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1913 Coastal Cottage-1 Block to BEACH! Private backyard-Pet friendly-FREE WIFI!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston (Kempner Park), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Port of Galveston and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 11 min walk
  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬19 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.

1913 Coastal Cottage-1 Block to BEACH! Private backyard-Pet friendly-FREE WIFI!

Are you ready to enjoy "Life on a Sandbar"? Then It's time to start your vacation ONE BLOCK from the beach, feeling the ocean breezes and hearing the waves? Our Coastal Beach Cottage was built in 1913 and is the perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and the soothing sounds of the ocean. Nestled one block from the Beach, our charming retreat offers a perfect balance of rustic coastal style and modern comfort. Picture large windows that invite natural light to flood the space, with stunning views of the endless horizon. Inside, you will find soft, airy décor that reflects the natural surroundings, comfortable furniture, beachy-colored accents, and local art.
The open concept living area features a welcoming space for family gatherings. With a large Dining table for cozy evenings playing board games, working on puzzles, or relaxing on the Sofa and Loveseat to enjoy TV or a movie.
Whether it's unwinding with a good book or listening to the waves roll in and feeling the breeze, the environment is ideal for peace and tranquility.
The Outdoor space in the backyard includes a spacious Conversation area under a Pergola where you can sip your morning coffee or relax with a glass of Wine surrounded by Tropical landscaping. We have an Outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the Beach.
There is also a large porch at the front of our cottage where you can enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the sea breeze or enjoying sunsets with a glass of wine.
Our Coastal Beach Cottage is in the heart of Seawall Blvd and within easy walking distance to the beach (1 short block), which allows you to embrace the coastal lifestyle. More ocean views and thrilling rides await at the Pleasure Pier, which is a short 7/10ths of a mile walk. Restaurants within walking distance include The Spot, The Brick House, Gumbo Diner, Joe's Crab Shack and other Restaurants!
Our Coastal Beach Cottage blends the charm of coastal living with all the comforts of home, creating an inviting atmosphere where time seems to slow down. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or a home to create lasting memories by The Gulf of Mexico, our Coastal Beach Cottage embodies the serenity and beauty of coastal Living.
We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Coastal Beach Cottage! We are always available to answer any questions. All you need to do is bring your clothes, food and be ready to relax or explore beautiful Galveston Island!
We are the owners and love this neighborhood and think you will, too! As your hosts, we are committed to making your stay memorable and enjoyable. Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions or special requests. We look forward to welcoming you to our home!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carol and Ron Chavez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are considered-$50

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play and highchair at home

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 GVR07196

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

1913 Coastal Cottage-1 Block to BEACH! Private backyard-Pet friendly-FREE WIFI! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property and hosts
Perfect location, house, and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
Very close to the beach, everything really. Very nice little house. Friendly owners who were very helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Christmas Reset
Our stay over the Christmas holiday was just what we needed before starting a new year. The 1913 beach bungalow was a block away from the waterfront as well as a variety of restaurants. Our hosts thoughtful touches and supplies made sure we weren't lacking for anything. They even had a small Christmas tree set up for us! The fenced in yard let us relax outside under the shady patio cover with its comfortable chairs while knowing our dogs were safe. Very nice family memories were made. Will definitely tell others about this Galveston gem.sm all Christmas tree set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
No complaints at all, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful Texas Thanksgiving!
We loved our stay at this quaint beach cottage! Perfect for our family and pup. The house is prepped for every single thing you could need- wow! A true home away from home. Even with a city electrical outage, they were on top of getting the power company out to fix right away with little interruption to our family gathering. Super grateful for the memories and can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robbiewmartin1@hotmail.com M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House
Clean, well stocked, well organized, friendly hosts. We already have our next stay booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best GV Island house we’ve stayed at
Amazing house with a chef’s kitchen, impeccably stocked with supplies! It was so helpful to have two residential parking passes and a separate half bath!! This is going to be our go-to rental from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage close to the beach!
My family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home! We enjoyed the morning walks on the beach to watch the sunrise and great conversation around the fire pit in the backyard! The house is perfect inside and the owners have thought of everything to make sure you have a great vacation! I would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely stay here again!
The hosts were absolutely wonderful- they answered my questions promptly before I even booked with them and were extremely helpful throughout our stay. It really is just as described. I read other reviews where guests stated that you could literally show up with your clothes and you would be set. That is the case- so many toiletries were provided that if you forgot something, it was almost certain to be there. So nice to have the Keurig and the coffee provided. The bed was super comfortable. We loved the backyard with the covered seating area and spent a lot of time there. If you love to cook, there is every kind of imaginable pot and tool that you could possibly need. Being able to walk just two blocks to the beach was amazing! My husband and I are already looking at our calendars to see when we can return. Thanks so much, Carol and Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay near the beach!
We loved the property, including the back yard for our dog. Easy walk to the beach! The house has everything you could possibly need for your stay, including an ample stock of kitchenware and dog supplies. Beautifully decorated, plenty of resources for places to go, including dog-friendly restaurants. Ron and Carol are just the nicest folks you'd want to do business with - they even left us flowers and a card for our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Wedding Stay
Fit our needs perfectly. Cozy and relaxing stay. House is stocked for any imaginable need. Clean. Close to beach, restaurants and event. Hosts were very accommodating and responded promptly to our needs. Already planning our next getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach vacation!
We loved our stay! The house was clean, bright and comfortable. We had above and beyond anything we could have needed for our 4 nights there. The owners were communicative and helpful, making sure that we had ideas for our two kids’ first trip to the beach. And it really is so close to the beach! We would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni T., Carencro

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
The place was perfect for a family girls' trip. Such attention to detail with all the things available in case you forgot something.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
What a lovely beach bungalow. Each room is colorfully decorated. Had everything we needed and more. All you need is your clothes and food. The kitchen is labeled, made it so easy to find everything. The mattress were VERY comfortable. GREAT location, a short walk (block and 1/2) to the Seawall and close to restaurants. Nice backyard for gatherings late in the evening. This place is very pet friendly. If you have any questions just call or text the owners. They are very quick to get back with you. I would rent this bungalow again, if we do another girls trip. Thanks Ron and Carol!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with everything you need
Great house near the beach fully stocked with everything we needed for a 5 stay. Hosts were helpful in answering questions before hand. Would happily book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Had everything you could ever need for a vacation. We only had to purchase food everything from laundry detergent to coffee was provided. Absolutely the best VRBO that had everything we could need.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Ron and Carol’s house is just as described. We could have literally shown up with just our clothes and have everything we needed for our stay. The house was spotless and close enough to walk to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
We stayed for a short weekend stay, but the house was perfect for my 5 person family. Perfect location, good amenities. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Property was outstanding, all the amenities folks need on a trip, made our time there absolutely enjoyable. Interaction with the property owners was just right - they really wanted us to enjoy it! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and cozy house
Wonderful vacation that enabled our family to relax and spend time together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robbiewmartin1@hotmail.com M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Trip
Everything we needed was there. We didn’t cook, but if we had chosen to, the kitchen was very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston wedding weekend
Great location, cute property. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatififul bungalow.!
Had everything we needed and more! Short walk to beach! Cute cute cute!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time in Galveston
We planned an impromptu trip to Galveston and saw this house on VRBO. It is a gorgeous cute home. The location block and a half from ocean as well as amenities, backyard, front porch,beds eveything was great. The owners were wonderful hosts and we couldn't have found a better place. Thank you for making it an unforgettable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House Getaway
Lovely location and plenty of commodities to help us enjoy our stay. The wagon full of beach toys was a great bonus, and we spent a good amount of time in the evenings hanging out in the back garden. Would love to visit again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024