Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

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Entire home

Living-room with pull-out sofa/ Sala con sofa-cama

Dining with fireplace and desk/ Comedor con chimenea y escritorio

Fully equipped kitchen & laundry closet/ Cocina equipada y closet de lavandería

Breakfast area and pantry/ Mesa auxiliar de cocina y alacena

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

1 Double Bed

Kids

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Bathroom 1

Toilet

2nd floor Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The lighthouse cottage is a recently renovated home from 1870 close to the beach and the UTMB Medical center- East area of Galveston. Conveniently located to all attractions. 10 minute walk to the Stewart Beach, 7 minute walk to supermarket on 6th St. and 7 minute walk to restaurants on Christopher Columbus Blvd (14th St). There are 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms upstairs and 1/2 bathroom downstairs. Out by the furnished patio there is a couple of outdoor showers to rinse off sand from the beach. The amenities include: Wifi, ROKU TV, iron, ironing board, central A/C, ceiling fans, a fully equipped kitchen, fire pit, charcoal BBQ, fenced back and side yard. House is located in a quiet neighborhood. GVR06077

Property manager

Diana and Matthew Wylie

Languages

English, Spanish

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Playpen available at the property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking/ no vaping in nor around the property

Do not disturb separate rear private residents from property

No pets. A cleaning/deodorizing fee of $250 per booking plus $100/day applies to unauthorized pets.

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 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 GVR06077

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston, this holiday home is 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 popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬2 min drive
‪Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sheldon F.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House was very nice and located perfectly for our needs parking was a bit packed but was okay

Very good stay would recommend to friends

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

30 Oct 2024

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

Great Location

We enjoyed this historic home, located nearly within the UTMB complex. It is close to the beach and the Strand, and we enjoyed walking around the historic homes in the neighborhood. Close to good breakfast spots, although they were both quite crowded, not surprisingly. Went to some great seafood restaurants, including one of the best on the island, Rudy and Paco, where we had a fabulous lunch. Be aware that one of the three bedrooms can only be accessed by going through one of the other two bedrooms, so not totally private. The hosts were very welcoming. Suggest you bring your own coffee! All in all, a good value in an increasingly expensive market, Galveston itself.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda R.

9 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank B.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

It did the job

The grass was uncut, producing more mosquitoes and bugs, we had to cancel the cookout. There was construction on the corner. Other than that the home was clean and it did its job.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

31 July 2024

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

Comfortable and clean!!

My family and I just stayed here for two nights and we loved it! The only issue we had was the couch needed to be updated, and there were issues with the recliners not wanting to go back in. The smartlock to the door wouldnt recognize our code and was confusing to open. But the owners/property managers were quick to respond and help us with the problem. Its close to Seawall and a slew of gift shops and restaurants. 9 out of 10! Would definitely recommend this place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

6 Mar 2024

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

Historic home in great location

This historic home (survivor of the 1900 hurricane) is located near the University. It's within easy walking distance to the historic downtown of Galveston and many fine restaurants, as well as entertainment venues. The home, itself, was well stocked. This is unusual for vacation homes. We only had minimal shopping to do (like certain "beverage choices"). The coastal seawall is only 15+ minutes away, as is the inner harbor. We didn't have to drive at all. We look forward to booking again!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

14 Oct 2023

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

Galveston trip

We was extremely happy with the property and its location. Everything was in very close distance and the house was easy to get to. Very clean and well maintained. Would definitely book this house over and over

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARRY L.

11 Sept 2023

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

Comfortable Convenience

Three our our college friends met for 45 year reunion. Fun. Laid back. Beautiful home. Located close to beaches, restaurants, and historical sites. We highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

24 Aug 2023

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

I’d Rent it again

We absolutely loved the place, and I would definitely rent from them again. We had one small issue and they took care of it immediately.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

12 Aug 2023

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

Good Rental

It was a great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ivory M.

1 July 2023

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

Great property -difficult to walk to Stewart beach

Loved the house and ease of access. Very responsive management when we had a question (TV issue). The only thing we didn't fully realize is that it is not walkable to the beach in a practical sense. Very near Stewart Beach, which was nice and well kept. But waking to it from the house was impractical with the way the sidewalks are and the lack of crosswalk thru a major intersection. Add two kids and it's a no go. We didn't mind driving the 5 minutes to the beach tho, and the house had a lot of fun and neat features.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NORENE M.

20 June 2023

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

Lighthpuse Cottage

Excellent stay recmmend to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa D.

6 June 2023

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

The perfect house

Our visit to Galveston included our son graduating from medical school. It was a beautiful house and just perfect for our family. The owner was quick to respond to my question before we arrived. We will definitely stay in their house in the future. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Alisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani P.

1 June 2023

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

Beach vacay

We had a great time! Conveniently located and easy accessible

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Asha B.

17 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Locked out

First night I had to sleep outside in my car. Could not get a hold of the host. My safety was definitely in question. The second day the host got back with me and helped me gain access to the property. I was given a $200 refund but I think for something that dramatic the whole stay should have been free.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

8 Apr 2023

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

Historic home in vibrant neighborhood

The house is very charming. We enjoyed its age (100+ ) because it was a symbol of endurance after Galveston was destroyed by a hurricane. The renovations are good. The kitchen and bathrooms are up-to -date. The bedrooms are comfy. The house is spacious. The neighborhood is in the medical district and within walking distance of a good grocery, bakeries, a juice bar (right across the street) with delicious and nutritional mixtures. Not far away are fresh fish markets from which we purchased terrific vermilion snapper and salmon steaks. The house is close to museums and historic homes as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

22 Feb 2023

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

Nice location

This home was located near the beach, downtown and historic district. Enjoyed my stay there in a quite neighborhood.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Monica C.

22 Dec 2022

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

Lots of Charm

This home is so cute!!! It’s clean and located in a quiet neighborhood. The home has a lot of charm with modern features. There is a Bistro and a smoothy place in walking distance from the house. We were able to try the Bistro, it was delicious!!! The owners are very responsive and accommodating. We had a great visit! Thank you!!! Monica

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

14 June 2022

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

We had a great time as a family to reconnecr

No issues stay was flawless and house as described.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

29 May 2022

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

Great stay!

The house is kids-friendly and comfortable. Everything is as described. Short drive from the beaches and restaurants. Safe and quiet neighborhood. Free Roku channel on TV. Comfortable chairs on the back yard patio and on the balcony. Child-proof lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink where dishwasher chemicals are stored. New washer and dryer. Beds are not soft, but good. Living room sofa is large and comfortable. Jenga and Monopoly are available. Overall, great place. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

16 May 2022

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

Historic

Good location could get to everything on island easily and away from high traffic wild areas very relaxing we spent most of our time exploring the island try the cemetery tour of ghost

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

13 Apr 2022

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

911 Post Office House Review

The house was very nice and clean. Great backyard space. Great location in between the strand and the seawall.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

18 Mar 2022

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

Very nice location

We enjoyed being away from the crazy but still close enough to things that it wasn’t a bad drive. Clean house, comfy beds, nice backyard fire pit.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

24 Oct 2021

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

Galveston pre-cruise

What a great, "old", house! We loved the history of the house, the location, and how well kept the house was.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diana and Matthew Wylie

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

Kids

Master

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Bathroom 1

2nd floor Bathroom 2

2nd floor Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property