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‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall!

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Galveston Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 590 Sq Ft
Living Room | Single-Story House | Walk to Galveston Seawall & Pleasure Pier
Kitchen | Beach Supplies | Air Fryer | Blender | Coffee Maker
Living Room | Free WiFi | Full Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping | Pack ‘n Play
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall!

Make a splash and embrace your inner sea dweller at 'Blue Dolphin,' a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Galveston vacation rental. Nestled just a quick walk from the beach, this quiet, single-story home features beach supplies, in-unit laundry, 2 Smart TVs, and even a Pack ‘n Play. Meander over to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier for people-watching and souvenir-searching, admire the Victorian architecture of Bishop’s Palace, or chase thrills at Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

-- THE PROPERTY --

STR Permit # GVR09768 | 30-Day Rentals Welcome | Beach Supplies | Walk to Galveston Seawall & Pleasure Pier | 3 Blocks to Public Beach

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Fenced backyard, 2 beach chairs, beach cooler & beach towels
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, dining table, 590 sq ft
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, fridge, oven w/ 4-burner stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, air fryer, blender, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, window A/C unit & portable A/C unit in bedroom, in-unit laundry, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
SUITABILITY: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Designated parking space (1 vehicle), free street parking
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

SUN & SAND: Galveston Seawall (0.3 miles), Porretto Beach (0.6 miles), Stewart Beach (0.9 miles), Sunny Beach (8.1 miles), Bermuda Beach (11.3 miles), Pirates Beach (11.8 miles), Galveston Island State Park (12.8 miles)
SHOP & DINE: Old Galveston Square (1.4 miles), The Spot (1.7 miles), Galveston Place (4.0 miles), Waterman’s Restaurant (12.5 miles), Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks (15.3 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (1.1 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark (5.4 miles), Moody Gardens (5.6 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.6 miles)
HOT SPOTS: Bishop’s Palace (0.3 miles), The Bryan Museum (0.6 miles), Moody Mansion (1.2 miles), Galveston Children’s Museum (1.2 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (5.5 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (41.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs for access
- NOTE: Property is available for long-term stays, please include any questions you may in your booking inquiry, or reach out directly to Evolve
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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 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 GVR09768

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, Texas

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ‘Blue Dolphin' Cottage: Walk to Galveston Seawall! located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esthela S.

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

Nice

Nice little cottage. Good for a couple not enough space for a family of four. Really nice and good location to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Regina

Just right

The was the perfect place for us to stay (since it was just the two of us). Place was clean, comfortable and cute, cute, cute !!! Parking spot was a little small for our truck but it worked. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

william h.

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

Weekend get away

Nice very clean our stay was very quiet Enjoyed the stay Parking could be better (but i have a large suv ) And AC's need to be a little bit larger but they do keep it cool Real nice place to stay 😌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

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

Clean and comfortable.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It is a nice clean little place. Everything was great except it was hot inside at first. We used the beach towels provided to cover some windows so it would cool down and that worked nicely. Some better window coverings would help. Communication with the manager was very abrupt and kind of rude. When I asked if we could possibly check in a little early (the check in time is late) all I got from the text was an abrupt “no”. Then another text stating “4:00”. That’s fine but no need to be rude. It was stated somewhere in our transactions that we could request if an early check in time was available so a kinder reply would have been nice. I would still give the house a 9 out of 10 though. We enjoyed our time in Galveston very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette M.

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

Great place for a beach getaway!

We highly enjoyed our stay. Very close to the beach, one of which is a public beach within walking distance. Very comfortable stay for four if needed but it was just my sister and I. Clean property plenty of stuff to cook with if your into cooking on your stay. And they even have a beach wagon to tote the beach chairs and umbrella that is also included. Loved our little beach getaway, we drove all the way from Nebraska which was a 14 hour drive but well worth the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

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

Perfect spot for our getaway

We enjoyed our stay here! It’s a small house but the perfect size for me and my husband. The shower was his favorite part. Very close to the sea wall and the strand. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

GINA K.

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

Good place

The place was clean which is a big thing to me.. It was just the right size for my husband and 1. Was glad for the fenced in yard so we could put our e- bikes in for the night. Really liked how close it was to seawall.. We just rode our bikes or walked, even to supper we just walked to Saltgrass steakhouse.. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Blue Dolphin is clean and cozy!

House is ~80 years old and has been restored very well. Outside of window a/c units being a little loud, it’s a great place to stay. Bed is comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

homero r.

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

Great location

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

JERRY ANN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The house was difficult to get in and out of . People park right in the one lane road. Very hard to locate turn in at night. House, bed and pillows smelled very old and rank. Found out it’s a rebuild of a OLD house from 50’s. Next door to another really rotted out house the owner has bought also and is renovating this fall. Guess it BBC will be advertised as new too by then. Was not on the beach at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Cute & Beachy

Very close walk to the beach. You can easily walk to the pier. Cute, clean, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

John C.

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

Galveston Bungalow

This house was very cozy a d charming. The owners were very thoughtful with amenities. Would be great if it had sufficient air conditioning. It was uncomfortable to sleep and extremely uncomfortable to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

Wonderful place to stay.

The dolphin house is THE place to stay when you’d like to visit Galveston. From its amazing, and beautiful interior, to the location, you couldn’t wish for a better place to stay. Susan and Carl were easy to reach and great to communicate with. I myself am a runner and loved the fact that you’re just two blocks away from the ocean wall which is great to run. My wife and I will definitely be back! Thank you Susan & Carl for all that you’ve done to make our stay more that perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Well-equipped, , everything new/renovated/clean

It was tricky to find bc GPS didn’t show the 1/2 street, but property mgr was quick to answer my calls/texts. Recently completely renovated, so everything was brand new. So nicely decorated & it had more than we expected based on other past rentals, for ex kitchen had spices/condiments, plastic wrap, etc. The house next door was a turn off, but neighbor told us it’s also being renovated soon. Kitchen, bathroom & laundry room didn’t cool enough, a/c didnt flow throughout the house adequately, but our understanding is that’s also being fixed. Super close to beach, just a few mins walk, but we drove bc it was so hot & we like Babe’s beach better than the one closest to the house. We had a great time, also enjoyed Pleasure pier & Moody Gardens while there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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