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Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Terramar Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Isle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Luis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit

Anchors Away is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach retreat in Galveston, Texas, perfect for a short-term getaway. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax in the spacious living room/kitchen area with plenty of room for the whole family to gather. Outside, you`ll find even more space below the house with picnic tables, porch swings, and a massive pool surrounded by a large deck—ideal for soaking up the sun or enjoying a swim. End your day by gathering around the fire pit for the perfect beachside experience.

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

● Location: Bay Harbor beach community of Galveston, Texas

● Beach Access: A quick 2-minute drive from Terramar Beach and 5 minutes from the beach in Sea Isle.

● Private Pool: This home features an above-ground pool that is 4ft deep with a spacious deck for lounging.

● Community Amenities: Jamaica Beach, Sea Isle, Terramar

● Rent Beach Box: 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.

● Parking: There is room for 4 cars on the lawn next to the home.

Welcome to Anchors Away! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach retreat in Galveston, Texas, is perfect for your next family getaway. The outdoor area features a fire pit that’s perfect for making memories, telling stories, or roasting marshmallows. Underneath the home, you’ll find a picnic table and a charcoal grill to cook up your family’s favorite meals!

A convenient ramp leads you right up to the spacious deck and the entry of the home. Inside, you’ll love the open-concept, beautifully decorated living space with a large comfortable sectional perfect for relaxing. There’s a mounted flat-screen TV, and the kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar, gorgeous cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. A full bathroom is located right off the kitchen for easy access.

Off of the living room and down the hall, you`ll find bedroom 1, which features a stylish two-toned accent wall, a queen bed, and a full-over-full bunk bed. Bedroom 2 also offers a queen bed and full-over-full bunk bed, making it ideal for families. Across the hall are bedrooms 3 and 4, each with a king-sized bed and stunning accent walls, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The second full bathroom includes a stand-up shower, double mirrors, and a beautiful white vanity with marble countertops.

In addition to the well-designed interior, Anchors Away now boasts a new 32-foot pool and a large deck—perfect for soaking up the Texas sun or taking a refreshing swim after a day at the beach. Afterward, rinse off in the convenient outdoor shower and gather around the fire pit to wind down your evening.

Anchors Away is a great place to spend a relaxing vacation on the Texas coast!

● 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.

GVR #09133

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House rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 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 empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Half Moon Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by foot from Half Moon Beach and a 3-minute drive from Sea Isle Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

- Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties. -

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR09133
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

205011

Charming Beach House with Private Pool & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quiet area, close to the beach. House was nice and clean. Pool was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grettell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! We will definitely comeback.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

edward s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nasty, filthy, and disgusting. Brought my mom for a vacation since she is going through chemo. It stunk so bad and was sodirty that i did not feel comfortable having my mom stay. Gnats were so thick in one bathroom it looked like a cloud. The pool was covered in green algae. The oven was so dirty i wouldnot hav cooked anything in it. The refrigerator had spilled liquid. The tile floor was coming up. There were dead roaches throughout. The shower had mold. I texted the office and explained my moms health concern and asked for a refund or move to another even if i had to pay more. They refused to work with me except send pool guy to attempt to get the algae out. The office said it would take the filter a few days to clear the water. The condition of this house was totally unacceptable. If you value your health do not stay here.
Pool algae
Dead roach
Roach
Floor coming up
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A., Humble

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house! We absolutely loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Family vacation

Decent place to stay. Needs flooring redone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances C., Sherman

Liked: Cleanliness

Not a good experience

When we arrived there were several issues that were never addressed, even though we reported them. Trash cans on pool deck were overflowing with trash and full of ants and still were when we left. When you took a shower raw sewage ran up out of the ground on the left side of the pool. The back part of the house was very warm because 2 bedrooms have no ceiling fans. The lockbox with the door key in it was open when we arrived. And the pool pump was so loud that it sounded like there was a real problem. Will not stay there again.
Trash cans
Raw sewage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The family and I enjoyed our stay here. Specially the pool very beautiful home.we are definitely booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is by far the best place we have ever stayed at. The only issue was that 2 of the rooms were pretty hot maybe issue with the ventilation in there? Other than that the house was super clean and provided everything we needed for our stay.The pool was the best part!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a good time!

I didn't give a 5 only because I think it could have been slightly better, but my family and I did have a good time. The house didn't quite look like the pictures. Could use a little bit of maintenance. It's to be expected in Galveston. The house was a bit worn. Doors all squeaked (bring some WD40), cabinets didn't close well, flooring was worn, house was a little unlevel, handle in shower fell off, but it was fine. I am sure a few hurricanes will do that.It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Lots of big beds! Only TV is in the family room. The area under the house isn't terribly inviting so we never used it. Never used the firepit either but we spent so much time in the pool we were tired in the evenings.The yard is not fenced so i enjoyed walks with my two little dogs instead. Bring mosquito spray!The pool was pretty dirty when we got there (algae and sand), and the yard needed to be mowed but I messaged the property manager, and a pool guy arrived, and the yard was mowed.Internet worked well. Never found a desk but I brought my own table anyway.Plenty of Toilet paper and coffee. Lots of dishes, silverware, pots and pans, 2 microwaves, coffee pot. Lots of lighting outside.Lots of bath towels. No beach towels.No games or books were found other than a checkerboard with 3 checkers.There are grocery stores, restaurants, and liquor stores nearby. Could walk to the bay or the beach. Overall, I was very comfortable with the home, and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was Great-Neighbors not so much

The house was great, exactly as pictured. The property manager was also great. The neighbors on the other hand....were rude and obnoxious very invasive and annoying. They came over multiple times uninvited, it was weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Nice little house. Pool is an awesome plus. I do wish it would have had a washer, dryer , and dishwasher. Watch your head when using the bottom lounge area sits really low.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house was very nice and clean, pool was amazing! Close to the beach, my kids and I had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet days in Galveston

This property is pretty much exactly as described. Very quiet neighborhood, basic house setup, pool!, and not a long walk to the beach. We would stay again next time we come to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sunsurie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

stay was fine except for the rain, most of the dishes were filthy. There were mouse droppings in the window seals where the children could reach. When reaching out to the management I was told someone would come to clean this up but no one showed up. Mouse droppings by the window seal next couch, there is no way the mice were not on the couch. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This house was awesome and amenities were perfect. Made for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianna N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ehh

The blinds were broken in the back left room. The property expects you to be okay w two towels per bed, which is fine if you don’t have too many people, but there aren’t any beach towels even though there’s a pool. When I asked if we could have more towels they seemed inconvenienced then asked how manyThe handle on the back shower is broken, and the shower is so little and water gets all over the floor and there’s no bath mat or anything on the floor so that takes from one of the towels provided on the bed. There’s no fence so if you have kids you have to make sure to show them where line is. We had the football go in a back yard of a neighbors yard and she came out yelling at the kids and laughed when her dog got a hold of it until my boyfriend went outside. Then another neighbor came over to ask if we could keep the kids out of their yard after the ball accidentally rolled into their yard. Oh and this was only the first night after 1.5 hours of them playing. When I asked if we could be switched to another listing because we didn’t feel comfortable being there, they said they’ve had many families stay there and that we were welcome there. We wanted to night swim before the quiet time started and there’s no deck lights. There’s no way to dry towels, we had to hang them on the little dressers. The drying rack for the dishes was in the bathroom, which is gross. And there were pans that were used and just put in the cabinets. The food outlines were still on the pan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

sarah w., Leander, TX

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but not clean

Septic smell on the property physically see sewage/grey water bubbling on the ground.Shower handle is not attached.Top step on the pool ladder is broken.Coffee pot looks as though it’s never been cleaned. Moldy and could not use. Floors dirty left feet and socks dirty. Vacuum was full not cleaned out.Half a bag of fruity cereal in a kitchen drawer. Decorative wall clocks don’t work, one with no hands. No pantry space - only shelving area adjacent to kitchen is inside a bathroom. No bathtub only stand up showers. No dishwasher.No space to hang clothes. I informed the property manager of all issues. Good location close to the beach. Pool was clean. Plenty of dishes and silverware for a large family. Loved the porch swings. Wheelchair accessible. Didn’t use the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenis G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The house need a deep clean .

The house was very pleasant to stay and very security ,my family loved it , but I do recommend you to do a deep clean the entire house. That’s all . Thank you very much for allowing us to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best house at Galveston!!!

The house is very clean and beautiful! Best place to spend family time and vacation!!! The host has excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The house was clean but there were ants in the bathroom and the sewer backs up in the yard so it smelled sometimes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

14 in on house...Crazy

We like to have our semi-annual Thanksgiving trips and it is often difficult to find a place that will accommodate 6 adults and 8 children plus 2 pets. This house didn't just a accommodate us but we had a great time. We hit a snafu on the first day with the refigerator/freezer that quit working but the maintenance people were out of sight and installed a new one that very day in a short amount of time. We could have lost all our food but we didn't lose any of it. From the management to the staff, these people are great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024