Galveston Rentals with a Private Pool
Your own pool, not a shared resort one: a private-pool beach house at Grand Beach, steps from the Gulf, from the family who runs it.
Karas Vacation Rentals offers a Galveston beach house with its own private pool - Dorado Grande, in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach. It sleeps 13, is a 5-star Superhost home, and the pool is for your group only, not a shared resort pool. Booking direct saves up to 15% versus the Airbnb guest service fee on the same dates.
Written by Anna Karas, Galveston host · Updated July 2026
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Galveston Rentals with a Private Pool
A private pool changes the whole trip: the kids can swim while dinner cooks, and you never share the water with strangers. Dorado Grande is our private-pool beach house in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, on the east end of the island. You get the Gulf a short walk away and your own pool right at the house - the best of both.
We're Anna and her mom, a mom-and-daughter team, and we manage this home ourselves. 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 to answer questions about the pool, the house, and the beach.
- 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
“Great house. Exactly as pictured. Pool was great, especially in the afternoon when we got tired of the beach and needed shade. Direct access to the beach was perfect as well from the backyard. During the day the beaches are never too crowded with plenty of space, and the house was well stocked with necessary items like towels, utensils, and other items for a comfortable stay.”
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 Rentals with a Private Pool: common questions
Do you have a Galveston rental with a private pool?
Yes. Dorado Grande, in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, has its own private pool for your group only. It sleeps 13 and is a 5-star Superhost beach house.
Is the pool private or shared?
Private. The pool at Dorado Grande is for your group's exclusive use during your stay - it is not a shared resort or community pool.
How close is the private-pool house to the beach?
Dorado Grande is a first-row Grand Beach house, so the Gulf sand is a short walk from the door while your private pool is right at the house.
Is booking the private-pool home direct cheaper than Airbnb?
Yes. Booking direct with Karas Vacation Rentals skips the Airbnb and VRBO guest service fee, so the same home on the same dates costs up to 15 percent less.