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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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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Galveston, TX
- Place, Galveston Seawall13 min walk
- Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier13 min walk
- Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal2 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES. GUEST ASSUMES RISK
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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.

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
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
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
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
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon G.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jon G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee A.
22 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renee A.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Miss B.
19 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Miss B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley P.
9 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Ashley P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wasiq S.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall stay
Wasiq S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Mike L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Russel T.
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we wanted!
Russel T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda B.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Night away
Rhonda B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
13 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and Cozy
Bryan S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
NANCY N.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House review
NANCY N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald G.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stop on way to cruise
Donald G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
AVON
22 July 2025
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.
AVON
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki N.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and comfortable
Vicki N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann E.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
Ann E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tricia D.
5 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Tricia D.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Birch Duke K.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birch Duke K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Amy L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah E.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and a great price
Sarah E.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
14 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & Homey
Debra H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephen W.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galveston 2-bdrm
Stephen W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Phetsamorn O.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My short name is Phet
Phetsamorn O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Christine
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith G.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fit
Keith G.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
22 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't be happier!
Mike L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Diane Zimmerman
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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