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Bella Vista

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Galveston vacation home

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Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12103 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the area

Galveston

On the beach.With a stay at this West End vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pirate's Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Galveston Country Club. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pirates Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬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.

Bella Vista

On Galveston's quiet west beach, Bella Vista sits where the road ends and the beach begins. TOTALLY RENOVATED INSIDE AND OUT! ALL NEW BEDS, COMFORTERS, PILLOWS, COUCHES!! Ideal for one or two couples, or a small family. Completely furnished to make your vacation a pleasant stay. Featuring a 42 inch LCD TV, DVD/CD/IPOD players plus a TV in the master bedroom with ROKU. The kitchen includes a large bar area for eating or gathering. A large outdoor shower accommodates the family as you return from the beach just steps away. A new heat pump provides both central air conditioning and heating.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,105 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 10:00 AM
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

Rules

NO SMOKING. FOR EVERY CIGARETTE BUTT FOUND THERE WILL BE A CLEANING FEE OF $10 PER CIGARETTE BUTT FOUND

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR08861

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bella Vista Galveston
Bella Vista Private vacation home
Bella Vista Private vacation home Galveston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bella Vista to the airport?

This vacation home is 43 mi (53-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bella Vista have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bella Vista to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bella Vista offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bella Vista?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bella Vista?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bella Vista have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bella Vista have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bella Vista to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 11.4 mi away from Galveston.

Bella Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great property

Great stay! Perfect location, just right for me and my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Great house and location.

This property made for a great stay on our vacation. It's just steps away from the beach, and about a 15 minute drive from downtown Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Family vacation

Great location and fun times on the beach. Worked out perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea F.

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

Amazing Location!

The location can't be beat! Although some items needed attention (which I shared with the owner), the house was equipped with all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yipsel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a great house a few steps away from the beach and plenty of space for the whole family. It was serene community and the house amenities were just perfect. We didnt find the laundry (downstairs) until a bit too late but its a great feature too. Thank you for making this family vacation a possibility for us.
This from the porch/deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

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

Great location

Walking distance to the beach was awesome! Great views and clean. We ended up adding a night to our stay, and host made that process very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janee P.

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

Beautiful ocean view

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was very clean, check in super easy and literally steps from the beach and ocean. Pretty well stocked, you can tell the owners are continuing to fix the place up and they're doing a nice job! Overall, great place to stay and we recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

GREAT!!!

THIS HOUSE IS PREFECT FOR A SMALL GROUP, VERY CLOSE TO THE BEACH A VERY SHORT WALK. THE VIEW FROM THE BALCONY IS GREAT FOR WATCHING THE SUNSET AND PEOPLE WATCHING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOME.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara B.

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

Great location to watch the sun rise!

My family and I enjoyed this property. The house is a cozy retreat with great views. The proximity to the beach was awesome. My husband and I could watch the kids play on the beach from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

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

Wonderful location!

Great location on a part of the beach where vehicles are not allowed. Literally feet from the beach. Even during Spring Break it was not noisy or crowded. Beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and the kitchen has everything you need. Great communication with Owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Perfect Beachfront Home

This house is a gem steps away from the beach! The location is perfect—just 8 miles from Moody Gardens but far enough away from the tourist-y sea wall. We enjoyed evenings on the patio. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need, bathrooms are spacious and the kids loved both bunk rooms. The host had great communication—don’t wait, rent it for your family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie D.

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

Beach

Property was in the perfect location. No beach crowds, steps from the beach. Home was well appointed. We experienced a little hiccup getting into the property but neighbor helped us and owner was responsive. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta A.

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

Beautiful beach location

House was everything we expected and more. It’s is a cute house and a great location, literally walking distance from the beach. We loved just sitting outside on the outside patio. House was very clean and had everything we needed in it to cook. Would have liked to have a access to a grill, but other then that it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaime P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The location of this house is amazing. You are right on a beach which was not crowded at all. The outdoor shower makes cleaning up from your beach time easy. Lots of cooking equipment in kitchen. House is showing some wear and tear.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cally B.

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

Wonderful place! Will definitely return.

We just spent 6 days at this wonderful beach house for a family vacation. The house had everything we needed and the views were amazing. A very short 20 second walk to the beach each day made for a very easy beach set up. The host was super gracious and responded promptly to messages and questions. We will definitely be back to Bella Vista. So far my fav beach house yet! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika K.

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

Beach weekend

We had a lovely time at this beach house. The location cannot be beat. You are literally steps away from the beach. The beach was not overcrowded at all. We ran into difficulty when checking in because the code was not working to get in. We were quickly able to get in contact with the host to fix this. The house was mostly clean but we found some trash from the previous guest. We could not open the door for the outdoor shower because the latch is broken. Otherwise, the house is nice and we enjoyed our weekend. We would definitely stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

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

Great location in Galveston

We visited Palm Beach over Spring Break with 3 teenagers. Although the weather did not cooperate, we enjoyed great walks and runs on the beach and a comfortable living room for watching March Madness. The bathrooms are larger and more updated than those of other beach houses we have stayed in recently. The two bunkbed rooms are cute and fun for kids and teens. The kitchen was pretty well stocked. (I think the only things we would have liked that we could not find were foil and cling wrap.) The location could not have been better. The house is just a few steps from the beach. The porch would be wonderful in warmer weather. Finally, this subdivision, as well as those on either side, have beaches that are not open to traffic. One of my pet peeves in Galveston is that, in many places, you have to share the beach with cars. Not here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chau d.

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

Perfect location

Nice property, would rent again if available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Summer getaway

We absolutely loved this place. It had everything you needed and more. The close proximity to the beach was AMAZING !!!! We had quite a few little ones and taking them back and forth was a breeze. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an amazing family beach trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Beautiful and cozy

We loved that it was so close to the beach. The place was small but cozy. I loved all the beach vibes. It was clean and had everything needed. We did find a dead cockroach in one of the rooms and another live one in the bathroom. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel E.

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

What a Blessing!

Our ladies Galveston trip was Amazing there at the Bella Vista Beach house.. There was plenty of beds and the view of the beach on the deck was breath taking!! The kitchen was stocked with all the utensils and pots and pans we needed. Even had a grill too! Plenty of towels for everyone. Very pleasantly decorated and roomy for our 11 ladies. The walk to the beach from the Bella Vista was not far at all. So convenient to go back to the beach house for lunch or bring lunch to the beach to enjoy. We brought a wagon but did not need it. We did take a cooler with rollers and tent to the beach. Along with chairs and floats. Not far at all if you forget anything. We loved that you didn't have to drive anywhere to go to the beach which saved time and gas. More time on the beach. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Getaway for wife and friends.

Great location with easy access to the beach and a reasonable drive from stores and many attractions, yet still secluded from the tourist crowd. Reached out to the property owner with questions a few times and he was always very prompt in his reply. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenny K.

Liked: Location

Family vacation 22'

Location is excellent, beach access was just a few steps away. House is comfortable for no more than 6 adults and 3 kids due to only one queen bed and 3 bunk beds. The only negative we experienced was the house was not cleaned before we arrived, we did arrive a little early and we called the property owner and he said he would contact them cleaning staff. Our check in time was supposed to be at 4pm, we went into town got food for the house and returned around 5pm and the house was still not cleaned. We stripped all the beds and put all the dirty towels in a pile, swept the floor, took the trash out and it was close to 6pm before the cleaning staff showed up. The day we were to check out we called the owner to see if we could do a late check out and was told not because its was rented out, so we loaded everything up and went ahead and went to the beach, we lift the area at noon and no one not even the cleaning staff was at the house. So a late check out could have been granted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

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

Cozy clean home

Excellent communication with management. Very clean. Very accommodating. Great beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Caren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach house

Location of house is steps away from the beach and very convenient to access, especially with young kids. Pretty view from the porch. Overall, inside of house is ok. Some of the negatives about the property. The bathtub did not drain while using shower. They only supply 2 rolls of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towel. We had to go buy our own, with 7 people staying. There were lack of trash bags and kitchen towels. Overall we will stay again with the location and access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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