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Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Interior
A heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8815 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this condo in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. .This beach condo is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Galveston Island Beaches and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Magic Carpet Golf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

New Heated Pool & Hot Tub DolphinSmile

Enjoy our New heated pool & Hot Tub plus splash pad! You will be staying in 'DolphinSmile', a luxury condo sitting on the seawall of Galveston Island. We invite you to share our fun creation, a playful dolphin theme for the family while still saving a little luxury for you. Pamper your senses with soft new leather and sandy-beach colored tile. The over-sized master bedroom has a wonderful water view from the king-size bed. The other bedroom sleeps two in a queen size bed. The hallway area hosts 2 adult sized bunks. The leather sofa sleeper folds out for 2 more. Enjoy! This condo also has a convenient washer/dryer. Save food budget in your fully equipped kitchen. Wherever you choose to stay, I hope you bring home many special Galveston memories.

Agreement:

* Responsible party over 25 must show photo ID when checking in
* No events or parties (including Spring Break or Prom)
* No hidden fees or additional taxes.
* Clean, fresh air only. No smoking or pets allowed.
* Upon arrival, the Maravilla front office will collect a parking/swim band fee, credit card only.
Embrace Resort-Style Living at Maravilla Complex:
▸ Dive into relaxation with a choice of pools - a large resort pool, a heated pool, and a kiddie pool with beach entry.
▸ Unwind in your choice of 2 large hot tubs, perfect for soothing evenings.
▸ Stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds, capturing the essence of a tropical retreat.

Ideal for Every Guest:
▸ Couples seeking a romantic escape, families on vacation, or solo travelers will find our condo meets all their needs.
▸ Extra sleeping arrangements and resort amenities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.

Other Things to Note:

1. Construction Notice:
***As you enter the complex, you might notice a small construction project at the very
front. This is no where near this condo!
2. Pet Policy:
We welcome furry friends! If you're planning to bring your dog, please inform us about the type and weight for approval. A non-refundable pet fee of $150 plus tax applies for two dogs up to 35 pounds each. Kindly add 'PET' to your reservation. NOTE: If you bring a pet that you have NOT paid for, this is in violation of our House Rules and you could be asked to leave with no refund.

3. Parking Information:
Ample covered and uncovered parking is available at the complex. A fee of $10.00 per car per day plus sales tax is applicable. Note that the office does not accept cash. Trailers are allowed only during special event weekends and are subject to the same rate as cars. Parking rates are capped after $70.00 for a 30-day period.

4. EXTENDED STAYS Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online so please message us with your request.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in condo or on the balcony.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 815 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

Guests are required to sign our Rental Agreement. Pets allowed when approved and pet fee paid in advance of arrival.
No smoking in the condo or the balconies. Parties are prohibited. The complex enforces quiet time between 10pm and 8am.
Minimum renter age is 25 and is strictly enforced. Violation of any house rule will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $150 pet fee for approved pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in condo or on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR14122

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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New Heated Pool & Hot Tub DolphinSmile Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 279 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying here. We loved the new hot tub. We will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, pet friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! No problems & my family had a great getaway & enjoyed it very much. I’d definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome will do again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphinsmile was great!

It was a great vacation for our family-we loved the condo & everything was as advertised !The pool were great too & location was perfect We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

Wonderful, comfortable, and unique condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, quiet location in the facility. Far enough back off the busier road to not hear the traffic yet close enough to hear the waves from dusk through the evening. Beach access is wonderful. Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Condo was nice. Needs some minor things but nothing too drastic. Needs some decent nonstick pans which I should have brought myself. Beds were comfortable and the shower was super nice. We enjoyed the resort style pool and drinking coffee on the big balcony with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

It was very clean and nice! No complaints at all. I loved that we could sit on the balcony and watch our 10 and 12 year old swim in the heated pool. Our little dog had a great stay too, nice dog friendly areas. We walked to the beach several times. Owner was very good at communicating
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

This property was exactly like the site showed. Construction is being down at this facility but it did not interfere in any way. The only thing I would suggest is a bigger pot for cooking in. I will stay again here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dophin Smile View

My wife and I have stayed multiple times over the last 10 year in the Dolphin Smile View. Every year we consider other condominiums, but in the end always go back to the Dolphin Smile. It's a great value now during the upgrade of the entire property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamilah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for vacation

Dave's property is truly a gem. The view is breathtaking. It is so nice to wake up in the morning seeing the beach and hearing the waves. Very relaxing. The condo itself is complete with all the things that we needed. We were able to cook since it has the kitchen stuff that we needed. The washer and dryer is a big plus. Bed is comfortable. Dave also responds to our message fast and checked on us on what we needed. Dave and Pam's place truly deserve the 5 star rating. Will definitely be booking this place again once we are back in Galveston. My family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

The condo itself was spotless, and provided everything you needed such as towels, dishes, etc. It's not that big, and there is only one couch. I feel like the pictures depicted a larger space than what was the reality. The pillows need to be replaced in the bedrooms. They're extremely flat, and the bedspreads are clean, but are are worn out and need to replaced with something newer. The condo complex where this condo resides is old, outdated, messy, & disappointing. During our stay, the water was shut off for 3 hrs on Tuesday. The pools are not as they seem in the pictures as they need to be maintained much better. The lounge chairs are cheap plastic and need to be soaped down and scrubbed. They were extremely dirty. If I had know that this condo was in this building, I would have never booked it. I've stayed in bigger, much nicer condos, with better facilities, than this one and spent less money. WAY over priced for what you get. We loved our time in Galveston, and will come back, but will for sure stay somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location and accommodations.

Property was just as listed. Provided an ideal space/accomodations for our party of 4. Decorated very nice. Location was great. Perfect view of pool and beach. Checkin /access was seamless. Great communication from host. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking Views

Everything was clean and well appointed. Unit was in good working order. Views are amazing!!! Located in a great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Wonderful communication with the host from booking to checking out, Dave is a great host! The listing is accurate, the unit is absolutely adorable. Equipped with everything we needed. The view is nice with the waves of the gulf and the heated pool right below the unit. Attention to detail amazing, the unit is very Clean! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman L. B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Norman

It’s phenomenal we had a fantastic time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! Awesome hospitality

I've stayed at a few of these and my family and I can honestly say, this one was the cleanest, most stocked, manager stayed in contact constantly for anything we may need! I will stay here again! Family friendly place. I wish I could give them 6 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!! We enjoyed our trip!!

Very happy with host & booking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, Fabulous Place!

This condo was perfect for our family Christmas trip! Everything was exactly as described and pictured. We had plenty of room for family of 6. Everyone had their own bed-always a plus. The kitchen was just like home with plenty of pots, pans and utensils. On top of all that, Dave was an amazing host and had great communication. This is definitely the place to stay in Galveston!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, well-appointed unit with great views

We stayed at Dave's property with myself, my mom, my brother and his family. We were easily able to fit our large group in the unit. I looked at other units within this complex and couldn't really tell them apart online. After having been there, I can say that this one is likely one of the best. It is on the end and the top floor, so probably among the most quiet. It has great views of both the gulf and the surrounding area (windows on two sides of the unit). The kitchen was well-stocked. The only downside we noticed was the balcony railing seemed a little loose (so we kept the littlest kids off of the balcony). Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Condo was just what we needed for 2 adults and 3 kids. Great location, with a large balcony. Heated pool was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

It was a nice, relaxing condo. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway for the day

My sister, myself, my daughter and her friend stayed 10/19-10/21. The property was just as described, beautiful. We had everything we needed and more during our stay! Dave was very communicative with any and all questions we had! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023