Oceanfront Galveston Home on Terramar Beach

Reviews

• Kids at a Blast!

  5/5

  We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful beach house located at 23114 Gulf Dr in Galveston! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views and the perfect beach access just steps from the property. The house itself is well maintained, beautifully decorated, and spacious—ideal for a relaxing getaway with family or friends.

  The large windows provide panoramic views of the Gulf, and we spent hours enjoying the fresh sea breeze on the deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, making it easy to cook meals and enjoy them with a view. The bedrooms are comfortable and cozy, and each one has plenty of space and storage.

  The location is also perfect—quiet enough to feel like a peaceful retreat but still close to great local attractions, restaurants, and shops in Galveston.

  Overall, this beach house is a perfect spot for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable beach vacation. We can't wait to come back! Highly recommend this rental to anyone visiting Galveston!

• A bit like camping

  2/5

  Really wanted to like this place. I got in late in the evening, woke up the next day to a flat tire. Someone super sloppily scraped a couple years of paint off the house and just left it littered on the ground all around (and stuck to the patio furniture) giving it a little bit of a construction site vibe. Not far fetched to assume that’s where I picked up the giant roofing staple in my tire that I got to drive into town and replace the first day of vacation. The floor is almost wavy it’s so uneven with soft spots and broken tiles all over the kitchen. With all the rain it felt like we could fall through at any moment. Upon arrival the hallway lights didn’t work and there was brown sand (different from the beach) in the halls almost like what you see from active termites? The master bath toilet was at like a 45 deg angle and my dad couldn’t use it bc he couldn’t twist at that angle to…you know. Both tubs were clean but SUPER dated with chipped finish and rust—this is a showers only house. The dishwasher didn’t work the last day so I got to hand wash everything before we left. The washing machine was covered in mold, you could see and smell when you opened the door so we just hand washed our clothes in the sink. Again, a bit like camping. But not great when you realize the sheets you sleep on and towels you wipe your face with took a nice mold bath. House was again, clean looking, just in disrepair and very sparse. I think this is the first rental house I’ve stayed in that literally had only salt, pepper, coffee filters. It’s a small kitchen so I get it, just don’t expect to be cooking lots of meals. And to top it off these were the hardest beds/pillows I’ve slept on in my life. We ended up going to the dollar store for new pillows so at least that was softer but I still have a kink in my neck 3 days later. Honestly am writing this bc we relied on the other reviews thinking this would be great and it was just in really rough shape and we wish we had gone with another option for the holidays. It does have great beach front views and access, so there’s that.

• Weekend getaway

  4/5

  Our family of four enjoyed a delightful three-night stay at this beach house. There were several aspects we absolutely loved, along with a few quirks that stood out.

  What we loved:

  Location: The house is perfectly situated right on the beach, offering incredibly easy access. You don’t need to bring a canopy or set up on the beach; you can simply relax on the back patio and still enjoy the stunning views and atmosphere.

  Spaciousness: The house is very roomy and comfortably accommodates 4-6 people, making it ideal for families or small groups.

  What we found bothersome:

  Structural Issues: The house seemed to have a noticeable tilt to the west. In some areas, the flooring felt unusually soft, raising concerns about the condition of the panels underneath. The master bathroom floor was particularly uneven, with a significant tilt to one side.

  Vibrations: The entire house seemed to vibrate whenever someone walked up or down the staircase.

  Exterior Maintenance: The exterior of the first floor could benefit from some maintenance and care.

  Despite these issues, we had a wonderful stay. The proximity to the beach more than compensated for the house’s flaws.

• Family Christmas Getaway

  5/5

  The property was awesome...right on the beach! Everything was as advertized. Plenty of space for the 6 of us. Had everything we needed, and the property owner contacted us to be sure we had what we needed.We would love to stay here again in the future.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great house on the beach

  5/5

  Great location. House was perfect for us! Would recommend bringing your own supplies due to COVID - dish soap, toilet paper, etc. Would highly recommend!