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Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean!

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Living area
Pool
Exterior
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 577 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean!

You'll be poolside while being only steps from the beach! We are located next to the larger of the two swimming pools The Dawn has to offer. Additionally guests will have secured & monitored parking, access to a clubhouse as well as a full workout facility. We are located on the Seawall and are very close to all the attractions Galveston has to offer! First floor unit, no stairs!!!

Entry - Keyless code entry, removes the hassle of looking after another set of keys! First floor, easy access to parking.

Main Room - A tastefully decorated open floor plan offering comfortable seating for your family & friends. A 48" smart tv allows you access to all your favorite streaming services, a blue ray player is available as well. Couch turns into a full size sleeper as well.

Back Patio - Furnished with two chairs and foot rests and easy access to the pool with our gate!

Kitchen - Fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware, plates, cups, utensils, and other basic cooking supplies. Coffee & Tea is complimentary and can be made via a pot or pod.

Bedroom - Queen size bed with views out to the swimming pool. TV is set up for a Blue Ray player, as well as cable tv or the ability to sign into any of your streaming accounts you may have. The room is light, bright and very comfortable.

Closet - Fully stocked with extra pillows, sheets, comforters, towels, beach towels and a one person fold out sleeping pad.

Bathroom - Extra large shower. Stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper & towels.

Laundry - Full size washer and dryer for guests convenience.

*The Dawn charges $40 per car, for lengths of stay of 1-3 nights, and $50 per car, for lengths of stay of 4 or more nights for guests to park their cars inside the gates. This applies to all visitors and is meant to keep your valuables protected and only allow paying guests to enjoy our amenities.
*Absolutely NO smoking, parties, undisclosed guests or glitter inside the condo.
*No pets are allowed.

Property manager

Jacqueline & Tyler
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
No undisclosed guests.
No glitter anywhere in the unit.
Check in at the office as soon as you can for parking and pool passes. The Dawn charges $35 per car per stay to park in the secure lot.

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 GVR07500

About the area

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo 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 Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Moody Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Poolside Retreat, Steps to the Ocean! located?

Located in Near West End, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Seawall Beach, Moody Gardens and Galveston Seawall. 61st Street Fishing Pier and Galveston Island Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first time in Galveston was amazing staying in this condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect location!!! Great space for a family and the pool is right out the back gate!! Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

Great place to stay!

Fully recommend staying here, the hosts were very helpful and kind! Not too far from the beach. Will definitely be booking this place again as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Stay here!

This condo was perfect for my family of 5, including 3 teenagers. They had everything we needed! Having direct access to the pool 10 steps away right out the back door was perfect. The patio held all of our pool and beach items and kept the mess and sand outside! Super easy access across the street from the beach, and the wagon was SO convenient to have! Great location away from the crowds, the beach was private and so clean. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents were very pleased with the property. Will contact to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Great spot

Easy to get to beach and Walmart.. safe and only mile or two from convention center
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tonya g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing property. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby P.

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

Weekend getaway

Great fun. great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Lovely

A sweet little condo in a lovely setting. Great access to the beach and Seawall. The condo was very clean and well stocked. I would happily stay here again! It was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Awsome stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was close to everything we needed and centrally located. It was perfect! We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janene D.

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

Great Location

I love that this place was a very short walk to the beach. You walk through the courtyard, by the pool, and out the front gate to see the beach. There is a convenient store you do have to walk in front of to get to the intersection to cross the road and get to the beach. The pool looked really cool, but we never used it. The house itself was nice, but a But smaller than I expected. It was perfect for two adults and two small kids; I wouldn’t recommend any more than that. smaller than I expected.beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

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

Poolside condo

Nice place.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie H.

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

Cute condo with a pool

The inside of the condo and the outside grounds and pool area were very clean and enjoyable. The beach is right across the street from the condo. Bring your own beach chairs and wagon, the ones they had on their patio were rusted. Also the outside furniture on the back patio was dirty and not suitable to sit in. But the inside of the condo was great and we thought the pool was very nice. No beach view, but still a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Overall Okay, not for those with allergies or lung issues

The location was excellent for going to the beach. The pool on-site was maintained beautifully and convenient access from the unit. The unit appeared clean however as others have stated there was an incredibly strong mildew/mold smell. I presume the air isn’t ran when the unit isn’t occupied so the humidity sits and causes issues. I unfortunately have breathing issues and allergies so I woke up feeling terrible after just one night there. The couches and bed were comfortable and the location felt safe. I am only docking one star for the mildew issue and due to the fact that I did not receive the access codes or anything until I reached out to them after 8 o’clock at night the day of check in. Once I reached out they did reply timely, it would have been nice for them to provide the information ahead of time without the need for additional prompting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawana P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed the weekend and had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori r.

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

Great location - great condo

We loved this property! Right across the street from the beach, a wonderful, hot tub, and a perfect condo! We would definitely stay here again. Very roomy and clean inside the condo and the complex! Not one single complaint here
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Amazing in every way !

Beautiful place and very well equipped. Communication was amazing and very helpful. Highly recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The condo was spacious. Updated shower. Comfortable bed and sheets. Updated washer/dryer. All you need for a kitchen. Complementary coffee kcups. Couches need a cleaning. Have a “used” smell. The condo has air fresheners and I think the smell of the couches are overpowering them. Makes the condo smell musty. Plus, the oil diffusers have lost their effectiveness. Need to replace the sticks. Not a big issue and it’s not over bearing but something that can easily be remedied for a fresher property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Repeat renter

Great location and owners very responsive if anything is needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Short stay.

The property is beautiful and our stay was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed this property. The owner was easy to communicate with and resolved any issues quickly. We enjoyed that the pool was very close to the unit and the unit was ground level. Walmart was also across the street which was convenient for drinks and snacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Galveston

Had a great time. Close to the beach. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carleen c.

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

Owassonp

It was a nice place to stay. We were not there long but great for our needs
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

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

Perfect place for a Galveston escape

The property had everything we needed - and more. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline & Tyler

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My wife Jacqueline and I live in nearby Cypress, TX along with our dog, Atlas, and young son, Lincoln. We’d love to host you and yours to enjoy the wonderful area that Galveston is!

Why they chose this property

Galveston has it all. It serves my family perfectly and we hope it will yours too!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests