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Close to the Beach & Family Friendly

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81939 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Seawall
    7 min walk
  • Seawall Beach
    7 min walk
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    2 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    10 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Galveston, within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston. .This vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to the Beach & Family Friendly

Walk back in time. This well preserved 1930's bungalow has all the comforts of home and a touch of the past. An upgraded kitchen & bathroom, as well as all the modern features you have come to expect in a beach rental.

Relax on the patio or porch with the quiet sounds of nature or the sounds of the beach waves breezing through. This neighborhood is off the main traffic grid and feels like a step out of the busyness of the city.

Located in the historic Denver Court neighborhood of mid-town Galveston. It is just a few blocks away from the Seawall. A short walk to the sand for a day at the beach.

When you are ready to shop the historic Strand District, hop in the car and drive a mere 3 miles.

The Strand District has a variety of restaurants & interesting shops of all types to tempt your palate or pocketbook!

Is it food & drinks you seek elsewhere on the island? Then we are centrally located, close to all the restaurants & hot spots. Either a short walk to the Seawall for an evening stroll, or a short drive to the flavor you seek.

Staying in for the morning or afternoon instead? Then relax and kick back at the house.

Outside, relax in the fully fenced yard, with an oversized picnic table hand built for families in mind. Grill your favorite flavors on the outdoor propane grill. Organize a game of yard activities, such as horseshoe, yard darts or bag toss to mention some of the yard games provided. Enjoy the large fire pit. Or simply sit on the porch with your evening coffee and enjoy the peace.

Inside you’ll find a large seating area with room to enjoy a family movie. The dining table is oversized and able to bring the family together for meals or games. The original hardwood & parquet floors, wood work, windows, & doors all give you a feeling of stepping back in time.

The recently renovated kitchen features granite counter tops and all the supplies you would need for cooking or baking. The renovated main bathroom downstairs is complete with a shower and a separate tub. The dual sink countertop makes getting ready for the beach or for town easy.

For your convenience, there is a full-size washer and dryer available off the kitchen. If you need to store anything or keep larger items out of the way, there is a secure storage room off the back door.

There are 2 bedrooms downstairs that each have a queen-sized mattress. The upstairs loft living area which hosts 2 queen-sized futons and a half bath.

Your island adventure awaits.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Andrea York

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,939 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 GVR07054

Property is also known as

Close To The & Family Friendly
New House Listing Close to Beach
Close to the Beach & Family Friendly Galveston
New House Listing Near Beach Front Family Friendly
Close to the Beach & Family Friendly Private vacation home

Close to the Beach & Family Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
This was my first experience at a VRBO and I couldn't be happier! The home was well-stocked, clean, and welcoming. Instructions for check in and check out were clear and thorough. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice rental close to beach
House was very clean, very nice, well stocked kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. It is an easy walk to the beach.. The closet beach location has a restroom and covered area with tables and benches on the boardwalk. We enjoyed the firepit in the yard. The house is very dark inside due to the shutters on the windows. When we arrived, the washer was not working. The owner quickly responded and got a repairman out the following day. I was apprehensive that it would not be able to be repaired during our stay. I requested reimbursement if we had to use a laundromat since we only rent places with a washer and dryer. The owner stated that it was in our "rental agreement" that only costs would be reimbursed.. I do not consider that adequate reimbursement for the inconvience of having to go to a laundromat. She also requested receipts. I don't know how a person would get receipts from a coin operated laundromat. As it turned out, we were able to use the washer but had to be alert every couple of minutes to a leaking faucet which required emptying several times during a wash cycle. I do believe the owner would have had this repaired prior to our stay if they were aware of it. Also, in regard to the "rental agreement", an ice maker was included in the amenities. There was no working ice maker. We were provided one extra garbage bag for a 10 day rental. No shower supplies were provided which had never happened in all our rentals.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston stay
Nice home, property was as listed. Host was very responsive. Loved the bathroom and modern kitchen. Location was only a 4 block walk to the ocean. We did not have good weather so we didn't get to use the lovely backyard or front porch. Very roomy. Just a few negatives: permanent hurricane shutters on all the windows made it very dark in the home. I understand why and respect it, but with the gloomy weather we had it was just dark and you couldn't see outside. Small TV's. Other than that everything was great, well appointed with extras like beach items, chairs, toys and umbrellas.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristynn M., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
Perfection. Gorgeous home. Well preserved and beautiful!! Although the best updates, design and style to perfectly compliment this home. Everything was spotless, beautiful and comfortable. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Birkayehu A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annoying
We can't open both the front and back doors with the Pssscode so I have to call the property manager so that she opens remotely for us. And the front door is too hard to close and open. AC wasn't work, the light was gone and back by itself so rooms were dark. I appreciate the owners they tried to help us but I really didn't enjoy this vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay 2023
Great stay! The listing does not do the house justice ! It’s really nice and spacious. The host is precious and took very good care of us. She was ready and available when we needed her! Vacay 2023 in the books!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elysia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Property was wonderful. Highly recommend. We will be staying again. Thank you Andrea!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place for the family. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property!
Very nice property a couple blocks off the Sea Wall. Good location sort of in the middle of everything. The property was well kept and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lone star rally 2022
Very nice place and clean Ild highly recommend it. Andrea was super nice and only a phone call away. Ild rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s ALL good
We’ll from the moment we walked in we knew it was going to be great place to stay for the whole family my kids and grandkids absolutely loved it the house the cleanliness and for me the well equipped kitchen beautiful inside 100% will recommend Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was beautiful.
This house was beautiful. Perfect for a home away from home vacation. Definitely recommend this place and will definitely come back again! Very kid and family friendly. We loved it for our first time visiting Galveston. Thank you so much to the hosts! -Hernandez Family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nawatha O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer ready!
Great place to stay. Close to the beach, pleasure pier and the water park. We had an Awesome time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S., Fort Worth, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House!
This is actually our second time staying at this house. The house is well taken care of, and is very clean! The host Andrea has always been awesome at responses to any questions we may have. The house is located on a nice and quiet corner. We always felt safe and had plenty of privacy. My kids really appreciated the extra space and beach toys. The outdoor shower is wonderful to wash off all the sand and the little ones after a long day at the beach. Thanks again Andrea!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 7
We loved this house. It was clean, comfy and just enough space for all 7 seven of us. Super close to everything we needed and had all the things we didn't remember to pack. Outdoor shower was great after a day at the beach. We are already planning another trip next year and hoping to stay here again!! Thank you, Andrea, you were a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH - ESTER T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

faith e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies getaway
The house was beautiful, we felt right at home. We loved the porch and outside space. We enjoy everything about the house. We would recommend this house to everyone. Our Hostess was fabulous. They went beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrine H., Lowell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Galveston Rental!
My husband and I stayed here for a week with our 10-yr-old daughter and we all absolutely loved the house! It was exceptionally clean, organized and fully stocked with necessities. The washer/dryer were convenient. The location was great - an easy 5 minute walk to the beach and a quick drive to the Strand. The neighborhood was nice and we all felt safe. We appreciated the beach supplies that were provided (towels, cooler, wagon, blanket, chairs, and toys). The house is very spacious, inside and out. We'd stay here again without hesitation. Thanks, Andrea!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
We enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean and well stocked. The host was very responsive and did a great job communicating everything we needed to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We stayed 3 nights for Lone Star Rally 2021. This rental was perfect, great parking, fantastic location on the island. Looking forward to booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway in perfect home
Great location in Beautiful home. Every aspect of stay was fantastic. They provided everything you need and want. Bring yourself and family for a wonderful experience. Will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home!
My sister and her hubby came down with us. We all felt at home in this comfy home. The. Owner supplied lots of extras to make our stay memorable. Great location we recommend this place 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S., Fort Worth, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great vacation stay in Galveston! This house was one of the best properties we have ever stayed at in Galveston. The neighborhood was quiet, and our street was well kept. The house was immaculate, everything was clean and recently renovated. Everything we needed during our stay was on site. With four kids we really enjoyed the outdoor shower after the beach days. We also enjoyed the board games and movie selections! The host Andrea always texted back within minutes of any questions that I had, which was greatly appreciated! We loved staying so close to the beach with a lot of extra room. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Getaway
This house was perfect for me and my parents, who went to see family in the general area. Relaxing yard with a fire pit and a bbq pit. We had such a good time sitting on the porch. The kitchen was stunning with new appliances and plenty of countertop space to cook a family dinner. The loft was a nice area for some quiet time as I stayed there to do some reading. I would highly recommend this house and I will surely try to rent it again when I am in the area. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home minutes from the beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. As an architectural historian and history lover, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The property is a 10 minute walk from the beach. The outdoor shower was great for washing sand off our bodies, feet, and toys after an afternoon outside. The rooms were comfortable and my kids loved the privacy of the loft. The hosts were responsive and very accommodating. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021