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Private beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14190.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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

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Oceanfront home with pool, large decks, fire pit and private walkover to the beach

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Kitchen
Washer
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (82)
The price is €444
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Oceanfront home with pool, large decks, fire pit and private walkover to the beach

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted. The Perfect Family Retreat

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. 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)
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Sea Isle Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Sea Isle Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Terramar Beach
4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted. The Perfect Family Retreat offers its guests a water park, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

Property manager

Pablo or Lisa

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,054 square feet

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We have a Non-refundable Pet Fee of $ 100.00

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR02261

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

4 Bdr. 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home The Perfect Family Retreat
4 Bdr. 2.5 Bath | Beachfront Home | The Perfect Family Retreat

4 Bdr., 2.5 Bath Beachfront Home. Recently painted. The Perfect Family Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CINDY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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., The Colony, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer vacay
Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Perfect for family
Great! Right on the beach, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

john n.

Great location to avoid crowds / beach
Great communication. Everything was how it was described. Great location on private beach. Perfect for family and friends to avoid crowds. Tad far from the pier but it was fine for us as we catered/cooked food in house and only ventured out to the pier busy area one of the days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022