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Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach

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beautiful sparkling pool is HEATED!
Welcome home to Tortuga Inn! Two driveways and large garage.
spacious and beautiful living area with coastal colors.
Large gameroom with TV area, lots of seating, ping pong table and queen futon
beautiful kitchen that is sparkling clean

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

King Suite w/ Attached Full Bath

1 King Bed

Queen Bunk Room Upstairs

2 Queen Beds

Queen Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Game Room Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hallway Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath w/Tub & Shower Combo

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach

-- Located at 37th St. & Seawall Blvd.
-- 2 Blocks to Beach - 3BR/3BA
-- Private HEATED Pool
-- Game room /Ping-Pong Table
-- Fully Equipped Kitchen
-- Kitchenette in Game Room
-- Cable & High-Speed Internet
-- Washer and Dryer
- 2-car Garage
- Central Heat and Air
- Fenced Backyard
- Dog Friendly
- Covered grilling area - Gas Grill
- Outdoor Dining
-- Tons of Outdoor Furniture

Tortuga Inn is St. Gemma Properties' "guest favorite," located 2 blocks from the beach!

Because Tortuga Inn is owner-managed, all guests can expect the fastest response rate, in-person house calls, concierge services and all the personal touches that are lacking with big property management companies. We have got you covered so you can enjoy a fabulous vacation!

Tortuga Inn is your ideal oasis in the middle of all the best Galveston has to offer.
You are a 3-minute drive from Pleasure Pier, a 7-minute drive to the Strand and less than 10 minutes away from Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn.

The entire house and private, heated pool are yours during your stay! Parking is in the enclosed, lockable garage (2 vehicles) with additional parking in the second driveway.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
*Three-bedrooms (King, Queen, Queen Bunk) with Two Sofas for "Couch Sleeping" (not sleeper sofas)
* Queen air mattress available upon request.
Three full bathrooms.

THE LAYOUT -- TORTUGA INN

Upstairs is remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, and all the appliances and kitchen utensils you would ever need! Tortuga Inn has a gas stove, microwave, large French-door refrigerator, dishwasher and full size washer and dryer in the butler's pantry next to the kitchen.

Tortuga Inn has a roomy dining area with long farmhouse table and seating for up to 10. Comfortable couch and cozy chairs provide a place for lounging to watch tv and relax.

All three bedrooms are on the second floor/main living level. Tortuga Inn hascomfortable and clean beds with top-quality mattresses. Linens are clean and crisp and 100% cotton towels are provided in each bedroom. The master bedroom has its own balcony -- perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning overlooking the pool and backyard.

Two bathrooms are on this main level. Both have tubs and showers as well as toilets, vanities, shampoo, body wash , towels, blowdryers and hand soap.

In the game room downstairs, you will find a kitchenette and a ping pong table. There are two couches for lounging or sleeping (not sleeper sofas) and a TV and two refrigerators for beverage or cookout meat storage.

French doors in the game room open up to the large heated pool and outdoor dining area. There is a nice propane grill and covered grilling station in the corner of the patio.


Property manager

Pam McGehee
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks allowed on the premises. Candles and incense prohibited.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR10298

About the area

Galveston

Located in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tortuga Inn Galveston * Private Heated Pool Steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Perfect House

We stayed at Tortuga Inn for 3 nights (4/10 - 4/13). It was myself and my husband, our son and daughter-in-law, and 4 year old grandson. I can't say enough great things about the house and our host! The check-in/out process was seemless and Pam was very accommodating with early check-in. The house was immaculate, and adorably decorated, the beds were super comfy, and only 3 blocks from the beach and restaurants. The outdoor pool was amazing, lots of floats and a wagon to pull. Really, this was one of the nicest houses we've stayed in. Thank you so much, Pam!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia G.

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

Weekend getaway

We had the best time staying at the Tortuga Inn. This house was so beautiful and had everything we needed and the pool was amazing. We enjoyed the backyard it was so beautiful and very relaxing. The beach was so close by along with so many other things to do. Pam was a great host.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Galveston Paradise

We absolutely loved the home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn C.

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

Great host and property

Pam was very helpful and a great communicator. The home was just as promised!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great Place!

Nice clean house. Amazing pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great Galveston Gem

My husband and I came to Galveston to visit family in the area get some beach time in. We were very pleasantly surprised by the condition and cleanliness of Tortuga Inn. The house and pool was exactly as advertised, was extremely clean and has the best location! Property management was very helpful and checked in on us to ensure everything was going well. We are definitely going to be staying here again on our next trip to Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

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

Great place to stay

The house is very clean absolutely big my kids loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa f.

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

A fun time for our family

Our family of 3 generations (grandparents, parents, and young children) enjoyed Tortuga Inn for 4 days in April. The property was very efficiently laid out. There was plenty of room for our group of 6 to store our things, fix meals, and relax inside and out. A pleasant surprise was some extra items at the property such as a wagon to pull our stuff to the beach, beach chairs, a few sand toys, pool floaties, and games to play inside. It was a convenient walk to the beach, Gaido’s and other restaurants. It was a short drive to the Galveston Strand, pleasure peer, and the train museum. Moody Gardens was also nearby. The pool was a little small but worked perfectly for the young children and was heated to 85 degrees, which was great for the cooler days in April.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Family Friendly and close to the beach

Very spacious and family friendly. Almost felt like two different properties! The downstairs family room (TV, Fridge and couches) and bathroom connected to the pool (heated!) and patio area was very nice. The upstairs with was also spread out with the bedrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room are very modern with updated appliances. A washer and dryer right next to the kitchen was very convenient. Just a few blocks away from the beach too! Would love to stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Early spring break

Very nice property. My grandson loved the heated pool. It has everything you need for a comfortable staycation. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Weekend Getaway

We loved the property and the location, We would certainly stay here again. It was great to have a heated private pool and the fully fenced garden. Everything matched the description, it was clean and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

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

Birthday celebration for mom

The house was just as listed and included everything that was listed. Very nice well decorated home and outfitted nicely. Pool was awesome and pool toys were a bit. I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Great location

This property is close to the Seawall, grocery store, restaurants and bars. The pool was great, covered BBQ grill area, lots of seating outside. Lots of kitchen utensils, dishes and pots. There is not a pull out sofa in the basement, there are two smaller sofas. There is a large sofa upstairs that can be used as a bed as a last resort. However, they did provide us with a blowup mattress, which was much appreciated. The pictures that are posted are not accurate, not as many chairs in living room and no large sofa downstairs. The dining table was huge!! The washer/drier was used a lot! The cleanliness was not as good as it could have been, could’ve used some new shower curtain liners, grout in the master floor tile and a new towel bar. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay for 5 adults and two kiddos under 5.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. Rooms were nice. Had everything we needed. Pool was a nice get away from being at the beach all the time. Things that you may consider working in: there were loose tiles near pool that need to be repaired, blinds in king size room were in closet and in the way (I placed them flat to prevent damage), baby gate was broken- we attempted to repair as we needed to use it, drawer in refrigerator was broken and would not slide, roaches in game room and pool area. Again, enjoyed stay. Game room was a plus - offered extra things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Great House With All The Amenities

This house is super cute and had everything we could have needed that I usually have to pack! Very comfortable beds and great outdoor area by the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia G.

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

So much fun, but it could have been cleaner…

The house and pool were awesome! My family had so much fun! House is close proximity to tourist stuff. Pool and downstairs gamer room was great for my 9 year old! AC worked great! The cons… The house wasn’t as clean as I hoped for the price and cleaning fee. The bathroom in master is extremely small. Water pressure could be better. There is a rat living in the grill on the patio (don’t use it)!! Wish checkout was 1100 like most houses, but it’s 1000! Construction on 37th street where house is located. Dont get me wrong, I would come back to this house bc of location/pool, but I will bring my own cleaning supplies and grill!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill & April S., DFW

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

Excellent Beach House

Great Spring Break 2023
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Weekend

Great spot, close tom the beach and all the fun stuff. House was clean and everything advertised. Property owner and manager where great to work with. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

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

Birthday Weekend

Fabulous 💯❗
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Family spring break

Great place…very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

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

Galveston adventure

Owner was great! Quick in responding and extremely accommodating. Kids loved the ping pong table and space downstairs. Easy walk to the seawall.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Great stay

This house was awesome. They had everything anyone could ever need. There is room for everyone to enjoy themselves. Location is top notch no matter what your preference of activity is.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Quiet, safe, easy access to Seawall and restaurants

My wife and I had an amazing time at Pam’s home. The location was conveniently located near the sea wall and made each day easy to go about our day. We would definitely stay at this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pam McGehee

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My properties in Galveston are all managed by yours-truly. I am a native Texan who wants to make every single guest to feel at home. As one guest said, "Pam's houses feel warm and welcoming -- the house is a hug!"

Why they chose this property

Tortuga Inn is close to everything and the pool makes the house an oasis in the middle of town.

What makes this property unique

The only house of its kind in midtown Galveston. A true gem!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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