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West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Pelican Nest, a 3BR/2BA home on West Bay in Jamaica Beach, offers an idyllic retreat next to Galveston Island State Park. Enjoy lazy afternoons on the outdoor spaces with kayaks available for Gulf adventures and alfresco meals on the sunset deck.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly

West Bay Beauty

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Situated on a canal on West Bay in Jamaica Beach, “Pelican Nest” is an immaculate 3BR/2BA home with a prime locale next to Galveston Island State Park. Head just over 1 mile to the coastline or take the kayaks on a Gulf adventure.

Enjoy lazy afternoons on the amazing outdoor spaces, followed by an alfresco meal on the sunset deck.

LIVING AREA

Natural light floods the welcoming living room, furnished with a queen-size sleeper sofa, love seat, and 50” TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

Whip up delectable creations in the sparkling kitchen, equipped with a full suite of appliances and ample counter space.

When it’s time to eat, both the dining table and kitchen island accommodate four.

BED & BATH

This two-story home sleeps up to seven guests between three bedrooms and the sleeper sofa in the living room.

The master suite is located downstairs with a separate exterior entrance (there is no interior stairway). This private retreat is furnished with a king-size bed, recliner, and 42” TV. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Sleep soundly in the upstairs second bedroom, featuring a queen-size bed with a twin-size trundle and French doors that open to the back deck.

The adjacent third bedroom offers a queen-size bed and French doors that open to the front deck. The guest bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower.

OUTDOOR AREAS

The ground-floor patio offers a wonderful place to unwind overlooking the canal, complete with a hammock and ample seating. A fish cleaning station provides a spot to prepare your catch of the day. Two kayaks are provided for your enjoyment.

Relax on the morning sunrise deck or the evening deck facing the famed West Bay sunsets. The back deck also offers alfresco dining for six.

Fire up the new Weber charcoal grill and host an afternoon cookout.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and driveway parking for two vehicles is provided.

An outdoor shower is handy for rinsing off after a day at the beach.

The main living area of this stilted home is accessed via one flight of exterior stairs from the driveway.

THE LOCATION

Located on a canal on the West Bay in Jamaica Beach, you’ll have prime access to dining, shopping, and entertainment options in both Jamaica Beach as well as Galveston Island.

For fun-filled days, visit Moody Gardens or Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Amazing hiking and birdwatching can be experienced next door at Galveston Island State Park.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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: 875 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 STR22-00147

Property is also known as

54469

About the neighborhood

Map
Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Broadway - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach, Jamaica Beach, and Indian Beach. Palm Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

West Bay Beauty with private main suite, three decks, & kayaks - dog-friendly Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John L.

Nice place to stay

Canal to fish, the kayaks, pet friendly and a well maintained places to stay

10/10 Excellent

Kym C.

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

Quiet Bay Retreat

We enjoyed this quaint home in Jamaica Beach. Great views and multiple outdoor seating areas. Great fishing off of the back deck…the canals never disappoint! This really quenched this West Texas Gal’s Salt Water Soul!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Awesome place

Place was very quiet. Had everything we needed. We will be booking in the future Big Thanks to the home owners for providing everything needed

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely cottage in safe quiet neighborhood

Nice place to stay. Would suggest fixing door entry and swollen door. Also bike could not be locked due to corrosion. Keys were not found in lock box. Information about checking out would have been appreciated before leaving. But the house itself was lovely. Good communication with Vacasa people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Customer service

When we checked in I did not see the door code to the downstairs bedroom. It was written on a small chalkboard in the kitchen. But I called the 1-800 number and was given a code that did not work and was told someone would call me back. I am still waiting on that phone call. The listing states a trundle bed and sleeper sofa which are there but there were no bed sheets available. Constantly fought ants in the kitchen and we never left food out. Ants were there when we got there. Family upstairs said the water pressure in shower was not good but I never used upstairs shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Just ok

When we arrived we had a difficult time getting in the master suite which was located downstairs completely separated from house. The instructions stated to access use the code provided to unlock a locked key, the code did not work nor the description of what the lock box looked like. The person I talked through this app was not able to help and said he would have someone call me, no one ever called. A few hours later we found a note on a chalkboard saying what the code was. I never heard from anyone though to see if we were able to unlock it. Also most of dishes did not look clean, I washed everything before we used it. The ceiling fan in living room did not work either. This was just an ok property, personally I would not rebook this same property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Great Place to stay

This house had everything we needed for our stay at Jamaica beach. If you want to fish behind the house on the canal, there is a green fishing light for night fishing and A LOT of fish. Bait fish are jumping everywhere about 30 minutes after sunset. We bought a cast net to get bait, but it was difficult to catch the larger fish because there was so much live bait in the area. We caught a few trout but the larger fish proved too difficult to catch. Good Luck!
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8/10 Good

Dana F.

Loved it!

Is exactly as pictured. 4 adults had a nice, relaxing week. Fishing from the dock was fun! Home is clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Great Vacation House

Great house in a quiet neighborhood. It was very clean. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Great Location with Lots of Amenities

We loved our stay here. It is conveniently located near Galveston stores and restaurants, a short distance to the beach and right on the canal. There was plenty for our teens to do - fishing, swimming and kayaking in the canal, biking, and TVs in each bedroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie P.

Wonderful stay at the West Bay Beauty!

Easy location to find on the island. Love that it is pet friendly. All the furniture and amenities were well kept and beautiful. The process of getting into the home was easy enough and the communication between host & guest was great. WILL bring my family again if we stay in Jamaica Beach. Thanks West Bay Beauty!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Perfect place to stay!!

We stay here at least twice a year and WE LOVE it! It feels like a home away from home. It’s so well stocked that I don’t even spend a ton of time packing; everything I need is there! The house is so clean and cozy. The beach is so close by. The street is quiet and restful. The Pelican House is our very favorite spot on the island.
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja N.

Best Time Relaxing

Due to a last minute issue with the original home we rented, we were offered West Bay Beauty. This home had plenty to offer and we were so happy. From the kayaks and bikes that we took full advantage of, to the games and gaming systems that were fun for all. The kitchen provided everything that was needed to cook...all we needed was our food. No room disappointed and provided a great night sleep. Would highly recommend this home if you are looking to relax, make memories, and enjoy the amenities.
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8/10 Good

Neal W.

Great house and location

Love the backyard on the canal and the kayaks.
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Nice and comfortable stay!

The home is very comfortable; had everything I needed. Love the Jamaica Beach area. The weather was beautiful in Galveston. I'll go back!!
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8/10 Good

mallory o.

Perfect get away

This house was the perfect size for our little family and super convenient being able to fish right out the back door with a new born. The down stairs masters was comfy and a nice place to cool off after spending so much time outdoors without having to walk up the stairs constantly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Miranda L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Waste of Money

House was dirty at arrival (light switches & door trim had dirty fingerprints, dried booger on mirror trim & dry dark spots on wall by toilet). On the first night (1 of 11) after we had went out to dinner, we weren’t able to get into the property. The electronic lock failed & wouldn’t unlock. We called the 24-hour number. That lady said that she was going to reset the code, even though that wasn’t the issue. She reset it anyways. That didn’t work. She gave us a lockbox code & said it should be under the stairs. We found the lockbox, but it was empty. She called the property manager. She arrived, but didn’t have a key to the property. So, she called a maintenance worker to bring a new door lock. He tried drilling out the lock, but was unsuccessful. The door had to be kicked in. We finally got in the house at 4am. The manager said she would credit back our card for our inconvenience & it would take 3-5 days. The next day, the ceiling on the downstairs unit started leaking over the bed. I texted the manager & told her that it was the upstairs bathroom that was leaking. First, she sent over an a/c guy. Then, she sent over a plumber. (This was on my son’s birthday & I missed out on going on a deep sea fishing trip to wait on him.). He determined that it was the washing machine. So, then I had to be there for an appliance repair man. (We brought our dog, so someone had to be there.) After a week, it was repaired, but still no money back. Oh, and several bugs!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy E.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Not worth it

Just not worth the price. I'd wrather stay a nice hotel then pay all the ridiculously overpriced fees
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Great Home!

Perfect for a fun beach weekend; we had 6 people and we had a blast.

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Best Island Retreat

Excellent place, great beds, excellent location. Only downside was the kitchen ants and roaches. Downstairs air conditioner was very noisy. Kayaks were the best way to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Great weekend getaway!

We had such a great time at the house! Swimming in the canal is so fun and convenient. We had fun kayaking and relaxing. We will definitely rent this house again in the future!
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8/10 Good

Whit D.

Great

Great experience, we would book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Paula b

We just love this place 2nd year to stay here will be coming back

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025