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Welcome to Sommervilla
Furnished Balcony
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Table

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pirates Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!

Come and relax in this beautiful 2 story 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Beachside home located in Pirates Beach Galveston. It's just a short walk to the beach and will accommodate up to 8 people.

The primary bedroom is located upstairs with a king-size bed, its own bath with a walk-in glass brick shower and a private deck. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, cable TV, and a DVD player. The third bedroom has a pyramid bunk and twin trundle, cable TV, and a DVD player. The living room has a fireplace, cable TV with Hi-Def channels, DVD player, and a queen sleeper sofa. The kitchen has granite countertops with a big open breakfast bar, plus a dining room table. It is well equipped with a full-size frig., microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, blender, and a waffle maker. Home also has central air and heat, washer and dryer, internet, cabana shower, charcoal grill, and 3 separate decks.


PIRATES' BEACH

Pirates' Beach, located on the beachside of the island, East of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park, is one of the island's most popular neighborhoods, as families have been vacationing in Pirates Beach for generations! Pirates' beaches are some of the best kept on the island, and many guests appreciate that vehicles are not able to drive on the beaches here (guests are able to park at one of the many neighborhood cul-de-sacs to easily carry beach gear to the beach). Pirates’ Beach has its own small grocery mart, liquor store, and even fresh seafood markets and bait shops. If you want to stock up on some essentials, Hummel’s General store is a one-stop shop for groceries, ice, fresh deli sandwiches, and pizza, pretty much all the goodies you may need for a vacation weekend.


GULF COAST CONCIERGE

Ryson partners exclusively with Gulf Coast Concierge to make your time on the island unforgettable! Gulf Coast Concierge understands it's the little things that count. Create your own adventures with beach gear and golf cart rentals, a sunset cruise, or a bonfire and smores on the beach. Gulf Coast Concierge also offers fishing charters, photo sessions, and a variety of in-home services. If you can dream it, we will do our best to make it happen!


NOTES

All Ryson properties are non-smoking.

It is recommended to review Ryson's “Packing List” when planning your vacation. If there are any questions, please contact us.

Some of the properties Ryson manages require additional fees for things like parking passes, resort fees, amenity wristbands, etc. be paid to the HOA upon arrival directly. Resort amenities, including advertised elevators, require maintenance and from time to time may be unavailable for guest use. Every effort will be made by Ryson to notify the respective HOA. However, please understand, Ryson has no control or authority in completing necessary repairs or routine maintenance. If elevator use is a requirement for any guests during your stay, please contact Ryson prior to booking, and we're happy to go over available options (alternate elevator available on-premises or locating a better-limited mobility-friendly access unit).

Pirates' Beach is a residential neighborhood, and quiet hours are enforced between 10 pm and 7 am.

Even if listed as a provided amenities, Ryson is unable to guarantee specific cable package, network or channels or cable and internet signal quality and the cable may not be available on all TVs.

All reservations require a completed Ryson Rental Agreement, and the agreement holder must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property and provide a valid ID at check-in. Check-in time is 4 pm and check-out time is at 10 am.


EXTENDED STAYS

Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students, and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online, but a Ryson Vacation Planner would love to answer any questions you may have and help you reserve your extended stay.


RYSON VACATION RENTALS

Ryson, established in 2006, is the largest local vacation rental provider on Galveston Island, offering close to 300 vacation rentals, including Ryson's Luxury Collection, in-house maintenance, housekeeping, inspection, laundry, and property management. Ryson’s team of Vacation Planners are Certified Tourism Ambassadors and are more than happy to work with guests interested in renting multiple homes, as they offer expansive local knowledge and know Ryson's vacation homes.

GVR # 02686

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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 GVR02686

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Broadway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Venados Cantina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sommervilla | Walk to Beach, Close to Town! located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The property itself was wonderful. Clean, cozy, comfy beds, well stocked, very homey, and a great location. Dealing with the property management company was not. From issues with check in and communication being delayed and insufficiently due to the fact that you’re dealing with a third party instead of the owners was really frustrating. I will not book another property that is managed by Ryson.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley M.

See below

The House was clean and very comfortable. AC worked great and beds were very comfortable. We could have used more bathroom towels. Short walk to to the beach. Great for Labor Day Weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan S.

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

Great property to stay at.

Great property to stay at. Walking distance to the beach, quite area to stay. Close enough to small stores for any thing one needs within one mile. There is a Dollar general need by for any quick buys.The house is great, its about 1,900 square feet with 3 bedrooms. Big enough for people to find a spot. The deck is big enough to just sit around and have fun. Rooms are nice sizes, living room was just right. Kitchen has everything you would need for cooking, coffee, toaster oven. Grill available on ground level. Plenty of parking space. We had 4 adults and a 5 year old. Plenty of beds for more people. I wanted the size and space so we dudnt feel boxed in and this house worked out great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

G L.

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

Great stay!

I was there for the Lone Star Rally. The location was far enough away to not be bothered by a lot of noise yet close enough to get to the fun as we saw fit. The house is walking distance to the beach with a convenient store minutes away. There were some wear and tear spots but over all, the house was very clean with plenty of bike parking. We will return...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs significant updates

Great location, but the property itself is very dated and needs an update. Carpets and living area furniture were very worn and felt dirty. Have stayed at other rentals in this area that were substantially better. Not worth the cost. Would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Shana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location close to beach

This home was great for our family getaway! Kitchen has every appliance you’ll need, just bring all of your own groceries and spices. Would have been helpful to have a broom accessible for quick cleanup. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. When we arrived, the smoke detector was going off and we were not able to reset it - only way to silence it was to undo it and leave it hanging from ceiling. Notified property manager immediately and they said maintenance would be notified. We never heard anything else and left it hanging until we checked out. All in all a wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Sommervilla

The property was very nice and well equipped. It was a good location and close to our grandkids.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

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

Great place

Very roomy and spacious had everything you forgot at home this home had great location and great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Management Company is the weak link

The home and location are wonderful. They met our needs well. When we got to the home it took us a few minutes to get the front door opened. We immediately sent a message. It was answered the following day. The second issue we found was that the front door did not lock from the inside. We had to prop a chair in front of the door for protection. We followed the dire on the door and the house book. We checked in on Friday. Submitted questions and asked for help on VRBO and via the texted number that had been corresponding with me. Sunday someone responded. I even sent a video to 2 places. On Sunday mid-morning I was told “we will send someone soon.” No one ever can. I followed up 2 more times and no one ever responded. Finally, there was a tropical depression that went into Mexico which cause a lot of wind and rain. Never once did anyone call or reach out to us. It would have been nice had they reached out to check on us and/or advised us to if we should leave or how we could have helped protect their home. This just struck us as odd.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David W., Pasadena TX

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Don't rent a home that is managed by Ryson vacation rentals

An hour before check-in time I noticed a man seating in the driveway of the home I was about to check into. I had family already 2 doors down. When I spoken with him he said he was there to replace/fix light bulbs I never saw him enter the home. And sure enough 3 of the 5 living room light were out when we checked in. The next day the kitchen ceiling light stopped working
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

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

Great location and comfortable

The house was beautiful, located super close to the beach and the beds were very comfortable. My only complaint was there were hardly any supplies for us. There was not enough toilet paper to last our week's stay nor dishwasher pods. No sponges so we could at least hand wash dishes and no laundry detergent. There was also no pantry items like coffee filters/ salt and pepper or spices, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice place, great location.

Renting was easy, we didn’t run into any issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Lovely home in Pirates beach

We had a great stay at Sommervilla for a short 4 day getaway to Pirates Beach. The house was perfectly clean and tidy when we arrived. The kitchen is very well stocked and had everything we were looking for. The house is decorated in a lovely, cozy way, and there was plenty of room for our family of 5. We would stay here again for sure. The only things I can comment on that weren't great was that the view of the sea is very limited (can maybe see a sliver of sea from a corner of the decks), and the outdoor shower water pressure was very low. Otherwise, it is a sweet home that has been cared for by the owners in a great neighborhood. It's a short 2 block walk to the beach, and the neighborhood of Pirates Beach is always family friendly and not packed. We had plenty of space to be socially distanced on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Loved our stay

We liked the openness of the living space. The whole family could be together. Master suite was lovely. Great place to celebrate a birthday and watch the Astros win!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelina C.

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

Birthday weekend

The house was clean beautiful I fell in love with the kitchen it had everything we needed to cook location was close to the beach I couldn't have asked for a nicer place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

Beautiful home! Great location

We had such a great time at this beautiful home that was really close to the beach. Home provided everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

spacious, comfortable, close to beach

We liked the location because Pirates Beach is quiet and we had the beach (almost) to ourselves. The beach is a two blocks from house so it's close enough to let the tweens go back and forth on their own. The house has plenty of deck spaces and living area. The kitchen was very well furnished and large enough for the cook and several helpers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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