Galveston Island is Texas's most popular beach destination, offering historic architecture, Gulf beaches, and a vibrant dining scene. Independent vacation homes and beach rentals provide a comfortable base for families and groups looking to enjoy the island's warm waters and coastal lifestyle. The island is a short drive from Houston.
CielStay lists 155 homes for rent in Galveston, run by independent hosts and property managers. All of them can be booked on the host's or manager's own website, across 14 booking sites. Some are also listed on Airbnb and Vrbo; each listing shows every place it can be booked.
The most common size is three bedrooms (36 homes). 44 homes sleep 10 or more.
Galveston rentals at a glance
Counted from what hosts list. Check the listing before you book.
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 10 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28 |
| 3 bedrooms | 36 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 4 |
| Sleeps 10 or more | 44 |
| Air conditioning | 122 |
| Pool | 101 |
| Hot tub | 79 |
| Pets allowed | 39 |
| Fireplace | 14 |
Homes in Galveston
Homes with the host's own booking site first. Prices can change and may not be exact; the asterisk shows what each one includes.
All 155 homes in Galveston
- The Sunrise Sanctuary · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Afterdune Delight · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- A Family Tides - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Good Life - Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views, Hot Tub! · 4 bd · sleeps 13
- Pearl Life · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Casa Azul - 2 Blocks to Beach, Near Historic Strand, Private Yard! · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Aqua Breeze by the Sea · sleeps 8
- Coastal Oasis · 4 bd · sleeps 12
- Blessing By The Bay · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- RH Cove · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Sea Turtle Tango · 3 bd · sleeps 9
- Selfish Retreat · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Seabatical · 4 bd · sleeps 16
- Tan Camp · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Endless Summer - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Seaside Sanctuary - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 12
- Wake to the Waves, Luxurious Condo Overlooking Gulf · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Seas the Day - Penthouse-like views Gulf, Beach & Bay! · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Parrot House- Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 15
- Aloha House - Escape Mainland Life, Head to Island! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- 0503 La Vista Oceanfront Getaway · sleeps 6
- Peach Please - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 14
- Annie Lee - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Blue Horizon · 2 bd · sleeps 5
- Tiki Time · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Gone Coastal - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Beach Nut - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- License 2 Chill - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Diamond Beach 606 · 3 bd · sleeps 1
- Amazing Ocean Retreat: Panoramic View, Heated Pool · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Casa Playa · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- Teal Turtle - Sassy & Sophisticated Sea Isle Spot · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Seascape 2316 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- The Sealy Cottage · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Bella Vue · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Bliss on the Bay · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Mod About The Beach - Pergola Hangout, Own Yard! · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Krabbyshack - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 15
- Canal Zone - Waterfront, Tiki Bar & Fire Pit! · 4 bd · sleeps 8
- Sunsets & Sand Dollars · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Tree Point Manor · sleeps 16
- Coastal Breeze · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- McKensie Cottage- Mid-town- 3 BR- 2 BA · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- Indigo Blues · sleeps 9
- The Canal House · 3 bd · sleeps 12
- Diamond Beach 619 · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Bluewater Retreat · sleeps 10
- Mid-Tide Modern - Easy Walk, Easy Stay, Easy Living · 3 bd · sleeps 11
- Rod 'N' Reel Retreat - Great Fishing & Boating! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Breezy Victorian Getaway in Galveston’s Historic District · 4 bd · sleeps 13
- Coral Cottage - Enjoy the Posh Life! Heated Pool, Spa, Fireplace! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Sandy Shores Galveston · 6 bd · sleeps 8
- Lil Blue - Great Fishing & Fun Bayfront Retreat! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- The Sandy Dollar - Direct Beachfront, Sea 4 Miles! · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Galveston Game House Pool Table & Hot Tub Fun · 3 bd · sleeps 13
- Sun Kissed @ San Luis Resort w/ Pool-Hot Tub · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Crow's Nest · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Tina Marie · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Seascape 1207 Sandy Views · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Family Tides · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Sandpiper Pointe · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Ocean View House 2 blocks to Pleasure Pier · 3 bd · sleeps 12
- Saltwater Breeze - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Pelican's Landing- Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Sandy Feet Retreat - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 11
- Sky Meadows - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Osprey Watch - Stunning Oceanfront Inside & Out! · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Sea La Vie - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Serene - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Time Away - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Sandy Turtle - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Grand Galvez Getaway - Iconic View, Quick Walk to BEACH! · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Fore Sail - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Sunset Vista - Heated Pool, Lazy River, 2 x Hot Tubs! · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- Sandy Seahorse - 3rd Home From Beach Access! · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Mermaid Manor - Your Siren-Song Escape in Sea Isle · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Salt & Light - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Sunset Estuary - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 10
- Anchor Down - Bay & Beach Spot, Fire Pit, Boat Slip! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- 0314 Luxurious Oceanfront Estate · sleeps 4
- Saltwater Cowboys' Retreat - Bayfront Boat Slip & Hot Tub · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- 0910 Seashore Sensation · sleeps 4
- La Sea-Esta - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- Whitecaps - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Lollygaggin by the Beach! Fenced Yard, Outdoor Bar! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Seas The Day - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- Sandpiper Stay - Pool, Near Beach & Seawall! · 2 bd · sleeps 4
- Vitamin Sea - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- 0214 Seashell Condo with beautiful sunrises and sunsets · sleeps 2
- The Lone Star - Hangout Outdoor Bar, Near Marina & Restaurants! · 4 bd · sleeps 9
- My Blue Heaven - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 18
- Sand Dollar GTX - NEW Beach Retreat Backs to Park! · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Shore Nuff - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Too Much Fun - Retro Chic, Cool Beach Retreat · 4 bd · sleeps 12
- Waters Edge - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 12
- No Worries - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Pelican Place - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- Palisade Palms Resort, 2 Balconies, Pools, Beach · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Just Beachy - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 11
- Mermaid Cove - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Sea You Soon- Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 10
- Scoobys Beachside - Sit, Stay, Beach Day Steps Away! · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Exhale - Stylish Beach Home, Outdoor Bar & Fire Pit · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- The Extra Pointe - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 10
- Playa de Cielo - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 12
- Beachy Keen- Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- Sol Searching - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 7
- Pelican Pub - Beach Bar, Stage, Family Fun 4 Sure! · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Breaking Waves - Open Airy Beautiful Ocean Views! · 3 bd · sleeps 12
- Blue Vista - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- 0301 Coastal Beachside Bliss Retreat · sleeps 6
- Blue Moon Bay - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 10
- Our Happy Place - Located in Pointe West · sleeps 9
- 0203 Sand Castle Sanctuary · sleeps 6
- Castawaves - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Bay Vista- "New Listing" in Terramar Beach, 4 BR/ 3 BA, Boat slip · 4 bd · sleeps 14
- FantaSea, Beachfront 6 bedroom Beauty sleeps 19! · 6 bd · sleeps 19
- 1 Block to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Walk Everywhere · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- 2x Home Entertainment Oasis. Sauna, Hot Tub, Games · 5 bd · sleeps 19
- Baycation Galveston · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Sea-Esta · 4 bd · sleeps 16
- Howdy Beaches · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Group Getaway Foosball Hot Tub & Coastal Site · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Dawn 1024 · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Seascape 2109 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Casa Amigos @ Victorian Condos · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Sapphire Beach- Located in Pointe West- · sleeps 9
- Sea Note - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 8
- Sail On - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Ocean View Rental Next to Pleasure Pier! · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Seascape 2210 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Island Dream ~ Dawn Condo 1025- Beachfront Views · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Knot 4 Sail - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Sunrise Perch - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Playa Blanca - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Seascape 2116 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Isla Bonita 5 · 2 bd · sleeps 5
- Beach Tranquility - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 6
- Stunning Ocean Oasis: Pools, Views, Great Location · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Breathtaking Top Floor Condo w/ View, Heated Pool · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Seascape 2115 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Seascape 2302 · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Seashell Smile · sleeps 7
- Seascape 2215 · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Almost Heaven - Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Americondo- Located in Pointe West - · sleeps 9
- Diamond Beach 609 · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Two Pina Coladas at San Luis Resort · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Isla Bonita 7 · 2 bd · sleeps 5
- Bay Dreamer · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Diamond Beach 411 · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Two Pina Coladas at San Luis Resort · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Isla Bonita 3 · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- 15th Floor Beachfront Residence | San Luis Resort · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Isla Bonita Apartments · 6 bd · sleeps 16
Questions about renting in Galveston
How many vacation rentals are there in Galveston?
CielStay lists 155 homes in Galveston, counted from the homes live today with an exact map location.
Can I book a vacation rental in Galveston directly with the host?
Yes. Every home here can be booked on the host's or manager's own website. Each listing links to it, along with any other place the home is listed.
Are there pet-friendly rentals in Galveston?
39 homes list pets as allowed. Pet fees and limits vary by host, so check the house rules on the listing.
Are there rentals in Galveston for large groups?
44 homes sleep 10 or more, and 4 homes have five or more bedrooms.
How are prices shown?
Each home shows one price with a note on what it includes; the asterisk explains how we work it out. Prices can change and may not be exact. If a host hasn't shared a fee with us, we can't include it. The host's site or booking channel has the final total; taxes are extra.