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Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views

Vacation home in Galveston with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining
Nestled in the desirable Pirates Beach subdivision, Casa de Mar offers a family-friendly retreat with unmatched views of Galveston Island. Gather around the ornamental fireplace or shell-covered chandelier and enjoy board games, puzzles, and meals on one of two decks overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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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.

Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views

Escape to Casa de Mar, a vibrant and family-friendly beachside retreat nestled in the coveted Pirates Beach subdivision of Galveston, TX. This charming 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath home is just steps from the shoreline and offers some of the island’s most breathtaking ocean views from its two expansive decks.

Let the sea breeze welcome you each morning as you sip coffee on the partially covered lower deck, or gather the whole family for al fresco dining with the sound of crashing waves in the background. After a day on the sand, rinse off in the convenient outdoor shower, fire up the charcoal grill, and unwind with the salty air all around.

Inside, the home boasts warm southwestern charm, with a cozy living room adorned with an ornamental fireplace and colorful talavera-style kitchen accents. The open layout makes it easy to connect and create memories, whether you're sharing a meal under the shell-covered chandelier or enjoying complimentary board games and puzzles with the kids.

The main level features a bright and airy primary suite with a queen bed, cable TV, private deck access, and an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious dual-headed shower and art deco windows that paint rainbows on the walls. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for the whole family—two with balcony access for those who can’t get enough of those ocean views.

Located just a one-minute walk to the beach and a short drive to Galveston’s top attractions—like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, and the Historic Strand District—Casa de Mar offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Book your stay at Casa de Mar today and treat your family to coastal comfort, captivating views, and the unforgettable charm of Galveston Island.

GVR15682

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

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
  • Snorkeling 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: 2,158 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 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 GVR15682

Property is also known as

Beachside Home with Gorgeous Ocean Views! Galveston
12757
Beachside Home with Gorgeous Ocean Views! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, Galveston

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Casa de Mar | Steps from the Shore & Ocean Views Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Gorgeous View

Great place to stay for a getaway in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah I.

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

A great framily getaway

This house was perfect for a short vacation with friends. So close to the beach, with an amazing view. The kids loved the bunk room, and they spent hours building puzzles. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H. L.

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

Perfect House for a Large Group

We had a party of 11 stay at this home and it was absolutely perfect! The house was clean on arrival and very well-appointed for a large group. It had everything we needed in the kitchen to make meals for our family. The proximity to the beach made getting 6 kids down a breeze and the downstairs bathroom was a very nice plus! The kids loved the bunk room and the adults all had their own space in the other 3 bedrooms. We loved this house and hope to be back very soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Best of Pirates Beach

I have rented numerous homes in Pirates Beach neighborhood over the years. Several beach fronts. This was the most nicely furnished and most well maintained of all. Thoroughly enjoyed this property and hope it is available for my next visit to Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger K.

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

Great location, lovely house

Extended weekend stay with family, Friday-Tuesday, was made extra special by this lovely property. Great views and very comfortable house, stocked thoughtfully for guests! Had a wonderful stay; highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Great House!

Location is fantastic. In a beautiful neighborhood, literal steps to the beach. Very clean, etc. Everything in working order. We had booked five nights, but unfortunately, a tropical storm came in and we were only able to stay two nights. It was unfortunate because we could not get our money back. They only issue refunds if the island is under mandatory evacuation, which it was not. This area is lower lying so it’s at an increased risk for flooding and we did not feel safe staying and getting stuck. You could not go outside without sand blasting you in the face. It was unsafe to be outdoors so we felt we had no other choice to leave. Other than that, I was very happy with the property itself and the communication with the property managers. That does make a big difference with vacation rentals!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Perfect location, wonderful house!

We enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend stay at this house! Just the right size for 2 families. House is nicely appointed and well taken care of. Just the right distance to the beach - not even a minute walk. Great views from every room in the house. Good communication with hosts as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau S.

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

Wonderful house

Outside of the mosquitoes and the early checkout, the place is amazing for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

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

Great Property and Location to the Beach

Property is just as advertised and the property management was very responsive. Plenty of space for the whole family and the proximity to the beach couldn’t get any better!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA M.

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

Great house with beautiful views!

This rental was amazingly beautiful close to the beach and everything you need to make your stay welcomed and comfortable. Definitely doing this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winny L.

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

Great beach getaway!

This house is beautiful. Great location to the beach with awesome view of the ocean. The kitchen is well equipped. We had small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Great home, and fantastic rental agency

We've done a few Galveston rentals, including a couple in the Pirates Beach neighborhood. This was, by far, our best - to the point where we will probably lean towards just re-booking this home next time. Great kitchen amenities, great views of the ocean from many of the rooms, clean - just NOTHING to complain about. There was an issue on the first night where the 2nd floor a/c wasn't working. I called Gary Greene agency and someone picked up immediately. They had someone out there within about an hour. It couldn't be fixed that night, so they gave us several options for other homes where we could stay. We chose to stay there (it wasn't that hot this time of year). it took several visits to get the a/c working the next day - but the whole time, GG Agency was communicative, ready to offer up whatever would mitigate the problem - they were AWESOME. And, in the end, they gave me a bit of money off (I didn't even need to ask). They come HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

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

Bachelor Party

The property was perfect for our trip. A quick short walk to the beach. The outdoor bathroom and shower was a nice feature. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Ushering in the New Year

It is a lovely house , very well situated to the beach . The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Great location

Just a little south of main Galveston but perfect for being able to step outside and be on the beach. This house doesn’t have an outdoor shower, If they do it is locked up. The hose was a little finicky also. It would be nice for the price to have some basic beach items included (chairs, umbrella, etc). It would also be nice to have some closet space in the master bedroom, but that is also locked up. Overall the location and cleanliness of house is wonderful and we would stay again. Rental company who manages is also very easy to contact. We had a really great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Girls Weekend

The house was beautiful and clean. Great location near the beach. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arelessia C.

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

2022 Family Relaxation Vacation

We were very impressed with the property. It was just like the pictures on feature VRBO. The house was very lovely; it was all that we expected and more. We enjoyed our stay so much, that we have decided it will be our go to vacation home for Galveston, Texas. Hearing the sound of the ocean at night and watching the sunset was breathe taking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Casa del Mar

Great view of ocean, close to beach, nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest (Pete) S.

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

Beautiful Place

Great home with great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

VEGA

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

Great Family Weekend

The location was perfect with the ability to just walk right to the beach. The house was the perfect size for a family of seven and it looked just like the pictures. The whole vibe of the house was peaceful and relaxing. Would definitely choose this same house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone W.

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

Great place to stay

The overall place was very clean, but there were fruit flies throughout the house. They were pesky and got in our food at a few mealtimes, which was kind of a downer. Likely the result of the last tenant being unclean, by the time we left they were almost gone. The house is an awesome proximity to the beach and the view is fantastic. The place did have a high chair, which I didn’t notice in the description but was quite handy. The only real drawback for families with littles is the stairs from the ground to the living room area. There is no gate and it would be super easy to take a tumble. We would 100% stay here again but unless a gate is added in (it’s too wide to bring a standard baby gate from home) it will be at least a few years until we stay again. Highly recommend for families with no children or older children!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace J.

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

Spring beach getaway

The property was clean, beds were comfortable, great views and location. The owners should provide beach chairs to complete the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

april r.

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

5 Star

We checked in on Friday and the house was spotless. The house itself was beautiful and so close to the beach that we didn't have to worry about our big kids walking to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed except for a griddle to make pancakes, but we made it work. Thank y'all for making our long weekend so enjoyable, we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Beach escape

Perfect house at the beach. Location was great and house provided ideal accommodation for our family of 7
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Great stay!

The house beautifully set up, with all of the cooking amenities we needed. Such close proximity to the beach made it great for our family with young kids to go back and forth to the house if needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022