Title: Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort 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 # Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort Holiday home in Galveston with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort ![Terrace/patio - Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78586100/78586057/aa73f7b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78586100/78586057/58c347d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78586100/78586057/1028109f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78586100/78586057/2c196012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78586100/78586057/6a852f8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a secure gated community, The Preserve at Grand Beach offers the perfect beach retreat. Step outside your door and onto Galveston's most desirable beaches, where you can soak up the sun or use our electric golf cart to get your gear to the beach. Enjoy family fun at Seawall and Historic Pleasure Pier or downtown for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort Your family and friends will enjoy being close to all that Galveston has to offer when you stay at our lovely beach home at The Preserve at Grand Beach, a secure gated community. Step out of your door and be on Galveston's most desirable beaches. For your convenience, use our electric golf cart to get your gear to the beach. You will be in close proximity to the Seawall and Historic Pleasure Pier for family fun and to downtown for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Water park - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105980000/105978200/105978136/052b7e68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New rental. 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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 GVR10013 ## 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%7C29.31094%2C-94.76246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pun6C8grALBbrspcEZyhRUXmwjE=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - UTMB Health Jennie Sealy Hospital - Galveston \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - East Beach \- 2 min drive \- 0.7 miles - East End Historic District \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - UTMB Health John Sealy Hospital \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk - ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬4 min drive - ‪America's Kitchen - ‬20 min walk - ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort? ### What time is check-in at Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort? ### What time is check-out at Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort? ### Where is Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Friendly Beach House in Gated Beach Resort 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 95 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### April F. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and Beautiful Home House was very clean and well stocked. Great location to access both the beach and town for restaurants. Everyone in my family was happy with the house. Would stay here again if coming back to Galveston. ##### April F. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Weekend Getaway with Family Our group of 9 (4 adults, 5 kids) really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect - close enough to get to all the things we wanted without being in the middle of a downtown. Access to the beach was fantastic.Host was quick to respond. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skijinks H. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Locaton in Galveston We enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and comfortable. Easy access to a quiet beach and good restaurants. We’d definitely like to stay here again. ##### Skijinks H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skijinks H., Houston, TX 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! We will definitely stay here again! The house is comfortable. Great location. Easy walk to the beach. The home had everything we needed. The kids loved the third floor crows nest! We enjoyed watching the storms move in from up there! ##### Skijinks H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy K. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston beach get away The communication with the host/property owner was very responsive. The house was super clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed to prepare meals. We enjoyed the buggy ride on the beach. Will stay again. ##### Joy K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house This was our first time renting on the east end and the house is a perfect location. Just a very short walk to the beach and so close to many restaurants ands activities. The beach was nice and quiet and the golf cart was a nice bonus!! The house was very clean and well equipped. Our kids really enjoyed the hot tub and the massage chair. We would definitely love to come back and stay here again! ##### Michelle C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and responsiveness from the property manager, Steven ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Short but excellent stay. House was as described and very comfortable and well appointed. The golf cart was great to have. Beds were comfortable. House is well located in a quiet area close to the beach. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog along and she loved playing on the beach. ##### Colleen M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan S. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home Great location, new home in Beachtown. Wonderful communications ##### Jonathan S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique C. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay House is as described in listing. Prompt communication with owner on any issues. ##### Monique C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke K. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place This house was in a beautiful neighborhood, easy to access and the owner was really communicative. ##### Brooke K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake R. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This one was great. Best experience on VRBO ##### Jake R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydney G. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway This was such a beautiful home & such an amazing location!! Everything about this house was perfect. The golf cart was amazing for my grandfather to get to and from the beach really easily. Such a blissful weekend at this wonderful house! ##### Sydney G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd S. 30 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Close to beach. We stayed with family and had a great time. The beach is a quick walk away. Dustin was very responsive and helpful. Hot tub was nice. Highly recommend bringing off as the mosquitos were awful outside just about all hours of the day/night. ##### Todd S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia D. 13 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, clean and comfortable This house is very beautiful and was quite comfortable. We loved sitting on the back deck listening to the surf. We also enjoyed the massage chair. Dustin was accommodating and great at responding whenever I had a question. My family and I loved it and would definitely visit again. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us! ##### Cynthia D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Cyndi L., Austin, Texas/USA 30 Dec 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas at the beach Had some cleanliness and maintenance issues that were resolved during our stay. Host was responsive and communicated quickly. Location is excellent to town and beach. Home has a nice big reclining couch, comfortable beds, great WiFi and a huge master shower with perfect water pressure. The observation area at the top was cool to look at the stars or watch tv and husband enjoyed the massage chair. Nice being able to use the garage for access especially when we had a storm come through. The small back yard was convenient for the dogs. The beach access directly behind the house is good, there were always a few people parked there but it wasn’t overly crowded. There were plenty of towels and hand soap provided. No bathing supplies so bring your own shower soap and shampoos. If you’re staying more than a few nights, you’ll need to bring TP, paper towels, and laundry detergent. Plenty of good quality pots, pans and dishes provided including Tupperware type storage. Keep in mind the mosquitos were really bad even in late December. This made sitting outside impossible unless there was a good wind blowing. This was a problem all over the island, not specific to the home. Would recommend the host add some personal welcoming touches that we’ve seen elsewhere - a few bottles of water, wine, notebook of instructions, throw blankets for the couch. We see this a lot at lower price point homes and it adds a special welcoming touch. All in all we had a nice relaxing stay, ordered to go food from local restaurants and walked on the beach at least once a day. A memorable Christmas getaway. ##### Cyndi L. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary M. 13 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet island getaway Steven is a great host and the he house was exactly as expected from the pictures. Clean. Quiet. Away from all the usual beach crowds but, close enough to everything that mattered on the island. Wish I could have stayed longer but, will definitely book with Steven the next time around. ##### Gary M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway! We booked this property for a family getaway with our adult children. The property was great with lots of space for us to hang out. Great location near the beach and Seawall. The property owner was very accommodating and responsive to our questions. ##### Melissa B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LaNita B., Buna, Tx. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent Would absolutely stay here again! ##### LaNita B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S., Forney. Texas 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Fantastic host. Great communication, beautiful place. Will be back again soon. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel P. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We booked this last minute and it was the perfect location. Right on the beach which was never busy, yet close to the sea wall. The owner was great about communication! Would for sure recommend ##### Rachel P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon T. 12 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location! We had a wonderful stay January and February 2022\. The location of this home is fantastic - walkable to the Strand and the Seawall. The house is well set up with everything we needed. The hot tub on the back patio was appreciated, especially on the cooler evenings. The beach is so close and sunrises were epic. Dustin is an amazing host. He responded right away to any requests and made sure that we had all the information we needed. We highly recommend this lovely home as a beach destination in Galveston! ##### Shannon T. Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin M., Dallas, TX 5 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for family Get the benefit of a beach house on the west island with the convenience of proximity to the city and attractions there. Gate out of back yard to public beach access is a key benefit to this house. We had a great stay. Good layout for kids too with two masters and two kids rooms. ##### Justin M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna A. 30 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House on the Beach We truly enjoyed our stay for the Thanksgiving holiday. The home is a great layout and had everything we needed for our Thanksgiving meal. We loved the downstairs area and large yard, and what a bonus to be able to walk right out to the beach! The amenities were great - we especially enjoyed having all the tv's and channels available for college football and the seating areas on the porches to enjoy the beach breeze. Dustin had great communication and answered promptly when we had any questions. We definitely plan to book again! ##### Jenna A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey H. 8 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and convenient home We traveled to Galveston for work and this was the perfect place to stay. It was clean, convenient and the perfect size for our group. Dustin was easy to communicate with - we look forward to staying here again in the future. ##### Kelsey H. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ---