Heated Pool • Walk to Beach • Outdoor TV Lounge

Entire home in Galveston, Texas

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Andy
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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3 blocks to the beach. Heated pool year-round. Private outdoor lounge with TV.

Welcome to Gulf Haven Galveston — a resort-style retreat designed for unforgettable family vacations, friend getaways, and multi-gen trips. With a private heated pool, chef’s kitchen, and fully loaded beach gear — everything you need is right here.

The space
WHY GUESTS LOVE GULF HAVEN
1. Heated resort-style pool
2. Outdoor oasis with TV lounge
3. 6-minute walk to the beach
4. Luxurious and clean
5. Responsive, attentive hosting

PRIME LOCATION
- 3 blocks (6-minute walk) to the beach
- 0.6 miles to Stewart Beach
- 1.2 miles to The Strand shopping & dining
- 3–7 minute drive to cruise terminals
- Walkable to restaurants nearby

PRIVATE OUTDOOR OASIS
- Private pool (heating available)
- Outdoor TV (swivels to face pool or lounge)
- Fire table & shaded seating area
- Weber gas grill, prep counter, dining table
- Ping pong & yard games
- Beach gear: wagon, chairs, umbrella
- Outdoor shower and bathroom

FULLY EQUIPPED VIKING/BOSCH KITCHEN
- Viking gas stove, oven, and fridge
- Bosch dishwasher
- Blendtec blender, Keurig, Ninja cookware
- Stocked with dishes, bakeware & basic spices

SLEEPS 10 COMFORTABLY
- Primary Suite: King bed + en-suite bath
- Bedroom 2: King bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed + Twin bunks
- Pack ’n Play
- Two foldable twin mattresses available
- Pottery Barn & Quince bedding

SPA-LIKE BATHROOMS
- Newly remodeled
- Designer tile & Euro glass
- Dual, custom vanities
- High-end Paul Mitchell bath products
- Bath & Body Works soaps

FAMILY FRIENDLY
- High chair, children’s dinnerware
- Pack ’n Play with crib sheets
- Room-darkening shades
- Pool safety locks & gate
- In-unit washer and dryer

ENTERTAINMENT & LOUNGING
- 5 Roku Smart TVs throughout
- La-Z-Boy sofa and upscale furnishings
- Board games, ping pong, yard games
- Indoor fireplace for cozy ambience
- Fast WiFi

DEDICATED WORKSPACE
- Wood desk with lamp and office chair
- Located off of master suite

Need additional space? You can also book the 1-bedroom / 1-bath guest house next door. Inquire for more details!

Guest access
Enjoy exclusive access to the home, private pool, and backyard entertaining area.

PARKING
- Off-street parking for 1-2 vehicles
- Free street parking
- Three vehicles max

Please note the driveway is shared with the home next door. The right 1/3 of the driveway is reserved for that house. The driveway is slightly steep upon entering and a bit narrow. If you have a vehicle low to the ground, enter and exit slowly to avoid scraping the bottom of your vehicle.

Other things to note
MUSIC & QUIET HOURS
10 p.m.-8 a.m. (per city ordinance)

You may still use the pool and outdoor areas after 10 p.m., but music must be completely off and other noise must be kept to low/minimal levels. During the day, music should be kept at low/reasonable levels out of respect to neighbors.

PETS
Pets are not permitted at this property.

HURRICANE SEASON
June 1–November 30 (travel insurance recommended)

If traveling during these dates, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, either through Airbnb or from another insurer, with coverage for natural disasters. Refunds are not provided for weather-related trip delays, unless there is an evacuation order in the vicinity of this property. Travel insurance can also protect you from circumstances that may hinder you getting to the property, such as flight delays or cancellations.

POOL WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By renting this property, guest understands that use of the pool by the guest and others staying at the property is at guest's own risk and that special risks may be involved in using the pool and the area around the pool.

Guest accepts full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from use of the pool by any guests staying on property, and that the property owner is not responsible for any such injuries.

Guest understands there are potential dangers that the pool may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as danger to any person using the pool if a person has health risks, using while intoxicated, using any kind of drugs or medication, or pregnant. Guests agree to be fully responsible for any accidents guests may incur.

Guest understands that there is a child-lock gate at the top of the back stairs leading to the pool as well as a child lock at the top of the back door leading outside to the pool area. Guest understands that it is the guests' responsibility to engage these locks for them to be effective.

Guest understands the risks discussed above and agrees that all guests on property will assume responsibility for and the consequences of those risks. Guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against owner or Gulf Haven LLC for accidents or claims arising from guests’ use of the pool.

Registration Details
GVR-12839

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What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Galveston, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Quiet home in historic neighborhood; 3 blocks to the beach.

Meet your host

Superhost
978 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: University admin
We have two favorite hobbies -- traveling and eating. And we love providing comfortable, well-designed places for others to enjoy a getaway. We hope all of our guests feel like they are staying in a “home” rather than a hotel. We have three properties, all in areas we have either lived in or love to visit. Vacations can be healing, and our goal is to provide places that give that opportunity to guests.

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm