OCEAN VIEWS! Steps away from the sand!

Galveston, Texas
$340 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Anchor for the Soul is a beautiful beach-side updated 3rd row townhome, just a 3 minute walk to the sand. You are just steps away on a cleared path to a no vehicle beach! Located in Galveston's desirable West End, just past Jamaica Beach. Completely updated 2 bedroom/3 full bathroom townhome with incredible gulf views from both covered decks. No detail was spared; this townhome is full of modern and coastal themed touches.

1st Floor: Entering on the lower level you will find 2 large bedrooms; each equipped with their own full bath with shower/tub combos. A full sized washer/dryer is tucked away in a hall closet for guest convenience. Master Bedroom includes a King size bed/full en-suite bathroom; wake up to beautiful gulf views and enjoy your coffee outside on the deck that can be accessed by both bedrooms. The bunkroom features 2 twin-over twin bunk beds; perfect for kids and features a multi-game table (foosball, hockey, billiards) and smart screen TV!

2nd Floor: Walk up to a fully open floor plan with a large living, dining and kitchen area. Walk out to a covered deck with GREAT VIEWS of the gulf. Spacious seating in the living area for 7, large flat screen TV mounted above the electric fireplace and desk area for a dedicated work space. Gather around the dining table which seats 6, also 6 available stools around the bar along the kitchen counters for extra seating. Eat dinner or play games while taking in the view from the dining room! The kitchen is fully stocked for guest use including; pots, pans, utensils, Keurig, toaster, blender, and much more! (Full bathroom on second floor for use while common area is being used)

Looking for a place to escape and work remote The living area features a dedicated work space with a desk and chair- strong Wi-Fi- of 300Mbps; strong enough to attend video meetings while others can be watching movies/shows!

Ground level amenities include; picnic table, bench swing, lawn area to play yard games:
-Corn hole boards
-Ping Pong table
-Charcoal grill

Shed contains all you will need to load up and head to the beach!
-Beach chairs
-Sand toys
-Beach wagon

The townhome is walking distance to Nate's Seafood Restaurant and Seven Seas Grocery. The Karankawa 2 Townhomes subdivision is a private beach community with no public access to the beach. Guest access to the beach is steps away on a pathway about 500 feet away and 30 seconds to the access area. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the beach- kids will be safe to run around!

Anchor for the Soul has a fully paved driveway and car port that will hold up to 4 cars. Parking only allowed in designated spaces.

Check in any time after 4:00PM, check out time is 11:00 AM.

House Rules:
-No animals are allowed
-No smoking
-Guest booking the home must be at least 25 years old

Anchor for the Soul uses a professional cleaning team that is following CDC guidelines for disinfecting buildings and facilities between every guest stay.

Note: Outdoor security cameras are installed for additional guest safety; located near the shed and front door.

Full Room Details:
1st bedroom: King bed with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
2nd bedroom: Two twin-over twin bunk beds with en suite; sink, toilet and tub/shower combo
Upstairs bath; sink, toilet, tub/shower combo, dual sink counters.
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

Registration #: GVR08749

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1314 Sq Ft (122 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Hosts were great and place was nice roomy and clean with easy beach access.

  • lauren d.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Quiet neighborhood, easy beach access, cute accommodations and great renters/owners.

  • Jesus C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Kitchen had everything we needed. Balcony has a beautiful view.

  • Danny S.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Amazing, quite, and a short stroll down to the beach

  • Jason L.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Awesome host. Beautiful view. Very clean. Great stay

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Amazing!

  • Christopher R.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    We had a wonderful experience at this property and it’s a perfect place for a Galveston getaway! From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless, welcoming, and exactly as described in the listing. The home was beautifully maintained and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay—plenty of kitchen essentials, soft linens, and cozy touches that made it feel like home. Not to mention, the location is just steps away from a gas station with a grocery store that has everything you need! The walk to the beach was short and easily accessible.

  • lavender d.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Loved the proximity to the beach! Space was maximised to allow family to spread around without crowding.

  • Tyler B.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Great house and great location! Enjoyed our stay and will stay here again in the future

  • Madison T.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Felt safe and cozy to stay at. Loved getting to walk right up to the beach.

  • Karla P.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Nice clean home with a short distance to the private beach. 150 yards from the public beach access. Traveled over the 4th and watched lots of fireworks from the beach.

  • Kathleen M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    We loved the decor. Everything was sparkling clean when we arrived. The short walk to the beach was awesome. You can go play in the water without loading up for the day. We went several times a day to swim and just brought a towel. The swing was a big hit with the kids. Would definitely stay there again

  • Bobby A.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a great time. The host was very accommodating. She let us in the night before so my wife could decorate for our son's grad party. Everything was just a described.

  • Thomas J.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    We came to explore the Island and compare Daphne and South Padre, our favorite beach getaways. Sad to say but nothing much has changed on Galveston Island in 50 plus years except population growth. The beaches have not changed. This rental served us well and was nice. Enjoyed our visit.

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    We had a great time. I specifically enjoyed the arcade and board games. The girls stayed entertained. I only had trouble trying to figure out how to watch tv in master bedroom. I figured it out on check out day. I would’ve loved to access the balcony from bedroom but there was no access from either bedroom.I would love to return with my entire family in the future.

  • Jawny S.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    The location is great. Steps from a private beach. Thank you for a nice stay.

  • Kayla C.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Everything was wonderful! The house was beautiful and so accommodating. The views were beautiful. The kids were excited about the arcade game. We loved it!

  • Christina H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Our Family truly enjoyed our time at this property! It was the perfect retreat

  • Sandra B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Was a perfect little get away with my daughter & granddaughter. Nice grocery store next door & easy walk to private beach. I haven’t had a host that responds so fast & makes check in very easy. Oh.. & my granddaughter loved the arcade game so much she asked for it for Christmas ?

  • Diane K.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This was a great house with a fantastic location. There were a lot of activities available in the house for the kids. Kitchen was great and stocked sufficiently for a vacation rental. Beach was great. The house was also super close to a convenient mini grocery store, so no need to drive back to Galveston.

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Includes taxes and fees
$340+
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