Title: Away from the crowds yet close to everything - 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 condo # Away from the crowds yet close to everything Family-friendly condo with a water park and a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Away from the crowds yet close to everything ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73470400/73470371/de767c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73470400/73470371/97e4af08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73470400/73470371/7a8414f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73470400/73470371/c5a0b450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73470400/73470371/62898c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax in the heart of Galveston Island, at this charming property. Enjoy the nearby beaches and attractions like Schlitterbahn Water Park and Moody Gardens. Explore The Strand District's historic architecture or visit one of the many Victorian Style mansions. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Away from the crowds yet close to everything Welcome to Galveston Island known for its beaches and rich history. Galveston offers many attractions such as Schlitterbahn Water Park and Moody Gardens where glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Visit the historical Galveston Pleasure Pier with shops, restaurants, arcade and amusement rides all out over the ocean. There is a train museum and two WWII ship museums at Seawolf Park. Johnson Space Center, mission control, is twenty minutes away. Lastly Galveston hosts one of the largest historical districts in the country. The Strand District has the largest collection of early 19th Century commercial architecture anywhere in the United States. The city also hosts a half dozen or more of famous Victorian Style mansions open to the public. Come play, relax and enjoy the rich history. Construction on the heated pool will begin on Monday, August 18th. This pool will be closed from August 18 to around Thanksgiving time. Once I have a completion date I will let everyone know. Please let your guests know about the construction and closure of this pool. There is construction going on but not to this unit. Contract and pic of ID required Parking Fee 10.00 per night per vehicle All bathrooms are located upstairs. There is a small set of stairs (8 treads) after the 3rd floor elevator to reach our front door. This Property is for sale. Please visit my other listings on VRBO for Reviews. Thanks /827547 /1851298 /3672561 /3076374 /3640194 P David Kennedy Owner Larry Boeding Property Manager ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,250 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27129700/27129659/475f1031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front + Magnificent View + Huge Balcony + Pool + Tennis Near West End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=27129659&PinnedHotelID=27129659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104400000/104395700/104395695/caa56a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Heated Pool & Hot Tub DolphinSmile Near West End - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 278 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=104395695&PinnedHotelID=104395695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150400/34150367/a156525a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps from the beach and minutes from downtown. 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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 GVR08831 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.24855%2C-94.85966&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BC0WFoS86fA6FJBsVMASJDyC0Qc=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Seawall Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Galveston Fishing Pier \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Galveston Island Beaches \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Sunny Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬9 min walk - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Away from the crowds yet close to everything have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Away from the crowds yet close to everything ? ### Is Away from the crowds yet close to everything pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Away from the crowds yet close to everything ? ### What time is check-out at Away from the crowds yet close to everything ? ### Where is Away from the crowds yet close to everything located? ## Have a question? 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