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Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

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Terrace/patio
BBQ Grill (Propane)
Fully Gated Dog Run
5-Kayaks different sizes

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61040 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Kid's Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6

"Turtle Nest", is a great place for a quick family getaway, vacation, or just a place for family and friends to have fun. "Turtle Nest," is six years old, and is a canal home. This house is a family oriented house, not a party house. The home is beautifully furnished with all the amenities included. You can use the kayaks/paddle board in the canal (provided), and head to the bay, or fish in canal. For your pleasure we currently provide kayaks with different size life vests, 14 foot canoe, bicycles (some helmets), stand-up board, and have several games for family fun.

Jamaica Beach is a safe community where families can ride their bikes on protected side streets, launch your boat at the neighborhood boat dock, or walk the kids to the playground (newly built), and community pool, (5.00 per person per day). From our house you are only 1/2 mile from the beach. Jamaica Beach has its own Police Department and volunteer Fire Department that provide service 24 hours a day.

"Turtle Nest", has everything for the family to relax and forget about the hectic city life. We have a full entertaining area with beautiful bar and grill, outside stereo, where family and friends can share special moments. Pets under 25lbs are allowed. Exceptions can be made by the owner regarding your pet. There is an additional fee for your pet. No more than two pets, 150.00 for one or two pets. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent. Cashier checks and money orders will not be accepted because of scams. Golf cart is available to rent with agreement upon request, can be driven to the beach, or around the neighborhood, and price is listed below. Payment for golf cart will be paid with cash and/or venmo upon arrival. No unlicensed drivers and no driving at night. Two nights 200.00, Three 275.00, Four 300.00., just pay when you arrive.

We only allow up to six guest to stay overnight. Please do not try and sneak additional people in overnight. If you violate the six guest rule for overnight stay, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be refunded any money. I take pride in my house and want the very best accommodations for our guest. We allow no more than ten guest to socialize with you at our property during the day. The driveway can hold no more than four cars and the street is to narrow to park on.

I want to make it very clear that if at any time the police are called out because of fighting, drunkenness, or other behavior that is not appropriate, you will be escorted off the property. I have neighbors that make Jamaica Beach their permanent residence, and I do not want them subjected to guest that are unruly. We do have exterior cameras on our property. This is to provide additional protection for our guest as well as to protect our property.

I highly recommend that you purchase traveler insurance during the Hurricane season which runs from the end of August through November.

If you are looking at staying at least thirty days during the months from November through February, please contact the owner for pricing.

We pride ourselves on cleanness and provide our guest with the safest environment possible.
I will meet you at the house and give you the keys and a quick tour and answer any questions that you may have.

Amenities included:
Outdoors:
-BBQ grill (propane)
-Bikes and bike helmets
-Kayaks (different sizes)
-14ft Canoe
-Life jackets
-Paddle board
-Outdoor Furniture
-Outdoor Speakers
-Outdoor cleaning table
-Fully gated dog run
-Golf Cart (available at additional fee)

Indoors:
-Cable
-DVD Players
-Major appliances
-Coffee Maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans, crock pot, and more
-Toilet paper, Paper Towels
-All linens
-Washer/dryer
-Free WIFI

Property manager

Jessica Ross
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets under 25lbs,
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed to smoke OUTSIDE only
No more than 4 cars in driveway, no more than 6 guest for overnight stay. No parking on the street.
No fire starting on property (fire pits, hot oil)
If there is smoking in the house you will forfeit 250.00 of your deposit.

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 STR22-00053

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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. With kayaking, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Palm Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Broadway - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moody Gardens - 20 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach and Jamaica Beach. Indian Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

Why a gave a 4

I wish the master had at least a queen bed not a full, I had to sleep in another bed. And air conditioning can’t go below 72, got a little to warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Turtle Nest

We had a wonderful time @ Turtle Nest. Home was beautifully decorated and was the perfect size for 6. We enjoyed using the kayaks and hanging out grilling hamburgers downstairs. I especially enjoyed my morning coffee on the upstairs deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

Fall Break Fun

Great property - lovely and convenient location on the canal. Well stocked from the kitchen to the garage full of beach toys/chairs/bikes to the canoe/paddle board/multiple kayaks. Lots of outdoor seating. Very cozy and tastefully decorated too with lots of turtle and beach charm! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Trip to Jamaica beach no 2

We have stayed with you before and chose to stay again since we enjoyed the first time so much! Other than the mosquitoes it was a wonderful trip! Everything we asked for was provided and they are very responsive to our needs. We plan to come again! Kathy boysen
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette B.

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

Beautiful home

We stayed 5 nights, the home is beautiful, spotless clean, well stocked, we had the worst luck with the weather since it was raining most of time, even then the fishing was great if you walk to the main canal lots of sand trout and caught some black drum. Very lovely place!! Definitely recommend you to stay here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Everything You Need, Plus Some!

Jessica, Thank you for sharing your wonderful home in Jamaica Beach! We loved being on the canal, and so close to the beach. You and your home provided everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest M.

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

Jamica beach

We had a lot of fun here. Jessica was very helpful with anything we needed. We enjoyed canoeing the canals and cruising the neighborhood on the beach cruisers. Neighbors where also very helpful with anything we needed. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

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

Jamaica Beach New Year

We enjoyed the peace and quite on the canal. Nice bikes for the 4 of us to ride around the neighborhood. We want to come back and try the kayaks. The water was too low at that time. Easy to get to the beach as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lei m.

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

Perfect labor day weekend getaway

What a lovely property! It is beautifully, and tastefully decorated and provisioned inside and out. The owner didn't spare any detail. We found Band-Aids, toothpaste, floss, etc in the master bathroom. The garage was stocked with all sorts of useful things, life vests of all sizes, beach chairs, umbrellas, floaties, sand toys, bikes... you name it. We loved the Kayaks and canoe, we kayaked every morning, and one of the evenings. Mid day was still too hot. The Ocean water was warmer than most heated pools :) on this trip. Big beach's 3 min away, and the kids loved jumping in the waves. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, so convenient. Everyone washes before they head upstairs and drag sand onto the upper deck and into the room. Overall, we had a great time. Just about a perfect weekend getaway. Lei
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great time at this property and had everything we needed. The house is very well equipped and missing nothing you could want. The fun zone is fully equipped to with kayaks, floats, chairs, bikes and the golf cart. If you are looking for a simple, fun, and comfortable get away, this is the place for you. We did it all from this location and even kept 4 teenagers completely entertained!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David & Bonnie A., Dallas

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

Guys fishing trip

It was nice, good location, it had all the utensils we needed. However, the dryer was broke and the fish light was not working which took away from it’s overall appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen W.

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

Very cute but a little disappointed.

The home is very cute. We enjoyed our stay but a big reason we took a canal home was so that my husband and son could fish outside all night. Turns out the underwater light was broken and the owner said she could not fix it, she would take it off her listing, but it is still on there. The listing says there is a washer and dryer, the dryer does not work. I texted the owner and she said she would look at it after we leave, there is a laundrymat nearby. I was very disappointed with both responses. The countertop ice maker- broken, and my son went to ride a bike- flat tires. I didnt even reach out about the second two items because I dont think anything would have changed. My husband truly felt that he deserved some compensation for not being able to fish. And I truly believe that dryer has been broken, the control panel is malfunctioning, if you get it to turn on it will beep nonstop and you will have much difficulty turning it off. It is a shame, because it is a super cute place, but we were a bit disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst M., Mansfield tx

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean good area good kitchen comfortable

Very nice property good toys kayaks, paddle board, bikes. Short drive to beach quite area. Host very nice as well. Would stay there again. We have 2 dogs they approved also
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee H.

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

July 2023

Was such a great experience! We loved the convenience of the canal at the back of the house, my family swam in it every single day. The kayaks and canoe were also a big hit with my family. We will definitely be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toya F.

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

Great place and location

This was the absolute most clean property we have ever stayed in and we’ve rented plenty of times before. The owner was very accommodating and the neighbors were as well. The house had everything from cooking utensils, spices, games, outdoor equipment and a cleaned grill!! There was even a fishing spot right around the corner within a one minute walk that was great. We will definitely be staying here again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikki S.

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

Relaxing

Great stay! Perfect location! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Summer vacation 2023

Great place lots of mosquitos what more could you want
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Awesome view

Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art O.

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

great getaway spot

my family loves this place. we've stayed 2x and plan to come back soon. Jessica is super helpful made check in/out very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Quiet and cozy

The property was nice and as expected. It was a relaxing getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

Perfect New Year’s Getaway

With the freezing temps over Christmas, my whole family couldn’t get together. So, we needed a last minute New Years getaway and this property was a perfect fit. Beautifully decorated, in a quiet neighborhood, and with an expansive view, the house was exactly what my family needed. Between yoga by the water and hiking at Galveston Island State Park, I was in outdoorsy heaven. But, I could also keep my teen daughters happy with shopping on the Strand and everyone was delighted with all the delicious eateries. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lunda S.

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

Too short

No pressure, clear expectations and directions made this entire visit a breeze. 3 homes total were rented by family and Turtles nest was the best, for us, of them all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

The Amenities!

This house is in a fantastic location, especially for fishing and kayaking. We absolutely loved having access to the kayaks and canoe and the kids had endless fun. I loved the cooking area downstairs as well. Everything is exactly as described and this was a very easy, no hassle transition. Terry was very friendly from the jump and we really appreciate him opening his house to us. Definitely will be looking to stay here again! **My sons hauled in 2 oyster toadfish, 1, 15in seatrout, and a 23in drum in the canal here**
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

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

Relaxing Stay

My family had a nice and restful trip. We enjoyed using the canoe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family get a way

Something fun for everyone no matter the age. They have all the amenities you could think of plus some. Thank you for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Ross

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I love traveling, seeing the world, dogs and family.

Why they chose this property

I built this property in 2016 in the mindset to give families and friends a place to getaway. It offers a ton of activities from fishing, to kayaking, swimming, and biking. Also, we have a fully gated dog run, outdoor furniture and chairs for beach.

What makes this property unique

Fully gated dog run, propane grill, community pool, community playground, safe community, underwater fishing light and great views of the bay.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests