See all properties
Entire home

Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

Photo gallery for Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach!

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

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking/ no vaping in nor around the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Pleasure Pier Retreat

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 6 reviews
Pleasure Pier Retreat

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Playpen available at the property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 GVR06077

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historic Galveston Walk To The
Cottage Near Historic Galveston- Walk to the Beach! Galveston
Cottage near historic Galveston UT med center walk to the beach!

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 3.4 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 Restaurant - ‬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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Cottage near historic Galveston- walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Latoya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice, but could have used more cleaning in the rooms, couch, and living room, but very Good communication with helping me use the smart lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

10/10 Excellent

NORENE M.

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

Lighthpuse Cottage

Excellent stay recmmend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Wonderful house with a great location!

Walking to beach and sightseeing through the houses. During cooler times walking to the Strand district is good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Good Rental

It was a great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

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

Alisa D.

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

Steven K.

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

6/10 Okay

Frank B.

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.

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

Marilyn W.

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

8/10 Good

Ivory M.

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

6/10 Okay

Asha B.

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

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin G.

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

great

Great location and just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheldon F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

8/10 Good

Monica C.

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.

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.

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