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The Shell Shack! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access+Golf Cart Rental Option

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Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 586 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach
    2 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach
    3 min drive
  • Indian Beach
    4 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    19 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Shell Shack! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access+Golf Cart Rental Option

Enjoy fishing with the family off the covered dock or pack up using the available beach chairs/toys & cruise less than one mile to beautiful Jamaica Beach itself! Beat the heat inside in the air conditioning, or relax in one of our lounger chairs in the shade while enjoying the continuous ocean/bay breeze. Ready for an adventure? Explore the canals using one of the available kayaks or paddleboards - or take a 15min drive and check out all Historical Galveston has to offer!

Please note: we offer our home as a quiet getaway and is most comfortable for a couple looking to relax or a small family ready for some fun in the sun!

Looking for something more?
*Rent a Golf Cart … makes getting to the beach a breeze! Rick’s Beach Rentals will drop-off at the house on the day of check-in - waterboyrentals.com 409.632.0256. *Book a local fishing charter … Captain Terry or Captain John will pick-up/drop-off right off the dock!Captain Terry - reelfishingfever.com 832.630.5519 or Captain John - deansguideservice.com 832.629.5378
*Reserve an in-home massage ... or you can visit Begga Hall at oceanspaaesthetics.com
*Keep your workout going ... purchase day passes for Gymaica Fitness at galvestongym.com
*Cool off at the community pool … two blocks down next to JB City Park, open seasonally Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Captain’s Quarters: 1 queen bed
First Mate’s Quarters: 1 bunk bed
Two full bathrooms w walk-in showers
One half-bath w outdoor shower

Amenities: 2 Kayaks + life jackets
2 SUPs
Beach Chairs, Boogie Boards, Sand Toys Beach Towels *please only use number of towels as guests listed in your party
Fishing Rods + Tackle Box *use the fish light at night!
Crab Pots + Bait Buckets

For the cleanliness, well-being and comfort of all who stay at our home, pets, smoking & large parties are not allowed.

We have BIG plans to continue to upgrade our little Shell Shack … and we could not do so without your support as our guests. Thank you for treating our home as if it were yours during your stay - we appreciate YOU!

Kindly,
The Singletons; Dennis, Lina, Finley (14yrs), Mara (11yrs) & Oriah (3mo)
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Galveston Island State Park Beach. A gym and a water park are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Galveston Island State Park Beach and a few minutes from Jamaica Beach
The Shell Shack! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access+Golf Cart Rental Option offers its guests a water park and a fitness centre. The family-friendly The Shell Shack! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access+Golf Cart Rental Option also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Lina Singleton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 925 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 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Keep an eye on the little ones at all times!

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, 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
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 STR24-47077

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Shell Shack A Waterfront Retreat!
The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Galveston
The Shell Shack - A Waterfront Retreat! Private vacation home

The Shell Shack! Corner Canal Home w Quick Beach Access+Golf Cart Rental Option Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must stay
Very nice home makes you feel right at home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jamaica Beach
It was very nice and clean. Enjoyed the fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach house in a quiet neighborhood!
Absolutely loved our stay. The home was very clean and close to the beach. The hosts were very quick to respond with any and all my needs. Would highly recommend staying here! Jamaica beach gives you small town feels while being close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean place
Would definitely rent this place again. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home and great location!
Wonderful stay. Just what we needed to decompress.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
We wanted a place on the water (the canals) but still close to the beach (just across the road from the neighborhood). Very cozy home that was setup just how we wanted and owners were very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a wonderful weekend at this home. This is our first time staying on the bay side and we loved the extra activities that provided. Night kayaking and all day fishing. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
We had a wonderful time the house was perfect. This was the best experience we've had renting. The owners are great and had everything and more for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shell shack
Exactly as described! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most terrific time at the Shell Shack
I always love staying at a canal house! Rain or shine! Always great! The owners were right on top of everything and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. We especially loved the added amenities that most other places didn't provide. We highly recommend. (This review was not solicited in any way)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dawn p.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer girls trip
Me, my daughter, her best friend, and best friend mom stayed at the shell shack. We had a fabulous time. The house was described to the tee. We had all that we needed. Thank you for letting us relax, re energize and make memories in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Get-a-way
we enjoyed our stay at the Shell Shack. The house was as described, very clean, and easy access to every thing we needed. the kayaks were fun, and the golf cart was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We really enjoyed our stay there . The home was very clean and had everything you could need for a nice getaway. I have already recommended to friends and family .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Clean and Fully Stocked
I wish I could give this property a 5 but I’m giving an overall rating of 4 because of the electrical issue it has. Many of the lights in the house would dim and get brighter off and on and at times just turn off completely on their own. In the bunk room, the fan/light would turn off and on by itself. The light came on multiple times at night while we were sleeping. I would suggest not using the fan at night in that room to avoid this. We also had an issue with the thermostat. The A/C seemed to work great but the thermostat kept getting disconnected or something so we could change the temp. The owners were great with scheduling an HVAC tech to make sure there wasn’t a problem with the unit. The positives of this place: It was spotless when we arrived! Has to be the cleanest rental we’ve stayed in in a long time. I was impressed. The golf cart worked great for our stay but we only drove around the neighborhood or down to the park, not to the beach. Having the house fully stocked was a huge plus. The checkout list is super short. I felt like I was doing something wrong by not having a huge list of duties to do before heading out. And, of course, the location was superb. Corner canal lot was beautiful and it was fun to sit out and watch the waterway “traffic.” We also saw lots of fish while we were there. Our 5 year old had a blast! Lina and Dennis, thank you so much for sharing your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Montgomery, Tx USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Very nice place in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family vacation!
We really enjoyed our stay in Jamaica Beach. The property came furnished with all of the amenities to have a great time. Our kids really enjoyed golf cart rides to the beach, canoeing, boogie boards and the fish light was really cool. Loved that this property was on a corner as well. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Fun memories were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
The house is in a great location on the water and was just as described. The owners provided everything needed to make it a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great property! The house was perfect for a small family. The nearby beach was not crowded like the ones closer to town, and really clean. We loved all the extras like the paddle boards and fishing gear. The gold cart did not work the entire time, but the host was super responsive and had it fixed right away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheyenne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to fish and relax
Lovely location for fishing off the deck as it’s right on the water! My young son thoroughly enjoyed turning the green light on to watch all the fish swim around while we fished. The house itself has plenty of water toys/kayaks to offer for guests which I thought was nice. The reason for four stars instead of 5, is that the golf cart (which was one of the main reasons we wanted to book this rental) wasn’t working properly. We were told the day of check in that it was on it last leg and to be sure it stayed charged when not in use. Sure enough, during our first ride, it broke down on the other side of the neighborhood. Luckily, we were able to revive it long enough to make it back to the house, but decided against trying it again. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and the owners were very kind and responsive. I would recommend it especially if you enjoy fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall fabulous vacay
The owners are very responsive, and the house is very well equipped for all outdoor activities (beach, fishing, kayaks, SUP). The only reason I gave a 4 and not a 5 was due to the golf cart not working for half our stay. It was the main reason we chose this property, so that was a bummer. But everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria m., San Diego, Ca USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Surrounded by water
Loved this pretty and comfortable house on the water! I liked being on the bayside and golf carting across to the beach. Jamaica Beach is a clean and friendly village. We enjoyed all of it mucho!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring getaway
The property was great and had everything they listed plus some. Great location. The owners were always in communication about all stages of arrival and made it an easy process! I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house!!
Great location with canal on two sides. The living area had so many windows making it easy to watch pelicans and sea gulls flying past. Everything you need for a wonderful vacation is provided. Especially loved having a golf cart to run to the beach keeping the car sand free. The host was super responsive. Can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was exactly what we expected and more. The house had everything you could need!!
The owners of the property obviously take pride in the home! It has everything that you could possibly need for an amazing get away. Lina was very responsive leading up to the trip and made things very clear and easy. We had a great time sitting out on the deck and enjoying being on the water. Great location and house!! Can’t wait to stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023