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Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2

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Front
Front patio
Front patio
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2

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 beach front. 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 or charcoal 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 updated kitchen features granite counter tops and all the supplies you would need for cooking or baking. The 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. The newly updated upstairs bath now has a shower.

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 utility/mud 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.

Your island adventure awaits.

Property manager

Andrea York
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No underage groups without parental supervision and no events or large gatherings of any kind.

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
Property Registration Number GVR07054

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Moody Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

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
  • ‪Salsas Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to the Beach & Family Friendly - 3/2 located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Seawall. Moody Gardens and Port of Galveston are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Nice

Very nice quiet place near the Seawall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication
A perfect place for the family. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

faith e.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Andrea York

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My spouse was BOI (Born On The Island) and I grew up in Houston, spending most weekends & all summer in Galveston or Crystal Beach. We both lived on the Island & worked here for years. We still have friends & family members that live here.

Why they chose this property

We love the contrasts of old vs. new throughout Galveston. We found a house that reflects this love of contrasts. It is centrally located to the beach and to town, with the best of both worlds. We wanted to share this love of Galveston with you!

What makes this property unique

The quiet neighborhood. Although the house is located just off a main intersection, the neighborhood is off the main traffic grid. It is like stepping into a different city.
When the wind blows off the Gulf, you can hear the roar of the waves, but not necessarily the traffic.

The front porch is a great place to soak up the sounds of nature. And a fenced yard, completes the feeling of tranquility.

The house is a step back in time with wood floors, vintage doors & knobs, wood accents throughout.

A relaxing family friendly getaway for you, your family and friends to enjoy!

Languages:

English

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