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Last-minute openings

Last-Minute Galveston Beach House Deals

Homes open in the next 7 nights (Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24). Book direct, save up to 15% vs Airbnb, and ask about an extra last-minute discount on these open dates.

5-Star Superhost Extra last-minute rate by request Availability as of Wed, Jun 17

13 homes open right now

Tap a home for photos and your exact direct rate. Mention you found it here for the last-minute discount.

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Grand Beach Retreat Open 4 nights this week

Grand Beach Retreat

Grand Beach Retreat is the newest home in our collection, finished in February 2026, and it shows in every detail. Six...

6 BR 6.5 BA Sleeps 16
From $1270/nightGrab this deal
Alma de Mar Open 4 nights this weekDog-friendly

Alma de Mar

Alma de Mar is a four-bedroom Galveston beach house tucked into a quiet gated community, the Preserve at Grand Beach,...

4 BR 3.5 BA Sleeps 12
From $800/nightGrab this deal
Sandy Sea-cret Open 4 nights this week

Sandy Sea-cret

Sandy Sea-cret is special to us in a way most of our homes aren't: we own it. This five-bedroom beachfront house in the...

5 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 16
From $750/nightGrab this deal
Seascape Condo 2208 Open 4 nights this week

Seascape Condo 2208

Seascape Condo 2208 is one of our own family's homes, a beachfront condo in the Seascape Resort right on the Seawall....

1 BR 1 BA Sleeps 4
From $100/nightGrab this deal
The Grand View Open 4 nights this week

The Grand View

The Grand View earns its name. Five bedrooms, four baths, sleeping up to 13, oceanfront in the gated Grand Beach...

5 BR 4 BA Sleeps 13
Ask for your rateGrab this deal
Teresa's Beach House Open 4 nights this week

Teresa's Beach House

Teresa's Beach House sits in the gated Grand Beach community near Stewart Beach, and even though it's technically the...

4 BR Sleeps 13
Ask for your rateGrab this deal
Happy House Open 4 nights this weekDog-friendly

Happy House

Happy House is our easygoing downtown home, tucked right into the heart of historic Galveston. You're within walking...

2 BR Sleeps 6
Ask for your rateGrab this deal
Dorado Grande Open Mon, Tue & Wed

Dorado Grande

Dorado Grande is the rare Galveston beach house where you watch the sun rise over the water on the left side of the...

4 BR 4.5 BA Sleeps 13
From $1000/nightGrab this deal
Fishwife Open Mon, Tue & Wed

Fishwife

Fishwife is one of the most striking designer homes near Stewart Beach in Galveston: a five-bedroom beachfront retreat...

5 BR 5 BA Sleeps 14
From $700/nightGrab this deal
Tiki Retreat Open Mon, Tue & WedDog-friendly

Tiki Retreat

Tiki Retreat is a laid-back, canal-front escape on Galveston's West End, in the Sea Isle community. Three bedrooms, two...

3 BR 2.5 BA Sleeps 10
From $600/nightGrab this deal
Oasis by the Bay Open Sun, Mon & TueDog-friendly

Oasis by the Bay

Oasis by the Bay is our most flexible home, and our most welcoming for dog owners. It sits in a quiet residential...

3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 10
From $230/nightGrab this deal
Sunrise on the Beach Open WedDog-friendly

Sunrise on the Beach

Sunrise on the Beach is exactly what the name promises: a beachfront home near Stewart Beach in Galveston where the day...

5 BR 3 BA Sleeps 17
From $600/nightGrab this deal
Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West Open Fri

Top-Floor Condo at Pointe West

This is a top-floor condo at Pointe West Resort, on the far West End of Galveston Island, where the Gulf meets West...

3 BR 3 BA Sleeps 8
From $450/nightGrab this deal
How it works

Why last minute is cheaper here

An empty night helps no one. When a home opens up in the next few days, we would rather you enjoy it than leave it dark - so we pass the savings to you. Book direct and you already skip the Airbnb guest service fee (up to 15% less for the same home, same dates). On the open nights shown above, just ask and we will sharpen the rate further.

  • Up to 15% off vs Airbnb - no guest service fee, ever.
  • Extra last-minute discount on these open dates, by request.
  • Real people, mom & daughter run - you always reach a host, not a call center.

Don't see your dates?

Dates open up daily as plans change. Tell us when you want to come and we'll catch the next opening and send you the best last-minute rate.

Last-minute booking questions

Can I book a Galveston beach house at the last minute?

Yes. This page is updated throughout the day and shows the homes we have open over the next 7 nights. Pick one, send your dates, and we'll confirm fast - many homes allow next-day check-in when they're open.

Do you offer last-minute discounts?

Yes. On open nights in the next few days we offer an extra last-minute discount by request, on top of our everyday book-direct savings of up to 15% versus Airbnb. Tell us your dates on the home's page and we'll send your best rate.

Can I check in tomorrow in Galveston?

Often, yes. Any home listed here is open for the dates shown, including tomorrow. Message or call us and we'll get you confirmed and checked in as quickly as possible.

Are any last-minute Galveston rentals pet-friendly?

Several of our Galveston homes welcome dogs. Look for the dog-friendly note on each home, or just ask us - we'll point you to a pet-friendly home that's open on your dates.

Is it cheaper to book last minute direct instead of Airbnb?

Yes. Booking direct with Karas Vacation Rentals skips the Airbnb guest service fee - the same home and dates for up to 15% less - and last-minute openings come with an extra discount by request.