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Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty

Beachfront vacation home near Galveston Island Beaches

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End vacation home, you'll find Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Galveston Island Beaches and Half Moon Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Terramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 28 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 33 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬9 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.

Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty

Ocean's Gem, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Sleeps 10, Dog Friendly

There's plenty of room for the entire family (including the family dogs) in this beachfront home. Two-story with ocean view, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a very large deck that offers an expansive view of the beach make this the perfect summertime vacation spot. The kitchen is very well-stocked to prepare most any meal...and the dining area seats 10. Beach level beneath the home is shaded and a perfect place for that summer cook-out. There's even a picnic table for your outside dining, or a fun game of dominoes! This GEM also has Cable, WiFi, Washer/Dryer and a TV in each bedroom. "Ocean's Gem" is full of charm and is extremely clean. Sea Isle subdivision is full of amenities including, tennis court, marina, boat launch, general store, restaurant, fishing pier, pool, picnic area & park. Stay with us at Ocean's Gem and "Get Your Beach On!" There may be some variations in furnishings or decor since pictures were taken.

This is a courtesy to our guests to make your stay more enjoyable. This system can be deactivated by unplugging the equipment. Surveillance/recording device located on exterior of home

**This area has limited cell phone service, we recommend logging into the property's Wi-Fi and activate Wi-Fi calling for more dependable service**

*MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT TO RENT: 25. A photo copy of identification of main renter is required prior to arrival of stay. Home is dog friendly for up to 2 pets. $100.00 non-refundable fee for the 1st pet and $50 non-refundable fee for the 2nd pet. 25lb limit. No cats allowed. Guest must contact our office prior to arrival to make arrangements for payment of pet fee and/or signature on a pet addendum. All fees and services are subject to 15% tax

Surveillance/recording device located on exterior of home. Guests that wish to use the Sea Isle amenities may purchase the pass for $100 (for up to 10 guests, for one week). Please make arrangements prior to arrival. Sea Isle POA is closed on weekends and holidays. Pool is ONLY open Memorial Day thru Labor Day

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR03159

Property is also known as

Beachfront Gem Sand Large Deck 3 Bdrm-2 Bath Hot Tub Wifi Cable
369739
Beachfront Gem on the Sand! Large Deck 3 Bdrm 2 Bath Wifi Cable!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.9 mi (65-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty to the beach?

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

Does Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 19.4 mi away from Galveston.

Wake up to Sound of Waves, Ocean's Gem, Beachfront Beauty Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the house and how close to the beach it was. We had a great time with our family here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our house was being renovated on Tiki Island so this was the perfect home away from home thank you for having us!!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house right on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is outstanding. The location can't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing Location!

Perfect location steps from the ocean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benchmark H.

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

Great place!

We loved this place. We had a few minor issues, like the previous guests unplugged the WiFi, but the staff were responsive and stuck with us until the issues were resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Heaven on Earth!

This house was the perfect little get away. My family and I had a blast and being that close to the water was amazing. We loved every minute of our stay and can't wait to come back and make more lifelong memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

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

Family stay

Nice, clean place, on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Great property/location

Great spot and perfect for a family. Management company is wonderful to work with
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Great Location

Loved being able to walk straight out to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey D.

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

Memorial Weekend 2025

Excellent property, very accommodating ocean front beach house. Owners were very accommodating to our family and especially my beautiful golden retriever puppy, what great time and wonderful memories for her first time in the surf. Definitely would recommend this house with very tasteful upgrades. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Nice location and great overall

Nice location and great house overall. Only downside is we didn’t stay long enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delinda H.

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

Great ocean view

Had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Galveston

Great house, very clean and right on the beach. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore G.

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

Beautiful home

Love this house! Clean, spacious and great view! We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Loved it!

Great place to get away and it’s on the beach! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo G.

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

Lovely family trip.

My family had a lovely time at the Ocean's Gem house. The house was just what we were looking for for some much needed family time. Loved the Sea Isle community and the beach was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chamanthi Y.

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

Girlfriend getaway

Our stay was for all of us to relax from our hectic lives. We loved that it was on the beach. The house was cozy and plenty of room for everyone.We definitely enjoyed our time !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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

Family vacation

Loved this location and the house was roomy for the 8 of us. Kitchen had everything we needed. Overall it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Family Mini Vacation

Enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed (including games) for some great family time. My only complaint would be the beds, think it's time for them to be replaced. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessa W.

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

Spring Break

Property was exactly as advertised. Good location, well stocked kitchen and clean. We had a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Wonderful weekend!

Our stay was perfect, in location, right on the beach and we had all that we needed for our family weekend. Sea Isle is great because it’s so quiet and away from the business of Galveston, yet close enough to go in for shops or a restaurant. We’ll definitely look to go back to this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Galveston Gem

Great location on the beach, the house is spacious.Needs few fixes outside after the hurricane, cleanliness of bathroom needs to be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cass F.

Perfect

Great place- Very clean, awesome location. Really outstanding experience
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Amazing Time

We've stayed 3 times and love it more every year. It is THE Ocean's Gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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