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The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.

Holiday home with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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The Cottage 1314 21st Street, Galveston
Living Room
Entry, stairs, living rom
Dining Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half bath

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.

This is an amazing and historic townhouse duplex with living, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath down, and 2 bedrooms, and one bath up. Off street driveway and garage parking! It is located in the center of the City, just 6 short blocks to the Seawall, the beach, bike rentals; and 11 walking blocks to The Strand Historical District with boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, attractions and night life. Directly across the street is the Bryan Museum, which has one of the largest collections of historical artifacts relating to Texas and hosts many fun and informative events.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES. GUEST ASSUMES RISK
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR06054

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Galvez Hotel Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage was perfect for our stay in Galveston. Private drive parking was great and the house was so clean. We will definitely be staying again soon in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with the rental. Worked out beautifully.Thank You for the cookie great snack.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as described. It is very convenient to everything we needed and everything is labeled well. Communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Cute place. Outdated but had the necessities. Was in sketch neighborhood. Found a big roach in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Great place

The Cottage was a great place for us to stay! Diane was so kind and accommodating. We loved the cookies she left. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wasiq S.

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

Great overall stay

Nice townhouse/cottage. Everything was labelled and great amenities to make a trip to the beach easier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great place!

Owner has thought of everything you need and some things you didn't know you needed. We always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russel T.

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

Just what we wanted!

Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Night away

The place was a perfect place to stay for us. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Perfect and Cozy

Really enjoyed this house. Stayed one night as we were leaving on a cruise. Very clean, everything we needed was available. The cookies left was an added bonus that my daughter loved! This will be our new go to place to stay when visiting Galveston for short or long stays.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

NANCY N.

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

House review

It was just a few minor things that need to be done. But discussed with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

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

Stop on way to cruise

It was the perfect house for us. Centrally located to food...stores...and museums. We took an extra day and enjoyed the town before we heade out on the cruise. The property was just the right size for 4 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

AVON

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

I don't know why we were asked to do laundry when we're paying for house keeping to do it.

The stay was nice. But the house had 1 front window & the picture showed 2. The picture was enhanced. Those were the only 2 deception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki N.

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

Convenient and comfortable

Worked out well for me and my dog and 2 grandkids. Just did a quick overnight stay and even had toys !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Great little place

My stay was perfect. Lovely decor. Beds we're super comfortable. Great location! My only complaint is there was no iron available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

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

Stay

The property was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birch Duke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough good things about this experience, our First with VRBO. The Home itself is clean, well maintained, well appointed and has lots of labelled supplies. It is central in the city and close to the beach and the Strand and across the street from the wonderful Bryan Museum. The central air conditioning was already on and the house cool. in August. Most importantly, the host is prompt and thoughtful with their detailed communications. All was in order for this retired military senior and his wife of 49 years. We can highly recommend it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Nice place to stay

This is a cute little duplex. Diane pays close attention to detail down to the labels indicating which light switch turns on which lights. Its centrally located and easy to find and get around the island.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Great spot and a great price

We enjoyed our stay at The Cottage; all of the information was sent to me a couple of days before so it was very easy to get into the house. It was very clean, there were cookies waiting for us 🍪 and cold bottled water in the fridge. Everything you might need was available, even chairs, towels and water toys, games, and toys. It’s a great place to stay in the great city of Galveston!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Cozy & Homey

We loved this little place. Owner has everything in place and little notes & labels helped us and were adorable. She even left us a tin of cookies. Place was immaculate, well stocked and quiet. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Galveston 2-bdrm

Nice cozy and clean house. Friendly owner. Garage parking was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phetsamorn O.

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

My short name is Phet

My girlfriend and i love the property and enjoyed our vacation also looking forward for our next vacation there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Overall clean and well kept house; owners was thoughtful Left cookies for us. The house is abit older. Lots of nice personal touches and kids toys and beach stuff to use. We didn’t use any because the weather was cold and we were only there for 1 short night. The washing machine and dryer was nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Perfect fit

We needed an overnight before hopping on a cruise. This place was exactly what we needed. House was great, host was awesome. Communication lacked nothing. They even had cookies waiting on the table. That was a very sweet thing to do! I bet it's great for beach trips as well, even though we didn't have time for that. We saw there was an ornament globe with instruction for filling it with shells you may find on the beach. Really a great idea and very thoughtful of the host to do. House was super clean, everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Couldn't be happier!

Excellent communication with the owner. Totally impressed with the property! Very nice and extremely clean. You can tell the owner takes great pride in the property. Nothing to worry about with COVID 19. Felt completely safe. Even had hand sanitizer, Lysol spray and wipes available. Very well appointed. Absolute attention to every detail. Owner has thought of everything that anyone could need (and then some) to have a pleasurable experience. I highly recommend this property and hope it is available for my next Galveston visit because I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Diane Zimmerman

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My husband and I love Galveston. We live in the Houston area now to be close to grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Great location, quiet

What makes this property unique

In the heart of the city you can easily take in the island's many attractions and events. Within 3 blocks you can find a drug store, donut shop, Mexican food, art gallery and a museum.

Languages:

English

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