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The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall

The Five Starfish Inn.
A cute little fully renovated vacation rental on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located 1 block from the Seawall providing easy beach access. This charming 820 square foot beach themed house is located within blocks of bike & golf cart rentals, 3 local bars, restaurants, corner store, local liquor store, and the new Lucine Hotel outdoor Patio Bar and restaurant . The house includes one queen bed, full kitchen, full bath, and laundry facilities. It’s the perfect Island getaway for two! 

Living Space:
Relax in the comfy living room with a full size couch and love seat and a 45” smart TV. Free WiFi and high speed internet.  Netflix is included or you can log into your own account to enjoy HBO, Prime, Hulu and more. Central AC/heat, with ceiling fans in every room. The front porch is great for sipping coffee or wine and listening to the waves of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Bedroom:
The bedroom includes a iCloud Queen mattress with quality bedding and pillows for your comfortable and restorative night’s sleep. **” Smart TV. Headboard includes bedside reading lights with bedside USB charging ports for your devices. Extra pillows, blankets and linens available.

Bathroom:
Beautiful crisp clean bathroom includes full-size tub and shower. Bath towels, hairdryer, hand held clothing steamer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap are provided .

Kitchen:
Prepare a meal or order in. The kitchen is fully equipped with glasses, wine glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, silverware and cooking utensils.
Coffee/ Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, and Keurig. Blender, toaster, dishwasher and cute vintage microwave included. An initial serving of Keurig coffee, tea, creamer and sugar serving is provided. Electric stovetop range & oven. Pots/ pans, baking sheet, salt & pepper. 

Dining Area:
The dining area has a sturdy butcher block table with seating for 4. 

Outside:
Fire up the propane grill on the backyard paved patio space. Seating area in both backyard and front porch for your enjoyment. Free parking on street with provided parking pass. One security camera with sound located at outside front entrance door. Keyless, contactless front door entry. Full size trash can available in backyard.  

Safety:
4 smoke detectors. Two fire extinguishers. First Aid Kit. No carbon monoxide monitor as NO gas source on the property. Security camera outside front door. Backyard motion detector light.

Laundry Room:
A full sized new washer and dryer are on property with 2 complimentary travel size Tide laundry detergent and 2 Bounce dryer sheets provided. Bath towels, medium towels, hand, face and makeup clothe provided. 2 large beach towels, 2 folding chairs, foam ice chest provided as well as a good sized beach wagon to take chairs and belongings to the beach. 

Other Things to Know:
The area is a block from beach in historical neighborhood it requires a parking pass. The PARKING PASS costs 500$ to replace per city ordinances!! Please don’t lose it. You will be responsible for replacement cost. The pass says Seawall but it is for the neighborhood only...not for the actual Seawall. They may ticket you.
Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am per city ordinances. 
During your stay we give you your space but we are available by phone or text. We live on island if needed for anything during your stay.
Flexible check in/check out. Call for individual requests. 

GVR-13096

Property manager

Lesley and Darin

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 GVR13096

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Excellent experience!

The property is exactly as advertised. Check in was a breeze! Perfect location for a Galveston getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Loved the Starfish House

Very beautifully decorated, clean and well-appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Excellent experience

I absolutely LOVE this place. Very clean, newly renovated, close to the sea wall, and in a quiet little neighborhood. The hosts are quick to communicate and very friendly. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lesley and Darin

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Languages:

English, Spanish