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HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB!

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Sea and beach side heated pool!
Rest and relax on the patio!
Relaxing Warm Hot Tub!
Pool side lounging!
Heated pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8131.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB!

YOUR BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM, 1417 SQ. FT. LUXURY CONDO IS LOCATED AT THE EMERALD BY THE SEA IN FUN & FRIENDLY GALVESTON ISLAND, TEXAS. YOU ARE ALSO LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE VERY POPULAR STEWART BEACH!!

YOUR AMPLE LUXURY CONDO IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CONDOS AT THE EMERALD. YOU HAVE A KING BED AND TWO QUEEN BEDS. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A SLEEPER SOFA WITH A TEMPUR-PEDIC LIKE FOAM MATTRESS. YOU ALSO HAVE 2 FULL BATHROOMS & A HALF BATHROOM.

YOU HAVE A TOTAL OF 4 TELEVISIONS IN YOUR CONDO! YOU HAVE A TELEVISION IN THE LIVING ROOM & A TELEVISION IN EACH OF THE 3 BEDROOMS, AS WELL!

YOUR SPACIOUS CONDO HAS A HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY WITH FABULOUS 270 DEGREE VIEWS!! YOU HAVE VIEWS OF THE OCEAN, THE BEACHES, AND THE SUNSET. IT IS ALSO FUN TO WATCH THE CRUISE SHIPS ARRIVING & DEPARTING.

LOW SEASON RATE OF $299 PER NIGHT BETWEEN SEPT 10-APRIL 1.

HIGH SEASON RATE OF $399 PER NIGHT BETWEEN APRIL 1-SEPT 10, INCLUDING BIKER WEEK, THANKSGIVING, DICKENS ON THE STRAND, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS, MARDI GRAS, SPRING BREAK, & EASTER.

YOUR CONDO IS ALSO VERY WELL SUPPLIED & MAINTAINED!

The Emerald by the Sea has a beautiful & comfortable panoramic 6th floor Sky Deck. Outside the Sky Deck, you have a large outdoor pool, hot tub, grilling & smoking areas, covered and uncovered outdoor seating areas.

Inside the Sky Deck, you have a theater room, wine room, gym, game room and a very comfortable and scenic Sky Lobby with secured free wifi with passcode provided by the Homeowner’s Association.

Also your beautiful luxury condo is one of the largest condos in the Emerald by the Sea and is positioned in one of the best locations and directions of the Emerald High Rise Condominium!

You can relax in this 1417 square foot corner-unit on the 7th floor with your 200 square foot wraparound balcony with 270 degree panoramic & unobstructed views.
You also have seating for meals in your inside dining area as well as on your large outside balcony.

Fully furnished unit features:
* 10-foot ceilings
* Ceiling fans in each room
* Granite and marble counter tops, 18-inch tile in living areas & hard wood flooring in bedrooms..

Your lovely condo has views of the the Gulf, Stewart Beach, down the seawall, fabulous city views including the cruise ships when they are in port and the harbor.
* From the living room and kitchen, views of the Gulf Beach, the city, and the harbor
* From the balcony, views of the beach, the harbor, Stewart Beach, the city, & the sunsets off your balcony
* From the Master and Second bedrooms, views of the harbor and the city.

Located at 500 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550.
You are across the street from Stewart Beach, one of Galveston's best beaches, and within walking distance to several restaurants, shopping, a Walgreens, and UTMB. You are also only two miles to the famous Galveston Strand.

Unit Highlights:
* Cable TV in the unit
* LCD television in each bedroom and living room (4 total),
* Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances, and full cook set
* Washing machine and Dryer

Building Highlights:
* Secured entry into the building

* Large Infinity swimming pool overlooking Stewart Beach * Outdoor Hot Tub

* Amenity Lounge
* Game room with large LCD TV, pool table, foosball, and poker table
* Theater Room with huge rear-projection TV and Surround Sound Cinema
* Large Fitness/Workout Room
* Garage parking
* Concierge desk

Please Note: To insure adequate staffing, same day rentals are not allowed at the Emerald.

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Tim and Lisa Sawyer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only in designated 6th floor area - NO SMOKING IN UNIT OR ON THE UNIT BALCONY
Wrist bands and swim covers are required on the 6th Floor.
After the booking, we will verify all reservation details by phone or email within 24 hours.

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 GVR08247

About the area

Galveston

Located in Stewart Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Stewart Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HUGE WRAPAROUND BALCONY! SEA VIEWS! LARGE LUXURY 3BDRM/2.5B CONDO!POOL&HOT TUB! located?

This family-friendly Galveston condo building is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of University of Texas Medical Branch, Stewart Beach and Porretto Beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great vacation

We have done many VRBOs over the years. This one has had stood out. For the first time I felt the pictures did not do this place Justice. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The host was great to work with and we couldn't ask anymore from a vacation property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Best location…by far

The Emerald is in the best location. Just minutes from everything! The condo was very clean, spacious and had everything you could possibly need. The pool and hot tub were great and the beach isn’t far away. Definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny B.

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

Beautiful condo!

The condo was perfect for our trip with friends to run the Galveston half marathon. The location was ideal, the condo was beautiful and had everything we needed! We met some great people (residents and visitors) in the hot tub and had a wonderful weekend! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Family Vacation

This is a true 5 star accommodation! It was very clean and spacious. We absolutely LOVED the heated outdoor pool and hot tub that was open until 10:30 pm. Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

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

Thanksgiving holiday

Safe and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

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

Lone Star Rally 2024

Great week. This is the place to rent. They have absolutely everything you need to cook. Beautifully decorated. Love Love Love staying here. See ya'll next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley m.

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

Weekend getaway

Love the condo the pool area was amazing! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis C.

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

Labor Day

It was okay for quick TX get away family end of summer trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Love this Beautiful Condo

This was our 2nd stay in this beautiful condo. Location is excellent and the condo is so beautiful and clean. Great parking. We felt very secure and safe in this condo. The view from the beautiful windows on the 7th floor is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar H.

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

1000% SATISFIED!!!!!

Will stay here again!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Beautiful condo

This place is absolutely gorgeous. The view of the city is stunning. Host left plenty of supplies for guest. I will definitely book this gorgeous condo again. Host is very quick at responding to guest as well. This deserves 5 stars 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

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

Amazing Property

This condo was sensational. We loved how many windows were in the unit, especially in two of the three bedrooms! The views were amazing with Pleasure Pier and Galvez in the distance. We loved watching the 4th of July fireworks from the comforts of inside. Communication with Tim was very efficient and professional. Check in and all the amenities were easy and top notch. The only area of improvement would be that there was some sand and hair still in the tubs (we didn't go to the beach this trip) and that the fan blades could use a good dusting. But other than that, everything was very clean. I loved the decor of this condo- very relaxing and tastefully beach themed. The towels were great and all of the appliances worked great. The AC was easy and great. The only improvement would be to fix the knob of the Jack and Jill toilet- was a bit wobbly and hard to push. But on the whole- everything was top notch and excellent. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene R.

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

50th. birthday celebration

There were five of us in our party, all adults and we found the condo to be very clean and in excellent condition. Our hosts, Tim and Lisa Sawyer were very accommodating to us with supplying information that we needed to know about their condo and also the Emerald by the Sea facility. The condo had lots of room in it making it a very comfortable and enjoyable experience for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

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

June visit

Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Galveston get away

We had a great stay at this beautiful condo! It was clean and stocked with all we needed. The beds were so comfortable and all the amenities were great! We hope to return again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH M.

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

Great stay!

Excellent accomodations, comfortable for family of 4 adults, and great place to take in the world sipping at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Lone Star Rally

We loved this property and will be back. The condo had great views and was well stocked. Perfect place to hang out and enjoy our friends. The pool was amazing. Thanks for making our memories even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Galveston weekend getaway

Owners were terrific. Condo was perfect for four adults. Everything was clean and well stocked. The only thing that was just a little disappointing was the view. When we filtered our search on VRBO, we included an ocean view. We did have a distant ocean view but not as close as what we thought we were getting. There are great views from the pool area. And we were extremely impressed with the parking facility, on-site staff and security. We would certainly recommend this unit and these owners to anyone as long as you understand the ocean view/beach filter on VRBO is far reaching.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla T.

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

Perfect Location

We had a nice time and enjoyed the media room on the 6th floor watching baseball game, played pool and ping pong in the gameroom. We walked to Marcos for dinner and easily had another dinner on the strand which was 5-10 min drive. House was very nice and had everything we could need. They had staple supplies to get us checked in which was very thoughtful. We look forward returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Family visit with our college student

Very impressed with our condo. Very nicely decorated and well equipped. Everything we needed for comfortable relaxing weekend. We will definitely book this property for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

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

Fantastic

The condo was just as described. Wonderfully located in Galveston. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gerald F.

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

Wife’s Birthday

Had an awesome time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Very Lovely

Very lovely property! Just perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

First time condo renters

Overall, our stay at the condo was awesome! We thoroughly enjoyed the pool, and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Z.

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

Emerald by the Sea

Very clean with everything you needed for extended stay. Unit and facility are very nice and staff is pleasant. The only negative is what we felt were high fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Lisa Sawyer

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My wife and I have friends who have owned a unit at the Emerald for several years, and we have so much fun coming down to Galveston! The Emerald is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the ocean straight from your room or pool! There are many fun activities throughout the year, and we really enjoy our visits! The Emerald is a beautiful luxurious property, and we decided to purchase our own unit!

Why they chose this property

Unit 701 is a large corner unit with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms which is perfect for our family! It has a fabulous balcony large enough for us to enjoy coffee in the morning and wine at sunset! The Emerald has a beautiful heated pool over looking Stewart Beach and the ocean sunsets are magnificent. The kids spend more time at the pool than they do at the beach! And when you are ready for the beach, it is just a few steps away to the prettiest beach in Galveston! It is also only 2 miles to the Galveston Strand with lots of restaurants and shops!

What makes this property unique

The Emerald has 4 large outdoor kitchen areas for those who enjoy grilling! The movie and game room provide additional activities for the family to enjoy.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests