Title: Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! Vacation home with a water park, steps from Galveston Seawall ## Photo gallery for Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! ![Terrace/patio - Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105943900/105943858/088712e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105943900/105943858/1389c6d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105943900/105943858/c5836b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105943900/105943858/831ddf2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105943900/105943858/d104d4f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Catch a Wave, where the coastal charm of Galveston Island meets the comfort of home. Located just two blocks from the beach and Seawall, enjoy endless hours of sun-kissed fun while taking advantage of free on-street parking. This family-friendly haven features multiple decks with great Gulf breezes, perfect for morning coffee or soaking up some sun. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6944 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! Two-Story, With Porch! "Catch A Wave", ONLY 2 Blocks to the BEACH!! A Family Favorite! \*\*\* Not Pet Friendly Great location to many island activities, restaurants and attractions. This wonderful home has updates throughout and a fun coastal theme. Located only 2 blocks to the beach and Seawall, you can walk to the beach for endless hours of fun in the sun! Free on-street parking so no need to hassle with Seawall parking! The multiple decks offer great Gulf breezes and a cozy space for morning coffee or soaking up some sun. Enjoy the upstairs sundeck from the master or by exterior stairs. Catch a Wave is over 100 years old and includes unique features like a claw-foot tub, beautiful old sleigh bed, and gorgeous hardwood floors. This two-story home sleeps 6 with sleeping for two in the downstairs living room with a queen sleeper sofa. There are two bedrooms located upstairs, creating more privacy. The first bedroom includes a twin with trundle bed and the second/master bedroom features a queen bed. Please note the layout of the rooms upstairs; access to the master is through the twin bedroom, however, there is an exterior door to the sundeck. On-street parking available at a maximum of two cars, however, parking is enforced with parking permits which we provide for your convenience. Additional Info: No Pets Minimum age to book is 25 No parties or loud gatherings Charcoal grill available 10-12 cup coffee maker Starter set of paper (toilet paper, paper towels) and plastic (trash bags) included Book your next Galveston getaway at Catch a Wave! You won't be far from many of these great island activities: • Seawall Boulevard and beach access is only 2 blocks away. • Stewarts Beach, where chairs, umbrellas, food and bathrooms are available is only 1 mile away • Beautiful, historic Bishops Palace is .5 miles on Broadway, where tours are available. • The historic downtown Strand district where shopping, dining, carriage rides and strolling are enjoyed is 1.2 miles away. • Pier 21 and the harbor where cruise ships dock and many wonderful restaurants reside is 1.5 miles away. • The Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park is 1.1 miles. • Murdoch's seashell shop is .9 miles away, straight down the Seawall. Home Rules Quiet hours 9 pm-9 am. No pets allowed Vendors have access to the homes on their scheduled day. Service days have the possibility of changing. Service days have the possibility of changing and do occur up to two times a week. A laundry bag will be dropped off 1-2 days prior to departure. No need to worry, please leave it where it has been placed. This rental property is not used for Nuisance Parties or Unlawful Gatherings. 6 adult maximum plus their dependent children are allowed at the property. For your safety and security, there may be public-facing cameras installed on the property. Unauthorized late check-out will incur a penalty of $150 + tax Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may incur additional fees. Please reach out 1–2 days prior to check-in to inquire about pricing and availability. Please note: Upon booking, guests are required to complete a rental agreement, which will be sent via a secure link. Check-in instructions will only be provided after the agreement is completed. Upon selection/approval of this property, note that basic additional terms & conditions will apply. You will expect to receive our Porter additional terms & conditions via email, which will be enabled for you to thoroughly view and sign digitally. This is not considered an executed document until you view and complete these terms & conditions. We appreciate your understanding of this needed task and we are thrilled for your stay! We do our best to ensure guests have a 5-star experience. Guests will be provided with a start-up supply of household items such as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc so that upon check-in you do not need to run to the store. We do not provide salt, pepper, oils, and spices. If you are staying longer than a few days you will need to purchase these items. Thank you! Important Note: We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, Please be aware amenities may break or not work during your stay and we ll do our best to accommodate you. May an amenity not work or fail during your stay we will do our best to make it right, and we can refund up to 10% of the affected nights to make it right. You have to let us know at the time of notice so we can do our best to remedy the situation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 944 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103085000/103084925/afebdcfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach lover's dream come true, walking distance to the sandy shores! 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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 GVR14326 ### Property is also known as 859321 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.30109,-94.77763&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DvzqDdgnaQ%40Q%3FQ%3FO%40S%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40S%40OBQ%40OBSBOBQBQBQDOBQDOBODQDODOFQDODOFOFOFOFMFOFMFOHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJKJMHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJILIJILIJGLILILGLGLGLGLELGNELGLENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNANCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLHLHJFLHJHLHJHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJHLJJHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHNFNFLFNFLFNFNFNDNDNFPDNDNDPDNBNBPDNBPBPBPBNBR%40NBP%40N%40R%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FN%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FNAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPANCPCPCPCNCPEPCNCPENENEPENGPELEPGLGPGLGNGLGNGNILGLINILILIJILILILKJILKJIJKJKJKLKHKHMJKJKFMJKHMFKHMHMFMHMFMDMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMBOFMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOAMCOGMCOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMEMGMIMGMIKIMGKIMKKGKKMKKIKIKMKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIMIKIMIMIOGMIMGOGOGMGOGMGQGMEQEMGQEOEQEOCOEQCOEQCQCOCQCQCQAOCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FO%3FSAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0YlDOna0-Frtmfo47ulcNQKw1-E=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Seawall Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - East End Historic District \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - University of Texas Medical Branch \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Galveston Seawall \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 3 min drive \- 2.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬7 min walk - ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬12 min walk - ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Catch A Wave! 2 Blocks to the Beach! 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