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Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home!

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Ready. Set. Relax. - Your vacation starts the minute you step inside Kathie's Beachfront Kottage. Enjoy!
Experience Easy Living at Kathie's Beachfront Kottage - This extravagant vacation home is the ultimate embodiment of luxury, comfort, and design!
Living Area - From the large, elegant windows to the attractive furniture, you and your guests will love spending time together in this bright and airy living area.
Coffee Anyone? - Pull up a stool to the breakfast bar and drink a morning cup of joe. It’s a great place to plan your day’s activities, gather your wits, and get ready for more quality time!
A Few More Feet! - The ocean awaits! Since only a short walk separates you from the fun of the beach, why waste any time?

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14338.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

4th Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

5th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

3rd Bathroom

4th Bathroom

Half Bath

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home!

Kathie's Beachfront Kottage is a spectacular, luxury home is near to town, but in the beautiful gated community of Beachside Village. Only about a 10-minute drive to town, nightlife, restaurants, yet secluded on the Beachfront. This very large home faces the Gulf of Mexico and has unobstructed views in both directions with a private beach walkover! Kathie's Beachfront Kottage has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The home is designed with two separate living areas which makes it perfect for two families sharing the home.

This home has an open living/dining/kitchen floor plan on the main living level.

The first living area features two large sofas and ample seating for up to 13 guests. The large dining table will seat 8-10 and seating at the kitchen island for the rest of the gang. The kitchen area is spacious and is outfitted with up-to-date everything. Anything you can think of to prepare all kinds of meals, snacks and beverages as you enjoy both inside and outside living. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, and large frig with an ice maker.

The main level living area has a 60" TV with a sidebar and mini frig. Walkout onto the enormous deck and enjoy the waves and the water view!

The primary bedroom features a king bed, TV, en suite bath with a separate tub and shower. The 2nd primary bedroom also has a TV, deck access, with en suite bath that has a tub/shower combo. The third bedroom has a twin/twin bunk plus a twin/full bunk (room sleeps 5), bath with a full tub/shower combo. The fourth bedroom is a bedroom/office with a queen sleeper (on first floor of the home). The fifth bedroom has a queen bed, TV, ensuite bath with a separate jetted tub and step-in shower. The upper-level living room features a queen sleeper sofa, Large TV, sidebar and mini frig for easy access to cold drinks.

GVR # 05929

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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

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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
Property Registration Number GVR05929

About the area

Galveston

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Sunny Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kathie's Beachfront Kottage | Beachfront Home! located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galveston Island Beaches, Sunny Beach and Hershey Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and West Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

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

Mawmaws treat

I took the family for a vacation on the beach for a few days. I had stayed in this house back in April of this year with some school classmates. I liked it so I wanted to bring my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ekaterina C.

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

two-day getaway

Nice stay at the beach house with friends for my sister's birthday. Some maintenance issues should be addressed at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anne B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Do not rent this house

The house was filthy and in very poor condition, trash in the trash cans - live and dead roaches in the kitchen cabinets and through out the house Dishwasher fall out of the cabinet when opened. Window blinds non functional , smoke detector not installed in kitchen , rotten wood throughout the house , exsposed wiring , broken furniture and glass on porch and patio. - no communication with the leasing comparing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not the cleanest or best kept house, but still close to perfect

I read some of the other reviews and had some reservations about renting it but the location is perfect and the price was attractive so we rented it anyway. First the good. The house is in a wonderful location, right on the beach. It is a very nice area.It is a big house with lots of room to spread out and play and it has 4.5 bathrooms. Having extra bathrooms is so nice when you have a big group. The house has everything you need and the inside was fairly clean. We all agreed that it was the perfect house for us and that we would rent it again. We didn't use the elevator much except during loading and unloading. Now the not so good. No door lock on the balcony door on the main level. Where there should have been a lock it was stuffed with toilet paper. One of the showerheads was held on with duct tape. All of the furniture in the house is older and could use some updating but its fine. You are not renting a room in a luxury 5 star hotel. I will say that both of the upstairs couches are broken and need repairing. You can sit on them but it is a bit awkward. The house had a bit of a dirty beach house order when you first walk-in but after a few mins. you don't notice it anymore. I guess it smells like a beach house because ....IT IS A BEACH HOUSE ! We only saw a couple of bugs in the house but there were ants everywhere downstairs/ouside. Those could be controlled better I think. The downstairs area was pretty dirty. Needed blowing/sweeping and the yard really needs mowing/care
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy & Kelly S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Renters Beware! Unreliable reviews and property in poorly mainted condition

I choose Kathie's Kottage due to it's location, elevator, pictures and reviews. While the location was amazing and the elevator was functioning everything else about the property was lacking. The neighborhood is filled with beautiful properties and this is definitely the eyesore on the street. The landscaping is overgrown to the point that the metal lawn ornament cant be seen (mosquitoes in droves) The door knob was almost completely rusted through. We managed to get the door opened and were met with water bugs/roaches in the elevator room, and they were inside as well. Heading upstairs the nails and screws are popping out of the deckings, creating a hazard for anyone with bare feet. (But who would be walking around barefoot at the beach). Inside we were met with broken furnitue. The bench in the front hall had half the back falling off it. The upstairs couches had pieces falling off and large nails sticking out. When we went upstairs the smell of mold and mildew is very strong. We quickly realized why. There is a large hole in the floor by the door leading to the outside. The dryer caught on fire one night with billowing smoke. We asked for a refund and were presented with a document that would require us to not leave any reviews for this place or the property company. This goes beyond needing TLC. We couldnt leave as we had 10 people and needed the elevator and proximity to the beach. There is so much more but I ran out of characters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brad G.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay for sure. The location is great and the place is huge. However, there is a good bit of tlc that is needed thoughout the unit. To mention a few, there are quite a few stains on the ceilings from past water leaks. The upstairs hvac system didn't seem to keep up, and there was a bit more humidity inside than what should be. The elevator had a pretty bad musty smell and visible mold inside. Overall, the place is really nice and could be great with some tlc and updates.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice, but not very clean

Roaches Mice droppings Not very clean Towel racks Fell off wall, knobs fell off Living room furniture is terrible! Worn out Outside stair railing very loose
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

A beautiful setting with a few glitches

The house is lovely, though somewhat tired. Location is perfect. The beach is clean—beautiful. The patio and decks offer opportunities to enjoy the sounds and sights of beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

booker a., San Antonio

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

Cabin by the sea

Great overall stay. Can't think of anything to make it better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great potential but left us wanting.

We enjoyed our time, but it was more in spite of the house than because of it. Pros: • Location - the proximity to and relative privacy of the beach was amazing • Space - plenty of space for 3 families Cons: • Despite sending numerous messages about our need for the elevator, we were informed the day of our arrival that the elevator key was in Oklahoma and therefore not accessible. I would have understood if the elevator was broken and unusable, but the lack of preparation and communication about a fixable issue was frustrating. We never did get the key. • The house needs TLC. From mold and grime in the showers, rusty doorknobs outside, barely accessible outdoor shower due to junk blocking the path, to the entire upstairs living area not having working outlets, the house felt a bit run-down. • The BUGS. Now I know this is only controllable to an extent, but I have never in my life encountered this many mosquitos in one place. They swarmed us as we were getting in and out of our cars, so much so that there were always at least 10 trapped in with us as we drove away and even more clinging to the windows trying to get in. Not to mention the bee issue they had “fixed” before we arrived, but had neglected to actually clean up so the dying bees fell onto the driveway and caused stings to anyone who was walking barefoot. Overall, this house cause a lot of frustration over the duration of our stay and we will not be returning for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanne G.

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

Fabulous location on the beach

The location is wonderful and compensates for the home being dated w/ some maintenance needs. We would rent again and hope that the owners invest to make some updates and repairs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

George C., Salem

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five days on the Beach

Great location, nice home, no Spices :( overall a very nice place to stay and very private enclave on Galveston Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN H.

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

Beautiful

We used this house as overflow for a meeting we were having nearby, house was beautiful and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin H.

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

Galveston

Great location right on the beach! Beautiful home, very comfortable for the eight of us. Next to last night one of the upper bedroom ceilings started to leak - badly. We contacted the management company who sent someone out within the hour. Unfortunately one of the hot water tanks had sprung a leak (located in the attic) and it wasn’t fixed before we left. The only other thing to note is the drip coffee maker does not have an automatic shut off. We accidentally left it on all day. We had an amazing time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

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

Great location close to town center

Stayed with kids and grandkids - all had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ria H.

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

Beautiful property and location

Wonderful property, right on the beach! It's older and had some issues with ice maker not working, pull out sofa broke. Called maintenance and they were out the same day but unfortunately could not be fixed or replaced timely. A partial refund was offered. The bedrooms were nice, beautiful kitchen and views were amazing! Had some bumbs but overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni S., Seabrook, TX

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

Nice Getaway

Kathie's Beachfront Kottage is a nice house and perfectly located on the beach. There is a wonderful kitchen that was fully stocked with any of the cooking, baking or grilling items that you would need. There was some cleanliness issues in the master bath upstairs with quite a bit of mold in the shower. A few of the mattresses could have been firmer. We did have issues with the dishwasher but John from Ryson took care of it and got us working again. All of the blinds in the house are electronic and all of the batteries in the remotes were out. We did figure out how to move them manually eventually. Overall we had a great few days and enjoyed our family and time to relax. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house needs some updating and repairs but it had a great layout and the location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A., Spring, USA

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

Great location, good house

House is in a great location. It does need cosmetic updates (shades, shower curtain, shower head, some wood framing). Other than that, it has most everything you will need. 3 master bedrooms is great (wished the third was a king bed).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dylan P.

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

beachouse

nice and clean good location, kids had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandey A., Crockett, TX

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

Nice

Does need some maintenance. Nothing major for us but there is a strong stale smell, some water leaks showing. Ice makers not working. Remotes for shades not working. I’ve stayed in many rentals in Galveston, high and low end, if you want to charge a higher price you need to maintain. Oh, and elevator not available so if you’re handicapped check before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corri M.

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

Elevator

I came with my handicapped brother, in a wheelchair, and was promised an elevator. I got a call an hour before arriving that the elevator did not work! That ruined my very expensive getaway as we had to wait for help to do anything! The location was beautiful but it turned into a nightmare. I could not relax and had no freedom to come and go without calling for help. It was ridiculous and extremely disappointing. They came and fixed it, after telling me they couldn’t, @4pm the day before we leave. It was too late! Vacation already ruined! And that was fun dealing with handimen while on vacation! Big waste of money!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Galveston

Great property great location, only problem was wash machine broken, called property manager twice n got no response
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustee G.

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

Great property for Family!

We had a great 3 day weekend at Beachside Village. Beautiful neighborhood and will rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway - awesome location

Kathie’s Kottage was great for our extended weekend family getaway. Our group included grandparents, family of 4 and 2 college-aged kids. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better location. Steps from the beach, 10 minutes to Seawall, and walking distance a to restaurant/bar on the beach. The home shows some wear and tear for sure, but nothing major (some issues with garbage disposal, blinds on one of the doors fell down, overhead stovetop fan wouldn’t turn off, etc). The bedroom setup and general layout was great! 2 large living areas with large screen TVs, lots of bathrooms, 2 ice makers and mini fridges and 2 decks with awesome views of the Gulf. Definitely pack bug spray because the mosquitos can be brutal at times. All in all, we had a fantastic weekend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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