Beach house vacation rentals in Galveston Bay

If you are looking for a place right on the water, this is the one! At high tide, you'll almost be IN the water! Beautiful views and we especially enjoyed seeing the large ships come in and out by the jetty. It is a short beach walk to the jetty. We enjoyed watching so many people fishing on the jetty. Surfside is a small community, so if you are looking for a lot of entertainment and restaurant options close by this is not the place for you. If you are looking for quaint beach community with friendly residents, this is your place. (Keep in mind we were there late Nov./Dec. so it may be different during warmer months). It was a quiet, relaxing visit and despite the colder temps (overcast, mid-60s) my 11-year-old enjoyed her first experience in salt water!

We have stayed at Terry and Katherine’s place before and as always WE ENJOYED!!! The beach front is awesome. The deck is PERFECT for watching boats, people, but for us, it was the sunrises!! The house isn’t cluttered and there’s lots of room in the living area! They allow my fur baby too which was amazing! The master bedroom was large and bed was comfy!! The kitchen had all we needed and overall we enjoyed their place! Definitely recommend to stay here! You just can’t beat the view!

This home was perfect for our family holiday get together. It was comfortable, casual, and offered everything we needed to enjoy our time in the area. The location and the views were just what we had hoped for. Our host was quick to respond to our texts and answered our questions completely. We will definitely consider staying here again. Nancy M.

Cool beach spot for family vacation. Our grown children and grand children. Spacious living/dining area. Right at the beach.

Very clean home with stunning views of the ocean. The beach is a short walk with tons seashells. We had a great time!

As always we enjoyed our stay. The house is just as described, and they're stocked with basically all the things. Super easy to get to, great location.

Cat Alley was a great place to spend our family Labor Day vacation. The house was clean, comfy and beach access was the best. Our daughter loved the plethora of beach toys the house provided. The showers were hot and the AC was cold. The cherry on top was the patio platform that gives you un-obstructed views of the gulf from sun up to sun down. If you need a beach house, you've come to the right place!

We had a wonderful time staying here. The beach is easily accessible. Everything was exactly as stated. We even had a tornado a few miles away that knocked out the power and the hosts were very accommodating. We would highly recommend anyone staying. Especially with a large family. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Tara is a great host. We have stayed at 2 of her properties and both are amazing. Tara is very responsive. Very easy check in and out. I highly recommend her properties. We will definitely be booking with her again.

This was our second year staying in the Castle! My girlfriends and I feel right at home and have plenty of room for our Annual January Girl’s Getaway! Gloria is so accommodating and treats us like VIPs! We enjoy the pampering this place provides for us hard working teachers! We love our getaway! And will be returning in June and again. Next year!

We had 75 degree weather and rain for 5 days straight in July. Who would have thought?! Having the hot tub and fire pit really saved the trip for us. We did make it down to the beach each day for a couple hours but it was rainy and cool so we came back and warmed up in the hot tub. House was very clean and had a great selection of beach toys to borrow. Terrible mosquitos, but I think thats normal for the area and the amount of rain. Overall we had a nice time and would return. Thanks Adam for sharing your home.

Kelly was an host. Communication was absolutely amazing. She constantly checked in with me. She was so great. Her how was amazing. I would absolutely book with her again!!

Jonathan was an amazing host even thought some stuff came up, he was 100% responsive and attentive, the house was absolutely beautiful, we will definitely book the place again in the future!

Joe was very accommodating, very prompt on answering questions, spacious home. Pool and hot tub was perfect, he kept it at a perfect temp considering we were there in the winter. Loved the fishing decor! Thank you Joe! We highly recommend!

absolutely amazing stay!! responsive, flexible, and extremely accommodating. very clean, brand new and excellent location.

nice spacious place. relaxing backyard to spend time in. close to restaurants and beach

Love it! Jacuzzi on the patio by the front door, right off the main road but waking distance to the beach. VERY QUIET. Had a grille with propane and Amazing. Architectural beauty with the under belly sanctuary with a tv connected to the internet. Definitely coming back and added to my list of “Galveston Get aways”

A functional and well-equipped house in a beautiful location, the beach is wide and beautiful, the sea soothes the soul. Pure poetry of leisure.

The house is gorgeous and it has the most amazing views. Sunrise from the master bedroom windows was the highlight of each morning. The owners were helpful and very responsive - we had one or two small issues at checkin that they handled immediately. We loved the closet of board games! The area is quiet and there is only one grocery store but it had everything we needed. We didn’t go to any local restaurants. A few things to consider: the listing says 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. This is true but one bedroom and bathroom is in an apartment downstairs so it wouldn’t be good for kids. It is a longer walk than it appears to the beach. It was fine for me and the kids but would’ve been way too far for someone with mobility challenges. The kitchen wasn’t as stocked as I had hoped (no real glass wine glasses, only plastic, not a lot of silverware, short supply of spatulas etc). Finally, there were no amenities for the beach, no buckets or shovels, no beach towels, so pack your own.

Had a great time at this home. Shannon was also accommodating and pleasant to work with. Steps from the water, clean house, good amenities, wonderful balconies, and plenty of space. With the cold weather, the wood fireplace in the home was a great addition. I would recommend.

House was fantastic and perfect for our long weekend away with friends! Super walkable to the beach and easy access via golf cart or vehicle to nearby local spots. Angie was a great host and super responsive and quick to address any issues with the house.

We had a great stay at Casa Surfside. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Quality appliances and kitchenware that made cooking easy. Plenty of towels and toilet paper. Comfy furniture. Loved all the beach gear and toys for the kids! The location was excellent. Definitely recommend staying here!

A great space to be with nature and unwind. Beautiful home, spacious and light. Make sure you bring stuff to ward off mosquitos. I would book this again.

This house exceeded our expectations in every way. It’s clear that the owners put a lot of care into maintaining the property and ensuring guests have a comfortable stay. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun family vacation spot, this house is an excellent choice. The host was exceptional—very responsive and friendly. From the moment we booked, they made sure we had all the information we needed for a smooth check-in and stay. They were always available to answer any questions.