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Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach

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Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Pirate's Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Palm Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Jamaica Beach
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach

This charming beach side cottage sits on a lot just 1/2 a block from the beach. I have had the great fortune to have owned the house for the past 30 years. We have always walked to the beach, never have taken a car. We are that close. Our street actually dead ends at the beach. So it feels very private and great for kids because there is very little traffic and no streets to cross to get to the water. We are in the Palm Beach Subdivision which is one of the Islands older beach side communities. There are many beautiful new homes in our sub division but doted through out are the original beach cottages built in the 1960's with lots of Old Galveston charm. We are one of those original cottages. We are on the west end of the island only 8 miles from the main drag. Only a 10 minute ride to all the restaurants and attractions but far enough away to enjoy a quiet retreat with beautiful (not so crowded) beaches. The house has a large front balcony with a view of the water which provides lots of outdoor space for sun bathing, star gazing, and of course the ocean view. There is always plenty of shade and a cool breeze on the first level perfect for outdoor barbecues and just relaxing. This house is a two bedroom, one bath. But there is also a downstairs shower with hot and cold water. Upstairs you'll find a kitchen with plenty of room, lots of seating and a view of the water. A spacious spot for everyone to hang out. And high ceilings make the rooms feel even larger. The kitchen has french doors that open on to the front balcony. Of course the kitchen is fully furnished with everything you will need for your family get away. The two bedrooms each have a queen size bed and the large living room has 3 day beds for extra quests. This house comfortably accommodates 2 couples and 3 or 4 children. Sheets and towels are included .We are pet friendly and only a $25.00 fee for each pet per stay. You will enjoy this house. It is very comfortable. It has character and charm and best of all it is close to the water. We would love for you to stay.

Property manager

Elaine Duplechain

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

There is a 3 night minimum for Memorial Day Weekend Friday May 23 thru Sunday night May 25.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number GVR09365

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Pirate's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pirates Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Palm Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Broadway - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬16 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach. Broadway and Pirates Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

8 July 2025

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

Loved our stay

Nice and cozy , small walk to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

18 July 2025

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

Summer Vaca

Our family loved our stay and how close it was to walk to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 July 2025

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

Fully Furnished, great location

Perfect for us, walk to beach (located on beach side of road). host easy to contact, very comfortable. WiFi good, will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

17 June 2025

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

Memorial Day Bash

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend stay at this Galveston beach rental! The house was clean, spacious, and perfectly located near the shore, making our beach days a breeze. The amenities were top-notch, and the cozy vibe made it feel like a home away from home. The host was responsive and ensured everything went smoothly. We’re already looking forward to our next trip back! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

16 February 2025

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

Fun trip to the beach.

Had great time, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

BEVERLY H.

7 April 2025

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

Lacking

The outside chairs were broken/uncomfortable so didn’t really sit out enjoying the sound and waves. Shower is not for anyone over 5’3, non removable shower head. The living room floor was a 3” drop/stepup from every room. Not being used to stepping up into every room when leaving living room, we tripped multiple times. Once I tripped and fell into the bedroom. The beds were uncomfortable. If the air conditioner hadn’t been so good, we would have requested refund and looked elsewhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

2 October 2023

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

Fun family getwaya

Clean home, close to the beach, and the owner was helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Christopher G.

17 July 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The location is very convenient, with a short walk to the beach. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off and an additional hose for shoes, feet, and toys, which was helpful.One safety concern is the balcony railing. It consists of only two horizontal boards with large gaps, making it unsafe for young children who could easily fall through.The main issue during our stay was the air conditioning. The interior temperature regularly reached 85–90F in the middle of the day, making it very uncomfortable while the sun was on the house. We reported the issue on the first day, were advised to check the breakers, and were offered a refund if we chose to leave and stay elsewhere. Since we had two dogs and there were no other pet-friendly options available, we stayed. We followed up again requesting someone to come inspect the system but did not receive any further response. The A/C did cool the house fairly well in the evenings once the sun was down.Also all of the blankets on the beds had yellow stains on them. We reported this to the host on the first day and was told there were extra blankets and sheets. We checked those and found even more stains. We also found beer cans and trash left by prior tenants sitting behind the cushions on the couch as well as what looks like a bullet hole in one of the bedroom windows. The host seemed like a very nice person but very disappointed that she stopped communicating with us after reporting these issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan W., Austin, TX

12 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice stay in Galveston

Cute property, great location, great communication and easy checkin process. Was a little surprised to hear we needed to bring our own linens, but otherwise no issues!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett E., Dallas

25 June 2023

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

Beach reunion

The home was great! Perfect for our needs. Very close to the beach and in a quiet, safe, and nice neighborhood. We will definitely be booking again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie I., Senatobia, Mississippi

10 August 2023

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

Birthday weekend

Great spot for a family trip Plenty of comfortable beds, nice kitchen, large living area Easy access to the beach Small shower No linens

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan L.

8 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the Beach

Enjoyed the location to the beach, very easy access. Property manager was very accommodating on check-in and checkout. Took a few hours for the place to cool down, but once it cooled down the temperature remained very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

31 March 2020

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

Loved our stay!!!

We had the best time at this cute beach house! The owner was so friendly and communicated very well with us! We were very close to the beach and It was very nice on this side of the island. My kids loved this house and didn’t want to leave! We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

5 July 2023

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

Great Home

Very clean and comfortable home with a short walk to the beach. I arrived early and got to meet the owners. They are a lovely couple!! I’d certainly recommend this home for a beach getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kiri <.

10 August 2023

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

Good stay

If you remember Galveston beach houses from your childhood then this one fits the bill. Plenty of space to spread out and be comfortable. It’s charming, comfortable and close to the beach. The microwave didn’t work but that was our only complaint.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

2 October 2023

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

A Great Family Time

Our trip went off without any issues. We all had a wonderful time and the sad part was simply having to leave. The beach was right there! It was clean and well kept. Mostly everything we needed was there for us. This trip was a very rewarding experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgitte R.

3 October 2023

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

40th Anniversary Getaway

Lovely property. Lots of space, beds, seating and kitchen supplies. Very close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. We ate at convenient restaurants. Seven Seas grocery store was nearby. Wonderful weekend getaway. Responsive owner. We will be spending more weekends here. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna G.

30 July 2023

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Great location by the beach within walking distance. The place was clean and tidy. A great place for a couple and 2 small dogs. Only thing would say is the A.C. could not keep up during the day, so it was little warm. Had to have fans and standing fans going. Overall it was a wonderful stay. We would atay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

14 March 2023

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

Coziest island cottage

We had such a wonderful time staying here! It was so cozy and charming. Everything was comfortable and tidy. The home has everything you need. Elaine was so helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, a quick walk down a quiet dead end street to a clean, beautiful beach. The neighborhood was so quiet, perfect for a family. We have three young kids and it was easy to walk back and forth from the beach with them. We felt right at home. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

20 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

charming cabin

Palm Beach reminds me of a quaint B&B in England. It's a darling cabin with fantastic character. I loved that there was so much to look at in the house and it was well stocked. I love antiques so it was a wonderful surprise to see all the fun collectables on display. The lot next door offered several games of croquet and frisby. There was a nice view of the beach from the deck which was only steps away. The owner is super friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline M.

7 August 2024

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

Very cute place

Elaine is very sweet and communication was excellent with her. The house is so cute with easy access to the beach. A few minor leaks when it rained but it was tolerable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Isaura C.

16 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation

all good except cleaning

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

5 June 2022

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

Great house with good bones

Slept well, host responsive

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Jay

1 June 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was very close to the beach. The problems were you don't find out until you book it that there are no bed sheets or towels of any kind. The WiFi didn't work the whole time. I sent a text to the host on the first day, no response. Texted again on the second day. She finally responded on the third that morning. There is hardly any cell service (AT&T) in the house. Wifi would have been great. The biggest problem was that we found black mold all over the window shades and window sills. We discovered this on the final day as we were packing up to leave and my nephew slept on the twin bed next to it the last night.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

3 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable stay on the beach.

It was lovely to be so close to the beach. We came and went all throughout the day. There was so much ocean life to be able to see. The house was easy to get to. It was nice to be able to shower off outside and not track sand into the house from the beach. It was also nice to have a few things to take to the beach. It would have been nice to have sheets and towels at the house. We had 6 people in one vehicle, so having bedding for 5 beds and towels took up a lot of extra room. There were plenty of blankets, but I’m unsure if they get washed each time. I understand that we will see bugs every now and then, but we did see a big roach the first day we came in. We kept our clothes off the floor. Overall, we were happy with our stay and when we had questions for the owner, they answered.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Elaine Duplechain

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom #1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

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Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

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We should mention

About the area

Galveston

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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8.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Loved our stay

Ashley W.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

Summer Vaca

Nikki D.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fully Furnished, great location

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Memorial Day Bash

Daniel P.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Fun trip to the beach.

David G.

6/10 Okay

BEVERLY H.

Lacking

BEVERLY H.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Fun family getwaya

Hannah W.

4/10 Poor

Christopher G.

Christopher G.

10/10 Excellent

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