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Steps to Sand: Galveston Beach Bungalow!

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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
Kitchen | Cooking Basics
Living Room
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 589.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Galveston, Texas
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪14 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

Steps to Sand: Galveston Beach Bungalow!

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)

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-- 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

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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 West End, 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 popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Broadway are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, Texas

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palm Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pirates Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Broadway - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawall Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in West End, 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).

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. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Not happy
One bedroom was not clean had to wash sheets and towels myself very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

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

6/10 Okay

Jerri B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Fun/but
Our family did have a fun time and we did realize the property was small. We had chosen this property because our family was small plus the reviews when we were first looking were very good. As it was getting closer though the reviews were poor. This did make us concerned and did not get answers when we inquired. Just that there had been other renters since and no complaints. Once we got to the property there was an old golf cart and old beach items that were all over. The golf cart stayed and was broken. Once inside though the little house was very cute and clean, except for a very old and moldy shower curtain. My daughter ordered a new one and it came the next day. We had read about the mattresses being stained, but chose not to look as everything else was fresh. It was not till we were preparing to leave on our last day and as required we pulled the linens and yes to our dismay the mattresses were stained and was so disappointing. I did let the guest contact know this info also . The property is for sale and hopefully this and other reviews will help to fix some of the problems as the property is cute . Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy R.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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