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5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and furnished lanai

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Galveston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,431 Sq Ft | 4 Steps to Enter
Covered Front Porch
Living Room | 1st Floor | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Board Games
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6132.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!

Fall in love with this darling 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental cottage built in 1901! Your favorite beach activities are just a quick walk away, while popular attractions like Moody Gardens and the Historic Pleasure Pier are just a short drive up the island - letting you make the most of your time off! At day's end, peruse the shops in historic downtown Galveston and dine at waterfront eateries, followed by s'mores around the fire pit in this cottage's private tropical backyard oasis.

-- THE PROPERTY --

GVR14471 | Tropical Outdoor Paradise | Fire Pit | Walk to Beach

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered front porch, back porch w/ outdoor furniture, bar w/ seating, ceiling fans, patio w/ fire pit, private yard, tropical landscaping
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, dining table, hardwood floors, natural light
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, farmhouse sink, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig, drip coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster, blender, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ seating for 2
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central A/C & heating, ceiling fans, board games
FAQ: Not childproofed
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story cottage, 4 steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, interior stairs required to access bedroom & bathroom on 2nd floor
PARKING: Parking pad (1 vehicle), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Porretto Beach (0.3 miles), Stewart Beach (0.6 miles), East Beach (3.2 miles), Galveston Beach (4.2 miles), Babes Beach (4.9 miles), Sunny Beach (8.4 miles), San Luis Beach (25.9 miles)
GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS: Galveston Seawall (0.4 miles), 1892 Bishop's Palace (0.4 miles), Moody Mansion (1.3 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (1.4 miles), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (1.5 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.8 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport (1.8 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5.7 miles), Moody Gardens (5.9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.9 miles)
OUTDOORS: East End Lagoon Nature Preserve (2.7 miles), Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides (3.9 miles), Seawolf Park (7.8 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (7.9 miles), Laffite's Cove Nature Society (12.1 miles), Galveston Island State Park (14.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: William P. Hobby Airport (42.6 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (71.2 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Please report any damages that occur to both the Guest Contact and Evolve
- NOTE: This 2-story cottage requires 4 steps to enter. While it features a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the bedroom and bathroom located on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: This property is not childproofed and may not be suitable for young children

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GVR06513

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this cottage is in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Blocks to Beach: Coastal Cottage in Galveston! located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Jacinto cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of East End Historic District, Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Adorable cottage in a Great Location!

This adorable cottage close to the beach had everything we needed for a perfect stay in Galveston! It was Clean, very close to the beach, and had an adorable front porch and back deck with plenty of space to relax in the beautiful weather. The beds were so comfy, and the host was friendly. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Coastal Cottage is convenient to anything you want to do in Galveston. We enjoyed how quiet it was at night, and it’s easily walkable to the beach. The back yard is private and the parking out front worked well. We addressed a couple of issues with our host that had no bearing on our review. Would love to stay again if in the area, and thought it was a great charming spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, well equipped, nicely decorated

My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay at this comfortable and well equipped house. We enjoyed catching the ocean breezes on the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying here. Darling home. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilario R.

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

Beautiful house

The decorations were lovey the house was very clean and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

We loved it

We really enjoyed the house. Decent neighborhood and really close to the beach and the pier. It is an older house but its cozy and has all you need. We had an issue with the downstairs shower head not working but it didnt bother us we just showered upstairs. The front door has a big glass window with nothing covering it and while i didnt love that i rigged a towel up on it. We would absolutely book here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

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

Home Away From Home

The house is a little bit of history, from the original flooring, beautiful curated fixtures, photos on the wall that paint a picture of the home. It was like walking into home, they have everything you could need to cook or make meals which is not always typical. The yard was fun, our young family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. I just wish we had thought to baby proof we had to borrow a baby gate, definitely didn’t read that part of the listing. Very suitable for older children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa J.

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

Cancelled

Our stay was cancelled one day before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Very cute place

We visited Galveston for a family wedding, the stay of our family at this cottage was perfect, very cute, and loved the historic charm. There is a book showing the renovation process, very interesting and very informative. The cottage is very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Relaxing

Our stay was mostly great. It is a cute little house that is located close to most of the touristy places. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. We decided we wanted not such busy beaches but that was just a ferry ride away, and you could park right on the beach. Overall, it was a mostly relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vallan

Perfect little hideaway!

We absolutely loved our stay! This rental was everything we were looking for—cozy, quiet, and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Strand, yet still close enough to the beach that we could ride our scooters over with ease. The home was super cute, thoughtfully decorated, and fully stocked with everything we could possibly need. We also felt very safe, which made our stay even more enjoyable.The only minor issue we encountered was that the upstairs stayed a bit warmer than expected, but it wasn’t a problem for my daughter. We also noticed a flea issue, which we’ve made the owners aware of, and we’re confident they’ll address it quickly.Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would absolutely stay here again! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle B.

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Mardi Gras

Very cute. The locks gave us trouble. We couldn’t get the back door unlocked
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie G.

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

Girls' Weekend

The charm of this cottage gave a historical feel of Galveston with a modern day touch. It was beautifully decorated and in a great location for shopping, restaurants, and beach attractions. Guests are required to download an app to lock/unlock the door through their personal mobile phone. There were also some special directions to follow along with using the app which we found challenging. This could be extremely difficult for non-technical or senior-aged renters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDY V.

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

Wonderful Oasis

This beautiful home felt like our private little get away. It had everything we needed and things we didn't even know we wanted. Comfortable beds and furniture. All kitchen supplies you could imagine including dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, coffee pot and Keurig. Park-like feel to the front and back yard with all the trees and greenery. We spent hours on the front and back porches, visiting and watching the birds and squirrels. The seawall was very near (1 1/2 blocks), making walks to the beach an ease. And Murdock's was visible/walkable. There were 2 weather events while we were in Galveston, but we barely heard them from inside the quiet safety of the home. Lovely remodeled older home with all the modern conveniences, would highly recommend a stay here. We are older, retired and the door lock/app was not an issue, don't let other comments intimidate you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Calm and cozy escape

The house was beautiful with comfortable beds and everything I needed to have a home base for my trip.

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
my family any I enjoyed the house, we fell in love with the place. it exceeded our expectations. we felt right at home. when we go back to galveston. it will be the place we will stay. (if you will have us again).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay! We enjoyed the property so much and plan to book another vacation getaway here in the future. The host was very accommodating to our requests, and the home was very cozy and had everything you could need. We highly recommend this place for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored this cottage. It was very close to the beach and easily navigable to all areas of interest. We had a snafu with the hot water nozzle in a bathroom and the rectified it immediately. I would very much stay here again. Galveston was so much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Beautiful home!

Adorable and charming home close to everything. We enjoyed our stay in this very clean home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most perfect bungalow in Galveston! The house is even cuter in person. Incredibly clean and decorated to give you the perfect chill beach vacation vibes. Beds were super comfy, AC was nice and cold at night. The back porch was a great hangout spot.The location is also very convenient.It’s in a nice neighborhood and a prime spot to walk to the beach and still close to the pleasure pier and Murdochs. We have stayed at a lot of places and this house is definitely everyone’s favorite. We plan on staying here again next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Cozy little home-away-from-home!

This cozy little 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is such a nice upgrade from the one-bedroom condo we normally rent in Galveston. It is nicely decorated, well appointed, and close to everything. We loved having two outdoor options for lounging, the porch swings on the front porch and the big seating areas on the back porch. The lovely trees, beautiful landscaping, and outdoor fans made it a fun place to hang out, despite the Texas heat! We didn't have to fight for parking or hear the neighbors since it is a stand-alone house, and it felt spacious. We were very pleased with how comfortable we were; it felt like a home rather than a hotel.

10/10 Excellent

BRANDY M.

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

Cozy little beach cottage

This a great property! Close to the beach and cruise terminals and not far from the downtown scene. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Cozy Beach Bungalow

We had a great time relaxing in this peaceful and cozy bungalow. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Adorable cottage

Traveled with my elderly parents for a week long get away. The cottage is adorably decorated and had everything we needed from kitchen supplies to extra linens, etc. It is a short 5 block walk to the beach and in a very quiet neighborhood. When I needed to communicate with the host they were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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