About the Space
Welcome to Ahab’s Lookout, your spacious canal-side retreat in peaceful Jamaica Beach, Texas. This two-level home comfortably accommodates guests with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Relax in the heated pool and hot tub, unwind on the expansive balconies and sun deck, or enjoy waterfront living with direct access to your private boat dock—ideal for fishing or leisurely cruising.
● Location: Jamaica Beach community of Galveston, Texas
● Beach Access: Quick 4 minute drive to the Jamaica Beach access point.
● Private Pool: This home features a waterfront in-ground pool with a spacious patio for lounging. Pool can only be heated to 86 degrees and costs an additional $35 per day to heat.
● Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Jamaica Beach community pool for a fee — open Memorial Day – Labor Day — and city park.
● Rent BeachBox: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.
● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.
● Pet Policy: 2 pets are allowed with a $150 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.
● Parking: There is parking for up to 6 cars. Please plan to carpool if necessary.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a spacious outdoor entertainment area, featuring the inviting pool and hot tub. Enjoy casual gatherings or quiet relaxation here after a day of fishing or exploring the canals. Also located downstairs is easy access to your private boat dock, making canal adventures effortless.
Entering the main living level, an open-concept space connects the kitchen, dining area, and a cozy living room—ideal for socializing and spending quality time together. Just outside is a spacious sun deck, offering picturesque views and perfect spots to savor morning coffee. This level features two primary bedroom suites, each with a king-size bed and a private bathroom. One of the suites also includes its own coffee bar and mini-fridge for added convenience.
Upstairs there are four thoughtfully designed bedrooms. Two of these rooms have their own ensuite bathrooms—one with a king-size bed, and the other with a queen and a full-size bed. The remaining two rooms are designed as bunk rooms: one includes two full-over-full bunk bed sets, while the other features a twin-over-twin bunk bed and a triple twin bunk bed. An additional family room upstairs provides a cozy space for movie nights or a relaxing afternoon indoors, while another large balcony offers sweeping canal views to enjoy the island breeze.
● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.
● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
By completing your reservation, you agree to our rental terms and conditions, which include identity verification before check-in. Depending on the property and booking, you may be required to:
● Provide a government-issued photo ID
● Provide a valid credit card with a name matching your ID
● Confirm your contact information
● Complete our verification portal
Check-in instructions may be withheld until verification is complete. All information collected is used solely for screening and verification — it is not stored or shared for any other purpose.
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What Guests Are Saying
“5 stars all around. Donna was a great host. By far the best Airbnb I’ve stayed at!!”
“The host was extremely responsive to a door code issue preventing access to the home. Maintenance responded quickly to a hot water issue and a fire alarm issue. Response time on messaging was less than 2 minutes. Details on the property should include information on handicap accessibility. Also, a link to operations manuals for the pool and hot tub would be helpful. The home was nicely appointed and fit our family wonderfully. The kitchen amenities were outstanding as was the availability of dishwasher and clothes washing soaps and powders. Clothes hangers were abundant and all bedrooms had what was needed for a pleasant stay. The deck, patio, and pool areas were a great asset to the home and made the stay even better!”
“We had a great time on our annual summer Jamaica beach vacation. No complaints about the house. Communication was good, beds were comfy, everything was as advertised. We loved the dock to fish, pool to swim in that is covered by the house, and the hot tub is nice and hot. Can’t wait to stay again.”
“I would give the experience a 10 except that we had a problem at check-in with the door code to enter house. The number provided would not unlock door and we had to use a housekeeping key from a lock box for our entire stay, even though i asked several times if they could update/correct code but. The correct code given did allow us to enter the garage door. Other than that, we loved the house and location so much we've already booked for next summer!”
“We had a great time. Highly recommended. It is indeed the perfect place to do anything, we fished, kayaking and alot of stuff to do. The only thing that is missing/recommend probably a chair lift for disabled people or old folks who are not able to walk or having difficulty walking. Thanks!”
“Great house for large groups with all the usual amenities. We had ample space for our large family. The house pool, and easy access to the canals and Galveston state park were a big plus. We did kayaking and fishing with easy access from the property. At the time of morning coffee you have an easy view of sunrise from the front balcony.”
“Donna’s home was so spacious and cozy , from the comfy bed and sheets to the cleanest bathroom . She was so accommodating and responsive . I had my 1 year old with us and had to pack a lot and to my surprise she had provided us with a high chair ! ( life saver) the beach wasn’t the greatest but Donna’s airbnb was the best part and made up for it . The pool was great and had shade at all times and the patio to sit and hang out along with the pier to fish was the best part . I would recommend and stay here again and again.”
“Will book again soon!”
“This is such a great home for large groups. Everyone was comfortable, and we had plenty of gathering space when we wanted to be together. Lots of positive feedback on bed comfort too!”
Availability
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Cancellation policy
- 100% refund up to 30 days before arrival
- 50% refund up to 14 days before arrival
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House Rules
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
House Rules
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Children: Allowed
Infants: Allowed
Parties & Events: Not Allowed
Smoking Inside: Not Allowed
Additional Rules
- - Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- - One-night stays must be approved.
- - Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. No parties or prom groups.
- - This house sleeps a max of 16 guests
- - Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- - Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- - Maximum of 2 dogs (under 50 pounds)
- - No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- - Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- - Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
- - The homeowner's routine pool maintenance cannot be rescheduled and is required for the health and safety of our guests. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM. Tampering with the system will result in a $500 fine.
- - Heated Pool: Pool can only be heated to 86 degrees and costs an additional $35 per day to heat.
- - No jumping or diving into the water. Children must be supervised at all times.
- - This community only allows BLACK TRASH BAGS. We provide trash bags under the kitchen sink. Please refrain from using white bags.
- - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
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