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Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home

Wake up to beachy bliss as you watch island-famous sunrises from your private balcony or enjoy family fun in the sun just steps away on Kahala Beach.

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15283 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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 Home

Life's a Beach is a stunning two-story beachfront home located in Kahala Beach subdivision. Enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from inside the home and from the large sun deck.

This spacious 3045 sqft home is perfect for large or extended families. Two separate living areas with extra sleeping gives you plenty of space for the whole family.

Beautiful updates throughout the home with a stylish coastal theme means you'll never forget that you're on vacation at the beach!

The large decks offer the perfect spot to watch the waves roll onto shore, enjoy your morning cup of coffee while watching our island famous sunrises or grab a cool beverage to work on your tan in the lounge chairs. The very spacious deck has three tables, ten Adirondack chairs, and four lounge chairs.

The beach is only steps away for endless hours of family fun in the sun. Enjoy a private dune walkover for easy beach access. When you've had enough sand between your toes, rinse off downstairs in the outdoor shower.

The shaded downstairs area is perfect for entertaining, relaxing in the swing or cooking out on the charcoal grill. Enjoy making memories with your family at Life's a Beach!

Please note this home does not allow pets.

Ground Level: Parking for 4 vehicles; No Garage Access; Outdoor Shower w/ Hot and Cold water; Half Bath; Swing and Picnic tables.

Main Level: Large living room with Queen Sleeper Sofa; Kitchen and dining area; Shared bathroom off kitchen area; Master Bedroom suite has a King bed with deck access, TV, and en suite bathroom. Large uncovered deck with panoramic views of the beach, adirondack and lounge chairs with tables.

Second Level: Bedroom with a Pyramid Bunk (1 Full and 1 Twin) and a Regular Bunk (2 Twins) with TV and Blueray DVD player; Shared hallway Bathroom; Bedroom with a King and en suite Bathroom; Bedroom with a King and TV. Additional living room/den with large screen TV, Blueray player, and a Queen Sleeper Sofa.

Location: 14.3 mile drive to 61st Street; 17.4 mile drive to 25th & Strand; 13.5 miles to Moody Gardens/Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Notes: This property rents by the week only in the summer months from Monday to Monday.

Although provided, WiFi access/Cable/Dish service can be unreliable here on the West End of Galveston Island. We apologize, but Gary Greene Vacation Rentals is unable to guarantee these amenities will be working during your stay and is unable to offer refunds for disruption of these services.

***Please be aware, this house has outdoor cameras.**

ALL Gary Greene Vacation Rentals are Non-Smoking properties.

***Although every effort has been made by Gary Greene Vacation Rentals to ensure the accuracy of the information in this site, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice***

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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
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About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Kahala Beach - 1 min walk
  • Indian Beach - 12 min walk
  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sea Isle Beach - 3 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 21 min drive

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 Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Beach - Beachfront Home located?

Located in West End, this 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 Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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.

Great place
Will rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Great Property!!
Great property! We had a fantastic experience on the beach with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Larry s.

Wonderful Stay
Better than the photos, clean, well-maintained, beautiful views and incredibly convenient! Would certainly return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Stacee M.

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

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.

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

Angela D.

Beautiful home on the beach!
Life’s a Beach was the perfect home for a quick weekend getaway! The sunrises were spectacular! Sunset was visible from the deck! The home was beautifully decorated! The view spectacular! We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Molly W.

Fort Worth Canasta Group, April 2021
We were a group of eight ladies there to play Canasta, enjoy the beach, shops, and fabulous seafood. The house was amazing! We got our workout on the stairs and walks on the beach, but probably best after Gaido’s and Willie G’s! The location was perfect, and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to chill out in Galveston. Belinda at GaryGreen’s deserves a huge shout out for all her help! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

8/10 Good

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Best stay in Galveston
We rented this home for a family and friends gathering. Wow! I can’t say enough about this home-the layout with the windows highlighting the beach view, massive said porch, comfy beds, decorator finishes was amazing! This kitchen is the best stocked one I have ever seen in a rental. So many cute details-lots of magazines and board games. And the beach was fantastic. You do have to being your own chairs and anything down the beach but we’ll worth it. Our only regret was not getting to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya Z.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Valarie P.

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

6/10 Okay

Mike R.

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

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

Joe G.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024