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Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly

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Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationPirates Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBroadway4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark14 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)88 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely property. Lots of space, beds, seating and kitchen supplies. Very close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. We ate ...
Bridgitte R.
Oct 3, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach

This charming beach side cottage sits on a lot just 1/2 a block from the beach. I have had the great fortune to have owned the house for the past 30 years. We have always walked to the beach, never have taken a car. We are that close. Our street actually dead ends at the beach. So it feels very private and great for kids because there is very little traffic and no streets to cross to get to the water. We are in the Palm Beach Subdivision which is one of the Islands older beach side communities. There are many beautiful new homes in our sub division but doted through out are the original beach cottages built in the 1960's with lots of Old Galveston charm. We are one of those original cottages. We are on the west end of the island only 8 miles from the main drag. Only a 10 minute ride to all the restaurants and attractions but far enough away to enjoy a quiet retreat with beautiful (not so crowded) beaches. The house has a large front balcony with a view of the water which provides lots of outdoor space for sun bathing, star gazing, and of course the ocean view. There is always plenty of shade and a cool breeze on the first level perfect for outdoor barbecues and just relaxing. This house is a two bedroom, one bath. But there is also a downstairs shower with hot and cold water. Upstairs you'll find a kitchen with plenty of room, lots of seating and a view of the water. A spacious spot for everyone to hang out. And high ceilings make the rooms feel even larger. The kitchen has french doors that open on to the front balcony. Of course the kitchen is fully furnished with everything you will need for your family get away. The two bedrooms each have a queen size bed and the large living room has 3 day beds for extra quests. This house comfortably accommodates 2 couples and 3 or 4 children. Sheets and towels are included .We are pet friendly and only a $25.00 fee for each pet per stay. You will enjoy this house. It is very comfortable. It has character and charm and best of all it is close to the water. We would love for you to stay.

Property manager

Elaine Duplechain

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR09365

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Side One Minute Walk To The
Beach Side Cottage..one Minute Walk to the Beach Galveston

About the neighborhood

Galveston

This vacation home is located in Palm Beach, a neighborhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and by the sea. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Traveling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Pirates Beach - 3 min drive
  • Broadway - 4 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 14 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Island State Park Beach, and Palm Beach. Broadway and Pirates Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Beach Side Cottage..One Minute Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridgitte R.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Anniversary Getaway
Lovely property. Lots of space, beds, seating and kitchen supplies. Very close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. We ate at convenient restaurants. Seven Seas grocery store was nearby. Wonderful weekend getaway. Responsive owner. We will be spending more weekends here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family getwaya
Clean home, close to the beach, and the owner was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Family Time
Our trip went off without any issues. We all had a wonderful time and the sad part was simply having to leave. The beach was right there! It was clean and well kept. Mostly everything we needed was there for us. This trip was a very rewarding experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan L.

Close to the Beach
Enjoyed the location to the beach, very easy access. Property manager was very accommodating on check-in and checkout. Took a few hours for the place to cool down, but once it cooled down the temperature remained very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie I., Senatobia, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Great spot for a family trip Plenty of comfortable beds, nice kitchen, large living area Easy access to the beach Small shower No linens
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kiri <.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
If you remember Galveston beach houses from your childhood then this one fits the bill. Plenty of space to spread out and be comfortable. It’s charming, comfortable and close to the beach. The microwave didn’t work but that was our only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
Great location by the beach within walking distance. The place was clean and tidy. A great place for a couple and 2 small dogs. Only thing would say is the A.C. could not keep up during the day, so it was little warm. Had to have fans and standing fans going. Overall it was a wonderful stay. We would atay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W., Austin, TX

Really nice stay in Galveston
Cute property, great location, great communication and easy checkin process. Was a little surprised to hear we needed to bring our own linens, but otherwise no issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Very clean and comfortable home with a short walk to the beach. I arrived early and got to meet the owners. They are a lovely couple!! I’d certainly recommend this home for a beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett E., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach reunion
The home was great! Perfect for our needs. Very close to the beach and in a quiet, safe, and nice neighborhood. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
charming cabin
Palm Beach reminds me of a quaint B&B in England. It's a darling cabin with fantastic character. I loved that there was so much to look at in the house and it was well stocked. I love antiques so it was a wonderful surprise to see all the fun collectables on display. The lot next door offered several games of croquet and frisby. There was a nice view of the beach from the deck which was only steps away. The owner is super friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coziest island cottage
We had such a wonderful time staying here! It was so cozy and charming. Everything was comfortable and tidy. The home has everything you need. Elaine was so helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, a quick walk down a quiet dead end street to a clean, beautiful beach. The neighborhood was so quiet, perfect for a family. We have three young kids and it was easy to walk back and forth from the beach with them. We felt right at home. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with good bones
Slept well, host responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the beach. The problems were you don't find out until you book it that there are no bed sheets or towels of any kind. The WiFi didn't work the whole time. I sent a text to the host on the first day, no response. Texted again on the second day. She finally responded on the third that morning. There is hardly any cell service (AT&T) in the house. Wifi would have been great. The biggest problem was that we found black mold all over the window shades and window sills. We discovered this on the final day as we were packing up to leave and my nephew slept on the twin bed next to it the last night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

Enjoyable stay on the beach.
It was lovely to be so close to the beach. We came and went all throughout the day. There was so much ocean life to be able to see. The house was easy to get to. It was nice to be able to shower off outside and not track sand into the house from the beach. It was also nice to have a few things to take to the beach. It would have been nice to have sheets and towels at the house. We had 6 people in one vehicle, so having bedding for 5 beds and towels took up a lot of extra room. There were plenty of blankets, but I’m unsure if they get washed each time. I understand that we will see bugs every now and then, but we did see a big roach the first day we came in. We kept our clothes off the floor. Overall, we were happy with our stay and when we had questions for the owner, they answered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Getaway
This house was great for our family of eight. We had plenty of room in the house and we loved the *very short* walk to the beach. There were not many people on that area of the beach so we found awesome shells and ocean life. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved
Will be back next year

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, right next to the beach. Quite and peaceful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Rustic, cabin feel. Close to the water and necessities. The beds could be better but the couch was great. The kitchen was well stocked. The house and neighborhood is so peaceful. I am looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Shea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our short weekend beach getaway
We very much enjoyed our stay at this beach house. We only had a couple of minor complaints which were that there was no dishwasher and the shower was really small, although we were not terribly bothered by either. The kitchen is big and great for a large group. The location is only a couple minute walk to the beach, and the day beds were perfect for a fairly large group. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline C., Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfulfilled Potential
This property has great potential. The layout and location are wonderful. The beds are okay. The kitchen has a good supply of dishes and utensils. The problem with this rental is lack of cleanliness. The smell of urine from the bathroom was overwhelming and permeated the master bedroom and living room until I picked up rugs and mopped an d tried to disinfect. The dust and animal hair under furniture and in corners was a bad trigger for my allergies. I vacuumed some but did not feel it was my responsibility. I was charged a cleaning fee and did not get clean. I can do campy the roofing nails visible on every ceiling, the rough deck you can’t walk in without shoes but unclean is a disgrace. We left the house better than we found it.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachhouse
Very nice area and great house loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place on the gulf
Love the views of the gulf and the quick walk to the sand!!! Fully equipped kitchen. The views and the kitchen were important since we spent a lot of time inside due to a slow moving tropical storm during our stay. Elaine was easy to communicate with and was very helpful when we asked to extend our stay due to flooding in Houston. This will be the first place I look for next trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
Good location just down from the beach. Older house with one bathroom. Outdoor enclosed shower has hot and cold water so we used it to keep the bathroom available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Weekend Stay
We had a great time at this house. It’s very close to the beach, and we loved spending time on the porch enjoying the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020