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Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8160.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port

The Beachy Whale

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Bring your kids, your best friends, the whole family – guests of all ages will love this 3BR/2.5BA Galveston home. Elegant and upscale but still family-friendly, the home has an open floor plan with two living rooms.

Located in the prestigious East End, the home sits on a friendly street. Cooking is a treat in the gorgeous kitchen with marbled granite counters and stainless appliances.

The home is conveniently located just a few minutes from the Strand District. It’s also near the cruise port, so spend an extra night or two in the city before or after your cruise to enjoy Galveston.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

The main living room is tasteful and chic, with sophisticated furniture, a gas fireplace, and a 55-inch TV. Give the kids their own space in the second living room just off the kitchen with a 55-inch TV. A convenient half bath serves the living areas.

Prepare family meals in the kitchen, featuring wood-paneled ceilings, marbled granite counters, and stainless appliances - including a gas stove and French door fridge. It also has a hideaway pantry and extras like a crock pot, toaster, and coffee maker. An elegant dining room seats eight around the stylish table, and four more can sit at the kitchen bar. Or make use of the barbecue grill and enjoy your meals alfresco on the back patio, featuring an eight-person table.

The beautifully decorated upstairs primary bedroom offers a king bed, a 48-inch TV, and sliding glass doors to a private deck. The en-suite bathroom is just as refined, offering a dual marble vanity and a walk-in shower. Kids will love the second bedroom with a full-over-full bunk bed, a full-size trundle underneath, and a 48-inch TV. The third bedroom features a queen bed and a 48-inch TV. Both guest bedrooms share the second full bathroom with dual vanity and soaking tub/shower combination.

Extra amenities include complimentary WiFi and a washer/dryer. The home has parking for three cars (one in the garage and two in the driveway); additional street parking may be available.

THE LOCATION

It’s a short 7-minute drive to Galveston’s historic Strand District, where the city streets are lined with restaurants. Have fun while you learn some history at the Galveston Island Railroad Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, and Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum.

You’re only 7 minutes from the cruise port, so if you’re setting sail, consider spending a few extra days to explore the city.

Other nearby highlights include Schlitterbahn (12-minute drive), BayWatch Dolphin Tours (8-minute drive), and of course, the city’s pristine beaches and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (5-minute walk).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: outside only



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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR09073

About the area

Galveston

Located in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachy East End Gem, Near Strand - Family-Friendly Area Near Cruise Port located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Fantastic house!!

This house is fantastic. Gorgeous amenities. Super comfy beds. Easily fit and slept all 10 of us with no problems. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Melanie F.

Beautiful house

Close to everything. Beautiful furniture. Full kitchen stocked with amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne Y.

Best house in Galveston!

We have rented this home for several years in a row. Location is perfect! It has always been clean when we arrived. So spacious and comfortable for the six of us. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else when I come to Galveston!
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10/10 Excellent

Kassie M.

Perfect stay

Great place to stay! Good location to The Strand and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

JoAnne O.

Beautiful wedding day house!

Absolutely beautiful home. Love the front door and the wood floors. It was perfect for my daughter and her wedding party to get ready for her special day. Beautiful decor. Be warned, it does not sleep 10 adults. 9 for sure would work.
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Fantastic Redone Home

Walkable, easy location. The design and care taken to make this house feel like a home is impeccable. Everything is thought out. We wish every vacation rental was this comfortable. The fit and finish of the house is stellar.

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Beautiful House

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne Y.

Love this house!

The location is great and the house is in great condition.

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn H.

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

Family Get Away

Just absolutely beautiful! We loved every minute of the stay. Easy beach, seawall, and restaurant access. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location, beautiful property, but...

Let's start with the good: This property is an easy walk to the Galveston Boardwalk, restaurants, and activities. The house itself is beautifully restored with many nice amenities. The not so good: This property is managed by Vacasa, who is not local in the area. If you have an issue, you'll communicate with Vacasa, who will then communicate with local staff. You may or may not get your issue resolved. The upstairs AC wasn't working when we arrived and it took over 24 hours for it to be resolved. Unacceptable for May in Galveston. The listing said linens, towels, and beach towels were provided. Upon check-in, we had 2 bath towels and 1 wash cloth for 7 people. After 3 days of back and forth with Vacasa, we were informed we could purchase towels and file for a reimbursement if we left them on the property. The check-in information was inconsistent because the information in the listing was not the same as what was pushed out via the Vacasa app. Some minor differences, but the biggest one is that this property must be accessed through the back door, not the front door. So bottom line? It's a beautiful property but be prepared to be on your own should any issues arise.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Sandcastle stay '22

This was a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Everything was clean and supplied. We would rent this house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Lisa W.

Lisa

The house was beautiful. Location perfect for the beach and restaurants. We had a very relaxing stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vastine H.

Happy 4th!

We loved that the home was so close to everything, we walked most of the time! The home was so beautiful and spacious, which made it so comfortable for us. We would rent again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Best experience!

Omg I can’t tell you how nice this house was, I was honestly shocked, we normally stay at the San Luis but the prices went way up this year so I decided to try a house instead. The house was immaculate and very homey, I will be staying with vacasa again and probably this exact home 😂 Thanks for making our experience even better!

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., The Woodlands, Texas, United States

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

AWESOME HOUSE!!!!

I absolutely LOVED this house! The location was superb, the home is spacious and the decor is gorgeous. The home is obviously very old, but has been lovingly restored and no detail was overlooked. Typically in a rental, the decor will be nice, but basic and easy to replace after travelers cause damage. This house was the exception. Everything was top of the line. The hardwood floors are amazing, the furniture is large and of good quality and all of the fabrics seem to be custom made from the draperies and the lounge chairs to the beautiful coverlets on each of the beds. Truly felt like luxurious living during our stay! And if you enjoy cooking you will not be disappointed! The kitchen is spacious and very well appointed with nice thick cookware, beautiful plates and serving dishes and an awesome oven/stove! My family loved our stay and will always chose this home in the future if available! The only negatives were that the beds weren’t very comfortable and that there wasn’t any hand soap in any of the bathrooms. These didn’t take away at all from the experience, I only mention it because those are details I like to know ahead of time:) Also, note that the code to enter the house is in the back of the home. All of the instructions we were given left out this important piece of info. The front door is a beautiful antique and would be easy to damage if someone just started yanking to pull it open. Fortunately, we were cautious and decided to walk all the way around the home before trying to yank on the front door. Maintenance issues were also taken care of in a very timely manner. The garage door was not working properly when we arrived and even though it was 8pm, they still sent someone over right away to take a look at it. Very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

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

We just keep coming back!

This adorable house is so perfect for our family vacations to Galveston that we have booked it numerous times. It's very clean, walking distance to Pleasure Pier and the beach, and well equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property/Challenging communication

We booked our stay last minute for a dance competition. The location of the property to major attractions in Galveston is perfect! You can easily walk to Pleasure Pier or quite a few restaurant and many other attractions are just a short car ride away. With the location comes more noise than most are potentially use to when they come to stay in Galveston. If you're looking for a calm and quiet location you should probably look further down the seawall at some of the beach front communities. The gate on the driveway is difficult to open. We contacted the management company with no answer until after we had figured out how to get it open. This was a common theme throughout our stay. The toilet in the master bathroom was having issues. I reached out the management company on this issue as well. A ticket was made for the issue but no resolution happened during our stay. Our final issue came when we came back to the house Saturday night and it was obvious that someone had been in the house. Nothing was broken into and nothing was stolen but someone had been in the property, moved things around, laid on the beds, and eaten some of our food. I contacted the management company to try to get the door code changed and there was again no resolution for this problem. What is not mentioned well enough is that there is a garage apartment right behind this house. The back porch of the garage apartment is maybe 20 feet from the back of the rental house. Saturday night the people staying in the garage apartment were loud and rude. We asked them to respect quiet hours as we had girls that needed to be up early the next morning but they were not cooperative and continued to talk loudly and play music until after 1:30am. The house is very cute, very well decorated with everything you could ever need. This the first time I've ever left a review like this for a rental that we have stayed in, hopefully others have a much better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee K.

What a comfortable beautiful three bedroom

This place is perfect close to everything and it’s just a very beautiful decorated comfortable home - we really enjoyed stay here and will be back if the price stays low - load outside in the streets at night and trippy people yelling at 4 & 5 in the morning - not sure if they are renters or people who live there - rough little bar at corner but harmless we think - the house was laid out well to enjoy friends and family - kitchen was perfect and nice powder room downstairs - back out side patio was nice but we enjoyed sitting on the outside porch with the nice weather and people watching - be careful of the front screen door it was falling apart and a piece of the framing was missing - house was built in 1935 but it’s so beautiful inside and kept up VERY well - it was a pleasure to stay there - washer and dry and very cozy beds and two master suites upstairs was perfect for two couples to each the privacy - there is more room room for guest or kids - we really enjoyed staying here with our friends from Astoria Oregon and they loved it as well - thank you for such a decadent place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Monica H., Needville, Texas

Perfect for a Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was perfect. I stayed here with my family after Thanksgiving and this location is close to everything in Galveston, Texas. The property was nice and inviting, very clean. We were able to relax and spend time together.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W., Missouri

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

10 🌟 stars

We had a rough start with flight cancelations. The door codes were long and cumbersome. The house is perfect.... we were 6 adults, 2 couples and 2 friends, and the setup worked. Close to the Stand, and a 3 minute walk to the Pleasure Pier. The house is beautifully decorated, the linens and towels were great quality. The mattresses were great. Very well equipped for our 4 nights. We didn't need to purchase extra supplies. There were beach chairs that we were able to use. We had our own coolers. The neighborhood is quiet for being near the seawall. The TVs took a while to figure out.... the master bedroom TV or remote was not working, but was not a big deal. The preserved historical features and modern amenities made this a 10 star stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ana M., Dallas texas

Sweet vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very accomidated. The details and the decor where very elegant and up-to-date. Perfect home rental for a family spacious home.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

PERFECT HOUSE!!!!

First of all, this house is gorgeous. Absolutely perfect location for popping over to the beach every morning (about a 5 minute walk, even loaded down with a wagon and 6 kids). The Pleasure Pier is right there and was a hit with our kids (aged 5 through 15). If you want to visit the Strand/Historic district, that's about a 5 minute drive. As for the house, it had every amenity we needed - shampoo/soap in dispenser in all bathrooms, tons of dishes and pots/pans for cooking and a full array of spices (check the tall drawer next to the fridge - we bought salt/pepper before we realized all that was there) They also had 5 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas and a ton of sand toys. Hoses at front and back door for rinsing were amazing! The ONLY issue we had was with the WIFI, but we called and were walked through how to reset it after the storms. Everyone was super friendly that we interacted with and we loved the house. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad start to a decent stay

Our stay started out on a very frustrating note, but ended fairly well. First, our door code didn't work - we spent several minutes trying to get the door open to no avail, then several minutes waiting to get a code that would work. Then, once we were inside, it was clear that the cleaners did not do their job. Trash was in every bin, none of the beds were made (i.e. dirty sheets on every bed), and used towels were strewn about. We reported this and cleaners eventually came (a couple hours later). On either the second or third day, we were unable to lock the door - the button on the digital lock wasn't working. So, after spending several minutes in the rain trying to get it to work, we were given the code to a lockbox on the property that contained an actual key to lock the door. The only other complaints are relatively minor: the main doorknob seemed like it was about to fall off at any moment, the remote in the master bedroom didn't work, the TVs in the house didn't provide consistent entertainment options (e.g. one may have had Netflix while another did not), the street-to-driveway transition was at an angle that would cause the front of some cars to scrape upon entry/exit, and many of the houses in the neighborhood were rundown and had at least one unfriendly dog that incessantly barked at passersby. On the positive side, the property was very nice, spacious, and close to the beach. The furnishings were all fairly new and well-chosen. The kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. The house is close to the beach and even closer to a nice park with a splash pad, playground, and skate park. Lastly, we are supposed to get a refund for our cleaning fee, plus a little on top for the obvious inconveniences I listed at the start, but that hasn't come through yet - our stay ended five days ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

It was a very nice stay

Loved the home inside, neighborhood was old but improving. Door lock were inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey N.

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

Beautiful Vacation Home

Wow! The listing did not do this property justice! Everything was so beautiful! We did struggle with the Turnkey Locks, but customer support was very helpful. The home wasn't located on the beach, but was only a block from the Pleasure Pier. Our family was so happy with our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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