Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit
Cozy Cottage
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Get away to Galveston at this cozy, beach-themed cottage with space for the entire family! Inside this charming home, you'll find nautical touches, seaside decor, and plenty of updated amenities to help you make the best beach memories during your stay. Whip up your favorite recipes in the well-equipped kitchen, dine at the kitchen table or the large dining table, and then flop into one of two plush sofas in the living area and watch your favorite shows or movies on the cable-equipped flatscreen TV. Outside, the fun continues with a furnished deck, lower patio, private gas grill for summertime cookouts, and a firepit in the yard. An outdoor shower and space saving stackable washer and dryer round out the stellar amenities.
Guests can enjoy beach access directly across Termini San Luis Pass Road, right at the end of San Jacinto Drive. Additional beaches can be found all around the area, and guests can also hike and fish at Galveston Island State Park, less than seven miles away. Less than a half-mile from your door, check out the West End Marina and Restaurants, a public boat launch and bait shop that also features a market, bar, and game room. And if you want to venture out a bit farther, Moody Gardens and all its wonderful attractions can be found 16 miles northeast.
Things to Know
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 GVR06879
About the area
Galveston
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Broadway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Sea Isle Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 39.0 km
Restaurants
The West End And Sand Bar - 9 min walk
Venados Cantina - 8 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
The Sandbar - 9 min walk
Pariah Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$397, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps to the beach dog-friendly cottage with gas grill, AC, & firepit located?
Located in West End, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sea Isle Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Terramar Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Half Moon Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
7.4
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect place for us. It was small, but the arrangement was comfy, and everything was so homey, along with the process of checking in and out going so easy and smooth! We would recommend this and we would be happy to stay here again!
The house was nice. It is within walking distance to the beach. The host was wonderful. It was hot when we first got there. We contacted the host and they turned the AC down so that was great.
Christopher H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carla F.
20 June 2024
Family vacation 2024
House was in a good location to get to the beach. Very cool and comfortable. This was our 3rd year to do our family vacation in Galveston and this has been our favorite house.
Carla F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gina O.
12 October 2023
Enjoyed our getaway
My daughter and I enjoyed the peace and quiet. A nice walk to the beach, about 2 1/2 blocks. Cozy Cottage is a great description for the rental!
I placed a call to customer service and the stated i would receive a call back and it has not happened, due to offensive sign on property. Otherwise the stay was good. No extra trash bags on the property for use. A pair of shorts and underwear was left in kids room drawer. Pots was left greasy. Cleanliness and nexrt to Godliness.
Tina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you, Tina, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the home not being cleaned as is our standard. Please note that our homes typically only provide basic essentials, and any specialty items may need to be planned for accordingly. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
This vacation rental was so worth the money, and the easiest booking and communication
dawnya h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Maria F.
13 May 2024
Needs cleaning
The location was good, but the property needs some deep cleaning and pest control.
Maria F.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Hi Maria, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words about our location. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by cleanliness issues and pests. We will ensure that pest control treatments are completed to prevent any further concerns to ensure a more pleasant experience for our future guests. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you back soon for a better stay.
Verified
6/10 Okay
chasidy p.
25 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was smaller than it looks. It gets very warm inside in the afternoons. Nobody picks up their dogs poop. Front bedroom is connected to the bunk bed room and the bunk bed room is connected to the bathroom. The other bedroom has a bathroom inside it. The bathrooms were nice! The bunk beds are right against the roof, didn't work for my teens, slept on couch instead. Tvs do not have Roku or antennas, only one we could get playing was front bedroom, Disney channel. TINY washer broke after 1 wash. Lots of towels provided tho. Kitchen has no air vents only fan, very hot in the afternoons. Low ceilings. The boogy boards in cabinet were nice to have. The fenced yard was nice to have. Neighborhood was very nice and very short walk to beach which was the only thing we loved about the place.. besides the price! It wasnt the worst stay in the world. Okay for less expensive and close to the beach stay.
chasidy p.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kristi D.
17 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Not what expected
Location was not steps from the beach. Had to drive. House was very nice on the inside. The stairs were steep &
Kristi D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
joe g.
16 October 2023
Some issues
Clean and nice location. Great neighborhood park for the kids!
Ants in bedroom & kitchen. Was texted back quickly & was told they would make it right. Never heard back.
joe g.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lance W.
25 July 2023
Good value
Nice house. Accommodated 4 adults and 2 small children. (Had the 5th adult shown up, it might have been a bit crowded.) AC functions well, which was fortunate because it was hot and humid. Short walk to a very nice, uncrowded beach. Nice playground nearby for the kids. Nice yard with chain link fence for dog. Well worth the price. Only issue: phone service is terrible, and internet weak. But, hey, you’re on vacation, right? Put down the phone 😎
Lance W.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christal G.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
4213 reeves
When we got there the door was already unlocked. There was no gas for the grill or the ignition wouldn't work for the grill. The community pool to use, you had to have a pass to swim and wouldn't let us in unless we had it. But we made the best of it
Christal G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terri T.
3 July 2023
Cozy cottage with a work out!!
The setting was fabulous. The home was clean, soavous, adequate. Though the entry to each bedroom was confusing! I didn't find huge trash cans induce home until checking out! You can accidents lock access to hall bathroom when someone nay need in ER( it happened) & not know how to gsin access! Lol but all worked out! The stsits see a WORKOUT! Plan on tracking lightly! Speaking of stairs you should repair one step it caused a mishap nnitjinv major but Coukd have been!
Terri T.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi, Terri. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager, who will work with our homeowner to make the necessary upgrades and repairs. We look forward to hosting you again!
1st when I pull up I see a golf cart , Basically it was just teasing us.
2nd the share/community pool close, that was the whole reason why choices to go in that area.
3rd to make every way wrost was kitchen sink wasnt work , It was obvious that it hasn't been working a while because after a few house I i open the dishwasher full of stinky water and the bottom of the sink was duct taped closing the pipes.
4th ac wasnt cold enough.
Ashlie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Ashlie, we're sorry to read that you experienced issues that kept you from enjoying your stay. Please know you could have reached out to our team while in the home and they would have been happy to assist. Additionally, our online listing indicates that the pool is closed until May 1 and a golf cart is not a listed amenity. We apologize for any misunderstanding and we hope to provide an amazing vacation on your next getaway.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Brenda G.
27 June 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Management company really dropped the ball
We had a easy time booking our stay online even though it was a short notice. Upon arrival, we started finding cleanliness issues: the sitting area downstairs was littered with cigarettes, small bits of glass, & debris, the table/chairs were also very dirty. We were unable to use the grill because it was filthy & the grilling utensils were left outside in a bucket next to the grill unwashed. When we entered the house & noticed that the beds were made, but the comforters were sandy, also found several dog hairs and human hairs on the sheets in both beds. The fan in the bedroom with the full bed was extra dusty so was unable to be used as the fan would scatter dust when turned on. After seeing the state of the home, our 1st call to Vacasa customer service was made. We were told someone would call us back or that someone would be sent out with new sheets and to clean, we were also told that another option would be to move us to a similar property. The 1st night the full bed broke as the wooden slats would not stay in place. The second day we also noticed more cleanliness issues: We found dirty dishes in the pantry, a styrofoam plate in the oven with old food on it & the refrigerator had a slightly fishy smell. We waited until 4pm but never received a response. We called Vacasa a 2nd time and again we’re told someone would contact us. Friday morning we were finally contacted by Christine who was a General Manager who informed us the property manager had a medical emergency so all our previous order requests were not being received. I explained we had taken the bed apart & moved the slats around, so didn’t need maintenance. She did offer us a discount & late checkout for our trouble. I was still under the impression that we were still waiting for someone to clean. When I contacted Christine back I was informed that they do not perform mid stay cleaning but she would get us clean sheets & blankets. We were also given only the lock box code and not the door code which ended in us getting locked out of the property. The same bed broke again the so half of our party ended up leaving a day early. We ended up not using the late checkout that was offered. If the rental was properly cleaned and the beds were comfortable it would have been a great time. Good things about this property are the location, fenced yard, great A/C, & the hot water doesn’t run out. It was very frustrating having to contact Vacasa customer service with no response.
Brenda G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Maribel P.
1 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
La comunicación estuvo perfecta, pero la casa en sí está en malas condiciones tuvimos lluvia y el agua entro en nuestro cuarto está muy sucia la casa en general incluyendo la ropa de las camas y todos los utensilios en la cocina como tasas platos vasos todas las partes por donde sale el aire acondicionado gotean mucho.
Maribel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that our communication met your expectations, but we're truly sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with the condition of the home, water intrusion during rain, cleanliness concerns, and the leaking air conditioning vents. This is certainly not the experience we want for our guests. Your detailed feedback is invaluable, and we will be sharing it with our local team to address these concerns promptly and ensure improvements are made. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Erwin P.
20 December 2022
Close to beach
The house worked for us the way we needed it. Close to beach, easy walk, literally two short blocks away. Clean beach .
Erwin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa R.
8 December 2022
Location, location, location!
Close to the beach and several neighborhood amenities! The home is cozy and has a wonderful deck to sip coffee with the sunrise or have a cocktail with the sunset. Plenty to do on rainy days for the kids. Nice grilling area downstairs and a fire pit for fellowship in the evenings! Bring your fixings for s’mores! Skeeters were bad, so make sure to stock up on spray.
Everything went well… we really had a great time. Only change would have been thicker mattresses on bottom bunks, and top bunks were to close to the ceiling.
erin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Deann J.
5 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Would not stay again
The house itself was not bad, but the property looked run down and old on the outside. There was a huge clump of hair in the master shower, master toilet did not flush well, sugar ants in the kitchen, the bunk bed mattresses were thin and beds were super noisy. This was a great location! But, the house did not deliver.
Inexpensive, great location for the west end, rent a golf cart
Dog friendly! Deposit was low, and the backyard is fenced! It also has a good gate on deck.
Well stocked, had all the essentials.
Inexpensive. You can’t beat the rate. It doesn’t have a dishwasher or washer dryer but that’s not why you rent this house. It’s perfect for the rate.
Only downside is the downstairs is not paved. It’s dirt/grass. It makes things a bit more difficult, but it is what it is for the rate.
Rent a golf cart! It was nice to be able to breeze over to the beach. You can walk but with a kid and dog the golf cart made things easy.
Lesley R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jacob H.
1 May 2022
Wonderful Weekend
Great spot to unwind and relax. Enjoyed the house and atmosphere of the neighborhood. Really enjoyed our time at the Sandbar restaurant, great food. Couldn’t ask for a better weekend.
Jacob H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy W.
18 March 2022
Family fun
Cozy cottage is the perfect description. Nice deck area for relaxing. Took my family - don’t recommend walking to the beach, but the drive is under 2 minutes. The kids enjoyed s’mores in the evenings by the fire pit. All the bedrooms have fabulous ceiling fans with different speeds, (if you like “white noise sound”, it’s perfect on high!). For a fun beach getaway, I would definitely stay here again.
Chrissy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kai C.
7 September 2021
House needs work
The house was well-located, just a short drive to the beach. The house was very clean and the linens and towels were great. There is so much deferred maintenance at this house, the kitchen sink is literally coming away from the countertop. Also, there's no dishwasher, which is just so unusual, I'm sure it was in the listing I literally did not even think to look. The worst thing was the mattresses on the lower bunkbeds. they are only 4 inches thick, kind of like outdoor couch cushions? We had 8 guests I think and our thinking was that we would use the bunk beds for 4 people. We had to but they were extremely uncomfortable. And really, I just don't understand why there are full beds instead of queens? Two people sleeping in a full? Yuck. Downstairs was just a mess and was a mosquito breeding ground. There is a HUGE mud puddle on the right side of the entrance to the house from the street virtually rendering that side of the driveway so parking was really operational for only 3 cars and was pretty dicey with the very deep ditch and the cars parked on the street. If the house had a washer and dryer, we never found it. And no soap or shampoo or conditioner? Just a small thing but an oversight. The decor is very cute.
Kai C.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
We appreciate you sharing your input with us, Kai. We do provide soap, shampoo, and conditioner and apologize if this was somehow missed. The kitchen sink has been repaired. Please note that a laundry area is not advertised for this rental. Thank you!