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Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo

Beachfront condo with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Sweeping view of Gulf of Mexico and 6th Floor pool/hot tub
View to the west of Galveston and Pleasure Pier
Property grounds
Fabulous views from the living room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo

Come and enjoy all Galveston has to offer in our 8th floor luxury 2 Bedroom/2 Bath condo which sleeps up to 6 at Emerald By the Sea across from Stewart Beach. We have sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico! This condo is minutes from all Galveston has to offer including the Galveston Island Ferry. Beautiful covered balcony facing the Gulf is the perfect place to unwind with a coffee in the morning. To discuss rental rates or condo amenities, please contact Owner.

Condo features include:
* King Bed, Queen Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa*
* Cable TV (3 TVs)
* Wireless Internet
* Washer/Dryer
* Kitchen equipped with cooking and serving tools
* No pets and non-smoking

The Emerald Amenities include:
* Secured access to building
* Free Parking Garage
* 24 Hour Concierge Service
* Beautiful swimming pool area overlooking the Gulf including a large hot tub and 3 grilling areas
* Media Room
* Game room including pool, foosball, and poker table

Rates will reflect a 25% discount (from Nightly rates) when booking 7+ nights and a 50% discount when booking 28+ nights. No tax will be collected for 30 Night rentals.

Note: All people visiting the condo (whether staying for the entire reservation or a shortened time) must be included in the reservation count (maximum of 6 people) prior to check-in. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the owner when making the reservation.

* The sleeper sofa is located in the living room and there are no blinds. Please consider this issue particularly if adults plan to sleep in this room.

Fitness room is open to guests Friday-Sunday.
Pool hours are 10 am to 10 pm daily

Come to Galveston! Your vacation is awaiting you in this beautiful condo!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Time will be observed beginning at 10:00 p.m.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR04522

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this condo is in Stewart Beach, 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪America's Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo located?

Located in Stewart Beach, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out. Clean and well maintained. Everything as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and staff was great. It was a short two night stay and would stay at the Emerald again. Amenities and Parking were also terrific. Wanted a rental with a pool for our visit and the Emerald fit nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great location in Galveston

Emerald at the Sea is a great location in Galveston, close to the Strand, restaurants and the beach. Check in was easy, parking was even easier, and the condo was well appointed. My husband has limited mobility, and the pool mobility chair was easy to use so he could enjoy time in the water. We enjoyed our stay over Memorial Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Great January stay

We had such a great time! The condo was clean and cozy. The front staff was so nice and the heated pool and theater room were so fun. We would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Summer Always has a story!

This was a beautiful relaxing stay with a gorgeous view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Flower Mound, TX

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

Labor Day in Galveston

Enjoyed our stay at Emerald By the Sea. Hope to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Perfect!

This condo was/had everything we needed! It was decorated nicely with more than plenty amenities. The space was nice and clean, perfect for our family of 4. We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T., Seguin, TX

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

Much needed getaway in Galveston

We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. It was just as described and the amenities were awesome. We took advantage of the incredible pool/hot tub and the game room. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Great place to stay in Galveston

Very nice condo that met all our needs and was exactly as described. The pool/hot tub/grill area on the 6th floor is ah-mazing! Easy check in and a very friendly staff at the Emerald by the Sea. They kept the property spotless.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving trip

Spent Thanksgiving week in this condo. Check in and all permitting process was seamless. Condo and entire building is beautiful. Wonderful view of the gulf and very relaxing balcony. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica F.

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

Dance national getaway

We were in town for dance nationals. People were extremely nice and downtown Galveston was wonderful. Our vrbo was also wonderful and so were the owners! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill U., Houston, Texas

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

Excellent Service and Property

Thank you Dan and Lori for an excellent experience this past weekend. The condo was spotless on arrival and was very nice. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back very soon. I cannot say enough good things about the property and the owners. Bill & Gina
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Great Condo!!!!!

As a fellow VRBO property owner I am acutely aware of the detail, planning, and diligence required to have a property ready for renters. As it turns out, Lori maybe better at it than I am! Condo was clean, well stocked, user friendly, and very nice! Thank you Lori, we will see you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Barry R.

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

Galveston

The unit was very nice, but the area was a little run down. I did not enjoy Galveston beach as much as I usually enjoy beaches. Not the property's fault! We enjoyed the pool though. A little too strict and time constraining with owners and renters.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN C., Houston, Texas

It was awesome!

The condo is perfect. It have everything that you would need to feel at home. Super clean, beautiful, quite and very secure. The condo is close to all of the restaurants and beaches. The owner, Mrs. Lori is very nice and attentive, love how fast she responds to all of your inquiries. She even have an organized folder that have all of the informations and suggestions such as restaurants and hanging out places. We was so please with all of the restaurants especially Nick’s seafoods, everything was so good there. The kids have so much fun in the water. We definitely will come back and stay at this same condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Josephine R.

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

Great spot - almost perfect

Loved the building and the people that manage it. Great location. Unit was almost perfect. Condo was decorated nicely except for second bedroom. It seemed like it was thrown together as an afterthought. Decor and furniture in that room was lacking and uncoordinated. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Oven was clean. Fridge had ice and water. Condo could use some paint as the walls were very marked up in lots of places. Second bath is lacking counter space so hard to store toiletries. Location is across the street from Stewart Beach so you can walk to Stewart Beach or you can drive about a mile to a beach access. Not far from the strand and restaurants. Loved sitting on the balcony in the evening and watching all the action. Overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with the location and the view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a softball tournament and the property was perfect for our needs. A nice condo with great amenities in a wonderful location. A short walk to the beach and a few restaurants. It is a short drive to the numerous Galveston attractions. The owners provided wonderful communication and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan h.

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

Weekend getaway

Location was very clean and perfectly located in Galveston. Property management was very communicative and even extended the checkout time without asking. I’d definitely recommend a stay here if looking for quite place with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Annual Galveston Week

We had a great time. Beautiful condo with everything we needed. The pools, game room and grills are well kept and not overcrowded. The beach and downtown are nearby. Thanks for a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Our favorite place to stay in Galveston

We loved staying here and the host was great! Looking forward to coming back again when able.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lela M.

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

Almost 5 stars

Just nit-picking so please don’t let this stop you from booking this location! The location is perfect. Close to the beach (we even walked from the beach back to the condo easily), short drive to Pleasure Pier and the amazing restaurants. The condo building is very well kept and the pool is AMAZING! Only issue we had with the condo was the dryer didn’t work well at all. Took HOURS to dry our laundry. It likely needs a new heating coil which we hope they fix for other renters. The condo could use some touch up paint/minor repairs but overall clean and we definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Idin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place, but too many little things.

1. The day we had to leave because there was no water we got back to the room and the ac wasn’t working got up to 78. Finally after calling the front desk 2 times they had someone come and flip the breaker box on and off to get it working again. This was like a wasted day for us cause we had to leave the room. 2. It was not in the ad and I didn’t find out until I arrive that we couldn’t get in the pool until 10am.. one of the reasons I booked was for the pool cause I have 2 small children that wake up at 7am and we were planning on going to the pool in the mornings but that got messed up because if the resident only policy before 10am..this was very inconvenient. 3. The tv/cable box wasn’t working properly the picture was small and in the middle of the tv instead of filling the screen. We didn’t try it fix it just went and box a streaming box and tv to use while we were here. This was another inconvenience. 4. The movie theater speaker system wasn’t working so I had to use a Bluetooth speaker to watch a movie in there. The front desk put in a work order to get it fixed. Another reason we booked and didn’t live up to the expectation. 5. I know this a residence but with all the rules and regulations it made us feel like second class citizens during our stay. I want to leave a 5 star review but with all these things coming up I don’t see how I can now. I’m sorry but we spent a lot of money an expected it to be worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Fabulous location and beautiful property

We enjoyed our week stay in Galveston. Lots of activities to do and beautiful beaches to enjoy. The property was perfect, we made use of the pool daily. The owners were wonderful providing us with detailed information on check-in/check-out procedures and everything we would need to make the most of our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

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

Excellent Stay

Would definitely visit again. Communications with the owners was great and the listing was spot on. We plan to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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