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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway

  • Welcome to Sandy Hook, a charming, pet-friendly bayside getaway located in the sought-after Terramar Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. This cozy 1,500 sq ft home offers a front-row seat to Galveston Bay and the surrounding wetlands, making it a bird watcher’s paradise and an ideal escape for nature lovers, families, or small groups seeking tranquility near the coast.

    Wake up to peaceful views of the bay and marshlands, where native birds and coastal wildlife are often spotted right from your deck. This home includes two covered decks, perfect for sipping your morning coffee, enjoying a meal outdoors, or simply watching the colors of the sunset reflect over the water. After a day at the nearby beach—just two minutes away—head downstairs to the shaded outdoor space designed for grilling, relaxing, and soaking in the salt air.

    Step inside to find a welcoming, updated interior with hardwood floors, modern furniture, and an open layout that invites easy conversation and togetherness. The main living space features a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a dining area just off the fully equipped kitchen—great for family meals after a day of fun in the sun. Sandy Hook offers three comfortable bedrooms to accommodate up to 9 guests. The primary bedroom suite features a queen bed, a private bathroom, and a 32 inch TV. The second bedroom is perfect for kids or teens, offering two sets of bunk beds and a twin trundle, while the third bedroom includes another queen bed and shares access to the hall bathroom.

    Located just a short drive from top Galveston attractions, including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the shops and restaurants of the historic Strand District, Sandy Hook strikes a perfect balance between serenity and convenience. Whether you’re birdwatching, beachcombing, or just relaxing on the deck, this home provides a peaceful retreat with everything you need.

    Book your stay at Sandy Hook today and discover the quiet charm of bayside living, stunning wetland views, and the natural beauty of Galveston’s West End.

    GVR15704

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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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 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 GVR15704
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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 Terramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with dunes and sparse vegetation.
    San Luis Beach
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with a large rock formation and a distant tower.
    Jamaica Beach
    17 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Terramar Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Half Moon Beach
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Sandbar
    5 min drive
  • The West End And Sand Bar
    5 min drive
  • West End Marina
    5 min drive
  • The Pointe Restaurant & Bar
    7 min drive
  • Sea Isle Marina
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Sandy Hook | A Bayview Getaway Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property was in average condition in a good location. Noisy neighbors were a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome and relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing weekend getaway

We love the west end of Galveston and this home featured lovely bay-view sides of the island for bird watching and very close convenient access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good to stay for long periods of time

Love the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views off the front and and back were awesome. The home was clean and filled with everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful home for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

4th of July

You should cut the grass, kill the roaches, fix the microwave it doesn't work. Put a lift in, add more outdoor seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable!!

We would have loved to have a fence like the property next door for our dog! that would have been amazing. Everything was great! just a warning about a person that is at the pool all the time, she’s not the nicest, a little nosy and was bothering me and my family. Apart from that fiasco at the pool that just made us uncomfortable we loved everything about the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great location with a nice view of the marshland and the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood with the exception of some construction.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, nice linens, beautiful view of nature and wildlife, comfortable beds.

The overall experience was excellent. The place was clean and quiet.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location nice house

Overall the stay was very nice, the property is in a very quiet subdivision that is walking distance to the beach (across the main road). We enjoyed watching birds on the bayside from the back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

A few things need to be addressed but we loved where the house was located.. we spent most of our days on the deck looking out over the marsh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Hook. We are a family of 6, and there was more than enough room for all of us! The house was very clean, we had everything we needed. The description was very accurate and the communication on what items we would need to furnish ourselves (bathroom and kitchen items) was very clear! A quick drive or walk to the beach, restaurants and stores were close by. We would definitely return !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything went smoothly

We had an amazing experience. The place was clean and the location was great and my family really liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay. Only thing that would have improved it would have been a bit more in the way of kitchen supplies. Trash bags, cooking oil etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Before School Starts Getaway

My husband and I bought the girls down for the week before the craziness of school starts again and we throughly enjoyed our visit. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing escape

Nice house. We enjoyed being able to get away from the hustle of the city. It has a great unobstructed view of the bay (and sunsets). The good: big open space (for the qty of people they allow) new washer/dryer and dishwasher. Spiral staircase in back is handy. Lots of kitchen utensils. Giant master shower. The bad: However...everything is a little broken. The floats in the toilets all stick so either they won't fill with water or they won't stop filling. Constantly have to adjust. The floor tiles in the kitchen pop under your feet. The sink faucet has a broken selector button. No garbage disposal. Lighting under the house is poor compared to other rentals. And, very surprisingly...the master has no closet. I realize this seems like a small complaint, but I had to leave our vacation for one day to go to a funeral for a friend and there was nowhere to hang my suit. It was, absurd. When you need to hang something a dresser doesn't help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location, awesome rooms and just plain relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun on Galveston Island

Family of 6 with adults & teens stayed comfortably. Fairly clean. Comfortable beds. There was some construction going on with the new house next door during our stay. Three additional house were added west of this house since listing picture was taken. Was not able to walk to the bay due to the land behind the house being private property. Had trouble with the master bath toilet, called property office, toilet fixed right away. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

Everything was seamless and the property was just as they posted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house is spotless! It even smelled fresh and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Quick getaway

The place was okay. I was able to see the bay from afar. It is a quiet neighborhood which I liked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Sandy Hook is clean, bright and open making it easy to enjoy the view of the bay, We spent most of our time on the back patio relaxing, playing board games and bird watching. Great location for a fun, relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and quiet

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good getaway

It's really great getaway for the weekend. The space was clean overall. It had a good working kitchen a beautiful patio. The space is comfortable. The only thing I think we had trouble with was but because it was pet friendly there must be a lot of cat dander. Unfortunately my husband is allergic so we ended up having to leave early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view from back deck, but missing some basics.

Overall, we were happy with our stay. The house was clean and in a great location. We saw from other reviews that the dryer didn't work properly, and this was still the case. We tried to dry four average beach towels and it took three cycles through to get mostly dry. We were disappointed that there were no bars of soap for the bathrooms (the contract stated that there would be). Be aware that there really are no additional supplies stored in the house. Per the rental agreement we knew this, but there really was no soaps, paper towels, hand soap, or additional trash bags. Be sure to bring your own. If you plan on cooking, be sure to bring everything you'll need - no salt, pepper, oils, etc either. Being a VRBO regular, we were surprised that none of these items were here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020