Title: 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach - 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 # 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach Family-friendly vacation home in Galveston with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93040000/93038700/93038645/2eedcfdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93040000/93038700/93038645/0c93a9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93040000/93038700/93038645/b769a4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93040000/93038700/93038645/4dfc1b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93040000/93038700/93038645/a2a56541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Big Blue House, a unique Galveston beach retreat offering two inviting homes perfect for large groups or families. Unwind in the spacious 4-bedroom front house or charming 5-bedroom back house with comfy spaces to relax, a shared fire pit under starry skies, and a game room's shuffleboard awaiting friendly competition. Enjoy free high-speed WIFI throughout the home. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 211722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach Family-friendly vacation home in Galveston with a water park This smoke-free vacation home features a water park, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Other amenities include barbecue grills. The vacation home has 9 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private yard. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a water park. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107810000/107807900/107807891/6a3e9d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Beach House, Pool & Huge Deck West End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.2 Very good 31 reviews CA $144 CA $533 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - 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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 is also known as 204955 ## 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%7C29.29251%2C-94.82318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qP1JiiH9nBGNYEcw7ZFak4PgXKQ=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Seawall Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Fort Crockett - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Samuel May Williams House - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Kempner Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min walk - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk - ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach? > As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach on Nov 30, 2025 start from CA $183.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Galveston-Hotels-The-Big-Blue-HouseBeachBox-2-Houses-In-1.h93038645.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 2 Houses – Prime Location Near The Strand & Beach located? > This family-friendly Galveston vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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