Galveston Beach House Rentals
Full beach houses on the Gulf at Grand Beach, near Stewart Beach. Room for the whole group, steps from the sand. Book direct with the family who runs them.
Karas Vacation Rentals offers family-run Galveston beach house rentals in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, sleeping from 8 up to 17 guests. Every home is a 5-star Superhost property, and booking direct saves you up to 15% versus the Airbnb guest service fee on the same home and dates.
Written by Anna Karas, Galveston host · Updated July 2026
8 homes to choose from
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Grand Beach Retreat
Grand Beach Retreat is a 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath first-row beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 16,...
Dorado Grande
Dorado Grande is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 13, with its own...
Fishwife
Fishwife is a 5-bedroom, 5-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 14, in the gated Grand Beach...
Alma de Mar
Alma de Mar is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath beach house in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 12, in the gated Preserve at Grand...
Sunrise on the Beach
Sunrise on the Beach is a 5-bedroom, 3-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps up to 17, in the...
The Grand View
The Grand View is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath oceanfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 13, in the gated Grand...
Sandy Sea-cret
Sandy Sea-cret is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 16, in the gated...
Teresa's Beach House
Teresa's Beach House is a 4-bedroom vacation home in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 13, in the gated Grand Beach...
Galveston Beach House Rentals
A Galveston beach house is the difference between a trip and a memory. Instead of a hotel room, you get the whole house: the deck, the kitchen, the bunk room for the kids, and the sand a short walk away. Our beach houses sit in the gated Grand Beach community on the east end of the island, near Stewart Beach, where the lots are wide and the Gulf is right there.
We're Anna and Tetiana, a mom-and-daughter team, and we manage every one of these homes ourselves. When you book direct through us instead of Airbnb or VRBO, you skip the platform's guest service fee, which is usually 10 to 15 percent of your stay, and you reach a real person who knows the house if anything comes up.
- Up to 15% off vs Airbnb - no guest service fee, ever.
- 5-Star Superhost - homes we know and stand behind.
- Real people, mom & daughter run - reach a host, not a call center.
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Tell us your dates and group size and we'll point you to the right home and send your best direct rate.
What guests say
Verified 5-star reviews from guests who stayed in these homes
“Such a perfect vacation! Brought our 4 young kids, parents and siblings and had the most wonderful time here. You cannot ask for a better location or house! We love staying near East Beach, the Pier and being close to downtown. This location was our favorite yet as it was literally right next to the beach access ramp. The house is beautiful with bedrooms all having attached bathrooms, the kids bunk room has toys, the kitchen had high-end appliances, and the balconies had plenty of seating. Anna is amazing and so responsive. Will definitely come back!”
“This marked our third stay at Fishwife beach house on the East End of Galveston Island. Working with Anna allows for an easy check in and host communication. The home is neat and clean and located on a larger, more spacious beachfront lot than most other homes. The open kitchen is appointed well and allows for fun community time. We walk the beach first thing in the morning, with beautiful sunrises. We've been visiting Galveston for 40 years; for the last 12 we've chosen the East End for the easy access to downtown.”
“We had a wonderful stay at this beach house! It was very clean, well-maintained, and had the perfect number of bedrooms and bathrooms for our family. The location was fantastic, just a short walk to the beach access, which made our trip so convenient. Anna was incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful throughout our stay, making everything easy from check-in to checkout. We will definitely be staying here again. Highly recommend!”
Why booking direct is cheaper
It's the same home and the same dates either way. The difference is the platform's guest service fee - which you skip when you book straight through us.
| Book direct (Karas) | Airbnb / VRBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Guest service fee | $0 - none, ever | ~10-15% added at checkout |
| Same home, same dates | Up to 15% less | List price + platform fee |
| Who you talk to | The host directly (Anna & her mom) | Platform support / call center |
| Questions & changes | Handled by us, one-to-one | Routed through the platform |
| Local Galveston tips | From the family who lives it | Generic listing info |
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Galveston Beach House Rentals: common questions
Where are your Galveston beach houses located?
Most of our beach houses are in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, on the east end of Galveston Island. They are first row or second row from the Gulf, so the sand is a short walk from your door.
How many people can your Galveston beach houses sleep?
Our beach houses range from sleeping 8 to 17 guests. Larger groups often choose Sunrise on the Beach (sleeps 17), Grand Beach Retreat (sleeps 16), or Sandy Sea-cret (sleeps 16).
Is it cheaper to book a Galveston beach house direct instead of Airbnb?
Yes. Booking direct with Karas Vacation Rentals skips the Airbnb and VRBO guest service fee, so you pay up to 15 percent less for the same home and the same dates.
Are any of your Galveston beach houses pet-friendly?
Several are. Alma de Mar and Sunrise on the Beach welcome dogs. Look for the dog-friendly note on each home or just ask us and we'll match you to a pet-friendly beach house.