Lone Star Tide · Galveston Gulf Escape · Sleeps 14

Kick off your shoes and let the Gulf breeze do the rest. Lone Star Tide is a spacious, nautically decorated four-bedroom coastal retreat on the west end of Galveston Island - the kind of place where panoramic bay views greet you from the balcony in the morning and the beach is just a golf-cart tunnel ride (or a short walk) away. With room for up to 14 guests, it's built for the whole crew: big family reunions, friends' weekends, or anyone who just needs a serious dose of salt air.

The space
Inside, you'll find a large great room that flows easily between hanging out and gathering everyone for meals - with both indoor and outdoor dining so you can eat on the balcony when the weather's right (it usually is). The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for everything from a big breakfast spread to a fresh-caught dinner. Two balconies give you front-row seats to Galveston Bay, and the beach decor throughout keeps the vacation feeling going from the moment you walk in.

When the sun gets hot, cool off in the community pool - just steps away with free access. Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach, plus all the beach chairs, pool floats, lifejackets and toys you need already on site.

Private, neighborhood beach access is easy and a little bit of an adventure — take the golf cart tunnel or walking path off Sausalito Drive, or stroll over via one of the neighborhood walking paths. Either way, sand between your toes in minutes.