Title: Beauty and the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beauty and the Beach Cottage with patio, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91069000/91068905/w904h683x60y0-47097d0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91069000/91068905/w506h683x259y0-a3d48ed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91069000/91068905/w506h639x259y44-c8d5ad5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91069000/91068905/w906h683x60y0-e12d9408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91069000/91068905/w905h683x59y0-c9e1c3b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of a historic neighborhood, this beautifully decorated bungalow with a loft offers beachy boho charm. Take a stroll to the seawall and enjoy great dining and attractions; or unwind on the lovely back deck perfect for morning coffee or evening wine by the fire table. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beauty and the Beach Enjoy a stylish experience at this beautifully decorated centrally-located historic bungalow with a loft. This newly renovated cottage is a Hurricane of 1900 survivor built in the 1800s and updated with beachy boho charm. Take a stroll six blocks to the seawall and enjoy the beach, great dining, and many other attractions. Great for girlfriends getaway! The space This beautiful home has three bedrooms - one that includes a separate living area with sofa, television and a half bath. There is a lovely back deck excellent for coffee in the morning, or wine by the fire table. License number GVR-09785 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116363600/116363521/a0baa19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Retreat w/ Heated Pool & Spa Pleasure Pier Kempner Park - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=116363521&PinnedHotelID=116363521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/63b867ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Five Starfish Inn. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GVR09785 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.285212,-94.8003&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uswqDztraQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBOBSBOBQBODQBODQDODODQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOFMHMFOHOHKFMJMHMHMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJILIJKLGJILGLILGLGLGLGLGLGLENELENGLCLENCNELCNCLCNCNANCLANANCN%3FNALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLBNFLDLDNDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHJFLHLFJJLHJHJJLHJHJLJHJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHJHNFNHLFLFNFNFLFPFLDNFNDPFLDPDNDNBPDNBPDPBNBNBRBNBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPANCPAPCPCNCRCNCNEPCPENCPENENEPGLEPGNENGLGPGNGLGNGLILGNINIJILILILILILKJILKJKJIJKJKHKLKHMHKJKHMHKJMFMHKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFODMDMDOFMBODMBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEMCOGMEOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMGKKMIKIMIKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKKIMKKIMIMIMKMGMIKIOGOIMGMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEQEOEOEQCOEQCOCQCOCSCOCQAQCQAOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9CSAlFRuiM3xuxkdNI2Y1wX4Dqc=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Moody Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.8 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Spot - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Poop Deck - ‬12 min walk - ‪Fish Tales - ‬17 min walk - ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬8 min walk - ‪Beerfoot Beach Bar - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beauty and the Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beauty and the Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beauty and the Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beauty and the Beach located? > Located in Midtown, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Samuel May Williams House, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beauty and the Beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia G. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway. Spacious, well kept, convenient bungalow. This property was perfect for a weekend getaway. The property provided all the amenities you need for your home away from home. The proximity to the beach and downtown was perfect. Go ahead and book your stay, you won’t be disappointed. ##### Cynthia G. 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