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Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach (Galveston)
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach (Galveston)
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn. - Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach (Galveston)
A spacious living room with a large blue sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV on a white entertainment unit. - Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach (Galveston)
An outdoor café with red chairs and tables, a brick building with a sign for a tea and espresso shop, and greenery around. - Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach (Galveston)
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit at Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach

  • Welcome to Big Tuna, a stunning 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom beach house in Galveston`s highly desired Sea Isle subdivision. This spacious and stylish home offers the epitome of luxury coastal living with its beautifully designed interior, high end appliances, delightful outdoor living space, proximity to the beach and access to the nearby community pool and fishing pier.

    ● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.

    ● Location: Sea Isle beach community of Galveston, Texas

    ● Beach access: 30 second drive to the Sea Isle beach car park, or 5 minute walk.

    ● Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Sea Isle community pool for a fee— open Memorial Day thru Labour Day— and the community boat launch and fishing pier with the provided keys.

    ● Rent BeachBox: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.

    ● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.

    ● Pet Policy: 3 pets are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.

    ● Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 14 guests must be approved prior to booking.

    ● Parking: There is room for up to 5 cars between the garage and driveway.

    ● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

    ● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

    ● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

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    We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

    House rules:
    - Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
    - One-night stays must be approved.
    - Groups larger than 14 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
    - Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
    - Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
    - All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
    - No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
    - Oversized vehicles/caravans are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
    - Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
    - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

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About the area

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Galveston Country Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A pier with amusement rides, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, extending into a turbulent sea.
    Galveston Island Beaches
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated structures and a foggy atmosphere.
    Moody Gardens
    39 min drive - 31.7 km
  • A beach with a pier, amusement rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Galveston Seawall
    45 min drive - 34.2 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    54 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Sea Isle Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    8 min drive
  • Venados Cantina
    8 min drive
  • The Sandbar
    10 min walk
  • The West End And Sand Bar
    10 min walk
  • Way West Grill And Pizzeria
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach. Galveston Island Beaches is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Coastal Gem in Sea Isle, Steps to Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in the perfect location with close access to the beach. Looked just like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Literally everything was perfect. Sanitized, organized, gorgeous. We loved it all!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host for this property is outstanding! Very communicative and took care of everything we needed. The house itself is amazing and in a great location! Views of the ocean and bay from the balconies. A short walk to the beach and stocked with plenty of dishes, towels, linens, etc. Our group had THE BEST time!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Galveston Location for Vacation

Home is distance away from other homes compared to other sites. Close to restaurants and the beach. Home is well kept and updated. Many amenities. Off season rates were affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

We had a great time at the house! Good for all guests, we had ages 6 months to 65 years old. Close to the beach access. Good porch space for family fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staff Retreat

This home was perfect for our staff retreat! The hosts stayed in contact with us the whole stay and had clear directions upon check in and check out. The home was steps away from the beach and a quick drive to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SUPER NICE!

My family and I had a wonderful time! The house was super clean and wonderfully decorated. Lots to do for everyone! Also, food trucks and cute bars close. Hope to stay again SOON!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious

The house was excellent and as described. There was a lot of room for everyone. We had 5 couples in our family group and each basically had their own master suite. It is a short walk to the beach and and there is a bar and food truck area less than a block away. Would stay again if we were in the area
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful large home w close walk to the beach!

Very accommodating and beautiful home! All bedrooms have king beds (some rooms have additional bunkbeds), and there are a lot of bathrooms in the house. The kitchen is well-equipped for a large family. The beach is a short walk. We will likely book this house again because it is just perfect for our growing family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

21 bday weekend

Our little girls trip was perfect. We loved the location of the house and size. Enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. Only thing I would suggest is the house needs blinds. It was hard to change clothes without worrying someone is looking in. But house was close to beach and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

We had a great time! The house was big enough for our large family. Kitchen was clean and well stock. Bedrooms were clean and large too. Will defiantly use it again. The only thing we could have use more of were towels. But no problem there was a large laundry room well stock too.Thank you for letting us make our family memories in your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Girls trip

We had our annual girls trip. All of us over 60 and we had a blast. The house was wonderful, but next time we need to find fewer stairs. The inly issues we had was the freezer would not stay clised, and we ciuld have used more towels. The pics were very close to what you actually get. The beds are very comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retired age 76

We had four couples stay and the house was perfect with each couple having their own bedroom and bathroom. Check in was easy and the hose was very clean. The only issue was the front door lock was broken and you could not lock it. Also the handle was loose. However I would definitely recommend this place if you have a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Tuna Times

Our family very much enjoyed our stay. The beach house is beautiful with plenty of space. Only a few minor details that would keep me from saying it was perfection. The room I stayed in happened to have a lingering smell of foot odor. Every other room smelled fine. After a few days it seemed a little better. As a family who loves watching TV in bed, more TVs in the bedrooms would be top notch. But a marvelous stay with ease of access to the beach! Go down to Allex’s fish market and get some fresh seafood to cook in the fabulous kitchen with your family. Fun times!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Vacay 2024

We were really pleased with our house! It was very comfortable and homey feeling! Not too far from the beach. We placed a grocery pickup order and picked it up on the way thru Galveston because there are not many places to get groceries in the area! I would recommend taking extra bath towels, kitchen towels, and paper towels, paper plates and throw away utensils. There were plenty of dishes and utensils but it makes it easier not to have to wash dishes as much! Besides there is not a dish drain and you only get 3 kitchen towels! I recommend bringing a dish drying mat. The bathrooms were very nice but they didn’t have any place to hang your towels to reuse them and the towel hanger by the sink was placed so low that you couldn’t hang a hand or bath towel only a wash cloth. All in all we had a great time staying at the Big Tuna/BeachBox
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Weekend

The home was beautiful, linens clean, and home welcoming. Beach Box was so responsive throughout the booking process and even upon arrival. It was great to find a place with all the king beds and en suites for all our extended family to have a comfortable space for the weekend. We went with the ordering pizza and catering route, so we didn’t really cook, but it looked like basic appliances and pots and pans were well appointed. Rented a golf cart which was great to get around. Beach access parking is right across the main road and easy to walk to, but golf cart was nice for the grandparents and trips back to the house as needed. No Keurig, fyi. We didn’t even check and all brought coffee pods, but there is a regular percolating coffee pot with filters. Outdoor furniture on deck was really nice and we spent a lot of time outside. Parking for more than 4-5 vehicles in driveway may be tight. We had 4 and fit comfortably. Awesome private pier for fishing in Sea Isle neighborhood with bait shop right there. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Home, But Needs A Little TLC!

This Galveston home is an ideal beach rental, and it was difficult to provide sucha low rating given its many positive attributes. The location is excellent, offering stunning ocean views and convenient beach access. The house is beautifully decorated with ample amenities, including a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and a lovely outdoor space for dining and relaxation. There are plenty of sleeping spaces, towels, and bathrooms available, providing guests with everything they need for a comfortable stay. Regrettably, our experience was overshadowed by a pest issue. We encountered roaches in the kitchen nightly and a significant number of gnats in the upstairs guest bathtub, making it unusable. While some of our group are from TX and accustomed to occasional pest appearances, the frequency and severity we experienced were beyond what is typical. One out of state guest even discovered a roach had traveled with them to the airport which was concerning. We understand beach locations can attract these critters but it made us wonder if pest control was a priority. Minor issues: pet hair on the downstairs couch and rug, the coffee maker required a deep cleaning to work properly, and the freezer door needed to be securely closed each time to maintain its temperature. While the home’s charm and amenities are appealing, the pest situation significantly impacted our stay which was disappointing. This is a great rental so we hope the issues are addressed for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, easy getting in and out. Super close beach access. Great for family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at Sea Gem was fabulous. The home was neat and tidy. But the floors were horrific. Our feet were literally black within minutes after taking our shoes off. Some guests refused to go barefoot the entire stay. The kitchen, utensils and appliances were spotless. Plenty of dishes and glassware. lots of dining space to bring in a few chairs from outdoors. The beds were comfy and attached baths were an added convenience. We could have used bigger bars of soap and a few more towels. Glad we brought our own games. This is something that could easily be provided. Over all a great home away from home. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Spacious Vacation Home

Beautiful and spacious vacation home. Wonderful for our family of mostly adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lots of stairs, but a very nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect! Loved all the rooms and bathrooms. The house was the perfect size, very spacious. And loved the location. So close to the beach. Thanks for everything! Would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times! Plenty of room for all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this house - property as described. Bedrooms/bathrooms ensuites worked for oue large family. Easy walk to the beach. Property Mangagement very attentive and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025