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Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf!

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Ready. Set. Relax. - Your vacation starts the minute you step inside Emerald 1111. Enjoy!
Wish You Were Here? - You can be. Book today to reserve your preferred vacation dates!
Stretch Out and Relax! - Afternoon nap? Why not?! You are on vacation after all!
Granite countertops - Even if you aren't a gourmet chef, you will feel like one when you use this kitchen! Granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and so much more.
Windows Galore - The large, elegant windows allow the living room to be filled with lots of natural lighting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8110.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, UTMB Health John Sealy Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf!

Welcome to Emerald 1111, a spectacular vacation gem nestled in the luxurious Emerald by the Sea complex, right in the heart of Galveston, Texas. This stunning three-bedroom property offers the kind of comfort, sophistication, and convenience that turns any vacation into a treasured memory.

Emerald 1111 boasts breath-taking views of the ocean, beach, and Gulf, placing the glittering turquoise waters right at your fingertips. With prime location across from the beach, the pleasure of sun-soaked days and moonlit nights on the beach is yours for the taking. Diving further into the property's extensive amenities, you'll find a community pool and hot tub inviting you to cool off or unwind with a relaxing soak.
Your Texas getaway is decked out with state-of-the-art features, including a fully equipped kitchen, indulgent jetted tub, a private balcony for those unforgettable sunset viewings, and an outdoor shower to keep the beach at bay. Additional comforts such as wireless internet, cable TV, air conditioning, and a dedicated workspace ensure that you feel right at home.
Adding to the allure of Emerald 1111 is the opportunity for adventure and exploration. You are conveniently located within reach of shopping centers, top local restaurants, and a variety of leisure activities. Whether you're into surfing, fishing, miniature golf, or exploring history at local museums, you'll have your pick of experiences to make your stay truly unique.
From the joy of a beach day to the comfort of a cozy evening in, Emerald 1111 ensures an unforgettable stay nestled within the charming vibrancy of Galveston. Let the Emerald's 1111 stunning landscape, extensive amenities, and homely comfort turn your vacation dreams into reality. Book your stay at Emerald 1111 today! It’s more than just a place to stay - it’s an experience.

GVR # 03553

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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

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 GVR03553

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf!?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf! on 4 July 2026 start from AU$299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald 1111 | Fantastic View of the Gulf! located?

This family-friendly Galveston condo building is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Stewart Beach, Porretto Beach and University of Texas Medical Branch. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice place to stay with family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you for the positive review of our property. We're glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback is valuable and helps us to continue providing an excellent experience for all our guests. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities in the building were great. Beautiful pool and hot tub on 6th floor. Large fitness center.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2025
We're glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities at the building. Your feedback is appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Nice place with nice views of the beach...

Nice clean place to stay while in Galveston. Family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Schlitterbahn Trip

Loved this place. Close to all locations and view was amazing. Excellent pool and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place with a wonderful view!

This property was very spacious, secure, and had a great view of the beach. We loved our stay And the host was awesome. When we come to Galveston, we’re definitely going to stay here again. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Nice condo

We really enjoyed our day. Everything was nice. The property was very clean easy access. I would recommend to stay there. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and found the property to be clean and accessible. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would be delighted to have you stay with us again in the future. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Definitely a gem!

Great location. Beautiful ocean views. Comfortable amenities. We will be booking to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 5-star review, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Very nice condo

Quiet, relaxing, and nice unit in a residential building.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thank you for the positive review of our unit. We're glad to hear that you found it to be quiet, relaxing, and nice during your stay. Providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests is our top priority, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Paradise

Great home on the island with amazing views. The staff was fabulous!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We arrived for check in a little early - we were denied access to the building (hoping to use restroom). Told to return at 4:00.Kitchen was nice! Had most everything we needed to do cook meals. The kitchen faucet leaked quite a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your check-in. We strive to provide a seamless experience for all our guests. While we're glad you found the kitchen to be well-equipped, we regret that the faucet was not functioning properly. Please know that we take feedback seriously and will address this issue promptly. We hope you were still able to enjoy your stay, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great beachfront View

Wonderful family Christmas vacation. The condo was relaxing, roomy, and comfortable. Our favorite part was the heated pool and hot tub. We used the theater room one time with assistance from front desk. Everyone was very pleasen and helpful. The main areas were nicely decorated for Christmas. Would definetly stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob J.

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

Family getaway

We wanted a beach to spend our vacation time. We're from the Dallas, tx metro Plex so Galveston was a nice option. Tourist type stuff was VERY expensive. The condo was VERY nice. Right on the beach, out door cooking, pools, theatre, billiard/game room. A lot of jelly fish in the water so long sleeve shirts were necessary.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Duc N.

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

Overall Good

It was a nice experienxce, everything was great. We had some problenms with the chairs within the place, but it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your review. Please keep Ryson Vacation Rentals in mind for your next vacation. We hope you'll stay with us again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

SUSAN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean & quiet, and kitchen appliances & dishes were sufficient. However the beds were uncomfortable and the living room furniture is old and lumpy. The master bedroom light may have a loose bulb which we couldn’t reach or it may be an electrical problem because it turned itself on in the middle of the night waking us up. The finish on the outdoor wrought iron table is peeling and you come away with paint chips on your hands and arms. Nothing a little TLC couldn’t fix.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear the rooms were clean and quiet. We apologize for any discomfort with the beds and furniture. We'll address the lighting and outdoor table issues. We appreciate your suggestions for improvement.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary G.

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

Good time in a bad time!

We stayed for a long weekend during the Coronavirus panic. We know the property well and even with some activities closed or restricted, we enjoyed the common areas and grounds. The room itself was sufficient but is showing its age a bit. Modern amenities were adequate, but minimal. Would stay again though, much more positive than negative. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your review, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Fabulous property

Everything about the property was amazing. The cable box did not work, but it was nice not to have the noise of television anyway. Everything we needed was there for cooking and sleeping. It was wonderful. The only problem we had was that somehow the complex did not have us as checking in on the first night so we had to go find a hotel. They could not get a hold of anyone to verify our reservation. We are being reimbursed for that first night, but it's extremely difficult to find housing for six people at 11 o'clock at night on a Friday in Galveston. Other than that, we would Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you for your detailed review. We appreciate your understanding regarding the issue with the check-in process. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and found the property to be overall wonderful. We value your feedback and are committed to ensuring a seamless experience for all our guests. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your recommendation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel N.

Just OK

The location was good, and the place is nice enough. Would have been nice to have a TV in each bedroom. However, we experienced a couple of problems that weren't corrected. The WIFI didn't work, and one of the bathrooms faucet came off the wall. We reported them, but they were never corrected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, and so sorry to hear you experienced anything less than a 5-star stay. We're excited to let you know, Ryson has made some major changes recently and is under complete new management. We'd love to have you stay with us again if you would consider giving us another chance.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Lovely Condo

Condo was beautiful. Loved the view from the balcony. Beach was walking distance. One problem though with the rail on the 6th floor pool. It is only metal wires. Our grandson lost a pool toy through the rail. He started to climb through the rails to retrieve his toy from the roof below. Fortunately we noticed and stopped him in time. I think the rail should be solid plexiglass. That would be safer and still offer the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 5-star review, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilou G.

Beautiful facility! Nice pool! Easy to park.

We were promised WiFi. No WiFi! I called every day. We were told that someone would be there to fix it. No one ever came. I was promised that a supervisor would call back. No call was ever received. I think we should get some amount of rebate for the inconvenience and empty promises
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 5-star review, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret "Jane" E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location and loved the pool

I stayed in unit 1213 not 1111. My reservation was shifted because 1111 became unavailable so the rating is for the unit I stayed in. We liked the unit. We liked the facility. We liked the proximity. Floors were dirty (like make your feet black dirty). But everything else was really nice. The staff of the rental company was very accommodating providing a blowup for us because it had one less bedroom. We were deeply disappointed that renters do not have access to the game room, or the gym. That was not clear at all. However, all in all, we had a great time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your review, Jane. Your cleaning feedback will be addressed. As for the game room and gym, renters do normally have access. However, many resorts have made last minute changes due to Covid cleaning restrictions. We do apologize that this was unexpected and not communicated. We're happy to hear you still enjoyed yourselves, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bret B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible Experience

Host would not respond to our attempts at communication and failed to address several issues. We were interrupted by maintenance workers and were never notified by the hose they were coming. We were also told we couldn't check in early because the room was being cleaned, only to arrive and see a notice that the room was cleaned three days earlier. Vtrips is horrible to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed! Would definitely return!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Nice condo with great amenities

We really enjoyed staying at this condo. The condo was very clean. The kitchen was super clean and well organized. There is a washer and dryer in the condo which was helpful. The views of the ocean are amazing from the condo. The beach was just a short walk around the block. We brought a wagon and it worked wonderful to take our items to the beach. We also really appreciated the sand toys at the condo! We did not feel like it was out of date. A couple pieces of furniture were older, but it was great otherwise! The Emerald has awesome amenities, including a beautiful pool, poolside grills, and a movie theater. Our only concern would be the many rules at the Emerald, such as no guests except those listed on the reservation, guests have to wear a wristband, and they expect you to be quiet. Our children are not very quiet lol, but we did not get any complaints so maybe it wasn't too big of an issue. All in all, this was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Early Check Out

Property has somewhat gone down from original glory. Parking was a problem with owner vs guest. Too early a check out at 10 AM! Try going to Mardi Gras all night then getting up early to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina W.

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

Loved it!

We had a great time here. The unit was very clean including linens and towels and had everything from the description. One of the balcony doors wasn’t opening and it was fixed after a couple of calls. The balcony was the best part, any time of the day. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Irina, and we can't wait to see you again!

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