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Sandy Feet Cottage
Upper deck, great view of the water
Take the party outside!
Additional, out side space, charcoal grill
Comfortable seating in living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Feet Cottage

Take a step back in time and enjoy a slower pace in a charming 1920's cottage with the beautiful Gulf of Mexico just steps away. Comfortably furnished and stocked with everything you'll need for a relaxing vacation, Sandy Feet Cottage is your antidote to the hustle and bustle of daily life. Located in Galveston's Historic East End, you'll get a feel for life at the turn of the century while having modern conveniences at your fingertips. Located just a block from the Seawall you can see and hear the Gulf from the porch or the roof top deck, just the place for morning coffee or sunset drinks. Bikes are available for rent on the island and many restaurants and attractions are a bike ride or short walk away. There is much to see and do in Galveston so make Sandy Feet Cottage your home base for fun and relaxation.

Remember.....Keep your feet sandy and your glass full at SANDY FEET COTTAGE!!





A Graco bassinet is provided for infant or toddler sleeping. (Please follow directions and make sure set-up is done correctly before placing child in bassinet.)

Property is fully fenced.

Attractions and restaurants: Property is conveniently located to The Strand, museums, cruise ship wharf, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Mardi Gras parade route and many of the island's best restaurants.

ATTENTION---PLEASE READ: All amenities provided at Sandy Feet Cottage are for your comfort, convenience and entertainment. Please use responsibly, follow all directions, obey local laws, and monitor children at all times. No smoking allowed in home and a 23 year age minimum is required for reservations. Thank you.

Property manager

Tony Akin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
2 dogs MAX. Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on porch or deck.

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
Property Registration Number GVR01031

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Feet Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Feet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Feet Cottage located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was very close to the beach and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely wonderful place and hope to be able to visit there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Sweet little cottage

This little cottage is just a block and a half from the sea wall and an easy 10 minute drive to the downtown area. Very cute beach-y style decor, and well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The beds are quite comfy too (firm). Great front porch and brick patio with ample seating on the side. Kudos for dog friendliness (property is completely fenced in) and thanks for Tony and Ron who could not have been more gracious and responsive. Highly recommend
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M K.

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

Great end of summer get away rain and all

Clean quiet nice walk to beach ⛱️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna M.

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

Little getaway

We like the house a needs a little TLC, but other then that location perfect, a was a great little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Great Experience

The property was exactly as advertised. Easy access to the home and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth and Mechelle W.

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

Good location

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Sandy Feet is THE BEST!

Sandy Feet is a wonderful retreat - five minutes from the beach! It is in a quiet neighborhood, and with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with kitchen, dining and living areas, it is very accommodating. The owners have outfitted the house with the best in the way of kitchen utensils, laundry facilities, beautiful linens, and whimsical decor. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbra T.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A week of rain

The house is in a great location. It just could use a good cleaning and updating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn V.

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

Weekend in Galveston

Sandy Feet is very conveniently located to the beach and the boardwalk. Nice restaurants nearby. We recommend Millers. The rental had two wagons to use which was very helpful for small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Great Place to Spend the 4th of July!

Three generations of our family spent the long 4th of July weekend at Sandy Feet and had a wonderful time. The house is cute and comfortable and easily accommodated 6 adults and 2 small children. It is close to the beach and to great places to eat and drink. Ron was very helpful and right on time for us to check in and out. The patio and small roof top deck are nice. Having a washer and dryer was a plus as well. We will certainly consider staying here again on our next trip to Galveston!

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Galveston Getaway

Cottage was wonderful but I would not advertise as pet friendly. Was not pet friendly because Oleander bushes in the yard are toxic to animals. No grass inside fenced area. House open underneath house for wild critters. The cottage itself was great and we would gladly rent again without our two small dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim D., Dallas, TX

Great Stay In a Charming Home

My family and I stayed here for 3 nights in July. Ron greeted us promptly and had great suggestions for restaurants on the island. The house was quite charming and well stocked with everything we needed. Having the patio with a water hose was great after a trip to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet, and close to the Seawall and attractions. Being very particular when it comes to a clean place to stay, I have to say I was not disappointed. My only suggestion is for new shower curtain liners in both showers. Everything else was in tip top shape. Our friends rented the house across the street from us, and our kids enjoyed going back and forth between houses. We would definitely stay here again when in Galveston!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brandy B.

Sweet Cottage near the ocean

We booked this home for a spring break trip with our two teens and tween. We have outgrown hotels rooms especially after long road trips like this one was. It was nice to have some space to spread out a bit. The house was decorated so adorably. It was clean and had plenty of towels and basic bathroom and kitchen supplies. Two bathrooms was also a definite plus but the best part of this home was the great value. It is reasonably priced and does not have the several add on fees that the other rental options had. They just ask that you strip your beds and start the laundry when you leave. It is only two blocks from the seawall and you can catch a glimpse of the ocean from the upper deck. We would absolutely recommend this rental to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Relaxing vintage charm

I loved my stay in this charming house with its high ceilings and tiny fenced yard. We stayed here with 3 children 9 yrs. old and under, and the large bedroom with 2 queen beds was perfect for them allowing plenty of room for their suitcases with no crowding. The fact that their room was connected to ours by a door was quaint, but also comforting for them, and they loved being able to trot through the house in a circle through all of the rooms because each bedroom had 2 doors. All the beds are extremely comfortable with nice linens and plenty of pillows. Everything was very clean, the manager lives close by and is accessible, and the atmosphere in the home is bright and cheerful. My granddaughter proclaimed our stay here as the best week of her whole summer. The house is a convenient walk to the beach on the seawall, although to cross Seawall Blvd. safely we found it necessary to walk an extra block to the light and then double back on the other side to take the stairs down to the beach. The beach is very tiny in this location, but is adequate to allow children to play in the surf. It was also a short drive to see the Elissa, Galveston Water Adventures Dolphin Tours, Railroad museum, Bolivar ferry, and Offshore Oil Rig museum allowing us to come back to the house for lunches and naps before heading out for more fun on the beach. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the kitchen. We had everything we needed to prepare simple meals. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Familienurlaub

Gemeinsames Frühstück, Zeit am Strand, zusammen kochen. War alles da was Familie mit Kindern (4+7 Jahre) Spaß macht. Es war sehr heiss und leider nicht möglich draußen zu sitzen. Ein Sonnenschutz im ausssenbereich wäre super gewesen. Sonst alles super, würden wieder kommen!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

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

Fun weekend

We had a great time we came for a girls weekend and go to Dickens on the Strand. It was a lovely home and we felt very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a wonderful time. House was as described. Tony and Ron were both very accessible and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great place to stay.

Good location to a lot of things to see and do, food and drink close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Wonderful Location

We enjoyed our weekend stay at Sandy Feet Cottage! The house is charming and has everything you need! We slept well (the beds are very comfortable), and enjoyed being super close to the beach! Thank you for hosting such a wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Perfect house and location

Took a quick trip with my daughters. House was clean and had everything we needed. The location was a quick walk to the beach and pleasure pier!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Great time in Galveston.

Had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and close to the beach. Our first time in Galveston. Can't wait to come back. We will definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandy t.

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

perfect family vacation ❤

House was clean, comfortable and cozy. Great location! Had everything we needed and more. Short walk to beach made it easy to go back and forth for lunch. PLENTY of choices for dining nearby. Great vacation!

About the host

Hosted by Tony Akin

Host profile image
I live in Houston, TX and have been a flight attendant for 32 years. I inherited an interest in real estate from my father and after talking over his business I've been able to expand into Galveston. Since I would like to eventually live in Galveston full time, I enjoy spending my spare time on the island. Waking up to the sounds and smells of the Gulf of Mexico is not a bad place to be!

Why they chose this property

Since childhood I have had an interest in old houses. I have been known to peer through a crack in a boarded up window a time or two! Bringing an old, tattered house back to life is fun for me and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty in the process. In Galveston, these homes are the history of the island and it gives me great pleasure to see them come alive again. There are great stories from the past in these beautiful houses; and great stories in the future as well.

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English
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