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Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach

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Living area
Charming renovated 1940 Craftsman-style bungalow 2 blocks from beach.
Location, location, location.  Just 2 blocks to the seawall and beach.
Fully fenced in yard for pups and kiddos.
ALL families are welcome and respected at R.5.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Seawall Beach
    4 min walk
  • Galveston Seawall
    10 min walk
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    15 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub

Shared Bath

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach

Feel confident in staying at our professionally-cleaned house while still being safe and making the most of your beach vacation! We are "BOI" (Born on the Island) and love showcasing the best things Galveston has to offer. We are less than 4 houses away from the best BBQ on the Island, and a quick walk to the Beach & best restaurants and nightlife.

The space
- All queen-size mattresses with high quality sheets and duvets
- Spa showers with rainheads
- Original wood floors
- Original shiplap
- Original art from Texas artists
- Curated ambient lighting (inside & out!)
- Ceiling fans in every bedroom
- Fully-loaded kitchen, including blender, popcorn maker (with kernels), ice cream maker for fun family memories
- Gourmet coffee, flavored syrups, assortment of sweeteners and a dry milk for your first coffee
- Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and an assortment of herbs and spices
- Beach Towels and Tent
- 65" 4K smart TV
- Comfortable leather sofa & armchair, perfect for Netflix
- Queen-sized sofa bed
- Fully enclosed yard

Guest access
Please note that there is a separate garage apartment also located on the property- Breath Deep: Tiny Luxury Seaside Sanctuary. The garage (with access to the washer and dryer) is shared.

Other things to note
Regarding your pets, we are also dog-owners and dog-lovers, and understand how nice it is to have your four-legged family members welcome, too.

We appreciate the La Quinta policy- all breeds, all sizes, no charges. We have tried to adopt the same policy, and ask that you help us maintain it by:
(1) ensure your pets are flea-free,
(2) make sure pets are up-to-date on vaccines,
(3) keep the property in good shape, trying to keep the effects of shed to a minimum (i.e. no shedding pets on the sofa/bed if possible),
(4) clean up poo,
(5) respect other guests that may be staying in the garage apartment, and
(6) do not leave dogs that cannot be left alone, do not bring dogs that must be crated unless you bring a crate or dogs that have aggression issues unless you will be with them at all times when others are present.

THAT SAID, IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR PET(S) WITH YOU, YOU MUST TELL US WHEN YOU BOOK. We need to let our cleaning service know. If you do not, EXTRA FEES WILL APPLY.

Across the street(ish) from Queen's BBQ, a 2 blocks to Brick House Tavern & Tap and Joe's Crab Shack. Not a fan of the National Chains? Not a problem, we love our local restaurants and bars too! Gumbo diner, Bronco Burritos, SHRIMP n' STUFF!!! All so close. With all the delicious seafood, how will you chose! And, of course, the MAIN attraction, the beach is a short 2 blocks where you can get your sun on and ride bikes along the seawall for some breathtaking views (and STELLAR people watching!!!) The Historic Galveston Island Pleasure Pier is less than a 1 mile away (a SUPER easy bike ride), and the Historic Strand (2.3 miles) for more delicious dining options and CANDY at La King's! The Galveston cruise terminal is less than 3 miles and Schlitterban/Moody Gardens, as is less than 4 miles away. Pro-Insider tip, for a good free time with your family, take a ride (in your car, or on a bike) out to the ferry terminal to Port Boliver in the evenings and take a free ferry ride (15 minutes each direction) over (and back) and watch the dolphins jumping up and around the bay. The kids will love it.

There is street parking available for free. There are a variety of bicycle sizes for you to use in the garage, and you're welcome to store your own bikes in the garage. Galveston has spent a significant amount of time and money putting in easy to use bike paths throughout the East end making it very bike-friendly. It's often quicker to get around on foot/bike than it is to get stuck in your car on the seawall. Plus, your body and earth will thank you!!!

Property manager

Frederick Reinhardt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
Quiet hours per City Ordinance is 10 pm. Neighbors will call the police for noise complaints. After 1st call, you will be asked to leave for 2nd call

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number GVR06405

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 10 min walk
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk
  • Strand Historic District - 3 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming Seaside Sanctuary, pet friendly 2-blocks from beach located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seawall Beach and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay
We had a great Labor Day weekend in this home. The owner was very responsive! The rooms were spacious and we loved that there were 2 full bathrooms to accommodate all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay again. We will be glad to stay at this vrbo again
It was a blast. Perfect size. Kids had plenty of room in the living area to play. This location is awesome. We loved this house. Will totally rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
House is bigger than the pictures show. We walked to my favorite restaurant brick house. We were so close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable with character!
This was the perfect rental for our adult family of 5 and small dog. Very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the extra amenities that aren't usually included in rentals. It was an easy walk to the beach. Neighborhood was very quiet. We definitely recommend this property. As a bonus the owner went above and beyond and had housekeeping help us out to find and mail my son's lost wallet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Lovely home that is just as described and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value
It was just my wife and I and are two poodles staying…..what a waste. This is a big Galveston house at a great in town location, at a great price, short walk to the beach, recently updated and great for your dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mardis Gras trip
Wonderful place and a great owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Cute & Convenient Location
The house is super cute! Conveniently located close to everything. The owner is very responsive and accommodating. 100% recommend booking this place for your Galveston get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Location is great if your looking to be close by seawall and strand. Parking is not ideal if multiple cars are being brought. You park on street and if you need additional parking, it's not that close. House is dog friendly which is okay but, when we arrived the living room was flea infested. They sprayed but they were still hanging around. Didn't feel comfortable hanging out in the living room. Notified owner of the fleas a 2nd time only to read a message of grr. No apologies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miller's stay
The house was good. We enjoyed staying at your place. The location was good it is close to stores and places to eat if you chose to eat out. Only one thing I would say and it is not a negative just a suggestion. Leave directios on how TV operates. Some people are not tech smart and need instructions. Our stay was enjoyable thanks for allowing us to stay at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends trip.
Everything about this rental was fantastic. We had a great time on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bungalow
Location is just a couple of blocks from the sea wall with easy access to everything. The host was very responsive. The beds were the most comfortable beds we’ve had while staying in a rental. Exceptional stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anda U., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
We had a great time staying at this conveniently located house for our beach vacation. Our group had trouble with the lock code, and there was some confusion about the check out process but Frederick was responsive & really great with helping us out!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Channon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and hist
Super cute house, easy walk to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. Owner was super responsive when I had a question. Will stay there again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy, Relaxing, & So Close to the Beach!!!
From the initial communications through our departure, every step was a breeze and Frederick went above and beyond to ensure we were all set for a fantastic stay in such a fabulous, delightful, and beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Cute, updated house very near sea wall. Host was very responsive with questions. Lovely interior. Near just about anything you want to do in Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We had a great time despite the weather! Our place was clean and perfect for our family trip. We did lots of fishing and eating. Unfortunately, we only spent part of a day at the beach. The weather was cloudy and cool, so we did lots of eating. The place was walking distance to many bars and restaurants, which was very nice. Didn’t have to worry about parking. We did enjoy a couple days on the Strand shopping. Our place was very nice. Beds were comfy and kitchen was well equipped. There was a grill on the back that we were able to use as well. If we ever get back to Galveston, we’d stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely updated 3 bedroom, 2bathroom
Great house. Had everything we needed to cook. Beds were comfortable with nice linens. Great location for Mardi Gras activities and fishing charter. 2 blocks from the seawall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

TRACY E., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dog Friendly Bungalow, Close Walk to the Beach
The house is a cute bungalow located about two blocks from the beach, The Spot and a convenience store in case you need anything quick. The Strand was only a 7 minute drive. The art on the walls and restoration was well done and overall clean. Frederick was responsive and had a backup housekeeper to contact in case we needed anything. Make sure to bring any type of spices, air fresheners, paper products and extra towels if you're staying more than a night or two. The kitchen is stocked with cooking oils and pots/ pans/ plates/ cutlery. The front yard was secure and very convenient for the pups. I'd recommend not leaving any pets unattended outdoors, as we did encounter two coyotes running in the street and near the sea wall. (Very surprised.) I definitely recommend to always walk in a group through some of the neighborhoods and not alone. The front and backyard are separated, as there is also another small garage apt rental. Overall a nice place for a group with pets, looking to have a Galveston getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected!
It was an amazing house, lots of space for my kids to play. Great fenced in yard for all size pups. And the plus plenty of seating and open space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent weekend beach rental
From before we even arrived at the property the owner went above and beyond to accommodate our stay. The three bedroom two bath with dogs allowed to stay was everything my family needed for our yearly trip to Galveston, we will definitely keep this place in mind for future getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo P., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very comfortable.
Easy access to everything you need. Clean and comfortable. There's a BBQ place around the corner that smells really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Nights In or Out
This rental was in a great location. Close to the beach and local favorite hang out “The Spot” but also a quick drive to the downtown strand. The host has stocked the house with movies, games, and other activities to where if the weather isn’t in your favor you still have a great time with your family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ELZA M., Cypress

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute & cozy! We had a great time!!
House was so cute & cozy!! We had the best time & will definitely stay at this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for a vacation
Came down for a family reunion on the island and found this amazing property to rent that was able to accommodate my entire group. Great value for the price! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Frederick Reinhardt

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50 year old wanna-be-hipster from Austin, Texas, dad of two, amazing paralegal.

We are four generations of born and bred Galvestonians. When not visiting our family on the island, our base is in Austin, Texas. When not staying in the "sticks n' bricks", we travel the country in our rolling "Brooklyn Apartment" taking in the sites and sounds of the best that the State and National Park systems have to offer making sure our kids spend as much time outside in nature as they do in front of the idiot box on their gaming systems.

What makes this property unique

2 blocks from the seawall/beaches, beach gear for playtime, and bicycles available at no extra charge for all guests on a first come first serve basis. Charming east end rental in the heart of it all. Walking distance to the beach, popular restaurants and the Pleasure Pier. Very near the Strand and cruise terminal.

Languages:

English

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