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Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat

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Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat

Welcome to Bay Vista, a beautiful bayfront retreat located in the peaceful Terramar Beach community of Galveston, Texas. This inviting 2,650 sq ft home is perfectly positioned where the canal meets Galveston Bay, offering stunning waterfront views, easy access to boating and fishing, and the ideal setting for family-friendly outdoor living. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 14 guests, Bay Vista is a true gem for water lovers and sunset seekers alike.

With its unique bayfront location, Bay Vista delivers panoramic views, private water access, and spectacular sunsets. A large, partially covered deck off the main living area stretches over the boat slip, making it a perfect place to unwind with a cool drink in hand while you take in the tranquil sights and sounds of the bay. The boat slip is available for guest use (please note: lift is not accessible), and guests also enjoy access to the private Terramar Beach boat launch and community pool, just moments away.

Step inside and discover a relaxed, coastal-inspired space designed for comfort and connection. The main level features an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with water views, a wine bar, and a breakfast bar for extra seating. The main floor also includes a guest bedroom with a king bed, a shared hallway bath, and a spacious primary suite with a king bed, TV, private bathroom, and direct access to the bay-view deck.

Upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements. One room offers a king and a Full bed, while the other features two sets of pyramid bunks, making it perfect for kids or teens. A shared hallway bathroom ensures convenience for everyone.

Downstairs, the shaded area under the home becomes an extension of your living space. An outdoor bar connects to an additional bonus room with a fridge, storage, and half bath—perfect for entertaining, prepping for fishing trips, or simply relaxing while the kids play in the fenced yard. Multiple wooden swings, ample seating, and a BBQ-friendly layout make this outdoor space a standout feature.

Bay Vista is just a mile from the beach and a short drive from Galveston’s top attractions including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District. Whether you're boating, fishing, grilling, or heading into town, there's something for everyone.

Book your stay at Bay Vista today and enjoy laid-back bayfront living with incredible sunsets, peaceful water views, and all the space you need to make lasting memories. Pets are welcome (with restrictions), and your outdoor adventure awaits!

Please note: This house has outdoor cameras.

GVR05077

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR05077

Property is also known as

House
Canal Home at Mouth of Bay in Terramar Bay Vista 4/3.5 Sleeps 14
12774

About the area

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Terramar Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Luis Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Terramar Beach, Sea Isle Beach and Half Moon Beach. San Luis Beach and Galveston Island Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Bay Vista | A Bayfront Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Fish Fry 2025

Our favorite family rental! Love the fishing! Property and house are immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Great place!

What a great place and location. Check in was easy and the communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

La Tanya W.

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

The house was beautiful. Game’s to play on premise. Will book again

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr Hector R.

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

Family vacation

Loved the house and the gorgeous sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Martes Home

House was great, location and size was very nice. Everything was awesome only wish they provided kayak and paddle boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shonda M.

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

Bay Vista

Our stay at Bay Vista was absolutely wonderful. The location was amazing with beautiful bay views. The house was clean, well organized and stocked with all the essentials and then some. I would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Exceeded our expectations

This property was amazing, the house is beautiful and had everything we could have asked for to make our trip to Galveston perfect. Gary Greene vacation rentals was great to work with! I can’t say enough good things about this rental. Will definitely be looking to stay at this property again when in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond c.

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

vacation

Property was everything we expected. Plenty of room for us. Fishing was great. Easy access to the beach. Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theron W.

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

Very Family Friendly

This property was great for our family. We had 13 people stay at this house and it was very accommodating. The property had everything we needed. It rained part of the time we were there and there is a covered area with a bar that was great. The water views were amazing as well as the sunsets. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

June L.

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

First time on the BAY.

This property was spot on as far as what was advertised. every drawer labeled, kitchen FULLY equipped ! I have stayed in 20 or more homes and was impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Bay- u - tiful!

House was unbelievably beautiful, both inside and out. Enough space for all of us to comfortably live for the 4 days. The fishing, the fishing, the fishing was incredible. The Texas Slam was caught so many times we had to resort to catch and release. Already planning our next stay! Thank you Bay Vista!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We love this house and will continue to book it! Just a few hiccups - The internet wasn’t working but someone brought a hot spot to us. Three vendors showed up during the week and we weren’t made aware of them coming. We discovered mid-week that the dryer didn’t work (and had a load of clean wet clothes. We reported it but no one responded. Then the dryer repair just showed up one day. He wasn’t able to fix it. We never heard from the property mgr about this - so we couldn’t wash clothes. We would’ve appreciated more communication - especially for the price we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Best trip in last 20 years

Property is very clean and the kitchen has everything you can possibly need. We loved the space downstairs and the views were amazing! The fishing was fantastic. We caught sand and speckled trout every night so the kids were very happy. (We brought our own coolers for bait and fish so just be prepared to bring those.)The house itself had very comfortable beds and lots of space inside. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H., Houston

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

Breathtaking view

Although we had a cold stay with white skies and rain, it was such a beautiful spot. The house is huge and very well laid out. The enclosed balcony, views and the large kitchen were highlights. My hubby caught a large trout the first night off the dock which fed us for a few nights! We also rented a kayak through Ricks beach rental and paid the extra for drop off and pick up. One of our favorite stays we’ve had in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda Kay F.

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

Family Vacation Drama Free :-)

Photos are very accurate. This is a very spacious property. We caught enough fish there for a family of 12 fish fry! Flounders were great! The place was clean and the property management was thorough and kept in touch. The pool was extremely cloudy and unfiltered, however it was closed the next day so I assume they were having some filter issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilse S.

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

Wonderful Stay

This house is exactly as described. Spacious with lots of amenities. My whole family came and beautiful memories were made here. The downstairs area is very well laid out with lots of seating, downstairs fridge and bathroom a plus. The fishing area allowed for several people to fish at the same time. We never found a need to leave the house during our stay as we had everything we needed at the house. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking and eating utensils. Everyone had such a great time and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Best rental ever!

We loved our vacay at Bay Vista and all wished we could’ve stayed longer! The house was beautifully decorated, had everything we needed and everything worked! No issues like you usually have at rental homes. We all said we never want to stay at any other beach house but this one. For a family of five with three adult boys, we never felt crowded - I loved that we could all sit at the dining table for dinner. The view was spectacular - and the outdoor seating options were so nice. We will be back for sure! If I had three wishes - I wish there were kayaks to use, wish we could’ve used the lift and wish the bunk beds had been made for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

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

Magnificent!!

Beautiful home on a fantastic piece of property! Plenty of space and pictures didn’t do it justice. Rental/check-in/check-out was a breeze. Kitchen was very well stocked with QUALITY pots, pans, coffee maker etc etc. A/C will get plenty cold quickly. Downstairs bar area was excellent with separate frig and freezer and perfect view of the bay and little beach area across the canal. We will be coming back….I only hope it stays on the rental market!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Great fishing place

Had a great stay at Bay Vista. This is our second time to book this place as we liked the location and my family likes to fish. The dishwasher soap dispenser does not open though, so the soap was still solid after the cycle was done. Had to repeat the wash and placed the soap on the upper door rack, which worked. For this I gave it a 4 star. Otherwise, I'd still recommend this place. There was 14 of us. 4 families of my siblings. We had great bonding moments during our Thanksgiving week. My son caught a Gar fish and that was probably the highlight of the day as far as the kids go. We did release the Gar. Just hope that they would install more lights for night fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Beach house stay!

We like to get away for spring break every year before we become empty nesters. Hence, we have rented several homes in the Galveston area, including in Boliver. THIS home is, by far, THE BEST and well worth it! While we can't control mother nature and it is often cold in March, this weekend was cool/warm. When the weather is not so great 90% of the time, it is important to have a home that still makes you feel like you are on vacation. THIS home was perfect! It is very well maintained, beautifully decorated, and had plenty of space to enjoy. The kitchen had almost everything a person may need; it was very well thought out. The house was stocked with a ton of games for all ages. The WIFI was great and there were plenty of USB outlets. This home smelled fresh and clean while also being a pet friendly property. The bonus was the downstairs outdoor bar with an extra fridge and plenty of seating. I only wish the weather was nice enough to enjoy it more during our stay. The Gary Greene team was very prompt in responding to any of our questions; check in/out process was very easy, thank you! We look forward to returning and enjoying another week!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N., SPRING

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

Great Stay !!!

What a great place and location. Check in was easy and the communication was great! We had a great time in Galveston. Bay Vista was perfect for our group. It was well organized and we loved the location. Every year at this time our group rents a place and so far this was this best. Will definitely be back. P.N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Family Celebration

Loved the sunrise & sunsets. The fishing off the property was awesome. Plenty of room for people to maneuver around. We had a three year old & 6 month triplets along with 5 adults in our group. Will definitely book again. The only downside was no dumb waiter to help bring things up to the house level.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

KC K.

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

Fun times

We had a great time in Galveston. The Teramar Beach House was perfect for our group. It was well appointed and we loved the location. Will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Wonderful House on West Galveston Bay

This house was really great for our family to enjoy a week on the west end of Galveston Island. The house is beautiful and well equipped and the location is excellent for enjoying all the activities of fishing, boating, kayaking, and crabbing. The beach is a 5 minute drive away. The management company was excellent. Communication with them was clear and prompt, the house was very clean when we arrived, and everything was in good working order. This is a house that we will rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

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

Family Vacation!

The property was better than advertised! I’ve rented quite a few canal houses in Galveston but this one is at the top! Plenty of room for everyone. Great fishing! Huge patio and just across the street from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022