Title: Island By Choice - 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 # Island By Choice Family-friendly cottage with a marina and a water park ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117569200/117569119/4d9db560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117569200/117569119/1c8191f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117569200/117569119/4b718827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117569200/117569119/0b9e11d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117570000/117569200/117569119/20b55313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Island By Choice provides a marina, a water park, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a restaurant. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 243971 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Air conditioning - Kitchen - 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. ### Island By Choice Family-friendly cottage with a marina and a water park A marina, a water park, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/game room and a library. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 3 bathrooms and a dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. A marina and a water park are featured at the cottage. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Library - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Marina ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Snorkeling - Table tennis - Water park - Ecotours nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/58600/58572/75712d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn at The Waterpark Near West End - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.2 Very good 1,060 reviews CA $122 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=58572&PinnedHotelID=58572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds, Patio, Ocean View | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106300000/106299935/45743e54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lady Galvez San Jacinto - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $356 CA $720 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=106299935&PinnedHotelID=106299935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78285600/78285573/c433cac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Always 5 O'clock Near West End - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=78285573&PinnedHotelID=78285573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25800000/25799700/25799642/a89aa0a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carr Mansion Midtown - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=25799642&PinnedHotelID=25799642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95403500/95403457/fc17a80f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Home Near Beach! 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> Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Island By Choice? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Island By Choice? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island By Choice? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Island By Choice located? > This family-friendly Galveston cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seawall Beach, Moody Gardens, and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Seawall is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question