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OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand!

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81314 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach. .This beach vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Moody Gardens and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 33 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand!

Anchor for the Soul is a beautiful beach-side updated 3rd row townhome, just a 3 minute walk to the sand. You are just steps away on a cleared path to a no vehicle beach! Located in Galveston's desirable West End, just past Jamaica Beach. Completely updated 2 bedroom/3 full bathroom townhome with incredible gulf views from both covered decks. No detail was spared; this townhome is full of modern and coastal themed touches.

1st Floor: Entering on the lower level you will find 2 large bedrooms; each equipped with their own full bath with shower/tub combos. A full sized washer/dryer is tucked away in a hall closet for guest convenience. Master Bedroom includes a King size bed/full en-suite bathroom; wake up to beautiful gulf views and enjoy your coffee outside on the deck that can be accessed by both bedrooms. The bunkroom features 2 twin-over twin bunk beds; perfect for kids and features a multi-game table (foosball, hockey, billiards) and smart screen TV!

2nd Floor: Walk up to a fully open floor plan with a large living, dining and kitchen area. Walk out to a covered deck with GREAT VIEWS of the gulf. Spacious seating in the living area for 7, large flat screen TV mounted above the electric fireplace and desk area for a dedicated work space. Gather around the dining table which seats 6, also 6 available stools around the bar along the kitchen counters for extra seating. Eat dinner or play games while taking in the view from the dining room! The kitchen is fully stocked for guest use including; pots, pans, utensils, Keurig, toaster, blender, and much more! (Full bathroom on second floor for use while common area is being used)

Looking for a place to escape and work remote? The living area features a dedicated work space with a desk and chair- strong Wi-Fi- of 300Mbps; strong enough to attend video meetings while others can be watching movies/shows!

Ground level amenities include; picnic table, bench swing, lawn area to play yard games:
-Corn hole boards
-Ping Pong table
-Charcoal grill

Shed contains all you will need to load up and head to the beach!
-Beach chairs
-Sand toys
-Beach wagon

The townhome is walking distance to Nate's Seafood Restaurant and Seven Seas Grocery. The Karankawa 2 Townhomes subdivision is a private beach community with no public access to the beach. Guest access to the beach is steps away on a pathway about 500 feet away and 30 seconds to the access area. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the beach- kids will be safe to run around!

Anchor for the Soul has a fully paved driveway and car port that will hold up to 4 cars. Parking only allowed in designated spaces.

Check in any time after 4:00PM, check out time is 11:00 AM.

House Rules:
-No animals are allowed
-No smoking
-Guest booking the home must be at least 25 years old

Anchor for the Soul uses a professional cleaning team that is following CDC guidelines for disinfecting buildings and facilities between every guest stay.

Note: Outdoor security cameras are installed for additional guest safety; located near the shed and front door.

Full Room Details:
1st bedroom: King bed with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
2nd bedroom: Two twin-over twin bunk beds with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
Upstairs bath; sink, toilet, tub/shower combo, dual sink counters.
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

Registration #: GVR08749
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,314 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 GVR08749

OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes our kids loved the bunk beds, and we loved our ocean view from the dining room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great and place was nice roomy and clean with easy beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, easy beach access, cute accommodations and great renters/owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, quite, and a short stroll down to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location! Enjoyed our stay and will stay here again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt safe and cozy to stay at. Loved getting to walk right up to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lavender d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the proximity to the beach! Space was maximised to allow family to spread around without crowding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host. Beautiful view. Very clean. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything we needed. Balcony has a beautiful view.
View from balcony
Kitchen table
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jawny S.

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

Nice location

The location is great. Steps from a private beach. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great hosts and stay

Great location to the gulf. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Such a peaceful retreat!

Our Family truly enjoyed our time at this property! It was the perfect retreat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

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

Great beach Vaca

Nice clean home with a short distance to the private beach. 150 yards from the public beach access. Traveled over the 4th and watched lots of fireworks from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirill M.

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

Wonderful house

Great location and beautiful renovated house. Very family and kids friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Great Place

We had a great time. The home was a convenient location to the beach and the kids loved the arcade game and foosball table!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience at this property and it’s a perfect place for a Galveston getaway! From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless, welcoming, and exactly as described in the listing. The home was beautifully maintained and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay—plenty of kitchen essentials, soft linens, and cozy touches that made it feel like home. Not to mention, the location is just steps away from a gas station with a grocery store that has everything you need! The walk to the beach was short and easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Everything was wonderful! The house was beautiful and so accommodating. The views were beautiful. The kids were excited about the arcade game. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great place to stay

We loved the decor. Everything was sparkling clean when we arrived. The short walk to the beach was awesome. You can go play in the water without loading up for the day. We went several times a day to swim and just brought a towel. The swing was a big hit with the kids. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elissa C.

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

Perfect For a Getaway

The house is exactly like the pictures and not too far of a walk or a very quick drive to the beach. Great for a getaway weekend for friends or family! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Wonderful stay at a beautiful property!

This property was really wonderful! It was very clean; well stocked with all dishes and pots and pans; lots of linen and paper products. Owners checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Very nice stay

Property was just as listed and very clean. Property manager was quick to respond and very helpful. The location and neighborhood were great. Overall this was a fantastic place to stay for our family of six.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy T.

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

Amazing getaway!

We had such a wonderful stay. My son wants to live in this house. We had every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Great Stay!

This is an adorable condo just steps from the beach. Well decorated and plenty of games for the kids. We hope to be back fairly soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Family and friends getaway weekend

Our group had a wonderful time staying at this property! The kitchen had the best pots/pans/appliances that I have ever had at a rental. We will definitely look for this property when we come back to Galveston!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022