On the water; Sunrise\/sunset views; Great fishing; Spacious;Plenty of activities
About this house rental
Situated in Galveston Island, this charming house for £268 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. On the water rental property with brilliant front and back water views, very close to the open bay perfect for entertaining or for rest and relaxation away from the crowd in this peaceful neighborhood. Truly one of Galveston's hidden gems! Enjoy breathtaking water views from virtually all corners of the house, along with beautiful sunrises/sunsets from the decks in any of the three bedrooms, or head down to the lower deck where you can catch a wide variety of fish, crabs, or grab a kayak or paddle board and spend part of your day out on the clam, pristine waters. Upstairs you will find a newly updated living area with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom on the third level has its own private balcony and spacious en-suite bathroom with a balcony where you can watch the gorgeous sunset. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The third bedroom perfect for kids has a twin over full bunkbed, and another twin bed with trundle. Queen-size folding bed and the living room sofas can be used for sleeping extra guests. The main deck provides plenty of space for entertaining. A light in the canal right in front of the house allows for viewing of fish during the nighttime hours. Garage downstairs serves as a game room where you can challenge family or friends to a round of ping pong or darts. The community boat ramp, pier and pavilion are conveniently located right across the street from the house. There is plenty of parking on the driveway and on the street for larger groups. You are only a 3 minute drive away from Bay Harbor beach. The very beautiful, untamed white sand beaches and sand bars along the San Luis Pass, where you can drive your car or 4-wheel vehicles, is a popular fishing spot and is only 9 mins away. For added convenience, a short drive will also get you to the local grocery store, bait shops, gas stations, and restaurants. All you need to bring are clothes, toiletries, and food, and you are ready to enjoy your home away from home!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Galveston Island, TX
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(74 Reviews)
5.0
I rented this beach house and everything was beyond GREAT! The house was amazing! Spacious, Clean, Location was great! Not one complaint! The host is wonderful and answers any questions very promptly. Everything was great and I will be renting this again.
5.0
Beautiful house, amazing view, super accommodating, very close to beach access, upper deck is perfect for hanging out and having game night. Overall 10/10 recommend staying here!!
5.0
Property as described. Plenty of amenities. Very clean and plenty of room 6 adults. Precise instructions. Beach down the road and restaurants. Definate go to.
5.0
We loved this house! Great location with access to fishing, kayaks and close drive to the beach! The AC was a gem during the hot summer.. not all houses have a great AC so that was huge bonus! Kitchen was fully stocked and plenty of beds for 4 adults + 3 kids. Would highly recommend this property :)
5.0
This was our first time staying at a house in the canal and it was so much fun! My kids enjoyed fished off the dock, along with swinging over the water. The location is near Terramar Beach, which is about 25 minutes or so from the Seawall. It was nice to be out of the busy Seawall area, but still only a three minute drive to the beach. The house was older, but we’ll updated and very clean. It was well-appointed and Zim was very responsive and accommodating. If you’re thinking about booking this property, I’d highly recommend doing so! We hope to be back!
5.0
The beach house and surrounding areas were beautiful. The whole experience was great, with a lot of exciting things to do. I was able to enjoy a great summer vacation with my grand children, without them complaining. I will be back 😁
5.0
Had a great time, wonderful place to stay!!
4.0
We had a little miss understanding about the boat slip but it worked out the is nice and cozy all & all it was a good stay would come back
5.0
Great stay. We enjoyed the beautiful house with a huge master suite that had views from front and back from the upper story. We enjoyed our evenings on the patio deck and loved the swings. We fished from the dock and access our boat. Communication with the owner was great and very prompt. We look forward to staying again in the future.
3.0
Overall pretty good experience.
The house was way more worn down on the outside than the photos look. Lots of rust and rotten boards on the deck and loose handrails and decking.
The fridge and freezer were not working properly. We had Ice cream and popsicles that would not freeze and the fridge kept reading 55 degrees.
The owner did come out but said there was nothing wrong with it but our food was barely cold and freezer would not freeze.
The beds in the bunk room were pretty uncomfortable. The large bunk had the old spring mattress on it and the springs were pushing up so hard you could not sleep on it.
Lots of extra activities offered.
Great location on the bay and quiet great neighborhood.
4.0
Inside was definitely clean & comfortable, but us being older we could not use the front entry stairway because no railing partway up and steepness of stairs. Was a little disappointed with no night light in the canal as shown in pictures but had a fantastic time anyway. The owner was very nice and responded to our questions quickly ! Thank you for a beautiful vacation house! I can not express how clean the interior was! That meant allot to all of us!
5.0
My husvand and i celebrated out wedding anniversary that weekend. The house was beautiful. We loved it
5.0
House is just as listed. Kitchen well stocked, plenty of room. Super clean. The best part for us was the porch with ample seating and gorgeous view of water. Owners were fabulous to work with.
4.0
Kitchen is lightly equipped. Keeping utensils and dishware cleaned and available for 6 people over the day was a stretch. Hosting 10 people there at a time would have been daunting. Pots and pans need updating. Get rid of damaged teflon pans, increase quantity of both serving and eating utensils and upgrade to full set of knives.
Loved the set up and location. Beds were comfortable except for the bunk bed mattresses.
5.0
The place was great. The main level deck was perfect. The swings on that deck was great.
Listing stated 3 bathrooms, its really 2 inside with a shower outside.
Cookware needs to be updated, but everything else was good.
37 minutes to The Strand - downtown Galveston. Which was both a pro and a con. The house was nice and peaceful.
5.0
This property had so many amenities for me and my friends. The host provided so many fun things, so even on cold days there’s plenty of stuff to do on the property. This house was perfect for us, extremely clean and the host was great to work with! We will definitely be back!
5.0
We had a great time staying at zimply paradise. The home was clean spacious and well stocked for everything we needed. The main bedroom beds were super comfortable and the sheets felt like clouds. The kids beds in the bunk room were a bit worn out and my kids said they weren’t very comfortable, but they still slept well. The house had tons of fun things for the kids to do especially since it rained almost the whole time we were there. I look forward to coming back when we can utilize the beautiful decks and the bay.
5.0
Everything was amazing, Zim the host was excellent at communicating we had a wonderful time!! Will definitely plan future trips here!
1.0
I reached out to the owner with the safety concerns that my family and I had. In return I was told that the house was very safe, and nothing was done in reference to the opportunities.
1) The hand railing leading upstairs from the 1st level to the second level was not anchored to the ceiling nor to the floor. It was held together at the joint with electrical tape. It was extremely loose and dangerous.
2) There was something white baked into the bottom of the oven. We were not sure if it was a toxic substance like a cleaning spray. The owner explained the next day that it was foil that was cooked into the bottom of the oven. We were confused as to the spill did not like foil. It was white.
3) The top screws on the porch swing appeared to be coming out of the beam above. The swing could potentially fall causing severe injury to someone. We were told that the screws could not be screwed further into the wood because the wood was very hard.
4) The main floor bathtub leaked water where the shower door and tub meet. It appears that the caulking needed to be replaced. We were told to move the shower head.
5) There was a double rocker/bench on the deck that should have been removed some time back. It was rotten along the back, seat, and feet. It had recently been painted instead of being removed. It was extremely dangerous if someone accidently sat on it without noticing the damage. We were told that it was known that the item needed to be removed but there had not been any time to do so.
6) The sleeper sofa in the living room could not be used as a bed. The frame was extremely bent. It was an ordeal trying to return it into the sofa position because of the frame being bent. No reason for the outage was offered by owner.
When I expressed our concerns to the owner it appeared that these were all new things that were being brought to light. She stated that "no one had ever had an issue with the house".
"The property is safe."
I can understand that with rental property not everyone takes care of your property. I could overlook one or even two of these things for that reason. A list this long is not acceptable. The railing should have been addressed immediately upon me bring it to the attention of the owner. That is extremely unsafe. As it stands, we did not see the owner, nor did we receive at minimum an apology for ALL the opportunities.
5.0
The perfect paradise
5.0
One of the nicest property's we have rented, loved the interior beautifully decorated, the outside patios were all so nice the breeze was amazing the kayaks were awesome,the bike was fun and bringing my boat to the dock outside was fantastic, highly recommend Zimply Paradise that's what it was to us.
Thank you for a wonderful experience in your home away from home.
5.0
Had a great stay over Labor Day weekend. Description is spot on and the home is better in person than pictures We have used VRBO in USA and abroad. This is one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed.
Thanks so much for sharing your home!
1.0
I reached out to the owner with the safety concerns that my family and I had. In return I was told that the house was very safe, and nothing was done in reference to the opportunities. 1) The hand railing leading upstairs from the 1st level to the second level was not anchored to the ceiling nor to the floor. It was held together at the joint with electrical tape. It was extremely loose and dangerous.2) There was something white baked into the bottom of the oven. We were not sure if it was a toxic substance like a cleaning spray. The owner explained the next day that it was foil that was cooked into the bottom of the oven. We were confused as to the spill did not like foil. It was white.3) The top screws on the porch swing appeared to be coming out of the beam above. The swing could potentially fall causing severe injury to someone. We were told that the screws could not be screwed further into the wood because the wood was very hard. 4) The main floor bathtub leaked water where the shower door and tub meet. It appears that the caulking needed to be replaced. We were told to move the shower head.5) There was a double rocker/bench on the deck that should have been removed some time back. It was rotten along the back, seat, and feet. It had recently been painted instead of being removed. It was extremely dangerous if someone accidently sat on it without noticing the damage. We were told that it was known that the item needed to be removed but there had not been any time to do so.6) The sleeper sofa in the living room could not be used as a bed. The frame was extremely bent. It was an ordeal trying to return it into the sofa position because of the frame being bent. No reason for the outage was offered by owner.When I expressed our concerns to the owner it appeared that these were all new things that were being brought to light. She stated that "no one had ever had an issue with the house"."The property is safe."I can understand that with rental property not everyone takes care of your property. I could overlook one or even two of these things for that reason. A list this long is not acceptable. The railing should have been addressed immediately upon me bring it to the attention of the owner. That is extremely unsafe. As it stands, we did not see the owner, nor did we receive at minimum an apology for ALL the opportunities.
5.0
We had one of the best times of Our Lives. Rented a fishing charter. The house was awesome.
1.0
I reached out to the owner with the safety concerns that my family and I had. In return I was told that the house was very safe, and nothing was done in reference to the opportunities.
1) The hand railing leading upstairs from the 1st level to the second level was not anchored to the ceiling nor to the floor. It was held together at the joint with electrical tape. It was extremely loose and dangerous.
2) There was something white baked into the bottom of the oven. We were not sure if it was a toxic substance like a cleaning spray. The owner explained the next day that it was foil that was cooked into the bottom of the oven. We were confused as to the spill did not like foil. It was white.
3) The top screws on the porch swing appeared to be coming out of the beam above. The swing could potentially fall causing severe injury to someone. We were told that the screws could not be screwed further into the wood because the wood was very hard.
4) The main floor bathtub leaked water where the shower door and tub meet. It appears that the caulking needed to be replaced. We were told to move the shower head.
5) There was a double rocker/bench on the deck that should have been removed some time back. It was rotten along the back, seat, and feet. It had recently been painted instead of being removed. It was extremely dangerous if someone accidently sat on it without noticing the damage. We were told that it was known that the item needed to be removed but there had not been any time to do so.
6) The sleeper sofa in the living room could not be used as a bed. The frame was extremely bent. It was an ordeal trying to return it into the sofa position because of the frame being bent. No reason for the outage was offered by owner.
When I expressed our concerns to the owner it appeared that these were all new things that were being brought to light. She stated that "no one had ever had an issue with the house".
"The property is safe."
I can understand that with rental property not everyone takes care of your property. I could overlook one or even two of these things for that reason. A list this long is not acceptable. The railing should have been addressed immediately upon me bring it to the attention of the owner. That is extremely unsafe. As it stands, we did not see the owner, nor did we receive at minimum an apology for ALL the opportunities.
5.0
Everything are good , kids love fishing rights on backyard .Will comebacks next time
5.0
Love it, will love to go back again 😊
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Zimply Paradise. The house was really spacious, comfortable beds, nice patio and deck. Fun kayaks and beach chairs. I didn’t realize just how far away it was from town but in the end that’s what we loved about it. I just had to make another drive into town for a groceries. We loved the quiet area and the sunset views across the street were amazing. We rented a golf cart to go to the beach. It really was a wonderful vacation!
5.0
Beautiful Home Near The Beach
Unfortunately, I couldnt go because my wife became ill before the trip, but my sons and their families did attend. According to them , the accommodations were excellent. The outside deck was large and could accommodate a good number of people without feeling overcrowed.
5.0
Family Friendly
The place was very clean and beds comfortable. We enjoyed our time here.
5.0
Loved the house
It was a nice clean house with plenty of room for big family.
5.0
Great Canal Stay
All ages had a great time.
5.0
House was very spacious and provided plenty of room to stretch and relax. Master suite was perfect since it sits on top floor and is separate from everyone one else if we wanted privacy. Kitchen offered all the necessary items for cooking as well as a gas and charcoal grill for cooking out. Distance from sea wall was about 25 minutes but I didn’t mind the drive. Only things that were disappointing was the flat on the pedal cart and lots of mosquitos but tires go flat and time of year on the water brings bugs so this would not cause me to give a less than stellar rating for this home. Owner was very responsive as well. I would definitely book again.
4.0
Very nice and relaxing
4.0
Great getaway
Very nice and relaxing
5.0
Great Family Vacation Spot
House was very spacious and provided plenty of room to stretch and relax. Master suite was perfect since it sits on top floor and is separate from everyone one else if we wanted privacy. Kitchen offered all the necessary items for cooking as well as a gas and charcoal grill for cooking out. Distance from sea wall was about 25 minutes but I didn’t mind the drive. Only things that were disappointing was the flat on the pedal cart and lots of mosquitos but tires go flat and time of year on the water brings bugs so this would not cause me to give a less than stellar rating for this home. Owner was very responsive as well. I would definitely book again.
5.0
We had a great time staying at this property. The owner, and the house itself were great and we would definitely come back!
5.0
Loved it!
This property was a great getaway for our family. We were able to fish all day without having to haul tons of equipment around and beach access was a two-minute drive. The house was clean and beautiful and everything that we expected and more. We will be back.
4.0
The house was clean and well appointed with all that was needed. Our family had a great stay.
5.0
We enjoyed staying in the property. It was the best ecperience of staying away from home. We enjoyed kayaking, small party in the patio, fishing and crabbing. We caught a lot of fish and big crabs. We are planning to rent it next month, but fully booked. Highly recommended.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?
The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is £159 per night. This rental is £109 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at On the water; Sunrise\/sunset views; Great fishing; Spacious;Plenty of activities. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is On the water; Sunrise\/sunset views; Great fishing; Spacious;Plenty of activities pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at On the water; Sunrise\/sunset views; Great fishing; Spacious;Plenty of activities?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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