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5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

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Multiple decks & waterfront areas allow large groups to relax comfortably.
Bike to the beach on our complimentary bikes... the yellow one is a two-seater!
Explore the canals in our complimentary kayaks! Paddles & life jackets included.
Our fire pit is the perfect place to spend the evening with friends.
Open concept living area with floor to ceiling water views & leather sofa set.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101352 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Broadway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (main floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (2nd story)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (2nd story)

3 Single Beds

Living Room (main floor)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for Tortuga Cay is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.'

Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location...
- 10 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open Memorial Day to the first of August), playground & city park
- 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

Tortuga Cay is a place where families can bike to the beach on our complimentary 'beach cruiser' bicycles. A place where children can fish from our pier or kayak in the protected canals of Jamaica Beach (we provide kayaks & life vests at no cost). This is a place where parents can relax on the deck, knowing the kids & pets are playing safely in our fully-fenced yard; and a place where friends can enjoy a day of boating right from our slip, grilling by the water or relaxing on the deck.

Above all else, Tortuga Cay is a place to get away for awhile, relax, and enjoy life with each other!

Our private dock is equipped with an underwater fishing light to help draw in the 'big ones' after dark! Trout, red fish, drum, and several other varieties are frequently caught from our deck!

Fishing Guide & Boat Rental Service: If you're looking to hit the water for a guided fishing excursion or a dolphin watching sunset cruise, our professional guide service is available to pick you up right at our pier for a full day or half day bay fishing trip. Just walk right downstairs and hop on the boat... it doesn't get more convenient than that! Also, if you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, we can help you arrange a full or half-day boat rental at a special discounted rate for our guests!

5★ AMENITIES:
We've paid particular attention to "the little things" that make a stay more comfortable:
- large king beds w/ high-quality, tempurpedic mattresses
- 1,500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- premium resort-grade towels
- complimentary beach cruiser bikes and kayaks w/ an assortment of helmets, life jackets and paddles
- charging ports on bedside tables
- high speed wireless internet
- HD Roku TV's in the living room & all bedrooms
- Complimentary pack & play, high chair seat, children's dishware and utensils to make your little one's stay as restful as yours!

Following an extensive renovation, Tortuga Cay now features beautiful granite counter-tops, glass tile back-splashes, all new stainless appliances, two fully renovated decks overlooking the expansive lagoon and much, much more. With three decks overlooking the water the home features water views from virtually every room in the house. The layout of the home makes it easy for families and groups to travel together; three bedrooms total with a spiral staircase leading to two bedrooms upstairs (and away from the main living area) and two decks adjoining the king bedrooms.

A note from the owners for parents traveling with small children... we have young children ourselves, so we know what it's like to travel with kids and have designed this home with them in mind. We've taken great care to ensure our home allows children to play safely AND allows parents to enjoy their vacation without constant worry. Lockable safety gates on both the upstairs deck and the fully-fenced yard help keep your children & pets safely away from the water and street. We also have a high chair and pack-n-play available for your use (just make sure to bring crib sheets).

Amenities include: 55' LCD TV, streaming Roku TV's (in living room AND king bedrooms) and complimentary high-speed wifi, washer/dryer, Moen adjustable shower heads with massage setting, Tempurpedic king mattresses, attached boat slip, deck ladder for swimming in the canal, 2 single kayaks and a tandem kayak w/ paddles & life vests, 2 beach-cruiser bicycles and a tandem two-person bike w/ helmets, beach toys, boogie-boards, all linens, towels, blankets, dishes, etc... all of this and more is included with your stay!

Pets: Your pets are part of your family and are always welcome in our home with no additional pet deposit. The yard has been designed to give them room to play safely and away from the water.

IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES! We want you to have a great stay but the following rules must be followed. Please review BEFORE reserving the home...
- This is not a party house. Prom groups and parties are not allowed at any time unless approved by the owner in advance.
- The maximum number of guests allowed on the property at any given time is 10 unless approved by the owner.
- Guests must be at least 25 years of age to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.
- No underage drinking
- No loud music or other disturbances to the neighboring residents
- No trespassing on neighboring properties

Property manager

Robin Harris
Premier Host

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child gates and lockable fences provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to two small-medium dogs allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is not a party house and violations of our rental agreement will result in termination of your lease.
Prom groups & other parties are not allowed at any time. Other special events (birthdays, receptions, etc) must be approved IN ADVANCE by the owner .
Guests must be at least 25 years or older in order to reserve the home and adult guests may not rent the home on behalf of underage guests.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR25-000004

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Broadway - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Moody Gardens - 20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

As of 26 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! on 28 Apr 2025 start from £280.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5★ Waterfront home! Bikes, kayaks, fishing, fire pit, pickleball! Pets welcome! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Spring Break 25’

Great Location and Property…Host very quick to respond and very easy check in process!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed and the pups (and the parents) loved the fenced yard! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

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

Fun and peaceful.

Really enjoyed. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Jamaica Beach new year

It was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen O.

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

Galveston Birthday and Fishing

Very nice home with perfect location and facilities - fish didn't cooperate very well, but that's the way it goes sometimes... Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James m.

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

Excellent vacation

Totally exceeded our expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

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

Family vacation

Very nice place. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Great stay!!

We had a wonderful time, the place we stayed in was clean and quiet! Loved the area, great evening walks!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

annalisa s.

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

Beautiful property

Property was wonderful! Great location! This stay was perfect for our stay. Very peaceful and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E., FAIR OAKS RANCH

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Beautiful property that is perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jimcolasanto@me.com C.

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

Great Bay Home!

Great house in a great location. Our family had a fantastic holiday weekend. My family loves pickleball now!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Amazing!!

The house was perfect! It is very close to the beach and a short drive to Galveston. We had everything we needed and it was beautiful! I would definitely stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

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

What a great place to stay!! Very clean and in a great place. We limited in Flounder eveynight!!!

The property is clean and locates in a great place. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Excellent spot for a family get away

The house is very well kept and in a great location. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

2024

Overall great place to stay. Quiet and away from town, but not too far away that you can't drive there
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Great house!

Great location, very clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great amenities

We were very pleased with the layout of the property and felt very safe for our dog. The property can be completely closed in and has plenty of space for you dog to run. We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to rent this one out again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

clayton f., Texas

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

Great Property

We highly recommend this property if you are looking for a place on Jamaica Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Thanksgiving get away

Enjoyed the house. Location was great! Owner easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy K.

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

Fantastic week with family

Perfect place for our family of 4, with our 2 kids ages 7 and 11. Everything was exactly as described and Robin was super responsive and helpful. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Humble, TX

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

Perfect getaway house!

Great house, location & owner! The completely fenced downstairs area was perfect for the dogs and the kayaks were so fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Syd H.

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

Just Awesome

We loved our stay! Couldn’t have asked for a nicer or cleaner place to have family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Tortuga Cay… wonderful!

Comfortable beds, new linens, nice furniture, fenced yard. House well equipped with everything you need. Would rent this house again. It was perfect for us and our little dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

Me and my son had fun on the kayaks. Fishing where not biting much but still had a good time .

Property was fair. I injoyed the location Don't forget the mosquito spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Spring Break

Great spring break escape. The house and location was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robin Harris

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My wife, Wendy, and I love Galveston and all that it has to offer our family. We enjoy taking our kids to the beach, fishing and kayaking at the house and riding our bikes around Jamaica Beach. Having young children, we are frequent visitors to Moody Gardens, the Galveston Children's Museum and on the dolphin watching tours at The Strand, but some of our best times are when we are simply grilling at the house while the kids play in the yard or feed the seagulls on the deck.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests