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Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs

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Our 1902 Beach House. A historic commissary house, built after the 1900 storm.
Free pass to beautiful Poretto Beach!  Beach parking, umbrella & 2 chairs!
Living area
You get free parking on the beach, and an umbrella and 2 chairs, as our guest!
Private Poretto Beach at 9th Street.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs

Historical 1902 house with off-street parking. We are three blocks from the beach. Features include a private back patio with a tropical setting and Gas Grill, Wi-Fi, Smart 32" TV with DVD and Google Chromecast, washer/dryer, central air and electric heat. 1 BR with an additional pull out couch in the LR. It is located in the historic San Jacinto district of Galveston and within walking distance of many of the island's feature attractions. Free parking on the beach, with free beach umbrella and 2 chairs; on beautiful Poretto Beach. This applies to everyday for our guests; all Summer and weather permitting in the fall.

Property manager

Rhonda Brown

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Do not put anything down the sinks. Do not put anything in toilet, except toilet paper.
Do not put anything down the sinks.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number GVR03189

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D C.

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

Little House Memorial Day 2025

The house is cute, very clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed. The bed was actually comfortable, which hasn't always been true for VRBOs. We had zero issues.We really appreciated the vibe of the house, and felt immediately at home. When we weren't running around town, we enjoyed sitting on the front porch with cocktails and people watching. The owner was an A communicator. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Sweet little house

Enjoyed our stay- house was just right for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

San Jacinto

Cute little house that is just perfect for a couple to get away and spend time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

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

Perfect!

Such a cozy & pleasant cottage and only a short drive to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Cute and cozy

Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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

Wonderful Host

Rhonda makes sure you feel at home and goes above and beyond to accommodate. We have stayed at the little beach house twice and both times it’s been a perfect place to spend the weekend. Close to everything and Rhonda has everything you could possibly need for a great beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarence G.

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

Great spot for fun weekend

This is a great property close to everything we wanted to do. Very comfortable and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamie B.

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

Great place to stay!

Loved this little house. Rhonda was very nice & helpful. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Madilynn K.

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

Amazing

Loved the easy access to the beach and amenities. Great get away! Parking was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

June H.

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

Cute little house in perfect location

This little house is perfectly located for exploring Galveston. The neighborhood is quiet and the owners are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Amazing

This place was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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

Perfect weekend get away.

The little house one the beach was perfect. Just a short walk to the beach. Very homey, clean. Look forward to going next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Cozy and cute cottage. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Close to everything

Cute little house, walking distance to the beach, restaurants , and bars. Very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Short walk to seawall

Clean comfortable place, nice kitchen, great patio for grilling.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Great...very comfortable.

Away from all the hustle and bustle but still located close to restaurants and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Monica H., Bastrop

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

Loved our stay

The house was very nice, had everything we needed and was very clean! The location is very convenient and within walking distance to the seawall. Easy to communicate with the owner. We all had a great time. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Latresa P.

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

Lovely Little House

We loved our house. It was small, but lovely. Will use this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob or Kathy M.

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

Nice place to winter

The house was as pictured. Close to everything and so walkable to beach and many great eating places. The birds kept us company in the back garden, the front porch a great place to read. If you want a sweet home away this is it.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

Great time at the little Mermaid House.

The property owner is friendly, responsive, and willing to make our stay very nice. The property is a wonderful historic house in Galveston just a couple blocks from the beach. We love this experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

House was just the perfect thing for the two of us. Very clean and basically everything that one would need. Owners were very pleasant and always available for questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Wonderful Place to Get Away

We came for a long weekend and to celebrate our anniversary. The little house is lovely and cozy and great fun for a couple looking to escape. The backyard patio was shaded and cool even in the middle of a hot summer afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

The House With The Mermaid

This is a delightful property within walking distance of the ocean and yummy cafes. The owner is delightful and responsive. D definitely will book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., San Antonio, TX

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

Cute Casita

Well appointed and comfortable home. Place was clean and had all the necessary amenities one would need. Check-in/out process easy. Would recommend other VRBO-ers to book for a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Get-A-Way

Such a cute house in a great location to the beach. Enjoyed my time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Brown

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My Husband and I came down to Houston in 2005. We are originally from Kentucky. We fell in love with Galveston many years ago, while visiting. Of course, as soon as we moved to Houston, we made a "bee-line" to Galveston! We first became week-enders; and now live in Galveston!

Why they chose this property

We became week-enders down from Houston in 2006. We fell in love with this little house for it's 1900 charm. We went into the back yard and saw the beautiful sitting area under the giant oak trees and were SOLD….we have had many wonderful times here, with family and friends! Our Little House is in the quiet San Jacinto neighborhood on the desirable East End of Galveston. We are 3 blocks from the beach, and close to private Paretto Beach.

What makes this property unique

Large, private outdoor sitting area with OFF-STREET parking. Washer/dryer. Walking distance to restaurants and bars and beach! WE WELCOME SNOW BIRDS. Contact me for off-season rates: December, January, February (Mardi Gras) and March. i have added special rates for September and October for monthly rentals. Please choose at least 31 days to avoid hotel taxes.