10/10 Excellent
Misty W.
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Misty W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Entire home
3 blocks to beach with Cowboy Pool
Cottage with private pool, near Galveston Seawall
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galveston, TX
- Place, East End Historic District3 min walk
- Place, University of Texas Medical Branch12 min walk
- Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal3 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
3 blocks to beach with Cowboy Pool
Just three short blocks to the beach, and minutes to food and fun! This charming, historic tiny home built in 1916 is the perfect getaway!
MOBILE BOOKING DISCOUNT
Book on a mobile device and get 10% off!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
At Gulf Haven Cottage, you'll be right in the thick of what Galveston has to offer. Book your stay, and come enjoy!
—Seawall & Beaches: 0.3 miles; 6-minute walk
—Stewart Beach: 0.6 miles; 13-minute walk
—The Strand: 1.2 miles; 25-minute walk or 5-minute drive
—Cruise Terminal: 0.8–1.7 miles; 3–7-minute drive (depending on which cruise terminal)
POOL/HOT TUB
Enjoy the Cowboy Pool with comfort liner. The pool/hot tub can heated up to 102 degrees. (Please note: This is not a traditional hot tub with powerful jets. It does have jets that circulate the water, but this is more of a soaking pool.)
BEACH AMENITIES
Headed to the beach on your trip? We have you covered with a provided beach wagon filled with two beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and some sand toys if you have little ones. Feel free to enjoy them (and save money by not having to rent them while at the beach). There are also four beach towels for your use.
GOLF CART RENTAL
Want to rent a golf cart for your getaway? Beachin' Rides offers an exclusive discount for guests who stay at this property! Contact us for details.
KITCHEN
This coastal cottage has all you need to make your favorite meal. Also enjoy a blender, Keurig coffee machine with provided K-cups, and everything you need to make and enjoy meals.
BEDROOM
The bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with Pottery Barn bedding, as well as it's own a/c unit, ceiling fan, and blackout drapes to help you keep cool at night. The living-room sectional also pulls out into a queen sofa sleeper with memory foam mattress to sleep up to two additional guests.
TV
There are ample ways to unwind with your favorite show or sports game with the Roku Smart TV located in the living room. Just log in to any streaming platform you subscribe to, and the TV with automatically log you out upon check out.
OUTDOOR
There are two outdoor sitting areas for you to enjoy — two chairs on the front porch, and Adirondack chairs by the pool.
MOBILE BOOKING DISCOUNT
Book on a mobile device and get 10% off!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
At Gulf Haven Cottage, you'll be right in the thick of what Galveston has to offer. Book your stay, and come enjoy!
—Seawall & Beaches: 0.3 miles; 6-minute walk
—Stewart Beach: 0.6 miles; 13-minute walk
—The Strand: 1.2 miles; 25-minute walk or 5-minute drive
—Cruise Terminal: 0.8–1.7 miles; 3–7-minute drive (depending on which cruise terminal)
POOL/HOT TUB
Enjoy the Cowboy Pool with comfort liner. The pool/hot tub can heated up to 102 degrees. (Please note: This is not a traditional hot tub with powerful jets. It does have jets that circulate the water, but this is more of a soaking pool.)
BEACH AMENITIES
Headed to the beach on your trip? We have you covered with a provided beach wagon filled with two beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and some sand toys if you have little ones. Feel free to enjoy them (and save money by not having to rent them while at the beach). There are also four beach towels for your use.
GOLF CART RENTAL
Want to rent a golf cart for your getaway? Beachin' Rides offers an exclusive discount for guests who stay at this property! Contact us for details.
KITCHEN
This coastal cottage has all you need to make your favorite meal. Also enjoy a blender, Keurig coffee machine with provided K-cups, and everything you need to make and enjoy meals.
BEDROOM
The bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with Pottery Barn bedding, as well as it's own a/c unit, ceiling fan, and blackout drapes to help you keep cool at night. The living-room sectional also pulls out into a queen sofa sleeper with memory foam mattress to sleep up to two additional guests.
TV
There are ample ways to unwind with your favorite show or sports game with the Roku Smart TV located in the living room. Just log in to any streaming platform you subscribe to, and the TV with automatically log you out upon check out.
OUTDOOR
There are two outdoor sitting areas for you to enjoy — two chairs on the front porch, and Adirondack chairs by the pool.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR12866
About the area
Galveston
Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- East End Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Saltgrass Steak House - 8 min walk
- Miller's Seawall Grill - 13 min walk
- Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - 10 min walk
- Benno's - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Allison H.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage.
Allison H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
LAURA C.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach!
LAURA C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
TERRY H.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wife
TERRY H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Andy C.
Growing up going to Galveston and spending time at Stewart Beach, we love offering opportunities for guests to make memories in Galveston and have a fantastic time.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood has many historic homes and is located just over 3 blocks from the beach and a short drive to the cruise terminal and The Strand. It is quiet and walkable to so much of what Galveston has to offer.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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