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The Blue Pelican - Top rated Beachside in Pirates Beach! Sleeps 10. GVR08184

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a wooden deck and the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, and a door with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A two-story house with a balcony, palm trees, and a flag.
A beach with waves and a sunset sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Country Club
    ‪3 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 15-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Beaches. .This beach vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Port of Galveston and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Moody Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Pirates Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galveston Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 25 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 33 min drive - 14.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬5 min drive

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 Blue Pelican - Top rated Beachside in Pirates Beach! Sleeps 10. GVR08184

Come watch the birds sail over the expansive decks at the Blue Pelican, located in upscale Pirates Beach. 3(+1) Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths. Outstanding beach and sunset views, 40 steps to the sand. Walls and walls of windows, with electric shades in living/dining area. Professionally designed indoor and outdoor spaces. Renovated kitchen with professional grade cookware and utensils. Inside dining for 12. Outside dining for 12 (or more). Front Load Washer and Dryer located inside. Four large Smart TVs. Ceiling fans throughout. Quiet neighborhood. Wifi enabled with connectivity to the beach, depending upon conditions. All linens provided.
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 is available to keep you connected.
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
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,820 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 noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO confetti of any kind allowed, indoors or out! Will have extra $200 cleaning fee assessed.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Check with owner. Sometimes exceptions are made.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 GVR08184

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Beachside!

The Blue Pelican - Top rated Beachside in Pirates Beach! Sleeps 10. GVR08184 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host - great location - great house
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my family had a great stay at The Blue Pelican. The house is beautiful and stocked with so much. You can tell a lot of thought went into making sure guests were comfortable and taken care of. I highly recommend renting this home for any future vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Kitchen very well stocked which was awesome! The master bedroom is linked to the room with the two twin beds which I didn’t know but we made it work!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location just steps from the beach! We had a great stay and the owner was so communicative throughout the experience. The house was in great condition and super comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Had a small issue with the door lock, but the property manager responded immediately and helped us take care of it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Beautiful location with beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this beautiful Beach House many times it’s always clean and exactly what we would expect. We had a great time. The amenities were nice and the owner is exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at your home. All the amenities were just perfect. Everyone commented on how great the house was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House with a fantastic location and a gorgeous view of the beach! The house is wonderfully decorated, and just steps from the beach. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. Upstairs deck has beautiful views and plenty of seating. The house was very clean, and we loved the decor and design--especially all the windows. The host was lovely and quick to respond to our messages. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Proximity to the beach was perfect with three small children, and the big boys loved the bunk room nook. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Blue Pelican Review.

Property was neat, clean, and easily accessible to the beach. No problems with stay, check-in worked very well, and grandkids had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Great family place!

Grandchildren approved! Short walk to the beach and a great view of the water from the deck! It was stocked better than any rental we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you for sharing this beach home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views with plentiful seating for everyone to enjoy them. Very well stocked kitchen. Can’t wait to come back to this one!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Graduation Stay

One of the nicest houses we’ve rented on Galveston Island. Great layout and view and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

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

Beach Vacation

Great place and awesome location! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent!!! Check was smooth, everything was ready. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more! Steps from the beach, and the decks were awesome with comfortable furniture. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A O.

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

Perfect Spring weekend getaway!

We had such a fun and relaxing time! Julia is so thoughtful and helpful, and her home is absolutely lovely--it was perfect for our short weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Great stay!

This house is perfect! The top deck was our favorite—amazing views of the water and the sunset. More than enough space for us. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie I.

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

Great house & great location!

This is a perfect location in Pirates! Great views and the house is very nice and clean and furnished well. We will be back for sure with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Property was very clean. Beds comfy. It was very welcoming. Has everything you need for cooking and really nice hammocks downstairs. The best part is the rooftop deck complete with nice furniture for sunset watching. Master bed room very spacious. Everything has been updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Great Holiday Break

Wonderful Galveston property. Close to beach. Very comfortable and beautiful. Check in and out very easy. Everything you need for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Amazing property

Beautiful property and great communication from the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022