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Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything

Cozy and charming cottage just 1 block (from alley) and 2 blocks (from front door) of walking distance from Seawall. The famous Mardi Gras and July 4th parades route is also just a stone throw away. The house is well maintained with high ceilings and full of amenities for your convenience including stainless steel kitchen appliances and washer/dryer. Two full bathrooms and two good sized bedrooms with a spacious living room that can easily sleep up to 8 people with comfortable mattresses, with some being cool gel memory foam.

A nice deck patio to sit and enjoy the wind breezes from the beach in a huge backyard with manicure landscaping. 4th of July fireworks are only 1 block from home and can be enjoyed from the backyard's deck or walk to the seawall to view over the Gulf of Mexico. The house is walking distance to the Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier as well as many great restaurants.

Charming Cottage by the Beach is registered with the City of Galveston Park Board. Rate includes 9% City Hotel Operating Tax (HOT).

We provide local maps, restaurant menus, brochures on local venues and information about Galveston Island.

Beach toys and beach chairs are provided for your use.

This cottage is truly a rare find for the island escape you and your family ever dreaming of; and You will be glad you book this CHARMER!!!

Additional rules (please see House Manual for further details upon check-in)
-Minimum age to rent is 25
-Treat the home with respect
-No smoking in house (no cigarette butts or trash in yard)
-Wash your own dishes
-Wearing shoes in the house is not allowed
-Please use outside shower in the backyard to wash off any sand and dry off before entering the house
-No loud music or noise after 10PM
-There are free parking in front and on driveway next to the house. Please only park in front of the house vicinity and at least 10 feet from the fire hydrant. Do not block the neighbor's driveway as your car can be towed at your own risk.
-Do not put shrimp shells or fish scales in garbage disposal
-Do not flush feminine hygiene products down the toilet (including "flushable" tampons applicators, pads or wipes, or chunks of toilet papers). Use trash can in bathroom.
-Do not place barbecue on Deck; use only in yard
-Clean barbecue after use
-Upon departure, please place linens/top sheets and towels on floor in front of washer/dryer
-Start dishwasher if have dirty dishes in there
-Remove ALL trash bags (kitchen & bathrooms) to City cans by the gate inside the backyard.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Property manager

Van Tran

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
-No shoes inside -Use outside shower to wash & dry off before entering home -Cameras outside for security. Do not block neighbor's driveway
- No loud noises after 10pm
- Clean BBQ grill and put up dishes from dishwasher before checking out.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR05589

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage by the Beach - 1 Block from Seawall & Close to Everything located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seawall Beach and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

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

Great Spot

Great location, very clean and easy to check in. Short walk to the beach and awesome kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liliya B.

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

It was great

Great stay. Nice, clean and cozy house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Dallas, TX

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

Weekend Getaway

The location was great for us. Perfect walking distance to the beach and hot spot local restaurants. We brought the family down for little weekend break and we had a wonderfully time. We're looking forward to doing it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro A.

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

Good location

Overall the home was just right for our stay. The road construction made it difficult to get in and out but other than that Charming Cottage is in a very good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Great house

We loved the house close to everything.. It was our ladies trip … My niece turned 21 so we had a blast … And the host was great !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Totally charming

We stayed in a town for a devastating funeral and this was like a home away from home. So cozy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN L.

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

Board game family time

We had a wonderful time at this perfect house with such cute architectural details like high ceiling, cute molding, and stained glass windows. We enjoyed afternoons playing games. We used the games in the kitchen nook along with some we had brought. The ac worked fabulously. The location was close enough to the beach even in the heat advisory we could walk with the the 5, 8, & 12 year old. Thanks for offering for rent such a fabulous house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy m., Minnesota

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

Perfect family cottage close to the beach!

My husband and I stayed with our two teen daughters over the 4th of July. The house was so clean and had everything we needed. Great location, only 1-2 blocks from the beach/sea wall where we went every day and spent 4th of July watching the parade, fireworks, and drone show. Lots of great food options in walking distance including the taco truck, Queen’s BBQ, and many more. Loved drinking coffee in the back porch, grilling fresh seafood from Katie’s seafood market, and watching movies in the spacious living room. Beds were very comfortable and both bathrooms were very clean with great big showers. The host was very easy to reach and immediately responded to any questions before and during our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joshua J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

The property was not as listed, no foosball table for the kids, the TVs didn’t have satellite and didn’t work, the owner did try to help me activate Amazon but that was cutting into our family time. The BBQ grill is broken and was in a rusted mess in back yard. The house wasn’t super clean on check in- stains on bedding couch etc. The normal items at a rental were not there, one bathroom no hand soap, only 1/2 roll of toilet paper, no soap for showers. The location is close to the beach which was great. The property manager did come and help us get new bedding, soap and brought one roll of toilet paper we still had to go get enough for 4 days and 4 people, we wasted time with all the messages and calls. The quick response was the reason for the higher rating, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Spacious cottage close to beach, food, and drinks

The rental process was easy, and Van stayed in communication during the entire stay. We had an issue with the electronic keypad upon arrival. I called Van and the problem was fixed remotely during the phone call. The property itself was very clean and spacious. There were 6 adults on the trip and plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots/pans, cooking utensils, and silverware. The screened in porch had some stuff for the beach, a charcoal grill, and some seating. The outdoor showers in the back were nice after coming back from the beach. We had a great time, and Van was an excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Wonderful

Within a block of the beach and a short walk to Pleasure Pier. The house was clean, no problems with parking and cute fenced in back yard. The owner was very attentive and it's great to have a full size washer and dryer! All things like towels, sheets and toliet paper were provided too. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Beautiful

Our stay was amazing. Perfect location with walking distance to the sea wall. This home is very well kept. Great size kitchen and bedrooms. The host was beyond accommodating. Great communication. Thank you for a great experience. Definitely will be staying here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cris M.

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

Home away from home

We had a mini getaway right before school started back up and we truly enjoyed this home. Home was very cozy and beach was so close! Owner was great, easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend this home! Thank you Van!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Wonderful stay

The beach was so close. The house was a great place to stay. We loved it's location to everything. Even when we texted for some additional information. The response was very quick with a phone call. Loved the personal conversation.....

About the host

Hosted by Van Tran

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Why they chose this property

Besides the great location, we have awesome spaces for you and your family to enjoy with all the amenities you need while on vacation. We are super close to wonderful restaurants and shops in Galveston. If you like to cook, our full-loaded kitchen will surely accommodate you. We have a huge 70" TV for your family to enjoy in the living room as you relax with your family. The common space in the living room has 1 memory foam sofa bed and 2 futon sofas. Our mattresses are super comfortable in all the bedrooms for you to rest after a long day at the beach. Other things to note:
- All queen-size Pillow-Top and Cool gel memory goam mattresses
- Spa showers with rainheads
- Curated ambient lighting (inside & out)
- Ceiling fans in living room and every bedroom
- Fully loaded kitchen
- Coffee and creamer and coffee maker
- Green tea
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Towels
- 70" Smart TV with Chromcast
- Comfortable 2 futon sofas (can be used as single bed) in living room
- Comfortable queen-sized sofa bed with memory foam mattress in living room
- Fully enclosed large yard with big deck
- BBQ pit
- Outdoor shower

What makes this property unique

Neighborhood is very quiet and we are very close to the beach and it's a nice walk to seawall. You have access to the beach via 35th or 37th street and 37th street has a 4-light intersection.

The house is in a great location and you can walk or bike to the beach without having to take your car. Wonderful restaurants are just a few steps away! Try these nearby/walking distance restaurants that are just 1 block away from the house:
- Eat at Joe's
- Brick House (ribs)
- Queen's BBA (award-winning)
- Gaido's Seafood (100 years restaurant)
- Nick's Seafood

Languages:

English, Spanish
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