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Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore!

3.0 star property
Condo on the beach, with water park

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
On the beach
A heated pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore!

Condo on the beach, with water park
At this condo, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star condo has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 760 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 GVR05803

Property is also known as

859452

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Moody Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Near West End condo building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Galveston Island Beaches and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Sunny Beach and Seawall Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Welcome to Dolphin Lair! Beachfront Condo with Resort Amenities Galore! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Communication
Property has a great view and direct access to beach. That was cool. However, it is not convenient to town without a car. Or anywhere else for that matter. Guards at guard house are pretty cool folks. Do not plan on an early checkin. I tried days before and they told me to check back the day prior to arrival. I did this and they wanted to charge $75 for a one hour early checkin because they would have to bump up the cleaning. Well, if they had listened when I first asked, it would not have been an issue. Was also denied a late checkout, which has never happened to me in all of my travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

It was the perfect getaway and the condo did not disappoint. The view is perfect. It was easy to get to and from the beach and the pool. Condo had everything we could possibly want and more. We definitely stay here again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Fantastic

Great place on the beach. Beautiful, peaceful place. We enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

My boys and i throughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Lair. It’s literally right on the beach. The balcony has a great view. Even caught sight of a dolphin swimming by. The condo is comfortable & cozy. The only slight negative is the property gets rowdy late in the week. Other than that it was a great stay. I’d book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailee H.

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

Had a great time.

Loved how close it was to the water. My daughter loved the bunk bed and the pool. Even though it was a rainy trip, we still had a lot of fun and the beach and pool/hot tub were always busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

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

Great on the beach location

Our only beach vacation this year. It was great. Even with stormy weather in the mornings it was relaxing and nice. Living area was a little smaller than I expected but location and view made up for it. Great for just the two of us. Would be okay for a couple with a couple kids but I would have to say small for 4 adults. We would choose this location again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

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

Beautiful Beach Location

This condo is gulf-facing with a beautiful view. It had everything we needed and the beach was great! The only complaint we had was that we could not get any sound on the main tv. We tried to get help but got no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac C.

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

We had a fantastic time and loved our stay.

This condo is situated on the most beautiful beach and the pool was clean and fun. The living room looks over the ocean which makes for a wonderful view. The condo has everything you need and is clean and fresh. We had a wonderful stay and hope to do it again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Perfect location

Cute cute condo! Had everything we needed. Very comfortable and the view was beautiful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Magan B.

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

Beautiful place will come back again

awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Great Condo on the Ocean

This property was perfect for our family for the week. The property had all the amenities you would need. Despite it being March we enjoyed the heated pool and the ocean. If we come back to Galveston we will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Z.

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

Beach getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was literally steps away from the beach. The view was priceless. Although the condo was a little tight with our family we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

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

Absolutely beautiful!!

We enjoyed everything about this place! Very clean and beautiful views...you are basically as close to the beach as you can possibly be without touching the sand! Gorgeous sunrises and nice pool and a more secluded beach area than most of Galveston beaches. Loved this place and will return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Great Location

Loved being able to walk right onto the beach. It was cute and nicely decorated. I was bummed the jetted tub did not work but other than that it was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Very relaxing

The condo was just as described. It was well stocked for all of your needs. Everything was clean and very comfortable. The beach was perfect and very easy to access. The pool and hot tub were very clean and relaxing. I would recommend this property for a very relaxing retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ann F.

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

Nice place right on the ocean!

Beautiful views of ocean right on the small deck. Unit had everything we needed, and was just the right size for my husband and I - would be tight with more than three adults. Some confusion checking in because we go in so late - and couple of the windows didn’t stay up and needed repair. Other than that a very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rasika K.

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

Awesome place with beach view and beach access

This property is right by the ocean with amazing unblocked views and easy access. Clean place. Near to walmart for all needs. Private beach access. And beach is absolutely gorgeous and clean. Very safe for kids with lifeguard onsite. Few things to consider while booking, its great for family of 4, but tight for 6. Plumbing is old, so sinks drain slow. However bathtub, shower and toilets work perfect. Stocked for couple of days, but you might want to bring extra dish soap, laundry soap, trash bags, dish scrub, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soaps. It has few beach toys, but no beach chairs. Bring or buy your own mat/chairs/umbrella.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Recommend

Overall good experience. Advise to have your unit number written down to tell the front guard as some units are managed on site and some through a third party. The unit was clean and all appliances worked. Had great view of the beach and parking on bottom floor was close enough to haul beach setup to and from the car each day. Beachfront for the condo was private and not overly crowded and we did not worry about leaving it setup and going back and forth to the room which is rare on a beach. The beach was picked up every night. Would recommend this particular unit because it is on the 2nd floor (called first above the parking). Was easy to just hit the stairs and not wait for the elevator and it looks directly at the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kerri C.

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

Air Conditioning, Sick Kids and Spouse.

When we finally got checked in, after the guard was so mean to my husband and children, we showed up at 10 at night, tired and exhausted. We enter a 85 degree condo. We sleep in it, where are we going. Property manager called for an A/C man, assured me by 2:00/2:30. At 5:00 after sitting in a condo all day, with a man suffering kidney stones which is brought on by heat for him. A child with heat exhaustion from deep sea fishing that day with no where to cool off. I had children crying, men getting sick. At 5;00 p.m., there is word on the A/C untit. Completely Dead. No unit on standby for such a crisis. No, complimentary night till we can all find space for my family somewhere. Simply nothing. We will refund you and good luck. On a vacation island...... Everything is booked, ended up with two hotel rooms at a holiday inn that cost thousands of dollars for 4 nights. Why didn’t they have a condo on stand by, or an A/C unit on standby, other rental agency did. This was unreal experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Natalie B.

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

Won't be back

TV does not work. If you want to watch TV then bring your own ability to do so (Apple TV, etc). If you want to be reminded what your dorm room in college looks like, this is the place. SMALL, not Cozy, not good for 4 ladies. The secondary bedroom great for kids but not so much for adults. Bathrooms small and hard to get ready in. The square footage is in the shower in the secondary bathroom. Your cell phone will not work in this small place. If you have ATT, make sure you have another way to communicate. Unless you sit on the far left corner of the old couch, you will not get service. Got to the condo right at 4:00 got checked in and the best thing about this place is Kevin, the check in gate person. However, he did not provide us with the beach or pool access so we could not enjoy either first day. When we initially got to the condo code to front door did not work. So we were locked out. Would I stay here again…NO, too expensive for a tiny place that was not accommodating to 4 women. When we finally got the pool code, we went to pool and happen to be sitting next to the small pool that looked like a spa. Got asked to move because we did not have small children with us. Mind you no small children were anywhere to be found. Apparently, this is the kiddie pool and adult are not allowed there unless you have a small child. I guess we looked like pedophile’s even though we are all mom’s that have raised hugely successful children and none of those kids have ever been abused our have mental issues. Needless to say, do not stay here if you need a non-stressful vacation away with friends. Will not be back and will be in contact with owners as to the unacceptable management. As a business owner, if this was my place and my customers would have been treated this way, someone would have some serious explaining to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Great view

We had a great time at the dolphin lair. The view of the ocean was incredible. Kevin with security was wonderful in helping get us checked in when there was an issue with our booking. We had some trouble with the TV since we don't stream at home. The unit was very clean, comfortable and well organized. Their information binder was helpful as well. We have stayed in several units in Seascape and enjoyed this unit very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Delia B.

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

Great location, great facilities but unit needs some attention.

The location is perfect. So close to the gulf and you don’t have to cross the highway to get to it. The pools and hot tubs were wonderful! Lots of seating. The unit was disappointing. The stovetop barely worked. Took 20 minutes on high to get the water to boil. We tried all the burners on different days. The icemaker didn’t work in the freezer. The couch needs a good cleaning and the other chair was not comfortable. The windows were very dirty and did not open. The blinds in the door did not go up. The pyramid bedroom smelled very musty and I found a big patch of black mold on the wall. The bottom of the upper bunk looked disgusting and the bed frame had gaps in the joints. I don’t think it was safe to sleep in the top bunk. On the positive, the washer/dryer worked well, there were plenty of glasses, dishes, silverware and cookware. The cupboards, sinks, dishwasher and countertops were nice. The TV’s in every room worked well and the porch furniture was good. We stayed 2 weeks. The first week was super foggy. Found out by talking to locals that it gets that way 1 week on avg somewhere between last few weeks of February through first few weeks of March. Just be aware when booking in that time frame that you may not be able to see the gulf from your balcony. That is not the fault of the property, just be aware when you book in that time frame. We would not stay here again unless it gets a good cleaning, beds, appliances and living room furniture replaced.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Wonder views and service

Property was great and the view was amazing. The mgmt company and Kevin the gate guard were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

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

This is Just What We We Were Hoping For.

My husband and adult daughter traveled with me. We travel to Galveston every year and this was one of the best places to stay. We have stayed at other condos at Seascapes and this was the best so far. We loved not having a road between us and the beach. The view was amazing. It was fast and easy to walk down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Perfect

Loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022