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upper deck furniture, comes with a cover to keep dry
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8102.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

not taking reservations at this time

Welcome to Bay Dreaming! A canal front home on Galveston's west end in the Sea Isle subdivision; one of Galveston's premier communities offering many amenities - swimming pool (for a fee), tennis courts, marina with bait shop and more.

This home can sleep a family or group up to 10, with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 sets of bunk beds, pullout single bed chair and couch (1). The house offers an open floor plan that connects all the main living spaces, making it perfect for entertaining. The dining table sits 6 with additional seating for 4 at the large kitchen island. There are two full baths upstairs with a 1/2 bath and outdoor shower on the ground floor.

There is a flat screen TV with Youtubetv account provided, netflix, DVD player, a Wii and a moderate selection of DVDs and games in the living room. Youtubetv includes dozens of tv channels including movies and sports (foxsports too). In addition, the house is fully loaded with free WiFi, full linens, towels, and a well equipped kitchen. However, we do ask that you bring beach towels; a washer and dryer are located in the garage for your use.

The outdoor area is as inviting and comfortable as the indoors. The upper deck is a wraparound with seating overlooking the canal for dining, playing cards, or socializing, with collapsible sun shade. The deck has a gate to help keep pets from wandering off.

The downstairs area is spacious and completely shaded with additional outdoor furniture and hammocks. There is a fence which will contain large dogs. There is a floating/adjustable dock for those who want to swim with their dogs (or kids). Enjoy swimming, grilling or fishing off the dock with plenty of room for family and friends to gather around and relax. Open up the Tiki bar for more entertaining options! When the sun sets, roast s’mores over the fire pit!

For your convenience, we offer our guests the use of our golf cart, beach toys, inflatables, limited fishing gear and all non-motorized water craft (kayaks and paddle boards); Sea Isle beach access is just across the main road.

Bay Dreaming is our home away from home and we are excited to be able to share it with you! We ask that you respect our home as you would your own. We love our own four legged family members so we welcome pets, just clean up after your pet accordingly.

Parties, weddings, receptions, or company festivities are not allowed. We rent only to family/small groups and responsible adults older than 25 years of age. Adults cannot rent properties on behalf of underage guests. Any use of the property for purposes other than family vacations must be addressed when booking the reservation.

Any intent to use the boat lift must be expressed at the time of reservation, and requires an additional fee to move the owner’s boat from the house.

Property manager

David Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether 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 GVR05771

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Terramar Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • San Luis Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does not taking reservations at this time have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is not taking reservations at this time pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at not taking reservations at this time?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at not taking reservations at this time?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is not taking reservations at this time located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Half Moon Beach and Galveston Island Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Family vacation

David is amazing to deal with. He is quick to respond. The house is great! The golf cart, kayaks, fishing was all perfect for our entertainment and in great shape. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

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

All we could have wanted, and more!

Not only was everything as described, it was so much better than we could have imagined. Located away from all the hustle, yet somehow with all the amenities you could ask for at your fingertips, this was exactly the beach get away our family needed. Amazing host, phenomenal location, quiet yet full of activities. We can’t wait to go back and are already planning our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

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

LM family vacation

We had a great time, overall experience was very relaxing and convenient. The place had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Getaway

Perfect! Exactly as described and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Making Memories

We all loved the property! All of us fished and was the mmain thing for my grandson. It was so peaceful and laidback. We all needed it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

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

Great vacation place

Great vacation spot in a quiet neighborhood away from the sea wall tourist crowd. House was wonderful and the neighborhood had lots of amenities. I would highly recommended this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

john l.

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

Great house

This house was perfect. It has everything you would need. We will definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela w.

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

Great vacation

We had a great time, my kids actually wanted to stay one more day. There are always ready to go home when we have rented other houses. This house has so many things to do during the down time when it’s so hot out. The golf cart was great experience, kids loved it. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Amazing place and stay!

We enjoyed our stay. It was better than even with the pictures showed. We did not have to go very far. Our kids played in the canal on the kayaks and water matte. The fishing was fun morning and night. This house had all the amenities a family could ask for to keep kids and adults occupied. Thank you for have such a great place and we look forward to booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. David’s home is very clean, nicely maintained, and has all the amenities you could ever need. It was so nice to have access to the golf cart for going to the beach, to the marina to get live bait & a few groceries, and to the pier. The outside shower was perfect for bathing the dogs after a fun day on the beach. There is a restaurant at the marina that allows dogs and that was a fun, first-time experience for all of us. Thank you for sharing your home with us, David - we had a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Katy, Texas

Great outdoor space!

The kitchen had everything we needed. Next time we won’t bring as much stuff. It had lots of games, board games, video games to keep everyone entertained. We spent our whole trip outside at the pier, on the golf cart, on the paddle board and kayak and relaxing outside. They have a community pool and play ground. The kids loved that. The beach is so close to the house. We went everyday. Weather was AMAZING the whole trip. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Tammy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing get away..

The property it self was okay... it was much smaller than I expected. The master bedroom, bed is AWFUL!!!! If you are looking for a high class place, this is not for you. It is a perfect beach house... I would use David again, GREAT and very easy to work with with. The location of the house was perfect, we will be going back to that location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., South Houston, Texas

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

You name it, they have it!

Rental was the best! We came fully packed and this rental was fully loaded with everything you could possibly need. If you forgot it at home I'm sure you'll find it here. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. It was soooo relaxing. This was our first rental on the bayside. Different, but better in my option. It was nice and quite. Use of all the outdoor equipment was what made our visit even better. Getting in the water and not worrying about bringing sand back in the car was great. Kitchen was fully stocked. Frig with water and ice. Xbox in kids room.... like I said it had it all..... thank you again. Only issue we had was I locked myself out once and owner responded back quick with a solution. Hope to come back to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Matthew B.

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

Overall disappointed with our stay

Overall the property was as advertised by the host. The outdoor space was nice and the toys provided were appreciated. We were disappointed to find out on arrival that there was zero closet space in the bedrooms and very limited space for food storage in the kitchen and fridge as all the owners property and food was still present. The house has a restriction of 72 degrees for the AC unit and has no ducting for cold air into the living area. This made the house hot during the day and difficult to sleep in at night. The mattresses were old in the bigger rooms and covered in plastic in the bunk room so we were not able to get a good nights sleep. Outside noise was also a real problem, if you have small children this house may be an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew S., United States

Great location, but...

The location of the property was perfect, Sea Isle in west Galveston. The property is located on a canal, close to the access point to the bay, so it was an easy paddle in a kayak to get to the bay. We went fishing a couple of days and only had a short drive to San Luis pass. The biggest complaint we have was that the kitchen was not clean. The stove and microwave were both dirty - not a little dirty, but bad enough that we spent the first 20-30 minutes cleaning the kitchen. The fridge had a significant amount of food in it and the freezer was so full that we couldn't get a couple bags of ice in it. We had to store half our food in the downstairs fridge (which also had a packed freezer). Kinda ridiculous considering the cost of the rental. The bathrooms were clean and so were the bedrooms. The furniture in the living room was clean, but the recliners were all broken and quite worn. The various items we could use, kayaks, fishing poles, cast nets, etc. were in okay shape, but all needed some maintenance and cleanup. We typically stay at a rental property while on vacation. We've used VBRO or other services many times in the past in locations from Texas to Maine to Paris and always had great experiences. This was our first mediocre one. We wouldn't have minded much of the above had the price been lower per night, but given what we paid, I strongly doubt that we will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great vacation home

Granddaughters joined my husband and I. We all had a great time! The paddle boards and kayaks were a big hit. Would love to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariel E.

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

The perfect place!

This was one of our best vacations yet! We visited this house with family last year and decided to book it for this year too. It’s the perfect house with all of the accommodations you could ask for!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Awesome house!!!

This house was awesome!! It had everything you could want for fun outdoor activities!!! The kids were never bored and the beach was so close!! We hope to come back every year and stay here! Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Dallas

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

Awesome Rental

Everything about the rental was great from the location, cleanliness, amenities, owner etc. Prompt communications. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

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

Relaxing Stay

My family and I enjoyed our Spring Break trip to Galveston. Great location that is close to the beach and a neighborhood restaurant. Loved the views and use of the golf cart!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Place for your family

The pictures listed don't do this house justice. For reference we had two adults and two ten year old boys. The community is very nice and kept up. Close drive to the beach. The house had everything you could possibly need. We had a day of bad weather and our boys never got bored inside. They had board games, Xbox an a Wii for them. The outside activities were just as good. Enough kayaks for the entire family. Fishing poles, yard games, water toys and beach toys. Also worth noting is the kayak launching area. A part of the deck lowered into the water and this made it so easy for the kids to get in and out of the kayaks. We will be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Unique and cared for rental with loads to do!

My family and I spent a couple of days here while we were in Houston interviewing for jobs. It was great for the family to kill time while we had to do boring things in the city as well. It was about an hour and 20 minute commute, but well worth it! David is a professional manager that is careful with his set of rules because he knows what he is doing. Vacation rentals can be a handful when it comes to doors being left unlocked and then broken into, so if rules bother you at all, try not to let them, since they are simply there to protect the house. David was also a very accommodating and caring host. Btw, my little escape artist dog DID NOT get out of the front David (15 lbs), but she did manage to squeeze her little butt around that right side metal gate to the neighbors house! 😆 Otherwise she absolutely loved the house and didn't really have the desire to run off like she typically always has! I do wish it had been warmer weather, as we arrived just as the chill was leaving the area, but it was still a load of fun taking out the kayaks and paddle boards. A couple drops of cold water was no biggie! Took some absolutely beautiful sunset pictures here as well. I wish I could share them! I also liked the creative doors for the tiki bar. Very cute with the repurposed jewelery in Ariel's grotto there! Anyone who rents this house should expect lots of fun. David really does seem to have everything you would need. (I mean, as well as the TV and ice maker, I believe I also saw a deep fryer in the tiki bar!) Even the beach right down the street is clean despite the fact that you can drive and park right on it! I also had fun peaking on the sea life at the lights at night. There was some random creature just sitting and warming itself on the neighbors to the left. Not sure if it was a turtle or a lobster, but it was fun to watch and guess! So cute to see the school of fish swim around yours for hours too! We didn't catch anything unfortunately, except some sea slugs in the crab traps! Probably using the wrong bait.. or perhaps the hooks were a bit too large on the poles compared to the length of line allowed? I also have terrible luck fishing!! 😋 Thanks for a wonderful short stay David!! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Quiet west Galveston getaway with all the amenities

Our family had a relaxing time in Galveston in spite of chilly weather. The home is well cared for and generously appointed with plenty to do including a variety of books, video and board games, and DVDs. Cooking both in the well-appointed kitchen and outside on the grill was an enjoyable experience. This was our first time staying on the west end of Galveston; the nearby public beaches are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica D., Missouri City, Texas

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

Nice house for a family gathering

We enjoyed the house. Plenty of room for everyone. Great location and had all the necessities we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Great Vacation Spot

I have vacationed in Galveston for years but this was my first home rental and it was great experience. The house looked great online but was even better than expected once we arrived. The family and I had a great time and we will definitely be visiting again in the future. James O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by David Smith

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We bought this house in late 2014, fulfilling our own dreams of owning a canal home. We love to fish and enjoy all aspects of being out on the water!

Why they chose this property

We chose Sea Isle because of all the great amenities within the subdivision. The restaurant and marina are top notch. The pool and kiddie park are great.
The house sits in the perfect location to play with water toys, on the calmer bayside of the island, yet it's only a short ride away from the beach fun at Sea Isle's private beach on the gulf side.

What makes this property unique

Being the first canal in from the bay allows for quick access to fishing and water fun, or just stay in the canal to float around and/or exercise on the paddle boards.
We condition to update and upgrade the house and furnishings, the interior is in great condition.

Languages:

English

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