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Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!

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Welcome to Sommervilla
Furnished Balcony
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Table
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Enjoy the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationPirates Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBroadway4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark13 min drive
  • AirportGalveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)13 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!

Come and relax in this beautiful 2 story 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Beachside home located in Pirates Beach Galveston. It's just a short walk to the beach and will accommodate up to 8 people.

The primary bedroom is located upstairs with a king-size bed, its own bath with a walk-in glass brick shower and a private deck. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, cable TV, and a DVD player. The third bedroom has a pyramid bunk and twin trundle, cable TV, and a DVD player. The living room has a fireplace, cable TV with Hi-Def channels, DVD player, and a queen sleeper sofa. The kitchen has granite countertops with a big open breakfast bar, plus a dining room table. It is well equipped with a full-size frig., microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, blender, and a waffle maker. Home also has central air and heat, washer and dryer, internet, cabana shower, charcoal grill, and 3 separate decks.


PIRATES' BEACH

Pirates' Beach, located on the beachside of the island, East of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park, is one of the island's most popular neighborhoods, as families have been vacationing in Pirates Beach for generations! Pirates' beaches are some of the best kept on the island, and many guests appreciate that vehicles are not able to drive on the beaches here (guests are able to park at one of the many neighborhood cul-de-sacs to easily carry beach gear to the beach). Pirates’ Beach has its own small grocery mart, liquor store, and even fresh seafood markets and bait shops. If you want to stock up on some essentials, Hummel’s General store is a one-stop shop for groceries, ice, fresh deli sandwiches, and pizza, pretty much all the goodies you may need for a vacation weekend.


GULF COAST CONCIERGE

Ryson partners exclusively with Gulf Coast Concierge to make your time on the island unforgettable! Gulf Coast Concierge understands it's the little things that count. Create your own adventures with beach gear and golf cart rentals, a sunset cruise, or a bonfire and smores on the beach. Gulf Coast Concierge also offers fishing charters, photo sessions, and a variety of in-home services. If you can dream it, we will do our best to make it happen!


NOTES

All Ryson properties are non-smoking.

It is recommended to review Ryson's “Packing List” when planning your vacation. If there are any questions, please contact us.

Some of the properties Ryson manages require additional fees for things like parking passes, resort fees, amenity wristbands, etc. be paid to the HOA upon arrival directly. Resort amenities, including advertised elevators, require maintenance and from time to time may be unavailable for guest use. Every effort will be made by Ryson to notify the respective HOA. However, please understand, Ryson has no control or authority in completing necessary repairs or routine maintenance. If elevator use is a requirement for any guests during your stay, please contact Ryson prior to booking, and we're happy to go over available options (alternate elevator available on-premises or locating a better-limited mobility-friendly access unit).

Pirates' Beach is a residential neighborhood, and quiet hours are enforced between 10 pm and 7 am.

Even if listed as a provided amenities, Ryson is unable to guarantee specific cable package, network or channels or cable and internet signal quality and the cable may not be available on all TVs.

All reservations require a completed Ryson Rental Agreement, and the agreement holder must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property and provide a valid ID at check-in. Check-in time is 4 pm and check-out time is at 10 am.


EXTENDED STAYS

Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students, and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online, but a Ryson Vacation Planner would love to answer any questions you may have and help you reserve your extended stay.


RYSON VACATION RENTALS

Ryson, established in 2006, is the largest local vacation rental provider on Galveston Island, offering close to 300 vacation rentals, including Ryson's Luxury Collection, in-house maintenance, housekeeping, inspection, laundry, and property management. Ryson’s team of Vacation Planners are Certified Tourism Ambassadors and are more than happy to work with guests interested in renting multiple homes, as they offer expansive local knowledge and know Ryson's vacation homes.

GVR # 02686

Property manager

VTrips

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GVR02686

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Pirates Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirates Beach - 6 min walk
  • Broadway - 4 min drive
  • Bermuda Beach - 4 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jimmy's on the Pier - 10 min drive
  • Galveston Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Viet Cajun - 10 min drive
  • Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Woody's Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town! located?

Located in Pirates Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
I was there for the Lone Star Rally. The location was far enough away to not be bothered by a lot of noise yet close enough to get to the fun as we saw fit. The house is walking distance to the beach with a convenient store minutes away. There were some wear and tear spots but over all, the house was very clean with plenty of bike parking. We will return...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Shana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great location close to beach
This home was great for our family getaway! Kitchen has every appliance you’ll need, just bring all of your own groceries and spices. Would have been helpful to have a broom accessible for quick cleanup. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. When we arrived, the smoke detector was going off and we were not able to reset it - only way to silence it was to undo it and leave it hanging from ceiling. Notified property manager immediately and they said maintenance would be notified. We never heard anything else and left it hanging until we checked out. All in all a wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

David W., Pasadena TX

Disliked: Check-in, communication
Don't rent a home that is managed by Ryson vacation rentals
An hour before check-in time I noticed a man seating in the driveway of the home I was about to check into. I had family already 2 doors down. When I spoken with him he said he was there to replace/fix light bulbs I never saw him enter the home. And sure enough 3 of the 5 living room light were out when we checked in. The next day the kitchen ceiling light stopped working
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable
The house was beautiful, located super close to the beach and the beds were very comfortable. My only complaint was there were hardly any supplies for us. There was not enough toilet paper to last our week's stay nor dishwasher pods. No sponges so we could at least hand wash dishes and no laundry detergent. There was also no pantry items like coffee filters/ salt and pepper or spices, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location.
Renting was easy, we didn’t run into any issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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