Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground

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A covered patio with wooden flooring, a seating area with a table and chairs, and string lights.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.
A dining area with a round table, teal chairs, and a chandelier.
A living room with two beige sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cabinet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Galveston Seawall

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Galveston

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Samuel May Williams House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Crockett - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Salsas Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bronco Burritos - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near Beach! Galveston Family Gem w/ Playground located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is set up very thoughtful for guest to relax ,enjoy and be at peace
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful and one of the best we have stayed in. Clean and spacious for everyone. Beautiful backyard. Recommend highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house & the location is great, super close to everything! Definitely would recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston retreat

Cute bungalow that was a great retreat away from the city. Furnishings are nice and we enjoyed the stay with our two dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
From the owner: "I am glad you were able to enjoy your stay! Thank you for the 5 stars!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

House was clean and Erika was very responsive to any questions we had. Loved the location, ample parking, and the backyard was great for pets and fully fenced in. We will definitely stay here on future trips to Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
From the Owner: "I wanted to say thank you, and that I am glad they enjoyed it, and welcome them back."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly, though we decided not to bring our pup. Only complaint is that road work had closed one end of our street and workers parked behind our vehicle every morning. But not vrbo's fault.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your visit and your review. I’m very sorry about the construction at the time of your visit and appreciate your understanding. Hope you come back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick Trip

Although, we couldnt use the backyard playground as we had hoped due to large non stop barking dogs next door ( my toddler was scared) Place is cute and in great location. Neighborhiod is calm and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

My parents, wife and son had a great stay here for Labor Day weekend. It was as advertised and in a great location. They had two rollaway beds and we used one for my son, he slept really well. Just a note for future travelers, there was only one extra blanket but not many linens to make up a bed let alone two. So bring that if you plan to use them. My parents came a day later so we had them bring them for us which saved us having to find them. Other than that the stay was perfect! I'd definitely recommend to anyone planning to come to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

It was great! Good location, beautiful home, loved the swingset for my daughter, and the house was so well stocked. We were able to make several meals in the home and all slept like babies.The only two complaints we had were the dog hair that seemed to cover all of the soft surfaces/ blankets, and not being able to control the thermostat. It seemed to be on a set schedule that we couldn't turn off (and set to 74 at night). So when we needed to use the heater, it would jump up to 74 without us evening knowing it.Other than that it was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Hi Carmen, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, the swing set, and how well-stocked the home was. It’s great to know you were able to relax and sleep so comfortably during your stay. - We apologize for the pet hair you encountered. We’re actively considering changes to our pet policy to ensure future guests have an even better experience. - We’ll also investigate the thermostat issue to ensure guests can easily control the temperature moving forward. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to host you again for another great stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and set up prefect, kids enjoyed the playground set, the only thing would’ve been helpful is grass being mowed and AC sounds terrible almost sounds like someone is breaking in. Other than that it was worth the place to stay at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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