastic job to ensure we had the essentials we needed from the kitchen, to the bathroom to the laundry room! Speaking of essentials - one of my kids accidentally packed up her black tongs and when I messaged her about it she was kind and told me not to worry about it! All I know is that I and my family cannot wait to return to Jamaica Beach again and we hope this home is available again when we do! Thank you Susie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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