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4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel.

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View from the Beach at Property
Vast views of the beach from the 2nd floor deck.
Downstairs has plenty of decking with chairs to seat  and outdoor shower.
Secondary upstairs deck for sun bathing.
Walkway from the home leads you right to the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14190.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Terramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 Master with private bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 master 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2nd Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom ensuite Master Bedroom 1st Floor

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

Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel.

Located directly on a private beach, Ariel is a custom-built, family-owned home in Terramar Beach in the lovely West End of Galveston. This house will give you and your family all that you need to get away from it all or to at least have a beautiful resting place after a day out on the sea wall and historic downtown Galveston. kitchen remodeled December 2024 with new cabinets and appliances. Directly decorated by the owners, your family and guests will enjoy tranquil themes and ocean views from both inside and outside the house. Covered deck on the 1st., with an unblocked view of the Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.

Sleeping up to 15, this house was made for family vacations and entertaining. It has two master bedrooms with king size beds in each of them, making it perfect for group vacations; 2 full bathrooms, a half bathroom completely detached for convenient use by guests in the living room kitchen area, and two private decks boasting of beach views. This is all on top of having views of the ocean from top to bottom of the house.

Since you'll be able to step directly onto the beach and set up your things, the house also has an outdoor shower to easily wash away the sand as you enter in and out of the house. The kitchen and main shared area has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a total maritime atmosphere that will welcome you at the kitchen while watching the beach.

In the living room make wonderful memories both day and night. After a wonderful day in the sun, take a seat at the couch and enjoy your favorite movie with a 55" Flat Screen TV or enjoy a board game at our large, wooden kitchen table perfect for conversing and dining around.

Parking available for up to seven vehicles on a private driveway but of course you can park more in front on the private feeder road into the house.

If you ever want to leave the private beach for some sight seeing and tourist activities, you're around 20 minutes driving distance from Galveston's famous Pleasure Pier, Seawall, and Historic Strand. Our family personally loves The Spot for food and the Strand for beautiful sight seeing of antique shops, ice cream vendors, and candy shops! Post Office street also boasts a number of coffee shops and art galleries with works of art on sale. There is also a beautiful, boutique tea and coffee shop called Sugar Bean located only 20 minutes away driving.

Other features include:
Wireless internet access by Xfinity
streaming
Netflix
Linens and towels service ($50.00 service charge) does not include beach towels

Outdoor Grill
Upstairs Fire Place 2nd Floor

Service Fees:
Cleaning fee ($180.00)
Reservation fee ($40.00)
Linens & Towels ($ 50.00) do not include beach towels
cancellation fee ($ 100.00)
any changes in dates ($50.00)

Property manager

Pablo or Lisa
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We have a Non-refundable Pet Fee of $ 100.00
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR02261

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Terramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Luis Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck's West - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted and a fresh kitchen remodel. located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sea Isle Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Galveston Island Beaches. Terramar Beach and Half Moon Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY H.

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

Awesome beach house

This is the 2nd year we have stayed at the Ariel Beach House. It is perfect for our family. Beach is steps away. The manager, Pablo, is very accommodating and responded quickly to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Overall Excellent

The house was absolutely perfect. I have been renting houses for the past 6 years and this house was excellent. If I could give it 10 stars I would Cant say enough good things about this house. My family had a wonderful time and will definitely be booking again for summer 2025. Location is perfect. So close to the beach. Pablo is great to deal with. Always answers quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Relaxing location

Really enjoyed our relaxing stay at this beach house. Pablo was on spot with all the communications. Location was perfect for our family retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Extended Weekend Getaway/Babymoon with Friends and Dog!

First this property is on an AMAZING SPOT! Perfectly between two public access points so not a bunch of people come that far down to set up. Neighboring houses kind of stayed in front of their houses and there was plenty of space in between on the beach! And you walk right out on to the beach. It was amazing! Pablo communicated with us early, and everything was very clear. We didn't have any needs at all during the trip because everything was very clear! The house was great with room for our 8 adults on beds without anyone having to top bunk or futon it. We are not small adults either and I am 8 months pregnant! We did bring extra toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags, but the rental agreement was very clear that they only provide a few of those in their place and if you need more it is on you. Knowing that in advanced it was really easy to just throw a few in with other supplies. No big deal at all! I think we only needed some trash bags and one more roll of paper towels, what they provided was almost enough by itself. We had an excellent stay and will be keeping this property on our list for future Galveston trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Awesome beach vacation

We had a great time staying at this property with our young children and their grandparents. The house is clean and well maintained with plenty of room for our group. This stretch of beach is quiet and easy to access. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye J.

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

Perfect getaway!

We spent our holiday here with family and everything was great! The house is everything we hoped for, with a perfect view, easy beach access, fully stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and plenty of room. Loved the open layout and large kitchen table, family could all eat together. I had a couple questions before the trip and response was very quick. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy M., Boerne, Tx

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

Weekend get away

Beautiful location! House was right on beach, and great location!!! Enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Best Rental Property in Galveston!

Everything about the property was perfect for our extended family of 11.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

This is a beach front beach house!

Proerty is as advertised, PERFECT! Very clean, functional and has everything you need and more! Location is on the beach, we walked straight onto it and set up our stuff and left it there all day. We came back and forth to house to eat and rest. Took our stuff down at night and repeated the next several days. Too easy! Been coming to Galveston for 15 years. Best vacation rental, hands down!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Burleson, Texas

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

Like having a private beach!

We had a family gathering here and had a wonderful time. House is setup for ease of use for multiple families and adults and kids. 2 den areas and great view from the 2 decks. It was literally less than 100 ft to the beach. Pablo was always available at a moments notice for any question. Best recommendation is that "we will be back"!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CINDY H.

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

Awesome

The house is very nice and nicely furnished. Plenty of room for 8 adults, 1 young adult, 3 teens, and 1 preteen. Deck is perfect with plenty of seating and oceanfront view. We would definitely stay here again. Pablo was very attentive to our comfort and enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Good place to stay

Overall stay was good and the accessibility to the beach is awesome. The house was clean and instructions were good, other than trying to lock the doors, thats a little tricky, but a quick text and response helped out. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Beautiful comfortable home right on the beach

Was wonderful! Clean, comfortable, big rooms comfortable beds. Beautiful views, great location right on the beach. Everything we needed was there. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Oceanfront Home!

Felt like we had our own private beach for most of the week! Beautiful views from the decks. Family and friends had a great time. House was clean, check in was easy, and Pablo’s communication was excellent the whole way through. If I had one critique about the house itself, it would be that the kitchen was missing some key items…measuring cups, baking sheets, storage containers and that sort of thing. If you do a lot of cooking like our family does, you may want to bring some of your favorite cooking utensils and cookware. Otherwise, 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William N.

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

Generally a Good Experience

We had a good time and the property was nice. It was a 5 star experience, but we gave it a 4 overall because the rental agreement was written totally for the property owner with no recourse or remedy such as refunds or finding other lodging for the renter for any problems that would make the facility unacceptable to stay in, such as extended air conditioning outage (a major downer for a Gulf Coast summer climate), extended refrigerator outage, or other situations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Perfect family retreat

Large and cozy house, perfectly located. Great dinner table to have everybody eat together in front of stunning view. The only thing that could be improved is the kitchen équipement. For such a large number of people this house can welcome, you have limited options. Also not entirely clean kitchenware and bbq.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Houston Texas

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

Great property!

Pablo is so helpful! Loved the beach right in front of the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T. T.

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

Birthday / Anniversary at the Ariel

The Ariel beach house is among the best properties we have rented in decades. My wife and I were celebrating our birthdays and our 38-year anniversary with family (kids and grandkids). The kitchen and dining area are large and provide a natural space for the family to gather. The private beach (100' from the house) made it seem as if we were the only ones vacationing. The multi-level decks/porches provide unique views of the Gulf --- although the deck on the second floor was by far our favorite as it is covered and provides easy access to the kitchen / living room area. Pablo was EXTREMELY helpful throughout the entire booking and check-in process. He responded to multiple questions in a timely manner and made me feel like I was the most important customer to ever book the property. We look forward to booking another vacation stay at the Ariel next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Great location

Great location for families as it locate on a no drive on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Beach vacation

Wonderful beach access, plenty of room for the family. Only issues were A/C unit was loud, and the smoke detectors went off three times in the middle of the night for no reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esta I.

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

Great beach experience!

Easy to communicate with Pablo. He answered my text within minutes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Summer vacay

Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Vacation 2023

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The house was just the right size and everything worked properly except for the shower head in the downstairs master bathroom. Definitely will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

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

Perfect for family

Great! Right on the beach, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pablo or Lisa

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My name is Pablo Arias. My family have been coming to Galveston since we purchased our first family vacation home here in nearly 30 years ago. We have cherished this Island as a place for our family vacations for decades, and given the amount of time we have spent on the island we became Islanders ourselves, moving here officially from Houston several years ago.

Our mission is simple: We want you to love Galveston's West End as much as we do as a place for family vacations and getaways. We have been in the property rentals and management business for decades now and ensure every one of our customers gets personalized attention as needed.

Why they chose this property

While some houses have views, and others have the space, this house has both. The West End is home to some of the most beautiful sunsets on the Island and with windows on every floor and beachfront views, you'll get front row seats.

What makes this property unique

I live minutes away from all the properties and therefore for any emergencies or issues, you can count on getting help. We are not some property management company with contractors, we are a family who directly manage these properties and know the island well.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests