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Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views

Holiday home in Galveston with kitchen and balcony

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In Galveston's west end, this Sea Isle home offers a perfect beach getaway. Enjoy neighborhood amenities like tennis courts and a playground, then unwind in the large personal hot tub or take a short 3-minute walk to the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views

Located in Galveston's west end, this Sea Isle home has everything you'll need for a perfect beach getaway. Not only does it offer wonderful neighborhood amenities such as tennis courts, playground and marina- but includes a large personal hot tub for year round fun! Feel at ease with a fully fenced lot that adds extra safety for your pets and little ones. This home is perfectly situated near two neighborhood restaurants, offers peak-a-boo water views and is a very short, 3 minute walk to the beach!


* Cleaning fee covers maid service, linens, and hot tub maintenance and cleaning.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

- Must be 25+ to book and be present during entirety of stay
- No unregistered guests allowed. NO EVENTS. - Neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
- NO smoking indoors. Hefty fee if not compliant. Ash tray provided downstairs. - Do not use firepits or grills under the home or on the deck

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Please read Pet addendum in welcome guide.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR13281

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Terramar Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 37 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sea Isle Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Terramar Beach and Half Moon Beach. Galveston Island Beaches and Kahala Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Makin Waves - HOT TUB - Fenced Yard - Beach Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Excellent Stay

Perfect distance from the beach while still being affordable. Great gem that’s off from the hustle and bustle, but still convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Perfect place, perfect location ocean view 1 1/2 blocks away from beach, 4 bedrooms awesome split

Beach, moody garden and pleasure pier. So much fun!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great vaca in Galveston

Makin Waves is a great place to stay on Galveston island. Our family, (grandparents, parents n a 2 and 4 year old) met for a weekend at the beach and it couldnt have gone better. The location is in a great neighborhood, close to the beach and the house is well equipped tand attractive and house is attractive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

I G.

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

Great Stay!

Great property located short distance walk to a clean beach. The property had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kesha J.

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

Great location

Great location. My family enjoyed the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chiara A.

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

Great location

We had a great time at this house and would definitely come back! Easy walk to the beach and the hot tub was a nice plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

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

Nice clean house!

House was clean and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty P.

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

Excellent Beach House

Large, spacious, well kept property with plenty of amenities. Owner provided A+ communication. Super easy beach access, great location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Great house

House was great it was clean close to the ocean and plenty of room loved the downstairs area would recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory W.

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

Review

This is my second time staying at this property! It’s a great location to easily walk to the beach and is always super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Absolutely loved this house. Very clean, convenient two minute walk to beach, and host had everything we needed and then some. Highly recommend this house!! A++++
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Adorable home

Adorable home in Jamaica Beach! Plenty of space for 5 adults and 6 children. Loved that the kids had their own space and bunk beds! We were able to walk to the beach or stay in and enjoy the hot tub! Great place to stay and Andrew was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Amazing beach weekend! Even during Fall!

Our stay was perfect for an extended family getaway! I can be a little bit of a clean freak- but this house was spotless! Just like the photos! The location is also one of my favorites on the island; a beautiful and calm neighborhood with amenities and a very short walk to the beach (less than 5 min). We were a little nervous about it being too chilly in October, but the hot tub was a huge bonus. It was very nice to hop in and wind down after a long day. We will definitely be booking this property again next time we are in Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Perfect getaway!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here during spring break. The property was very clean, location is great, and the property owner was quick with communicating. We loved the marina down the road where you can get some drinks, food, or souvenirs from the gift shop. Since it was chillier than usual, the hot tub came in handy! Overall this was a wonderful home and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi C.

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

Fun family getaway

Makin Waves was the perfect place for our family getaway! Plenty of room for all of us, our pups, and the grandparents too. A quick walk to the beach, well appointed rooms, and an easy check in process made this stay effortless. Communication with Andrew was quick, efficient, and thorough. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Peggy D.

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

Web Site

Web site did to be updated Had old food left on grill Over all excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

My sons 16th birthday

We came down to Galveston, for my sons 16 birthday , with family and friends. The house was clean and had a great setup. Convenient location great neighborhood love the fact there is a restaurant in the neighborhood. Great amenities, downstairs was a hit with the kids. Beach is within walking distance. The kitchen is a nice size and has everything u could need to cook your family a hot meal. Hope to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mini Vacation

We loved our stay at Makin Waves. The property was sooo...cozy and perfect for our family of 4 including our fur baby. Super clean and short distance to the beach. Communication with the owners about any questions was excellant. My kiddos had a blast and enjoyed the fenced yard. The house and kitchen were well stocked. Just make sure to bring ur own beach towels, if u plan on heading out to the beach. We hope to be back soon! Thanks for the wonderful, hospitality! Keep Makin Waves on your gotta stay at list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

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

A & M Graduate Celebration

My son graduated from Texas A & M on Aug 10 and because regular school had started for the younger grandchildren so we took a quick trip to Galveston. We knew we wanted to congratulate my son in some way and this ended up being perfect. The location was very convenient, the house wa exactly as described and very clean. We could not have picked out a better home for my family. The hot tub was a big hit for the youngsters and the yard was perfect for our fur babies. We will definitely be back! Oh and the host was was very communicative and made sure we checked in with it out any issues or concerns. Has some great suggestions on restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great Rental! Exactly as described

The process was very easy, the place was very clean and smelled great. Everything was easy to find (wifi, extra linens, instructions for hottub, etc). Thanks for making the process easy. I would rent this one again. There was a small problem with the gate one of my guests caused as we left, but the owner reached out to me and was very reasonable. I haven't heard anything back, so I assume everything is ok now!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna D.

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

Beautiful home away from home!

Makin waves was nice and modern. Had plenty of towels in each bathroom. Very roomy! Extra cots if needed in closet. Playpen and toddler booster chair for the littles. Chair came handy bc I forgot to pack mine. Anything you need to use for cooking meals for the family is at your reach. Under the house chill spot was great and relaxing. Hot tub, tv, and the lighting was a nice touch. Definitely recommend this beach house! Andrew was a great host. Keeping me informed and replying back quickly. We will be back and stay longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LADY STEPHANIE K., Houston

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

Everything You Need

This 4 bedroom place is setup wonderfully. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom on each side of the house. And each bedroom has some sort of drawer space. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms. Super convenient to the beach, and the second floor deck has great views of the sunrise. Also, plenty of equipment in the kitchen which was great surprise (i.e. lots of pots and pans, even baking dishes and a few pieces of Tupperware) The outside shower downstairs is a lifesaver. Hot tub worked great and was easy to use. We ended up doing jet skis and a bonfire on the beach, all thanks to their little guidebook which recommended a local concierge. We will definitely be staying here again. Thanks Andrew and Elise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Sahra K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor maintenance of property

I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to check in early by 4 hours. They also allowed for us to add an extra dog to the stay for an additional pet deposit of $50. Unfortunately the property had a lot of issues with it. Beginning with the trash outside the property, there was a red hat and beer cans left outside the gate. When entering there were several broken items, such as a folding chair, a water gun, and other “beach things” that weren’t usable, but likely left behind by other guests and never disposed of. The inside has several issues as well. The floor was uneven in several places, foundation issues surely. There were not enough towels for each person, nor a washer and dryer to clean the used ones. The kitchen had sugar ants everywhere you can think of. Around the sink, around the oven top, even where some of the cooking ware was stored. The dish washer had broken metal, which created rust and sharp edges on the top and bottom racks. The fact that I had to constantly kill ants while cooking was just disgusting. We were forced to mainly eat out during our stay. Lastly, the listing stated there was a number for the community pool where tickets could be purchased ahead of time. I made several attempts to call the office, with no return calls. We arrived Friday, and were told that the office is closed on Saturday which was when the response came from listing manager. So we were unable to use the pool, which was mainly the reason we picked the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teang T., Houston, USA

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

Great beach house for a family

Clean, accurate amenities and sufficient supplies for our weekend trip, short walk to the beach, great family beach house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Ray Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at your Makin Waves vacation home! Everything was close to perfect!! We had a few hiccups when we first arrived, but Mr. Mueller was very considerate & helped in every way possible to make our stay in his beautiful vacation home as perfect as possible!! We would definitely stay at this home again if given the time/opportunity! Mr. Mueller was quick & considerate to help us make the best of our family vacay! Thank again, Mr.Mueller!! I will be emailing him a list of things that he was not aware of, I'm almost certain. Other than those few minor things, our family enjoyed every moment of our family vacay!! God bless you & yours!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022