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Galveston Beachfront Rentals

Homes right on the Gulf: first-row Grand Beach houses and Seawall resort condos where the water is the view from your deck.

5-Star Superhost Save up to 15% vs Airbnb Mom & daughter, booked direct

Karas Vacation Rentals offers Galveston beachfront rentals directly on the Gulf of Mexico, including first-row houses in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach and beachfront resort condos on the Seawall. Booking direct saves up to 15% versus the Airbnb guest service fee on the same home and dates.

Written by Anna Karas, Galveston host · Updated July 2026

10 homes to choose from

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Grand Beach Retreat vacation rental in Galveston — living room with blue sectionals and fireplace
Sky-blue kitchen with long quartz island and woven pendant lights at Grand Beach Retreat
Primary bedroom with shiplap walls and gulf view through balcony doors at Grand Beach Retreat
Grand Beach Retreat vacation rental in Galveston
5.0· 10
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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,...

6 BR 6.5 BA Sleeps 16
From $800/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Dorado Grande vacation rental in Galveston — covered private pool with lounge chairs and palm tree
Covered beachfront deck with outdoor sofas and dining table facing the gulf at Dorado Grande
Living room with leather sofas, dining area, and beach views at Dorado Grande
Primary bedroom with king bed, shiplap accent wall, and balcony access at Dorado Grande
5.0· 8
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Dorado Grande

Dorado Grande is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 13, with its own...

4 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 13
From $700/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Fishwife vacation rental in Galveston — beachfront house with dual staircases and gulf backdrop
Front exterior with double staircase, palm landscaping, and two-car garage at Fishwife
Covered top-floor deck with bistro tables overlooking the beach and gulf at Fishwife
Aerial view showing the home beside the dune boardwalk to the beach at Fishwife
5.0· 10
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Fishwife

Fishwife is a 5-bedroom, 5-bath beachfront vacation rental in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 14, in the gated Grand Beach...

5 BR 5 BA Sleeps 14
From $700/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Alma de Mar vacation rental in Galveston — primary bedroom with king bed, patterned accent wall, and coastal ceiling fan
Alma de Mar vacation rental in Galveston — seafoam three-story beach house with stacked porches
Coastal living room with mounted TV, driftwood coffee table, and neighborhood views at Alma de Mar
Living room seating area with gulf-view windows and deck access at Alma de Mar
5.0· 7
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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...

4 BR 3.5 BA Sleeps 12
From $600/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Sunrise on the Beach vacation rental in Galveston — open great room with Gulf views and island kitchen
Living room with stone fireplace, built-in shelving, and ocean-view dining nook at Sunrise on the Beach
Open-concept lounge with staircase and island kitchen at Sunrise on the Beach
Gourmet kitchen with long quartz island, farmhouse sink, and barn door at Sunrise on the Beach
5.0· 47
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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...

5 BR 3 BA Sleeps 17
From $600/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West vacation rental in Galveston - open living room with sectional and water views
Living room with two sofas and wide windows at Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West
Living area with TV and doors to the balcony at Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West
Kitchen bar seating and sitting area at Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West
5.0· 5
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Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West

Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath top-floor condo in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 8, at Pointe West...

3 BR 3 BA Sleeps 8
From $350/nightlow season · varies by datesView
The Grand View vacation rental in Galveston
The Grand View vacation rental in Galveston
The Grand View vacation rental in Galveston
The Grand View vacation rental in Galveston
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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...

5 BR 4 BA Sleeps 13
From $450/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Sandy Sea-cret vacation rental in Galveston — five-bedroom beach house steps from the gulf
Front exterior of Sandy Sea-cret with blue door, covered parking and paver driveway
Three-story facade of Sandy Sea-cret with stacked balconies and street-side lawn
Covered deck at Sandy Sea-cret with Adirondack chairs facing the gulf
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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...

5 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 16
From $600/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Seascape Condo 2208 vacation rental in Galveston — coastal living room with balcony access
Aerial view of the resort pool courtyard at the Seascape complex, home of Condo 2208
Beachfront lawn with shaded picnic pergolas at the Seascape complex near Condo 2208
Seascape complex on the Galveston beachfront where Condo 2208 is located
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Seascape Condo 2208

Seascape Condo 2208 is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath beachfront condo in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 4, in the Seascape Resort...

1 BR 1 BA Sleeps 4
From $150/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Seascape Condo 2308 vacation rental in Galveston — sunset over the gulf surf
Balcony at Seascape Condo 2308 with blue Adirondack chairs, wine and gulf views
Resort pool courtyard at the Seascape complex, home of Condo 2308
Beachfront pergolas and lawn beside the sand at the Seascape complex near Condo 2308
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Seascape Condo 2308

Seascape Condo 2308 is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath beachfront condo in Galveston, Texas that sleeps 4, in the Seascape Resort...

1 BR 1 BA Sleeps 4
From $150/nightlow season · varies by datesView
Why book direct with us

Galveston Beachfront Rentals

Beachfront means exactly that: walk out, and the sand and the Gulf are right there, no streets to cross. Our beachfront homes are split between the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, where wide first-row lots give you open Gulf views, and the Seascape resort on the Seawall, where condos put you on the beach with resort pools and hot tubs steps away.

We're Anna and Tetiana, a mom-and-daughter team who manage each of these homes ourselves, and a few we own outright. Book direct instead of through Airbnb or VRBO and you skip the guest service fee, saving up to 15 percent on the same dates, with a real host you can reach anytime.

  • 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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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! This being our third time to Galveston, we love staying near East Beach, the Pier and being close to downtown. This particular location was our favorite yet as it was literally right next to the beach access ramp. You cannot get closer than this. With its 180 degrees of beach, you just feel like you're in heaven. The house is beautiful with it's bedrooms all having attached bathrooms (except the kids room is right across the hallway), the kids bunk room has toys (which our kids loved), the kitchen had high-end appliances/plates/etc, the balconies had plenty of seating and there's a wagon/chairs/umbrellas/toys. Anna is amazing and so responsive which matters so much when you rent a place. She would message back in minutes and was always so helpful. Anything we needed she brought over and helped us with. Will definitely come back!”
Kathryn C · Mar 2026 · Grand Beach Retreat
“Anna is a fantastic hostess. We always wanted to stay on the beach and saw this roll of 10 private houses that look new and fancy compared to everything else on the island. We have lived here our whole lives and never knew such cool places existed that did not cost an arm and a leg. We stayed on the island once, but it was an older house with beach access that was crowded. Most people who had mediocre prior experiences fell in love with this house. Anna is very communicative and is always happy to help. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and we swam until it was almost too dark to come back. The backyard is very secluded since there is some natural habitat separating it and the beach. But the walk over is short from two houses down to the pier. The beach was very clean and empty. We had a blast and then sat on the porch throughout the night enjoying the sound of the waves. The layout of the house is nice and everybody was cozy. The outdoor swinging bed was a big plus.”
Razi A · Oct 2026 · Sunrise on the Beach
“This house is so beautiful and in a great location. The kitchen is spacious and lovely. The huge dining table sat all of us. The large couch was comfortable. The bedrooms are spacious. Beautiful sunrise on the balcony. We enjoyed watching the large boats line up to make their way into the ship channel - it’s a unique experience to East Beach. Beach access is about 9 houses down and a short walk across a bridge with a code. Plenty of driveway parking. The elevator was great for family members that have a hard time with the stairs. I think they need to purchase some new pillows as all of us thought they were pretty thin. Otherwise, we had everything we needed and host was responsive at all times.”
Maria A · Oct 2026 · Fishwife
Book direct vs Airbnb / VRBO

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.

Comparison of booking direct with Karas Vacation Rentals versus booking the same Galveston home through Airbnb or VRBO.
 Book direct (Karas)Airbnb / VRBO
Guest service fee$0 - none, ever~10-15% added at checkout
Same home, same datesUp to 15% lessList price + platform fee
Who you talk toThe host directly (Anna & her mom)Platform support / call center
Questions & changesHandled by us, one-to-oneRouted through the platform
Local Galveston tipsFrom the family who lives itGeneric listing info

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Galveston Beachfront Rentals: common questions

Are these rentals really right on the beach?

Yes. Our beachfront homes are directly on the Gulf, either first-row houses in Grand Beach near Stewart Beach or condos in the Seascape resort on the Seawall, so the sand is steps from your door.

Do your beachfront condos have a pool?

Yes. Our Seascape Seawall condos and the Pointe West resort condo include access to resort pools and hot tubs in addition to the beach.

Which beachfront home is best for a big group?

For large groups on the sand, Grand Beach Retreat (sleeps 16), Sunrise on the Beach (sleeps 17), and Sandy Sea-cret (sleeps 16) are first-row Grand Beach houses built for everyone under one roof.

Is booking a beachfront rental direct cheaper than Airbnb?

Yes. Booking direct with Karas Vacation Rentals avoids the Airbnb and VRBO guest service fee, so the same beachfront home on the same dates costs up to 15 percent less.