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Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

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Front of the house
Living-room with pull-out sofa/ Sala con sofa-cama
Dining with fireplace and desk/ Comedor con chimenea y escritorio
Fully equipped kitchen & laundry closet/ Cocina equipada y closet de lavandería
Breakfast area and pantry/ Mesa auxiliar de cocina y alacena

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Seawall Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

1 Double Bed

Kids

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Bathroom 1

Toilet

2nd floor Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

The lighthouse cottage is a recently renovated home from 1870 close to the beach and the UTMB Medical center- East area of Galveston. Conveniently located to all attractions. 10 minute walk to the Stewart Beach, 7 minute walk to supermarket on 6th St. and 7 minute walk to restaurants on Christopher Columbus Blvd (14th St). There are 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms upstairs and 1/2 bathroom downstairs. Out by the furnished patio there is a couple of outdoor showers to rinse off sand from the beach. The amenities include: Wifi, ROKU TV, iron, ironing board, central A/C, ceiling fans, a fully equipped kitchen, fire pit, charcoal BBQ, fenced back and side yard. House is located in a quiet neighborhood. GVR06077

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playpen available at the property
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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 smoking/ no vaping in nor around the property
Do not disturb separate rear private residents from property
No pets. A cleaning/deodorizing fee of $250 per booking plus $100/day applies to unauthorized pets.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR06077
Property # 9470004
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

About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 natural beauty can explore Galveston Island Beaches and Crystal Beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are not to be missed.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seawall Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pier 21 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was good for reason we were there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TysonJenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic home, perfect for this group of history
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheldon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House was very nice and located perfectly for our needs parking was a bit packed but was okay

Very good stay would recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was really nice. We loved the location. It located about mile from the Strand shopping district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elena I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, across the street from UTMB. Close to the store and everything else. Great for 3 people (tip - bring your own shampoo and soap for shower). Kitchen has RO water filter, which was amazing. VRBO Booking change process was not transparent, so make sure to check all fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Cant wait to go back again!

The host was so helpful and prompt with any communication! Great location. Everything you need is there! Thanks for sharing your vacation property
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin G.

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

great

Great location and just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Nice location

This home was located near the beach, downtown and historic district. Enjoyed my stay there in a quite neighborhood.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at 911 Post office st. In Galveston. It was clean and cozy. The arcade game in the kids room really topped it, over all the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NORENE M.

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

Lighthpuse Cottage

Excellent stay recmmend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani P.

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

Beach vacay

We had a great time! Conveniently located and easy accessible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Wonderful house with a great location!

Walking to beach and sightseeing through the houses. During cooler times walking to the Strand district is good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and had a good time walking the historic district!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Good Rental

It was a great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Latoya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice, but could have used more cleaning in the rooms, couch, and living room, but very Good communication with helping me use the smart lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Galveston trip

We was extremely happy with the property and its location. Everything was in very close distance and the house was easy to get to. Very clean and well maintained. Would definitely book this house over and over
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

I’d Rent it again

We absolutely loved the place, and I would definitely rent from them again. We had one small issue and they took care of it immediately.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARRY L.

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

Comfortable Convenience

Three our our college friends met for 45 year reunion. Fun. Laid back. Beautiful home. Located close to beaches, restaurants, and historical sites. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa D.

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

The perfect house

Our visit to Galveston included our son graduating from medical school. It was a beautiful house and just perfect for our family. The owner was quick to respond to my question before we arrived. We will definitely stay in their house in the future. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Alisa
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Historic home in great location

This historic home (survivor of the 1900 hurricane) is located near the University. It's within easy walking distance to the historic downtown of Galveston and many fine restaurants, as well as entertainment venues. The home, itself, was well stocked. This is unusual for vacation homes. We only had minimal shopping to do (like certain "beverage choices"). The coastal seawall is only 15+ minutes away, as is the inner harbor. We didn't have to drive at all. We look forward to booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed this historic home, located nearly within the UTMB complex. It is close to the beach and the Strand, and we enjoyed walking around the historic homes in the neighborhood. Close to good breakfast spots, although they were both quite crowded, not surprisingly. Went to some great seafood restaurants, including one of the best on the island, Rudy and Paco, where we had a fabulous lunch. Be aware that one of the three bedrooms can only be accessed by going through one of the other two bedrooms, so not totally private. The hosts were very welcoming. Suggest you bring your own coffee! All in all, a good value in an increasingly expensive market, Galveston itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

It did the job

The grass was uncut, producing more mosquitoes and bugs, we had to cancel the cookout. There was construction on the corner. Other than that the home was clean and it did its job.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Comfortable and clean!!

My family and I just stayed here for two nights and we loved it! The only issue we had was the couch needed to be updated, and there were issues with the recliners not wanting to go back in. The smartlock to the door wouldnt recognize our code and was confusing to open. But the owners/property managers were quick to respond and help us with the problem. Its close to Seawall and a slew of gift shops and restaurants. 9 out of 10! Would definitely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

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

Historic home in vibrant neighborhood

The house is very charming. We enjoyed its age (100+ ) because it was a symbol of endurance after Galveston was destroyed by a hurricane. The renovations are good. The kitchen and bathrooms are up-to -date. The bedrooms are comfy. The house is spacious. The neighborhood is in the medical district and within walking distance of a good grocery, bakeries, a juice bar (right across the street) with delicious and nutritional mixtures. Not far away are fresh fish markets from which we purchased terrific vermilion snapper and salmon steaks. The house is close to museums and historic homes as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivory M.

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

Great property -difficult to walk to Stewart beach

Loved the house and ease of access. Very responsive management when we had a question (TV issue). The only thing we didn't fully realize is that it is not walkable to the beach in a practical sense. Very near Stewart Beach, which was nice and well kept. But waking to it from the house was impractical with the way the sidewalks are and the lack of crosswalk thru a major intersection. Add two kids and it's a no go. We didn't mind driving the 5 minutes to the beach tho, and the house had a lot of fun and neat features.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We regularly stay at the property with our four kids and almost always walk to the beach. There are crosswalks at 6th and Seawall and we also walk across Broadway to Poretto Beach. If you choose to drive to Stewart Beach, there is free parking if you go left instead of going through the main entrance booth when driving into the beach.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asha B.

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

Locked out

First night I had to sleep outside in my car. Could not get a hold of the host. My safety was definitely in question. The second day the host got back with me and helped me gain access to the property. I was given a $200 refund but I think for something that dramatic the whole stay should have been free.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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