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Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access

Welcome to Life’s a Beach, a stunning two-story beachfront getaway located in the desirable Kahala Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. With direct beach access and panoramic Gulf views, this spacious 3,045 sq ft home offers the perfect coastal escape for large or extended families, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and enough room to comfortably sleep up to 15 guests.

Start your mornings with the sound of waves and breathtaking sunrises from the expansive sun deck, or relax in the shaded lower-level lounge area after a full day of beach adventures. A private dune walkover makes it easy to reach the sand just steps from your door. The upper deck is fully equipped with three tables, ten Adirondack chairs, and four lounge chairs, giving everyone a spot to soak in the sun or enjoy a family meal with a view. Downstairs, you'll find a swing, picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water—ideal for rinsing off after the beach.

Inside, Life’s a Beach welcomes you with updated coastal décor and an open layout designed for comfort and connection. The main level features a large living area with a queen sleeper sofa, a fully stocked kitchen, and a dining area, all bathed in natural light and ocean views. A spacious prmary suite on this floor boasts a King bed, private bath, TV, and direct deck access.

Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and a second living space provide plenty of room to spread out. Two of the upstairs bedrooms feature king beds, while the third is a kid-friendly bunk room with a full/twin and a standard twin bunk. The second living room/den includes a queen sleeper sofa, large screen TV, and Blu-ray player, perfect for movie nights or a quiet retreat.

Located on the peaceful West End of Galveston Island, you're still within easy driving distance of popular attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District. Whether you're looking to build sandcastles, fish from the shore, or explore local restaurants and shops, there’s something for everyone nearby.

Book your stay at Life’s a Beach today and enjoy front-row access to the Gulf, endless sunshine, and memories that last a lifetime. This is beachfront living at its best—relax, unwind, and let the waves take care of the rest.

Please note: This house has outdoor cameras.

GVR03742

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,045 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number GVR03742
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

House
Life's a Beach Sleeps 15 Beachfront in Kahala Beach
Life's a Beach 4BR 3.5ba Sleeps 15 Beachfront in Kahala Beach
12765

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Indian Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Moody Gardens - 27 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahala Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Indian Beach and Jamaica Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Life's A Beach | Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

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

Perfect Location

The house was very nice and right on the beach!!! Beautiful views of the gulf from the large windows in the living area and master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia G.

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

Birthday Stay

It was a beautiful home, beautiful view. Will hopefully stay there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great Time

Condo was great. The view was excellant, right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Stone Family Beach Getaway

This property is fantastic. We loved every minute of this house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great place

Will rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Great Stay

Had a great stay! Perfect location right on the beach!! House was clean with several amenities! Hope to make it back next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Great Experience

Loved this property and location to the beach. Quite, beautiful and amazing views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Family Time

Great! All great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Beautiful home at a beautiful location

My family and friends had a wonderful time at Life’s a Beach! It was very clean and well appointed. It was so great to be right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

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

Beautiful beachfront property with plenty of space for large families

Love this property! The views can’t be beat. Towels provided was appreciated as well as the washer and dryer. Outdoor shower is convenient and water hoses are everywhere to clean off all your gear. I think the first floor at ground level was recently flooded because the smell of mold is strong, but once you go up a level it’s much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacee M.

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay at Life is a Beach. Nice decor, clean, open and gorgeous view. We had everything we needed. We do recommend this home and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D., Houston

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

Right on the beach

The perfect location to the beach. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space to move about. Most well stocked kitchen. Our entire family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud T.

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

Great place with panoramic view to the beach.

This place definitely exceeded my expectations. Great furniture and a very clean house. Easy to sleep at night with each window and glass door equipped with window shades.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Amazing family vacation

Ours was a multi-generational family reunion. The house is beautiful with multiple views of the ocean, private access to the beach, and great hospitality spaces in the house. We are already planning to return for our family gathering next year. Five stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Castro Family

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

Clean, great view and easy beach access

The property was as shown in photos, clean, well taken care of and has great views. We had a relaxing time despite the weather! Minor suggestions - there were no beach towels or beach toys. Also no hand soap for the bathrooms and only left enough soap for two loads of laundry and two loads of dishes. With 10 people for four nights it wasn’t enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Galveston Summer Vacay

As advertised! The first thing you take in are the views of the beach and gulf from the huge bay windows and we were bought in. Very clean and more than enough room for our family. We felt like we had our own private beach with the private walkover bridge. The beach is 30 seconds away! Huge bedrooms & bathrooms w/ great amenities. Only about 25 minutes from Gaido's even during peak traffic! This is a great place for a good sized family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Great spot

Enjoyed this property and appreciated the small extras. Only complaint is that the plastic chairs provided for the beach were all broken! We did not expect to have them so they were a surprise amenity- however they should be replaced. All else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya Z.

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

Amazing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful and the owner really put a lot of effort into little details and decor! The patio is large and had more than enough seating for our party of 9 (adults and our teen children). There were plenty of towels and cute little welcome packs of starter amenities. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots/pans, and all the essentials. The beach isn’t crowded due to it being in a more private area which was nice and the walkway with benches is a great spot to relax and watch the waves. I loved that the TV is upstairs and the main living area has the beautiful beach view! It kept the kids from staring at a TV all day! The furniture is super comfortable. The master bedroom is great!! Crack the door for amazing sounds of the ocean. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

Found our beach house!

We’ve stayed in this area of the island in several houses over the years but this house is a standout. We will definitely rent it again and my kids are planning on a time to bring their friends along because there is so much room. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever had in a rental. The main rooms have stunning unobstructed views of the water and the deck was a favorite early morning spot for all of us. The kids played board games (they have a huge selection to choose from) at the dining table while we were cooking and relaxing in the living room all while soaking in the amazing views. The hurricane shutters allowed the baby to nap peacefully in a totally dark bedroom in the middle of the day. There was nothing that was an issue in this house. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna B.

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

Beautiful home with amazing views, steps from the beach

We brought our 16 year old son and friends to enjoy the beach for the weekend. This house was perfect for our trip. I used the kitchen quite a bit to cook breakfast and dinner. The layout of the rooms made it nice for the boys to sleep upstairs and hang out while we were sleeping downstairs. The views from the living room and master bedroom are amazing. We enjoyed watching the boys playing on the beach while sitting inside in the comforts of the living room. They played spike ball on the beach as well as frisbee and football. The deck was gorgeous and I enjoyed laying in a chair and reading a book to the sound of the ocean. It got a little windy so I enjoyed going inside to enjoy the views without the wind. There were 2 grocery stores within minutes of this place. It was beautifully decorated with electric shutters. The beds were comfortable. I’ve already looked at the summer schedule to see if we can come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Galveston

Nice home in a good neighborhood. You enter the house into a warm and musky room that had a very bad smell and crickets in the room. The next 2 floors were nice, except for roaches and dishes that were not the cleanest. The view and the patio were great. There were lots of notes with lots of house rules. Took some of the joy out of the vacation. Quite overboard on what was common sense. The advertised perks were not all accessible. The master fireplace had notes posted about being unusable. The biggest disappointment was notes saying not set the A/C below 71 degrees. We complied but were super uncomfortable every night. Six nights of NOT great sleep because of the room temperature. All of these things should have been voiced before we agreed to the terms of service and paid over 4k for 6 nights. Would never stay here again. Feel pretty duped about the advertising compared to the actual product.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valarie P.

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

Very nice vacation home for a family.

Very lovely property. Clean and well stocked. My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the deck. Large, but I wish I had noticed that there was no covered area. The sun is just too brutal in summer to have no protection at all. And the furniture is old and falling apart. 3 chairs split and the backs attached to arms gave way while sitting in them. Scary for my 83 year old father. Easy to fix, corrosion happens in the salty air. But they should be replaced before someone falls and gets hurt. Or consider reducing how many tables and chairs are on the deck so that you can see the ocean from the lounge chairs. All the tables block the view!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Incredible views

Enjoyed the view of the gulf and felt so close to it. Home is warm and cozy. Neighborhood is small and quiet. Kitchen is fully stocked. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025