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Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

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Steps lead up to the entrance of this two-story residence, featuring a balcony and a front porch with a covered area.
Enjoy waterfront views from the deck with a table and chairs overlooking a canal and surrounding structures.
Convenient laundry facilities are available in this room.
Children can play on the playground's slides and climbing frames in the open area.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

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

Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more.

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6

"Turtle Nest", is a great place for a quick family getaway, vacation, or just a place for family and friends to have fun. "Turtle Nest," is six years old, and is a canal home. This house is a family oriented house, not a party house. The home is beautifully furnished with all the amenities included. You can use the kayaks/paddle board in the canal (provided), and head to the bay, or fish in canal. For your pleasure we currently provide kayaks with different size life vests, 14 foot canoe, bicycles (some helmets), stand-up board, and have several games for family fun.

Jamaica Beach is a safe community where families can ride their bikes on protected side streets, launch your boat at the neighborhood boat dock, or walk the kids to the playground (newly built), and community pool, (5.00 per person per day). From our house you are only 1/2 mile from the beach. Jamaica Beach has its own Police Department and volunteer Fire Department that provide service 24 hours a day.

"Turtle Nest", has everything for the family to relax and forget about the hectic city life. We have a full entertaining area with beautiful bar and grill, outside stereo, where family and friends can share special moments. Pets under 25lbs are allowed. Exceptions can be made by the owner regarding your pet. There is an additional fee for your pet. No more than two pets, 150.00 for one or two pets. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent. Cashier checks and money orders will not be accepted because of scams. Golf cart is available to rent with agreement upon request, can be driven to the beach, or around the neighborhood, and price is listed below. Payment for golf cart will be paid with cash and/or venmo upon arrival. No unlicensed drivers and no driving at night. Two nights 200.00, Three 275.00, Four 300.00., just pay when you arrive.

We only allow up to six guest to stay overnight. Please do not try and sneak additional people in overnight. If you violate the six guest rule for overnight stay, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be refunded any money. I take pride in my house and want the very best accommodations for our guest. We allow no more than ten guest to socialize with you at our property during the day. The driveway can hold no more than four cars and the street is to narrow to park on.

I want to make it very clear that if at any time the police are called out because of fighting, drunkenness, or other behavior that is not appropriate, you will be escorted off the property. I have neighbors that make Jamaica Beach their permanent residence, and I do not want them subjected to guest that are unruly. We do have exterior cameras on our property. This is to provide additional protection for our guest as well as to protect our property.

I highly recommend that you purchase traveler insurance during the Hurricane season which runs from the end of August through November.

If you are looking at staying at least thirty days during the months from November through February, please contact the owner for pricing.

We pride ourselves on cleanness and provide our guest with the safest environment possible.
I will meet you at the house and give you the keys and a quick tour and answer any questions that you may have.

Amenities included:
Outdoors:
-BBQ grill (propane)
-Bikes and bike helmets
-Kayaks (different sizes)
-14ft Canoe
-Life jackets
-Paddle board
-Outdoor Furniture
-Outdoor Speakers
-Outdoor cleaning table
-Fully gated dog run
-Golf Cart (available at additional fee)

Indoors:
-Cable
-DVD Players
-Major appliances
-Coffee Maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans, crock pot, and more
-Toilet paper, Paper Towels
-All linens
-Washer/dryer
-Free WIFI

Property manager

Jessica Ross

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Allowed to smoke OUTSIDE only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets under 25lbs,

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 STR22-00053

Property is also known as

Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks Jamaica Beach
Canal House. Family & Pet Friendly. Bikes & Kayaks Galveston
Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks
Canal House. Family Pet Friendly. Bikes Kayaks

About the area

Map
Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Broadway - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Moody Gardens - 24 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach and Jamaica Beach. Indian Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Canal House. Family/Pet friendly. Kayaks, Paddle Board & more. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

Fall Break Fun

Great property - lovely and convenient location on the canal. Well stocked from the kitchen to the garage full of beach toys/chairs/bikes to the canoe/paddle board/multiple kayaks. Lots of outdoor seating. Very cozy and tastefully decorated too with lots of turtle and beach charm! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette B.

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

Beautiful home

We stayed 5 nights, the home is beautiful, spotless clean, well stocked, we had the worst luck with the weather since it was raining most of time, even then the fishing was great if you walk to the main canal lots of sand trout and caught some black drum. Very lovely place!! Definitely recommend you to stay here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

Why a gave a 4

I wish the master had at least a queen bed not a full, I had to sleep in another bed. And air conditioning can’t go below 72, got a little to warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Trip to Jamaica beach no 2

We have stayed with you before and chose to stay again since we enjoyed the first time so much! Other than the mosquitoes it was a wonderful trip! Everything we asked for was provided and they are very responsive to our needs. We plan to come again! Kathy boysen
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Awesome view

Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikki S.

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

Relaxing

Great stay! Perfect location! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Altoona

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

Great house!

House was updated and clean. Owner was great. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Quiet and cozy

The property was nice and as expected. It was a relaxing getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest M.

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

Jamica beach

We had a lot of fun here. Jessica was very helpful with anything we needed. We enjoyed canoeing the canals and cruising the neighborhood on the beach cruisers. Neighbors where also very helpful with anything we needed. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst M., Mansfield tx

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean good area good kitchen comfortable

Very nice property good toys kayaks, paddle board, bikes. Short drive to beach quite area. Host very nice as well. Would stay there again. We have 2 dogs they approved also
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Great Getaway

Property was as described and in a great location. My family loved all the toys provided and fishing right off the back deck. Homeowners were easy to work with, too. Great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Summer vacation 2023

Great place lots of mosquitos what more could you want
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great time at this property and had everything we needed. The house is very well equipped and missing nothing you could want. The fun zone is fully equipped to with kayaks, floats, chairs, bikes and the golf cart. If you are looking for a simple, fun, and comfortable get away, this is the place for you. We did it all from this location and even kept 4 teenagers completely entertained!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Awesome

Very very fun!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay W., San Antonio, TX

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

Lots of extras

Stand-up paddle board, canoe, kayaks, fishing poles and gear.... Outdoor BBQ grill Great place to stay and relax and play on the canals.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee H.

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

July 2023

Was such a great experience! We loved the convenience of the canal at the back of the house, my family swam in it every single day. The kayaks and canoe were also a big hit with my family. We will definitely be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

TurtlesNest great family vacation home!

TurtlesNest was a great place to stay, very clean, had everything you could possibly dream of in a rental home! Kids and adults enjoyed it, we had a great time, kayaking, and hanging out in this beautiful home. Everything was just a few minutes away, so that was awesome as well! Thank you Terry for sharing it with us! We will definintely be back and looking forward to it! Karen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt T., Lenexa, KS

Cute, newer canal front home, great for families with kayaks, bikes, and a canoe.

Newer, clean home. We enjoyed fishing, biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Neighborhood is very quiet. Looking at fish at night was fun. Owner is very friendly and accommodated our schedule request. Great location for triathlon training. Easy to ride 40-50+ miles from this location. We VRBO all over the Western Hemisphere and this was one of our favorites. Will likely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Myself, my husband, our 7 yr old, along with my husband’s parents and my father had a very enjoyable and relaxing long weekend at the Turtle’s Nest. The house is very comfortable and very well stocked. I’ve stayed in a lot a rental houses in the area where you had to be prepared to supply your own paper goods and even bath towels. The Turtle’s Nest had everything you could need. It was a great weekend and I definitely recommend this property. Terry and Jessica were very welcoming and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

Perfect New Year’s Getaway

With the freezing temps over Christmas, my whole family couldn’t get together. So, we needed a last minute New Years getaway and this property was a perfect fit. Beautifully decorated, in a quiet neighborhood, and with an expansive view, the house was exactly what my family needed. Between yoga by the water and hiking at Galveston Island State Park, I was in outdoorsy heaven. But, I could also keep my teen daughters happy with shopping on the Strand and everyone was delighted with all the delicious eateries. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Family Vacation Success

This was our first time using VRBO. We weren’t sure what to expect but we were blown away. Not only is it decorated beautiful, it was clean and stocked full of the necessities. We loved going to the beach in the morning. Then playing in the canal all afternoon. Kayaking, long boarding, swimming, etc. Terry and his wife were amazing. They helped answer all of my questions even when they turned out to be silly. My 5 year old asked if we could move in! This is a place you have to book!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for making our family vacation so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nosey owners

The property was beautiful! The owners or very nosey and kinda rude. After the first night I received a threatening text message about more then six people staying in the property which was completely untrue. We had 4 adults and 2 children staying in the property. Also there are cameras all over the property which makes you feel like your being watched constantly. They also called all the neighbors during our stay to have them watch us. It made our stay very uncomfortable. Everything about the property itself is perfect, just the owners are hard to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

lei m.

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

Perfect labor day weekend getaway

What a lovely property! It is beautifully, and tastefully decorated and provisioned inside and out. The owner didn't spare any detail. We found Band-Aids, toothpaste, floss, etc in the master bathroom. The garage was stocked with all sorts of useful things, life vests of all sizes, beach chairs, umbrellas, floaties, sand toys, bikes... you name it. We loved the Kayaks and canoe, we kayaked every morning, and one of the evenings. Mid day was still too hot. The Ocean water was warmer than most heated pools :) on this trip. Big beach's 3 min away, and the kids loved jumping in the waves. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, so convenient. Everyone washes before they head upstairs and drag sand onto the upper deck and into the room. Overall, we had a great time. Just about a perfect weekend getaway. Lei
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat R.

Nicely decorated house and well stocked with everything you need

First time on VRBO so we were surprised at a few things. The home owners were very nice and the house had everything we needed for 4 adults. We also rented the golf cart which added a lot of fun to our weekend. (1) We were asked to not turn the AC below 72 so we were warm all weekend. (2) We were asked to bring the outdoor cushions in if it rained and since it was cloudy and we were in & out, we put the cushions away and sat on the outdoor furniture without cushions - uncomfortable! (3) We did not know we had to strip the beds and clean the kitchen but we found out this is normal on VRBO. But with the per night charges plus ALL the other charges added on to that, I don't want to strip beds and clean kitchens on my vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

WOW!

My family stayed here in early May. Great experience! The home is newer and well taken care of. Everything you could want is here. From a well stocked kitchen, to an outdoor bar and grill, to the bikes and kayaks. And not just kayaks. a stand-up board, and canoe are provided. The list continues...bicycles, beach toys, boogie boards, crab pot, nightime fish light in the water, fish cleaning station, golf cart (for a fee), and many other things I am missing. We ate fresh fish and had a crab boil without having to go to a restaurant. Caught it all from the canoe and the crab pot on the dock. I could go on and on about this place ( oh yeah, Jamaica Beach is a nice quiet community. rent the cart, then you can just jump in and get provisions or hit the beach). Mr. Ross - Thank you for sharing your incredible property with us brother!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019