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5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!

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Galveston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,431 Sq Ft | 4 Steps to Enter
Covered Front Porch
Living Room | 1st Floor | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Board Games
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!

Fall in love with this darling 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental cottage built in 1901! Your favorite beach activities are just a quick walk away, while popular attractions like Moody Gardens and the Historic Pleasure Pier are just a short drive up the island - letting you make the most of your time off! At day's end, peruse the shops in historic downtown Galveston and dine at waterfront eateries, followed by s'mores around the fire pit in this cottage's private tropical backyard oasis.

-- THE PROPERTY --

GVR14471 | Tropical Outdoor Paradise | Fire Pit | Walk to Beach

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered front porch, back porch w/ outdoor furniture, bar w/ seating, ceiling fans, patio w/ fire pit, private yard, tropical landscaping
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, dining table, hardwood floors, natural light
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, farmhouse sink, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig, drip coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster, blender, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ seating for 2
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central A/C & heating, ceiling fans, board games
FAQ: Not childproofed
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story cottage, 4 steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, interior stairs required to access bedroom & bathroom on 2nd floor
PARKING: Parking pad (1 vehicle), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Porretto Beach (0.3 miles), Stewart Beach (0.6 miles), East Beach (3.2 miles), Galveston Beach (4.2 miles), Babes Beach (4.9 miles), Sunny Beach (8.4 miles), San Luis Beach (25.9 miles)
GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS: Galveston Seawall (0.4 miles), 1892 Bishop's Palace (0.4 miles), Moody Mansion (1.3 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (1.4 miles), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (1.5 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.8 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport (1.8 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5.7 miles), Moody Gardens (5.9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.9 miles)
OUTDOORS: East End Lagoon Nature Preserve (2.7 miles), Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides (3.9 miles), Seawolf Park (7.8 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (7.9 miles), Laffite's Cove Nature Society (12.1 miles), Galveston Island State Park (14.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: William P. Hobby Airport (42.6 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (71.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Please report any damages that occur to both the Guest Contact and Evolve
- NOTE: This 2-story cottage requires 4 steps to enter. While it features a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the bedroom and bathroom located on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: This property is not childproofed and may not be suitable for young children

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR06513

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this cottage 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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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) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston! located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Jacinto cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of East End Historic District, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Beautiful home!

Adorable and charming home close to everything. We enjoyed our stay in this very clean home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored this cottage. It was very close to the beach and easily navigable to all areas of interest. We had a snafu with the hot water nozzle in a bathroom and the rectified it immediately. I would very much stay here again. Galveston was so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRANDY M.

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

Cozy little beach cottage

This a great property! Close to the beach and cruise terminals and not far from the downtown scene. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Cozy Beach Bungalow

We had a great time relaxing in this peaceful and cozy bungalow. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, well equipped, nicely decorated

My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay at this comfortable and well equipped house. We enjoyed catching the ocean breezes on the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most perfect bungalow in Galveston! The house is even cuter in person. Incredibly clean and decorated to give you the perfect chill beach vacation vibes. Beds were super comfy, AC was nice and cold at night. The back porch was a great hangout spot.The location is also very convenient.It’s in a nice neighborhood and a prime spot to walk to the beach and still close to the pleasure pier and Murdochs. We have stayed at a lot of places and this house is definitely everyone’s favorite. We plan on staying here again next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Wonderful Stay

We had an excellent time. The rental has a lot of old charm. Beautiful and well equipped. Close to beaches and restaurants. Nice quiet neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

We loved it

We really enjoyed the house. Decent neighborhood and really close to the beach and the pier. It is an older house but its cozy and has all you need. We had an issue with the downstairs shower head not working but it didnt bother us we just showered upstairs. The front door has a big glass window with nothing covering it and while i didnt love that i rigged a towel up on it. We would absolutely book here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Wonderful Stay on 10th and K!

Beautiful home. A lot of character in this charming home. Well equiped. Near beaches, restaurants nearby, nice neighborhood. Love the private back yard and huge porch. We have a great time staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Perry

We enjoyed the stay beautiful place

Everything was there place was clean. Had a great time.
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Cozy little home-away-from-home!

This cozy little 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is such a nice upgrade from the one-bedroom condo we normally rent in Galveston. It is nicely decorated, well appointed, and close to everything. We loved having two outdoor options for lounging, the porch swings on the front porch and the big seating areas on the back porch. The lovely trees, beautiful landscaping, and outdoor fans made it a fun place to hang out, despite the Texas heat! We didn't have to fight for parking or hear the neighbors since it is a stand-alone house, and it felt spacious. We were very pleased with how comfortable we were; it felt like a home rather than a hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

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

Home Away From Home

The house is a little bit of history, from the original flooring, beautiful curated fixtures, photos on the wall that paint a picture of the home. It was like walking into home, they have everything you could need to cook or make meals which is not always typical. The yard was fun, our young family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. I just wish we had thought to baby proof we had to borrow a baby gate, definitely didn’t read that part of the listing. Very suitable for older children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Adorable cottage

Traveled with my elderly parents for a week long get away. The cottage is adorably decorated and had everything we needed from kitchen supplies to extra linens, etc. It is a short 5 block walk to the beach and in a very quiet neighborhood. When I needed to communicate with the host they were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Nice Place

It’s a nice house with a convenient location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Galveston getaway

This was our second year in a row at this beautiful and charming cottage. So close to the beach. Easy to walk to wonderful locations. So very clean and maintained. Communication was easy and fast on reply. We will be back again for sure! Don't pass up given the opportunity to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Cozy Cottage

The house was amazing. We enjoyed all the nautical decorations. The location was handy to many attractions and close to the beach. The weather was cold and rainy, so we spent alot of time inside playing cards and socializing with our friends. The place felt just like home.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Clean and cozy

Enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and comfortable for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle H.

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

Galveston Vacay

We had a fabulous time! The cottage was just perfect!!! Will definitely recommend and stay again!!! Excellent location also!!! Very comfortable and we loved the porches!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Fantastic place to stay

We had a wonderful time and the house was amazing! The decor was so beautiful and we wished that we could have stayed longer! I wish you could come decorate my house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa J.

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

Cancelled

Our stay was cancelled one day before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying here. Darling home. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Birthday trip

Charmingly appointed,cozy, comfy. Great location for the Strand and sight seeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Comfortable, clean, great locstion

Very cute and comfortable. Convenient location. Would love a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilario R.

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

Beautiful house

The decorations were lovey the house was very clean and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

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English, French, German, Spanish