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Sandy Smiles

4.0 star property
Beachfront vacation home with a marina and a water park

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House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
Take advantage of a marina, a water park, and a restaurant at Sandy Smiles. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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

Beachfront vacation home with a marina and a water park
This smoke-free vacation home features a marina, a water park, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. 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.

A marina and a water park are featured at the vacation home.

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Snorkeling
  • Water park
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

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)

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 on the beach, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Galveston. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Terramar Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Map
22906 Miramar Drive, Galveston, TX, 77554

What's nearby

  • Sea Isle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Terramar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Luis Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Way West Grill And Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Marina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandy Smiles have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Sandy Smiles 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 at Sandy Smiles?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Smiles?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandy Smiles?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Smiles located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Terramar Beach and Sea Isle Beach. Half Moon Beach and San Luis Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sandy Smiles Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beach Getaway

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.
Front of House
Kitchen Items Provided
Boogie Boards
Balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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