Title: DriftAway to the Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DriftAway to the Beach Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston ## Photo gallery for DriftAway to the Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - DriftAway to the Beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137000/84136901/10bd93c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - DriftAway to the Beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137000/84136901/15634a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - DriftAway to the Beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137000/84136901/01efca8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - DriftAway to the Beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137000/84136901/582535fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - DriftAway to the Beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137000/84136901/a910f11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just one block from the beach, this beautifully decorated 5-bedroom home offers a tranquil retreat. With upscale Thermador appliances in the giant kitchen, and an electric fireplace in the living room, you'll feel right at home. Each bedroom has a full bathroom and wall-mounted Smart TV for relaxation after a day of soaking up the sun on one of four balconies or enjoying outdoor activities with family. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143021 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### DriftAway to the Beach Welcome to the beach life. Newer home 1 block from the beach. Beautifully decorated 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home just waiting for you to experience the best of the beach life. Sleeps 14\. A 2 person elevator is available. Giant kitchen with upscale Thermador appliances, refrigerator, 6 burner range and double oven, microwave, dishwasher, KitchenAid under counter ice maker and an oversized island. Fully stocked dinnerware setting, glassware, cooking accessories and everything needed to cook the dream vacation meal. Each bedroom (bunk room excluded) has a full bathroom and wall mounted 42" Smart TV. Bunk room has 3 twin beds and 1 full bed, a wall mounted 42" Smart TV and a large selection of board games to keep the kids busy. Living room has an electric fireplace, leather recliners and a 65" Smart TV. A queen size Murphy bed has been added in the living room for additional sleeping arrangements and comes with a fold up desk. View the beach from the dining room table that seats 10. Take in views of the sunrise on the back porch. The home has 4 balconies with 2 Adirondack chairs and a small table on each deck. The main back balcony has 2 Adirondack chairs, 1 small table and 2 rocking Adirondack chairs. We recently added a latched gate on the main back deck for added safety. Sip a coffee or cocktail and just enjoy the views from any balcony. Outside in the garage, have a seat in the lawn furniture while someone cooks your favorite meal with the gas barbecue. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower. We have also included a Tesla charger in the garage for any electric vehicle that needs charging. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 3,021 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules No parking on the street. The home has 3 spaces in the garage and 3 in the driveway. No boats or trailers are permitted. Please follow rules for elevator posted on each door. Maximum amount of people in elevator at one time is 2. All guests age 16 and older are required to show proof of identification. Examples of approved id’s are driver’s license or a passport. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GVR10893 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.23381%2C-94.88862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ImUgqDqxyD_jaAlkAyLaCm6NO6s=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Galveston Island Beaches \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Sunny Beach \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hershey Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Galveston Seawall \- 12 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 18 min drive \- 10.3 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬5 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive - ‪Woody's Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is DriftAway to the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at DriftAway to the Beach? ### What time is check-in at DriftAway to the Beach? ### What time is check-out at DriftAway to the Beach? ### Where is DriftAway to the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DriftAway to the Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grashawn T. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The check in was easy, we were able to be assisted very quickly with problems. The air went out during our trip and was fixed in a timely matter. House exactly how described and host was even better ! ##### Grashawn T. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Baron G. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The beach house was very nice. Great location too. Easy 5 min walk to the beach. Also easy to get back into the main stretch in Galveston from there.Views from the master balcony were great. Plenty of beach accessories as well. Would definitely book again when needing a space for a bigger group. ##### Baron G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### roy m. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a great time! The weather was beautiful and the accommodations were very nice ##### roy m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill G. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacay Amazing house, amazing location.. Perfect in every way! ##### Jill G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jontue P. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Impressive!! We enjoyed our stay so much! Beautiful neighborhood, easy walk to the beach, and the owners provided so much! We would definitely rent again. ##### Jontue P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location, amenities, and experience. ##### John W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neva T. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time The DriftAway was a perfect find for our family! The home is lovely, and our every need was thought of. The host was very accommodating. We would definitely stay again! ##### Neva T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the beach Everything was as promised. Great stay. Would book again. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathi P. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful!! We had a small group for our Dads celebration of life. The house is absolutely beautiful and meticulous. Communication was excellent and very helpful with fishing guide and golf cart rental. Highly recommend! ##### Cathi P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty A. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day beach vacation Beautiful property, exceptional . ##### Betty A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna P. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home. We loved the home and how clean it was. Loved the location. ##### Dianna P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pura M. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Celebration This was our 2nd Easter celebration in this house. The house is nothing short of amazing! The house is well stocked with everything you might need . The manager was incredibly responsive and was on hand for any issues during our stay.We highly recommend booking this beach house for your next getaway! ##### Pura M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Vacay Home We stayed for my daughters dance competition and it fit all of our guests perfectly so it doubled as a family reunion also! ##### Courtney C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise Z. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Enjoyed time with family in this beautiful home ##### Denise Z. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane W. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Werkend air Drift Away Four long time friends enjoyed the beautiful Driftway home this weekend. The home is beautifully appointed with comforts of home. It was a wonderful weekend full of friendship and laughter on a gorgeous spring weekend The elevator made getting our groceries and luggage in a breeze. ##### Jane W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina S. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Getaway My family and I loved our stay at this property. The neighborhood was nice, walking distance to the beach and close to the sea wall. The house is also stocked with pretty much everything you can think of. Not to mention, the owner, Eric, was great from start to finish. My family and I would definitely stay here again. ##### Regina S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia J. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home! This is a beautiful home, in a quiet area, with perfect beach access. The views from the house were amazing. Eric is an great host! ##### Lydia J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kacie O. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Property! Walking distance to beach, close to restaurants, and activities! My family and I have visited Galveston for the past decade and the property is our favorite yet! Definitely plan to come back! ##### Kacie O. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerri S. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back to School Trip We had a wonderful trip just before school starts with family. The weather was wonderful and the house a delight! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! ##### Gerri S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ampelia F. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house My friends and I stayed during a long weekend. The house is beautiful and very clean. We had all we needed for our stay, the kitchen is very well stocked with state of the art appliances and any utensils or tools you may need. We loved the drinks area with the two wine refrigerators, very nice to have. Definitely a keeper! ##### Ampelia F. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro C. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Drift Away Getaway We had a wonderful time at the Drift Away. We appreciated the elevator for my elderly parents and the amenities were wonderful. We will definitely come back to this gem! ##### Pedro C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tabitha D. 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home It was an awesome getaway. The home is beautiful and the location is great. It is perfect for an intimate family getaway. I highly recommend:) ##### Tabitha D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon C. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in a fantastic community near the beach! My family and I loved this place! Property manager is one of the best on the island and SUPER responsive and helpful! Plenty of space and amenities. Highly recommend! ##### Shannon C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ebonee P. 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful! This stay was the most cleaniest, most comfortable, most close to home feeling I have ever experienced with a beach rental . My entire family enjoyed our stay. Will diffintly rent again... ##### Ebonee P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D N. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great, clean, awesome time. Ice maker is fantastic ##### D N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ---