Close to Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals provides a marina, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10137 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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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.
Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals
Along with a marina, this smoke-free vacation home has a restaurant and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a dryer.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
A restaurant
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Marina
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Dryer
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets stay free
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Snorkeling
Ecotours nearby
Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the property]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Smoking rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GVR13026
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Sandy Smiles Cottage
Sandy Smiles Galveston
Sandy Smiles Cottage Galveston
About the neighborhood
Located in Near West End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Palm Beach at Moody Gardens are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Galveston travel guide
Does Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
Is Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals located?
Located in Near West End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach, Moody Gardens, and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Seawall is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Sandy Smiles by Ryson Vacation Rentals Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Really enjoyed staying at this location! The house was very clean as well as the property. Neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet so you'll definitely get to enjoy a cup of coffee on the back porch in the mornings. Overall I was very pleased with my stay.
There was a fire ant infestation which had started before we arrived because when I moved a trash can to kill more ants there were dead ants under the trash can. There were ants in the master closet, bath, bedroom, kitchen and another bedroom. Ants were even in one of the beds. Also, there was no additional toilet paper or paper towels, so we had to go to the store to buy extra since we had 9 people.
The house was beautiful, the view of the pond was great, and its location was excellent to the pool and the beach. There is only one couch that seats 3-4 people, which really needs to be upgraded to a sectional for the number of people that the house sleeps. They give you a pool code but there is no place to enter a code, so unless someone is at the pool, you can’t get in. Overall, we loved the location and how nice the house was but were frustrated with the lack of pool access and the ants really made it frustrating.
Sandy Smiles property was perfect for my family especially since it is pet friendly. We had stayed here for the weekend because my gym was having a beach get together at Terramar Beach and this was perfect! They proved you with a code to the pool which we did not take advantage of but enjoyed watching it from the balcony. The balcony also over looks the lake and other nearby properties. All we had to do was drive or walk across the street and enjoy the beach. Three things that were kind of a pain were the sugar ants especially on the master bathroom countertop. Also when we got there the master bathroom had bowel movement stains that I had to clean. I clean the toilet anywhere I stay but never stayed where it had visible stains in the bowl on arrival day. The property stated they cleaned it before we arrived. Also we tried to get the code on the fishing pier that the guy at the store told my husband that may be available to us. We called and spoke with customer service, who told us they were not sure and would get back to us but they never did. The property comes equipped with almost all household items you would need and cleaning supplies. There is a three burner grill in the shed, Boogie Boards and an outside shower to rinse off the sand. Loved that the property gave us options where my family and I can enjoy the outdoors. Beside the few things I listed as cons I would stay here again.