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Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach

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Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8102.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach

The Salty Whale

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A fabulous location for beach lovers, this upscale 2BR/1.5BA house is just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, Pleasure Pier, and popular beachfront seafood restaurant, Fish Tails.

A stylish kitchen wows with stainless steel appliances, while a high-end beachy decor is on display throughout the open living space. Each bedroom has a TV for streaming your favorite shows. There’s also impressive outdoor space, including a backyard with a dining table, and an upper-level deck with great views of the gulf.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

This light-filled home is replete with the vibrant colors of the Gulf Coast. In the living room, kick back on a queen sofa bed or two oversized armchairs while watching the 55-inch TV.

Whip up tasty home-cooked meals in an oh-so-chic kitchen with its own 42-inch TV, quartz countertops, and an array of stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. A breakfast bar has seating for two, while a glass-top dining table seats four. The home’s coastal theme continues in a tastefully furnished primary bedroom. Slumber in a queen bed, set before a 48-inch TV. The second bedroom offers a great space for the kids with a full-over-full bunk bed, a large walk-in closet, and a 40-inch TV. Both bedrooms share access to a bathroom with a dual marble vanity and a tub/shower combination. In addition, the house has a half bath, complimentary WiFi, and a washer/dryer.

Make the most of the sunny weather in your private backyard. There’s a gas grill, an outdoor shower, outdoor speakers, and an eight-person patio table. At the front of the house, there’s more seating on a shady front porch. From here, a spiral staircase leads to an upper-level deck with fantastic gulf views.

THE LOCATION

Walk 4 minutes from your door to reach the beach and the rolling waves of the gulf. Take a stroll along Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier for retro arcades, rides, and waterfront eateries. You're right near the Mardi Gras Parade routes, too!

Drive 12 minutes to treat the kids to a wet ‘n wild adventure at Schlitterbahn. Or head 20 minutes to enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking around Galveston Island State Park.

Numerous cultural attractions are also nearby. Visit The Bryan Museum to learn about old Texas and the American West, or take guided tours around Moody Mansion — an elegant residence dating back to 1895. Both attractions are a 5-minute drive from home.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: outside only facing away from the door



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 GVR09076

About the area

Galveston

Located in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. 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 Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Gulf-view home with deck - blocks to Pleasure Pier & beach located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Salty Whale cottage

Nicely decorated and very convenient to beach and pleasure pier
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Excellent Home!

My wife, 3 yo, 4 yo and mother all had an excellent stay! The house was decorated beautifully with much room for sleep and comfort. Top to bottom this was a wonderful place to stay with close access to the beach, restaurants, shopping and Pleasure Pier!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place, loved everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

Salty Whale Vacation Home

Location location location! House is adorable and roof top deck views awesome. It was not too loud for sleeping being by all the action in the main bedroom. We came early in the season so the weather was perfect as well. Could walk right to restaurants and the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven K.

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

Great Stay

The inside of the property is very clean and the location is amazing. The outside could use some updates and the WiFi wasn't working, but management tried their hardest to get it working again (eventually partial refund for no wifi). It was the providers issue, not the property - stuff happens. They were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beachy whale....amazingly brautiful,&uniqie decorecor. Renovated historical Galveston home.

We loved the whole beautiful vibe of the home. We were missing some linens but brought to us on request. So appreciatve of relocating us from fosurfside storm. We had a fam reunion planned with members from all over who flew I n. ressed with willingness to help us out with relocation!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lanette A.

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

The Salty Whale

The indoor is decorated with a beautiful beach theme. It created a comfy feel. The private parking was a big plus! The location was directly accessible to the beach and local shops and restaurants. I would definitely rent the place again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Spring Break

Everything was great, loved the house decor.! My only issue was that the mattress was hard and uncomfortable for me, but we will most likely rebook this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

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

Great Location

Was beautiful on the inside and very close to the beach and pier. Inside was clean and comfortable. Negatives: back door lock doesn't work from the outside. The outdoor seating was covered in moss. And you park behind the house in a gated grassy area. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

Great house, great stay!

Nice updated new house with new appliances. Everything about this stay was excellent up until no one could work the TVs or the speaker. I never knew I’d not know how to work a tv lol. Other than that, this house has everything you need; from pits to silverware. I enjoyed it! Beds are also comfortable and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

It was a nice place to stay for Mardi Gras weekend. The house pretty clean. We had issues with opening the doors and working the remotes. There was no hand soap but luckily I brought some. The master bath and bedroom door dont close well. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Brent S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Great location had trouble getting in lock key pad was broken and had to call and got a key Also the coffee maker was broken and I Tex and they said woul be taking care of but nothing was done and had to go out to get coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

Favorite Stay in Galveston

We have a family of three including a two-year-old and we have been coming to Galveston for once a year for the last five years. Of all the places we have stayed, and we have stayed somewhere new every time, this was our favorite property. The location is fantastic. There are three restaurants within walking distance in Fish Tales, Bubba Gump’s, and BLVD Seafood. Pleasure Pier and the beach are right across the Seawall. We also took advantage of the park that was about a one minute walk to the south. It was a great location! It is a beautiful house. The living room is spacious, but cozy. It is beautifully decorated, and both bedrooms are larger than any of the places we have stayed. There was plenty of room for our family of three, but you could easily have six or seven people stay here and be comfortable. There are TVs in both bedrooms, one in the living room, and one in the kitchen, so there shouldn’t be any trouble arguing over what to watch. Our favorite aspect of the house, though was the upstairs porch. There’s a great view of Pleasure Pier and the ocean. It’s a pleasant place to enjoy an ocean breeze and read a book. Everything about the stay went smoothly. We will certainly check availability of this place for the next time we visit Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great location, neat and tidy, still working the bugs out

Beautiful house, recently remodeled, and great location. House was very clean and ready to be enjoyed. However, Be sure to get clarity on entry and parking. The door lock code only worked for the front door but the only parking was on the lawn in the rear. This made things more complicated than they needed to be. With the great location, we didn’t need the car. Would have worked perfectly except the mowers showed up Saturday afternoon right when we put the kids down for a nap, and of course they wanted the car moved. We had no permit to park on the street, as this was pointed out by a neighbor upon our arrival. We moved the car around the lawn for an hour Saturday afternoon so the guys could weedeat and mow. Lastly we tried to sleep in Sunday but had to rush to make it out at 10. In all, it’s a beautiful space, great location, might even try to rent again just be sure to clarify the parking and entry! Thanks for the beautiful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

The inside of the property was just as advertised (and really clean). The supplies in the kitchen were more than we could have hoped for and there were enough towels and washcloths for all of us. There were also tons of toys for my girls to play with on the beach in the outside bench. They were so excited about the selection of items! The outside shower was also a great help! The only thing that I would suggest is attention to the yard. The yard (front and back) needs to be tended to. The front yard is overgrown and does not look as nice as the pictures. The backyard (where you would park) is not level and the grass was a bit overgrown when we were there. We came in a SUV, but if you’re in a car, you may want to swing to the left to avoid the hump in the yard. The bugs back there are REALLY bad as well. One of my daughters had bug bites so bad that I had to give her Benadryl and go out and by calamine spray. They did not play in the yard at all - the bites happened from the car to the back door of the home. The patio table also needs to be power washed or replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

KAREN B B.

Practically Perfect - There is a reason for Four Stars - Please read!!

This was a great getaway, close to the beach, close to Pleasure Peir, close to fun little souvenier shopping, and close to great places to eat. The home was absolutely darling - great decor. There was everything we needed in the kitchen. The family had plenty of room. We would definitely recommend The Salty Whale. We hope to return there in the future. There were a few little annoyances with the management of the home. (VACASA) We ran out of toilet paper, garbage bags, and laundry soap. We searched and couldn’t find any extras. We’ll bring more laundry soap next time, but toilet paper? Mold in the washing machine. Television shut off about every hour of watching. Had to wait until it would turn on again. Seems to be an overheating problem When we go back, if the management has addressed these annoyances, we would greatly and enthusiastically give The Salty Whale 5 STARS!! BTW: other reviews seem to have this same thread. Door dash? Do not order from The Meltdown. The food is not at all like the pictures. The portions were more like kid’s meals, cold, greasy, and the order was wrong. Of our 6 "meal" orders, we got 3 styrofoam (soggy) fries. Our Dashers were great, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Great getaway

The house was beautiful, perfect location to beach and walkable to restaurants and bars we got up every morning to watch the sunrise. We definitely will stay here again when we come back to Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Joyce S.

Galveston Vacation

Overall, this was a wonderful location with clean interior and modern furnishings. We really enjoyed our stay, had plenty of room for the four of us, and we loved the outdoor shower feature to rinse off excess sand after a day at the beach. We didn’t give it a 5th star because the back door that you access from the alley parking did not work. So we had to walk around to the front door to open the door and then go to the back to unlock the door when bringing in our groceries and other items from the car which was inconvenient each time we came back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Adorable house, perfect location

We loved this house! It was very clean and decorated with a fun beach theme. The beach was just across the parking lot and an easy walk, even with kids and their things in tow! We appreciated the chairs and sand toys. Parking was a little confusing at first but then not too inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

JULIE S.

Fantastic!!!

The home was everything depicted in the pictures! And such a great and convenient location! The layout and decor of the home was superb, very nice. How was very clean on our arrival. I liked the parking in the back of the home, definitely beats having to try and find somewhere to park. There is a very nice park across the street. The area does get a little noisy on Friday/Saturday evenings but that should be expected with the location being across from the Pleasure Pier. The home has all the tools and gadgets needed in the kitchen/bathroom. The only thing that should be better explained is how to work the tv remotes. I consider myself a smidgen tech savvy, but it took over 30 minutes to figure out the remotes. I loved the keypad on the front door! This was great instead of worrying about keeping up with an actual key. I also appreciate the texts throughout our stay from Vacasa checking in to ensure everything was and letting us know that early/late check out was available. We plan to stay in this home moving forward for our annual getaway. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

Great Stay

Had a great stay here for September. Very clean had everything we needed to cook and be comfortable. Great central location to food, pleasure pier, Murdoch’s and the beach. Only issue we had was parking our big truck in the back. Otherwise had a great time and really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Beautiful home with a great view!

Lovely home with great space for our large family. Easy walk to the beach and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

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

A Perfect House & Location

With 2 adults and 4 teenagers there was something to do for everyone! Close to skate park and beach! Sort drive to the Strand for shopping. Enjoyed everyday and the house was peeing every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA S.

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

Loved that it was next to Pleasure Pier and the beach. Our little ones loved the nearby splash pad.

Would definitely stay there again because of the convenience to everything and the overall property itself was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Best Location

This house was amazing! Great location. Very comfortable and has all the amenities. Would highly recommend to others. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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