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Steps to Sand: Galveston Beach Bungalow!

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Stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
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Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 589 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Galveston, Texas
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Moody Gardens and Galveston Seawall. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Galveston Island Beaches and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palm Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Sand: Galveston Beach Bungalow!

Your family’s next Lone Star State escape begins at ‘Palm Beach Bungalow!’ This updated vacation rental features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and an unbeatable location just a few blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy easy access to several beaches and Galveston Island State Park, less than 1 mile away! The bungalow also features everything you need to unwind after a day at Moody Gardens or the Pleasure Pier, including spacious front and back decks, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV!

-- THE PROPERTY --

GVR05764 | Outdoor Shower | Updated Interior | Central Air Conditioning

With a prime location in the Palm Beach neighborhood and all the comforts of home, ‘Palm Beach Bungalow’ is perfect for small families or a couple’s beach retreat.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Extra Mattress Available

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, cooking basics, center island w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: Renovated bathroom, updated travertine shower w/ rainfall showerhead, washer/dryer, flat-screen TV w/ Xfinity Flex for streaming, ceiling fans, open floor plan, nautical decor, linens/towels
OUTDOOR LIVING: Back deck, front deck
PARKING: In front of house (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Sand Art Beach (0.2 miles), Galveston Island State Park (0.6 miles), Pirates Beach (0.9 miles), Sea Shell Beach (1.5 miles), Beach Pocket Park (1.2 miles), Sunny Beach (4.8 miles), Galveston Beach (8.5 miles), Porretto Beach (12.6 miles), Stewart Beach (12.9 miles), San Luis Beach (13.0 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Schlitterbahn Waterpark (8.3 miles), Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier (8.6 miles), Moody Gardens (8.9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (8.9 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (11.2 miles), Pier 21 (13.1 miles)
HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS: Garten Verein (11.5 miles), 1859 Ashton Villa (12.2 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (12.6 miles), Bishop's Palace (12.7 miles), East End Historical District (12.9 miles), 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at the Texas Seaport Museum (13.1 miles), Fort San Jacinto Historic Point (15.3 miles)
FISHING CHARTERS: Always Hooked Up Fishing (2.9 miles), Deep Sea Fishing Charters Galveston (9.4 miles), 3G Fishing Charters (12.9 miles), Wave Dancer Charters (13.8 miles)
GOLF: Galveston Country Club (0.6 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (7.5 miles), Bayou Golf Course (24.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (8.2 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (49.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. An exterior security camera is located at the front door, facing out towards the entrance. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: This property can comfortably accommodate 4 guests in beds, but the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 5 with 1 guest sleeping on the provided mattress
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a dishwasher. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washer/dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 962 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit
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 GVR05764

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Galveston Getaway 0.2 mile Walk to Beach!
Galveston Getaway w/Deck+Yard 0.2Mi Walk to Beach
Galveston Getaway With Deck + Yard: Walk to Beach Galveston
437498

Steps to Sand: Galveston Beach Bungalow! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul W.

Not happy

One bedroom was not clean had to wash sheets and towels myself very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple but comfortable

We had three people staying here two nights and this property totally met our needs. The property listing was exactly as described. Nicely furnished, comfortable beds. The proximity to the beach is awesome. Good value, checkout steps were reasonable, and overall a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerri B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fun/but

Our family did have a fun time and we did realize the property was small. We had chosen this property because our family was small plus the reviews when we were first looking were very good. As it was getting closer though the reviews were poor. This did make us concerned and did not get answers when we inquired. Just that there had been other renters since and no complaints. Once we got to the property there was an old golf cart and old beach items that were all over. The golf cart stayed and was broken. Once inside though the little house was very cute and clean, except for a very old and moldy shower curtain. My daughter ordered a new one and it came the next day. We had read about the mattresses being stained, but chose not to look as everything else was fresh. It was not till we were preparing to leave on our last day and as required we pulled the linens and yes to our dismay the mattresses were stained and was so disappointing. I did let the guest contact know this info also . The property is for sale and hopefully this and other reviews will help to fix some of the problems as the property is cute . Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but needs maintenance and cleaning

Arrived to see trash overflowing and animals had got into it and trash was all over the yard. My husband cleaned it up because we were there for a week and it was truly disgusting walking through an unmowed yard filled with trash. Frustrating to spend hundreds on a cleaning fee when it clearly wasn’t, and we had to do a lot of cleaning ourselves upon arrival. Inside was nice enough but there was not any dishwasher detergent, dish soap (luckily we brought our own thanks to a previous review) and looked as though the previous renters put their dirty dishes back in the cabinet without at least handwashing, no toilet paper, and a cockroach under the couch. Location to the beach was great but had I seen the current reviews before I booked several months ago, I would not have booked this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Beach Getaway

We enjoyed staying here for a quick beach getaway. Walking distance to the beach away from crowded areas made all the difference. House was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location saves it!!

I have a family of 5 and this was our first time ever staying in a rental home. We were so excited, but to pull up to the grass being as tall as my 3 year old, the trash overflowing onto the ground and covered with flies plus tons of broken items( golf cart, kick boards, fishing poles) was not a warm welcome after a 6hr long drive. The inside wasn’t too bad. It was clean for the most part and we were comfortable. The place would be amazing if it had some TLC. It just needs maintenance, like making sure the locks work. Now the distance from the beach is unbelievable! The 5 min walk was great and easy, even with very young kids. We loved the beach experience, but I would recommend SOAKING your body with bug spray. The mosquitoes were ridiculous!! We were fine at the beach but during the walk back, I guess after the water washed the bug spray off, was war. Overall, that house would be perfect if the owner cared about it. Hopefully, once it’s sold, the new owner will see the potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edith M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Home is not kept up

We arrived to the beach house only to see that it looked abondaned with grass two feet high and a deteriorating golf cart under the deck. We did not complain and decide to give it a shot. House seemed nice at a glance, but then realized the house was not kept up. Some issues where: Front door top deadbolt did not latch. Plates had dried food particles on them. No dish or dishwasher soap. Restroom curtain had mold on it. Towels were old and had stains on them. Vanity drawers were broken and had hair clippings/shavings. Pillows were very old and flat. Back deck had grill and chairs that were completely rusted and broken. Outdoor shower was full of spider webs and drain was clogged with dirt and outdoor debris. Used the washer, and they were ridiculously loud. Best thing to do is leave it washing/drying while you're out. FYI, no detergent provided. We booked the place for two nights, and we couldn't bare to stay a second night. Followed instructions of cleaning and removing linens, only to find one mattress was full of stains. Not a nice sight. Living area did have a very comfortable couch and location is great with only a short walk to the beach, approximately a 5 min walk. If house was kept up we would have rate it a 5 star stay. Hope this review helps.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa O.

Nice Spot

Enjoyed how close to the beach the house was. The house was nice and clean on the inside. Only complaint was the grass was extremely tall making it hard for us to walk up to. Also, our trash bin had not been cleaned out seems for awhile. When i opened the bin it was full and full of flies. Other than those two issues was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike and Toni V., Houston, Tx

Needs some TLC

This house is in need of a refresh. It's currently for sale so perhaps the owners don't want to put any money into it. The mattresses and pillow are stained, the second bed is not a queen, but a full. We found an air mattress in the closet, but there were no sheets to put on it. The shower head has a leak that dripps pure hot water so you have to dodge it unless you want to get burned. The check out process when leaving is one of those annoying, strip the sheets, take out the trash, wash, dry and put away all the dishes (the sponge they leave you to do that with is moldy) AND we're going to charge you a cleaning fee. The outside hasn't been mowed in some time, so you have walk in through a jungle of grass and thick mosquitoes. I stayed here because I was considering buying the house, but we won't be making an offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston Getaway

The house was very clean, cute, and had everything you needed! Very close to the beach, which made for a short walk. Beach was very nice and clean as well. On the day we checked out, getting ready to leave, my car would not start. We were out in the heat, waiting on AAA to come, we called owner, and Jake was kind enough to let us go back in to cool off, which I thought was very nice!!! I would totally come back to stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston getaway

Definitely a short walk to the beach. Enjoyed our stay overall. The house needs new towels and new mattresses as all were stained.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

Great little house just outside of Galveston. Nice quite neighborhood, short walk to the beach. Great kitchen and Bathroom. 1 bedroom has a double bed and the other has a queen, listing is not correct.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

Overall it was a cozy place for my wife and I, plus our 2 kids to start a couple of nights. Super close to the beach, in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wkd getaway

Cute house. Quiet location, but still close to all the things. 5 min walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L., China Springs , TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is cute, clean and comfortable . The location is amazing. We walked to a very clean beach less then a block away. The neighborhood was quiet. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2023 vacation

Very nice small cute home. Nice private beach with just a short walk from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty beach house

Was a very nice and kept up beach house, with a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jesse L.

Disappointed

Location was fantastic. House left a lot to be desired. Clean inside, but several items in disrepair and lacking daily essentials. Had to purchase laundry detergent, hand soap, dishwasher pods, sponges and kitchen cleaning items. Broken golf-cart with beach toys left at property, open electrical junction boxes. For the price, would have expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time away with my teenage granddaughters

Great time away with my teenage granddaughters-Just a short walk to a beach location. The girls had so much surfing the waves. It was a car ride back into town but that didn’t matter to us because it gave us time to laugh, talk and listen to music.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

The little beach house was great and we had such a wonderful time. The location of the house was great and very close to the beach. The only hiccup was not being able to get in touch with the home owner. We had trouble determining how to connec the television. I contacted the owner three different times with no response. I am hoping he was not unavailable due to illness. In general, the stay and time we had there was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay 2022

Home was clean and tidy, there was easy access to the beach and just a short drive from attractions/restaurants. Perfect for our small family. Owner was easily accessible via phone. We had a great time living the beach life !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Morgan B.

The house looked nothing like the pictures. Floor was a so uneven .

We did not stay at the residence was there maybe 30 mins my mother tripped and fell going to the bathroom. It ruined our whole trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach trip

This is a great location that is close to the beach. It is an easy walk right down the road. I would recommend bringing a wagon to carry your things with you. It is a paved road all the way to the beach. The house was very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022