Title: Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105564015&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Vacation home with balcony, near Galveston Seawall ## Photo gallery for Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! ![Property grounds - Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1210h807x0y0-3c0bdeac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/1028d772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1212h805x0y0-643b2d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1201h798x0y0-975f5b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/4ae1aaab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the Heart of Galveston Island, Blue Wave Beach House offers a warm welcome with a spacious great room and fully stocked kitchen. Hang out on the front porch or balcony, enjoy family time in the private backyard by the fire pit. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Blue Wave Beach House - 1 Block from the Seawall! Enjoy this spacious, family-friendly 4 bedroom/2 bath house, located in the Heart of Galveston Island. This house boasts a great room perfect for large families to gather and hang out and a fully stocked kitchen to prepare meals for the entire family. Hang out on the front porch or balcony, or enjoy the evening in the private backyard, sitting by the fire pit. This property has 1 bedroom/1 bath downstairs and 3 bedrooms/1 bath upstairs. This is a perfect house for large families to vacation together. We are located within walking distance to several of Galveston's best attractions. We are 1 block from The Spot Restaurant/Bar, 5 blocks from Beerfoot Brewery and 7 blocks from the Historic Pleasure Pier. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99663100/99663036/9b2d8c58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hummingbird House Galveston Kempner Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=99663036&PinnedHotelID=99663036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100703400/100703346/9db0d74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Gem With Enclosed Patio, & A Walk to Beach. 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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 GVR14202 ## About the area Midtown, a neighborhood in Galveston, is home to this vacation home. 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 Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. 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I visited Galveston for a brief business trip and had the opportunity to take a couple of photos on two mornings. This morning was very windy but despite the forecast the sun revealed itself as planned behind the ferris wheel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/98d3d3f7-3f14-4ce7-b47d-af6b05c37da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seawall Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Sunrise at the historic pleasure pier in Galveston, TX. I visited Galveston for a brief business trip and had the opportunity to take a couple of photos on two mornings. This morning was very windy but despite the forecast the sun revealed itself as planned behind the ferris wheel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/98d3d3f7-3f14-4ce7-b47d-af6b05c37da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porretto 27th Street 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163515/f5a578c7-2fb6-4ac2-bce7-684e4e2602d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - McGuire-Dent Recreation Center 8 min walk \- 0.7 km ### Restaurants - The Spot 4 min walk - Wendy's 15 min walk - The Poop Deck 5 min walk - Brick House Tavern + Tap 6 min walk - Leo's Cajun Corner 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall!? ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall!? ### Where is Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Becky O. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and convenient! Property very well taken care of and very close to the beach! ##### Becky O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciara N. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay with extended family! A fun place for our family to gather, close to the Seawall and pleasure pier. We appreciated the spacious rooms and outdoor seating areas. A/c and appliances worked well. Property manager was quick to respond to our questions. ##### Ciara N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DONNA H. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DANCE COMPETITION It was great. ##### DONNA H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Oceanfront Home with Pool & Private Beach Walkover](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston-Hotels-Perfect-Oceanfront-Home-With-Large-Decks-And-Pergola-With-Cowboy-Pool.h49175617.Hotel-Information) > > [Condo right on the beach! 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