Blue Claws - Bayfront, Elevator & Resort Pools

Summary:

Salt air drifts across the balcony as the sun sinks over the bay, just 30 feet from the house. Blue Claws is a dog-friendly, three-story bayfront home in Pointe West Resort on Galveston's west end, with an elevator to every level, five bedrooms with five attached baths, a chef's kitchen with a 5-burner gas range, and a rear deck that seats 14. Wade fish and crab nearby, then spend the afternoon at the resort's infinity-edge pool, lazy river, hot tub, and game room.



The Space:

Mornings start with coffee and a sunrise from the second-floor front balcony or the third-floor Crow's Nest, and evenings end with the sunset over the rear deck. This custom three-story bayfront home sits 30 feet from the bay in Pointe West Resort, known for some of the best wade fishing and crabbing in Galveston. Oversized balconies on the second and third floors look out over the bay, inlet, surf, and ponds, and an elevator connects the ground floor with both living levels.



Key Features

• Sleeps [max occupancy] guests

• 5 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms

• Elevator to the ground floor and both living levels

• Bayfront, 30 feet from the bay with views of the bay, inlet, surf, and ponds

• Chef's kitchen with a 5-burner gas range and center island

• Living room wet bar and large cable TV

• Oversized balconies, third-floor Crow's Nest, and rear deck seating 14

• Outdoor shower, BBQ grill, and fire pit

• Resort infinity-edge pool, lazy river, hot tub, game room, and fitness facility

• Pointe West Resort on the west end of Galveston



Sleeping Arrangements

• Third floor: Primary bedroom with attached full bath

• Second floor: Four bedrooms, including a second suite and a bunk room, each with an attached full bath

• Pack 'n Play/travel crib available



Bathrooms

• Five full baths, each attached to a bedroom

• Powder room on the third floor

• Towels and hair dryer provided

• Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach



Living Areas

• Spacious third-floor living area with a large cable TV, ready for family game night or a movie marathon

• Wet bar in the living room

• Wireless internet and a laptop-friendly workspace

• Air conditioning, heating, and ceiling fans

• Washer and dryer



Kitchen & Dining

• Fully equipped chef's kitchen on the third floor

• 5-burner gas range, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and ice maker

• Center island with built-in microwave

• Mini fridge, blender, coffee maker, and toaster

• Wine glasses and children's dinnerware

• Breakfast bar seating plus a handsome dining table



Balconies, Decks & Outdoor Living

• Oversized balconies on the second and third floors with views of the bay, inlet, surf, and ponds

• Second-floor front balcony and third-floor Crow's Nest for sunrise coffee

• Rear deck with seating for 14 for sunset dinners

• BBQ grill, fire pit, and outdoor seating



Pointe West Resort

• Bayside pool area with a large infinity-edge pool, hot tub, children's pool, and lazy river pool

• Game room and fitness facility

• Organized resort activities

• On-site Pointe Restaurant



Surrounding Areas

• Wade fishing and crabbing steps from the home

• Groomed Pointe West beach for leisurely walks

• Private beach and numerous nature trails, reachable by rented golf cart

• Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, and Pleasure Pier, about 20 miles away



Guest Access:

Guests have the entire home, entered through a private entrance, with an elevator serving the ground floor and both living levels. Enjoy the balconies, Crow's Nest, rear deck, outdoor shower, BBQ grill, and fire pit, along with the Pointe West Resort pools, hot tub, lazy river, game room, fitness facility, and beach with Beach Club bands. Parking is available in the garage. Specific arrival details will be provided after you book.



The Neighborhood:

Blue Claws sits on the west end of Galveston inside Pointe West Resort, 30 feet from the bay and overlooking the beach. Residents and guests share a bayside pool area with an infinity-edge pool, hot tub, children's pool, and lazy river, plus a game room, fitness facility, organized activities, and the on-site Pointe Restaurant. The bay offers some of the best wade fishing and crabbing in Galveston, and the groomed Pointe West beach is perfect for a leisurely walk. Rent a golf cart to explore the private beach and the numerous nature trails.



Getting Around:

A garage provides parking at the home. Within the resort, golf carts can be rented to reach the private beach and nature trails. Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, and Pleasure Pier are about 20 miles from the front door.



Other Things to Note:

• Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM

• Dogs are welcome with prior approval

• Maximum occupancy is [max occupancy] guests

• No smoking, parties, or events

• Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

• Accidental damage protection is included with your reservation

• Additional fees and taxes may apply

• Beach Club bands are $25 per guest over three years old for access to all resort amenities. This fee is charged by the Pointe West POA and is payable at the Beach Club

• Game room use requires a $25.00 payment: $20.00 is a refundable deposit and $5.00 goes to the POA for replacing damaged items

• Due to local rules, pool occupancy and hours of use are restricted. No reservations are required, and access is first come, first served up to 50% capacity. Details will be provided after you book

• The on-site Pointe Restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, expanding to Tuesday through Sunday starting 5/1/25