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Our 1902 Beach House. A historic commissary house, built after the 1900 storm.
Free pass to beautiful Poretto Beach! Beach parking, umbrella & 2 chairs!
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You get free parking on the beach, and an umbrella and 2 chairs, as our guest!
Private Poretto Beach at 9th Street.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • East End Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Bishop's Palace
    5 min walk
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    10 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs

Historical 1902 house with off-street parking. We are three blocks from the beach. Features include a private back patio with a tropical setting and Gas Grill, Wi-Fi, Smart 32" TV with DVD and Google Chromecast, washer/dryer, central air and electric heat. 1 BR with an additional pull out couch in the LR. It is located in the historic San Jacinto district of Galveston and within walking distance of many of the island's feature attractions. Free parking on the beach, with free beach umbrella and 2 chairs; on beautiful Poretto Beach. This applies to everyday for our guests; all Summer and weather permitting in the fall.

Property manager

Rhonda Brown

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not put anything down the sinks. Do not put anything in toilet, except toilet paper.
Do not put anything down the sinks.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number GVR03189

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 natural beauty can explore Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Strand Historic District - 17 min walk
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District and Strand Historic District. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall 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

Randall A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Everything was as advertised. Cute place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Jacinto
Cute little house that is just perfect for a couple to get away and spend time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Such a cozy & pleasant cottage and only a short drive to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little house
Enjoyed our stay- house was just right for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy
Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hunter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely two months
Rick and Rhonda, were the perfect host and we so enjoyed their cottage. It was close to the beach close to downtown and had a nice neighborhood feel. I could go on and on, but suggest you try it for yourself.!!
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making Memories.
Property is excellent. Close walk to beach. Ideal outdoor spaces for relaxation. Inside the house is charming, comfortable..well perfect. Owner contact the best. I highly recommend. A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Madilynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Loved the easy access to the beach and amenities. Great get away! Parking was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little mermaid house
Rhonda is amazing. She answers right away and so easy to work with. The house is so clean and comfortable. She did some personal things to make our 10 year anniversary special! The neighborhood was great! Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The pass to Porretto beach with chairs and umbrella were a great bonus! The beach is really nice as well as the people that run it! We are sad to say goodbye, but we can’t wait to plan our next trip to the little mermaid house! Thank you for your hospitality and making this such a great anniversary trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amos E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as shown
Everything came exactly as shown if not better. It was very cosy and comfortable and also In a very convenient place right next to the beach and next to plenty of stores and restaurants!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little House
We loved our house. It was small, but lovely. Will use this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, Comfy and Convenient
We loved staying here. Very short drive to the beach. Loved having the free beach access, umbrella and chairs!! Saved us $50 each day! Cool and comfortable. Convenient to the Strand and to the Seawall and to all restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Host
Rhonda makes sure you feel at home and goes above and beyond to accommodate. We have stayed at the little beach house twice and both times it’s been a perfect place to spend the weekend. Close to everything and Rhonda has everything you could possibly need for a great beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this little house!
This is the cutest little house! Very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Keep in mind this is a small, very old home so if a large bathroom or large kitchen is important to you, it might not work. However, the charm more than makes up for it because we love older homes. The host, Rhonda, was friendly and communicative so we would definitely love to stay here again the next time we are out this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob or Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to winter
The house was as pictured. Close to everything and so walkable to beach and many great eating places. The birds kept us company in the back garden, the front porch a great place to read. If you want a sweet home away this is it.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time, as usual
I love staying at this property. It’s generally very quiet, close to interesting spots, and has a great owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Setting for Relaxing Weekend
The house was comfortable and cheerfully decorated. Rhonda showed great attention to detail. Location is convenient to the Seawall and Strand.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A happy getaway
Another lovely time spent at the Little Mermaid House. We adore this quiet little cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H., Bastrop

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
The house was very nice, had everything we needed and was very clean! The location is very convenient and within walking distance to the seawall. Easy to communicate with the owner. We all had a great time. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

June H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house in perfect location
This little house is perfectly located for exploring Galveston. The neighborhood is quiet and the owners are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get-A-Way
Such a cute house in a great location to the beach. Enjoyed my time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Cozy and cute cottage. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to seawall
Clean comfortable place, nice kitchen, great patio for grilling.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage!!
Well kept and well stocked little jewel tucked on a shady little lot 3 blocks away from the beach in Galveston. There is NO designated parking which could be a little frustrating but it’s certainly NOT a deal breaker. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, convenience stores and shops, a Kroger AND a Walmart along Seawall Blvd. the Strand (downtown area) is a short drive with lots of boutique shopping, coffee shops and restaurants. We stayed 5 days and the hosts had everything we needed INCLUDING beach towels and beach chairs. They are very responsive if you have any questions or concerns before your stay. You WONT regret renting this little cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Brown

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My Husband and I came down to Houston in 2005. We are originally from Kentucky. We fell in love with Galveston many years ago, while visiting. Of course, as soon as we moved to Houston, we made a "bee-line" to Galveston! We first became week-enders; and now live in Galveston!

Why they chose this property

We became week-enders down from Houston in 2006. We fell in love with this little house for it's 1900 charm. We went into the back yard and saw the beautiful sitting area under the giant oak trees and were SOLD….we have had many wonderful times here, with family and friends! Our Little House is in the quiet San Jacinto neighborhood on the desirable East End of Galveston. We are 3 blocks from the beach, and close to private Paretto Beach.

What makes this property unique

Large, private outdoor sitting area with OFF-STREET parking. Washer/dryer. Walking distance to restaurants and bars and beach! WE WELCOME SNOW BIRDS. Contact me for off-season rates: December, January, February (Mardi Gras) and March. i have added special rates for September and October for monthly rentals. Please choose at least 31 days to avoid hotel taxes.
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