Galveston Beach Bungalow: Steps to the Sand!

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Galveston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 962 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Living Room | Free WiFi | TV w/ Streaming Capabilities | Central A/C

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

8.8

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 589 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Galveston, Texas

Pirates Beach3 min drive
Broadway3 min drive
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark13 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Your family’s next Lone Star State escape begins at ‘Palm Beach Bungalow!’ This updated vacation rental features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and an unbeatable location just a few blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy easy access to several beaches and Galveston Island State Park, less than 1 mile away! The bungalow also features everything you need to unwind after a day at Moody Gardens or the Pleasure Pier, including spacious front and back decks, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV!

-- THE PROPERTY --

GVR05764 | Outdoor Shower | Updated Interior | Central Air Conditioning

With a prime location in the Palm Beach neighborhood and all the comforts of home, ‘Palm Beach Bungalow’ is perfect for small families or a couple’s beach retreat.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Extra Mattress Available

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, cooking basics, center island w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: Renovated bathroom, updated travertine shower w/ rainfall showerhead, washer/dryer, flat-screen TV w/ Xfinity Flex for streaming, ceiling fans, open floor plan, nautical decor, linens/towels
OUTDOOR LIVING: Back deck, front deck
PARKING: In front of house (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Sand Art Beach (0.2 miles), Galveston Island State Park (0.6 miles), Pirates Beach (0.9 miles), Sea Shell Beach (1.5 miles), Beach Pocket Park (1.2 miles), Sunny Beach (4.8 miles), Galveston Beach (8.5 miles), Porretto Beach (12.6 miles), Stewart Beach (12.9 miles), San Luis Beach (13.0 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Schlitterbahn Waterpark (8.3 miles), Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier (8.6 miles), Moody Gardens (8.9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (8.9 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (11.2 miles), Pier 21 (13.1 miles)
HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS: Garten Verein (11.5 miles), 1859 Ashton Villa (12.2 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (12.6 miles), Bishop's Palace (12.7 miles), East End Historical District (12.9 miles), 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at the Texas Seaport Museum (13.1 miles), Fort San Jacinto Historic Point (15.3 miles)
FISHING CHARTERS: Always Hooked Up Fishing (2.9 miles), Deep Sea Fishing Charters Galveston (9.4 miles), 3G Fishing Charters (12.9 miles), Wave Dancer Charters (13.8 miles)
GOLF: Galveston Country Club (0.6 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (7.5 miles), Bayou Golf Course (24.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (8.2 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (49.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. An exterior security camera is located at the front door, facing out towards the entrance. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: This property can comfortably accommodate 4 guests in beds, but the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 5 with 1 guest sleeping on the provided mattress

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Galveston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number GVR05764

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 natural beauty can explore Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Galveston, Texas

What's nearby

Pirates Beach - 3 min drive
Broadway - 3 min drive
Bermuda Beach - 5 min drive
Moody Gardens - 13 min drive
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Galveston Country Club - ‬3 min drive
‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galveston Beach Bungalow: Steps to the Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Galveston Beach Bungalow: Steps to the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galveston Beach Bungalow: Steps to the Sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galveston Beach Bungalow: Steps to the Sand! located?

Located in Palm Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pirate's Beach, Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Palm Beach and Pirates Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

1 July 2024

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

Simple but comfortable

We had three people staying here two nights and this property totally met our needs. The property listing was exactly as described. Nicely furnished, comfortable beds. The proximity to the beach is awesome. Good value, checkout steps were reasonable, and overall a very good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy R.

23 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but needs maintenance and cleaning

Arrived to see trash overflowing and animals had got into it and trash was all over the yard. My husband cleaned it up because we were there for a week and it was truly disgusting walking through an unmowed yard filled with trash. Frustrating to spend hundreds on a cleaning fee when it clearly wasn’t, and we had to do a lot of cleaning ourselves upon arrival. Inside was nice enough but there was not any dishwasher detergent, dish soap (luckily we brought our own thanks to a previous review) and looked as though the previous renters put their dirty dishes back in the cabinet without at least handwashing, no toilet paper, and a cockroach under the couch. Location to the beach was great but had I seen the current reviews before I booked several months ago, I would not have booked this rental.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

19 June 2024

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

Beach Getaway

We enjoyed staying here for a quick beach getaway. Walking distance to the beach away from crowded areas made all the difference. House was very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer E.

15 June 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Location saves it!!

I have a family of 5 and this was our first time ever staying in a rental home. We were so excited, but to pull up to the grass being as tall as my 3 year old, the trash overflowing onto the ground and covered with flies plus tons of broken items( golf cart, kick boards, fishing poles) was not a warm welcome after a 6hr long drive. The inside wasn’t too bad. It was clean for the most part and we were comfortable. The place would be amazing if it had some TLC. It just needs maintenance, like making sure the locks work. Now the distance from the beach is unbelievable! The 5 min walk was great and easy, even with very young kids. We loved the beach experience, but I would recommend SOAKING your body with bug spray. The mosquitoes were ridiculous!! We were fine at the beach but during the walk back, I guess after the water washed the bug spray off, was war. Overall, that house would be perfect if the owner cared about it. Hopefully, once it’s sold, the new owner will see the potential.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edith M.

10 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Home is not kept up

We arrived to the beach house only to see that it looked abondaned with grass two feet high and a deteriorating golf cart under the deck. We did not complain and decide to give it a shot. House seemed nice at a glance, but then realized the house was not kept up. Some issues where: Front door top deadbolt did not latch. Plates had dried food particles on them. No dish or dishwasher soap. Restroom curtain had mold on it. Towels were old and had stains on them. Vanity drawers were broken and had hair clippings/shavings. Pillows were very old and flat. Back deck had grill and chairs that were completely rusted and broken. Outdoor shower was full of spider webs and drain was clogged with dirt and outdoor debris. Used the washer, and they were ridiculously loud. Best thing to do is leave it washing/drying while you're out. FYI, no detergent provided. We booked the place for two nights, and we couldn't bare to stay a second night. Followed instructions of cleaning and removing linens, only to find one mattress was full of stains. Not a nice sight. Living area did have a very comfortable couch and location is great with only a short walk to the beach, approximately a 5 min walk. If house was kept up we would have rate it a 5 star stay. Hope this review helps.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa O.

2 June 2024

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

Nice Spot

Enjoyed how close to the beach the house was. The house was nice and clean on the inside. Only complaint was the grass was extremely tall making it hard for us to walk up to. Also, our trash bin had not been cleaned out seems for awhile. When i opened the bin it was full and full of flies. Other than those two issues was a very nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike and Toni V.

2 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs some TLC

This house is in need of a refresh. It's currently for sale so perhaps the owners don't want to put any money into it. The mattresses and pillow are stained, the second bed is not a queen, but a full. We found an air mattress in the closet, but there were no sheets to put on it. The shower head has a leak that dripps pure hot water so you have to dodge it unless you want to get burned. The check out process when leaving is one of those annoying, strip the sheets, take out the trash, wash, dry and put away all the dishes (the sponge they leave you to do that with is moldy) AND we're going to charge you a cleaning fee. The outside hasn't been mowed in some time, so you have walk in through a jungle of grass and thick mosquitoes. I stayed here because I was considering buying the house, but we won't be making an offer.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

31 May 2024

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

Galveston Getaway

The house was very clean, cute, and had everything you needed! Very close to the beach, which made for a short walk. Beach was very nice and clean as well. On the day we checked out, getting ready to leave, my car would not start. We were out in the heat, waiting on AAA to come, we called owner, and Jake was kind enough to let us go back in to cool off, which I thought was very nice!!! I would totally come back to stay again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 May 2024

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

Galveston getaway

Definitely a short walk to the beach. Enjoyed our stay overall. The house needs new towels and new mattresses as all were stained.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven B.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach House

Great little house just outside of Galveston. Nice quite neighborhood, short walk to the beach. Great kitchen and Bathroom. 1 bedroom has a double bed and the other has a queen, listing is not correct.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H.

24 Mar 2024

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

Quick stay

Overall it was a cozy place for my wife and I, plus our 2 kids to start a couple of nights. Super close to the beach, in a very quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arwen H.

11 Mar 2024

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

Wkd getaway

Cute house. Quiet location, but still close to all the things. 5 min walk to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L., China Springs , TX

20 Oct 2023

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is cute, clean and comfortable . The location is amazing. We walked to a very clean beach less then a block away. The neighborhood was quiet. I will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

7 July 2023

10/10 Would Recommend

My family and I stayed 5 days we will definitely be back! We had a blast! We are far enough away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the peace and quite! But close enough to enjoy ourselves but still go and have fun! We will definitely be back this is our new yearly family vacation spot.

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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

6 July 2023

Cute Beach Cottage

My daughter and I loved staying here for our "escape the long Colorado winter" vacation. It is very comfortable and homey and met all our needs. We spent most of the time on the beach, so it was very handy that the beach was a mere 3 minute walk away. We brought our own beach chairs and beach towels which was good since none were available at the property. The kitchen is well-stocked for making meals. The bathroom is nice and has a big shower. The living room has comfortable furniture and is roomy. Both the front and back decks have chairs and a small table to relax and enjoy the views. The queen mattress in the second bedroom is ultra firm. The mattress in the master bedroom appears to be a full sized mattress, not a queen. I would recommend replacing both mattresses and putting a queen in the master. Both beds would benefit from better bedding selections, including waterproof mattress covers. Also blankets would be nice instead of just a bedspread. I don't recommend this vacation home for anyone who has any type of mobility issues. The stairs to enter the property are a little inconsistent in height and the thresholds at each room have height differences that could trip someone. The host, Jake, was quick to respond when I contacted him with questions, which I greatly appreciated. This home is a little quirky, but we loved staying here and would stay here again. Galveston has a nice local, family-friendly feel and coming during the off season made us feel like we had the beach to ourselves. I recommend Galveston State Park if you enjoy bird-watching or fishing. Waywest Pizzeria has great food, a lot of menu options, and is a family-run restaurant that we enjoyed. Moody Gardens was fun on a day that was a little cooler. We went to the Aquarium and Rainforest pyramids. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay for our first visit to Galveston!

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

3 July 2023

Amazing!!!

We have been to Galveston so many times and have never stayed on this side of the beach!!! I will never go back!! It was so nice to just walk to the beach within minutes! My girls loved it. The area was quiet and clean. The house was perfect. Had everything we needed plus more!! I will for sure book this house again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

23 June 2023

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

Summer 2023 vacation

Very nice small cute home. Nice private beach with just a short walk from the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

11 May 2023

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

Pretty beach house

Was a very nice and kept up beach house, with a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

19 Nov 2022

Girls trip!

This was a perfect spot for me and my girlfriends to visit for a impromtu getaway!! GREAT place to stay right by the beach! Lots of great local places close by.

4/10 Poor

Jesse L.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Location was fantastic. House left a lot to be desired. Clean inside, but several items in disrepair and lacking daily essentials. Had to purchase laundry detergent, hand soap, dishwasher pods, sponges and kitchen cleaning items. Broken golf-cart with beach toys left at property, open electrical junction boxes. For the price, would have expected more.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

25 July 2022

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

Great time away with my teenage granddaughters

Great time away with my teenage granddaughters-Just a short walk to a beach location. The girls had so much surfing the waves. It was a car ride back into town but that didn’t matter to us because it gave us time to laugh, talk and listen to music.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

16 July 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Beach House

The little beach house was great and we had such a wonderful time. The location of the house was great and very close to the beach. The only hiccup was not being able to get in touch with the home owner. We had trouble determining how to connec the television. I contacted the owner three different times with no response. I am hoping he was not unavailable due to illness. In general, the stay and time we had there was wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daisy C.

4 July 2022

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

Vacay 2022

Home was clean and tidy, there was easy access to the beach and just a short drive from attractions/restaurants. Perfect for our small family. Owner was easily accessible via phone. We had a great time living the beach life !

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022