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.
● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 – March 1.
● 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.
● 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.
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What Guests Are Saying
“Great house, thoughtfully designed with lots of space. Location is superb and the pool and spa were a great enhancement to the outdoor space. Host was communicative and helpful, would stay again.”
“We love this house!”
“The house was fabulous! Very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. All of the bedrooms were nice and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor patios. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We kayaked both from the front of the house across the street and behind the house in the canal. Beach is a short drive away. Kitchen was amazing. We ate in several times and the kitchen amenities came in very handy. PlayedApples to Apples with the whole family and we had a great time.we would love to come back. Donna,,our host was most responsive.we had a great time! Thanks Donna!”
“Would recommend this house to anyone!”
“Perfect home for a weekend getaway! The home was overall great! Everything was exactly how it's pictured. The host was very responsive and made sure we were well taken care of. Only problem we had were a bit of bugs inside the kitchen area but given the location of Galveston it's unavoidable. We were satisfied with our stay and would definitely come back!”
“Our family had a wonderful time! The beds were comfortable and the home was clean and inviting. Will definitely keep on our list of favorite places to revisit! The pool and hot tub were a great perk after a day on the beach.”
“The house was stunning and we had such a great experience! The house was very comfortable with large master bedrooms for the adults and bunk rooms for the kids. It was a perfect setup and we had a great time. It’s a beautiful home and the experience was 10 out of 10!”
“Our family had a great time at the property last weekend. The house was provided everything our family could have wanted.”
“Great location, lots of room, very clean, loved the pool/spa, fun fishing with the family in the canal and bay every morning & evening. ”
Availability
Quick reminder: availability fills up fast, so secure your dates while you can!
Location
Good to Know
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. They will not need to access the home but will access the yard.
- - 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.
About your Host
Since 2018, BeachBox has been dedicated to creating seamless, memorable stays for guests across the Texas Gulf Coast.
We’re a team of local experts who take pride in providing genuine hospitality, personalized support, and insider knowledge to make every stay truly special.
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