Experience the ultimate Island Retreat at TipSea Turtle, a newly refurbished home-away-from-home in the heart of Galveston. This two-story, 4-bedroom haven boasts an expansive front porch and outdoor entertainment space with a charcoal grill and firepit. Enjoy premium towels, Smart TVs in every bedroom, and high-quality memory foam mattresses.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle
‘TipSea Turtle’ is a newly refurbished home-away-from-home Island Retreat! This home is conveniently located in the heart of the island within walking distance to the Beach, Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment. Two-Story, 4-bedroom, 2 bath home with extensive outdoor entertainment space and expansive front porch. Enjoy the best beaches (0.3 miles), award winning dining, and the Pleasure Pier (0.9 miles), all within walking distance or short car ride.
The first-floor master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed with a 13.5 inch mattress dressed in linens. The bedroom also contains a Smart TV, closet, and ensuite bathroom, including a large walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and handheld sprayer combo. Premium, spa-like Towels provided.
Second floor guests have an abundance of accommodation options, including a spacious bunkroom, with a full-over-full bunk bed, which sleeps four guests comfortably. The additional trundle bed allows for sleeping arrangement expansion. The second bedroom features a King bed with a luxury 12” mattress and dressed linens, a flat screen Smart TV, dresser and closet. Additionally, there is a third bedroom on the second floor, with a comfortable queen bed, 12” mattress, Smart TV, Chest and closet. All beds with high-quality, memory foam mattress. Second floor guests Enjoy a full bathroom with marble tile surround.
A Pack & Play is available in 2nd floor bedroom closet.
The Kitchen is sure to please any chef! Stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser and cookware for making delicious meals is only a few of the charming options this kitchen has to offer. The kitchen also includes a Ninja Coffee Maker, Blender & Toaster, amongst other amenities.
When not exploring the beaches and what the island has to offer in entertainment (restaurants/bars, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Docks, The ‘Strand’, The Pier), the living space boasts a comfortable genuine-leather sofa and seating for entertaining friends or family, along with a 65” 4K Smart TV.
In the Backyard, guests will enjoy a firepit and lighted custom deck space for entertaining. In the enclosed storage shed, you will find everything needed for an enjoyable day at the beach. This includes a wagon, rolling cooler, boogie boards, beach toys and beach chairs for easy transport back and forth.
Guest Access
Parking for vehicles is located in the back of the home in a private, enclosed garage and driveway. There is also room for one vehicle in the front of the house. This allows easy access to your vehicles when you’re ready to explore everything Galveston has to offer!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bodyboard
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
General
Garden
Water dispenser
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in San Jacinto, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and motor boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Galveston travel guide
Is NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle located?
Located in San Jacinto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Seawall, and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle Reviews
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Such a great location and great ambiance for a family vacation! Everything we needed for a family holiday in Galveston and very attentive host. We would definitely stay again.
House was clean spacious and perfectly located, walkable to beach and restaurants. Excellent communication by the hosts as well.Our family of 5 plus dog were very comfortable and would gladly stay there again.
We’re a family of 6 plus dogs that usually has a hard time finding something everyone likes. We had plenty of room and the location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. The beds were comfy and loved having a tv in all the rooms. The shower in the downstairs room is AMAZING!!
We had a great weekend enjoying Mardi Gras and staying at this property. Perfect location for accessing the beach, restaurants and The Strand. We had six adults and three kids, the house was the perfect size and set up, everyone had a bed and a room. House was clean and well-kept and the property manager was very responsive. Thanks for having us!
Loved the updates throughout the house. It was a perfect size for us. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Great communication with the host. Bonus to have parking off the Main Street. Will definitely rebook when we come back to Galveston.
Great location just a few blocks from the seawall. Condition of the house was great and the backyard was great with a wood fire pit. It was very close to the historic house district and the Strand. There are a few great breweries in Galveston that you have to check out we spent time in the backyard around the fire pit and you could hear the Golf. There is a great little corner store probably a half a block away. The lady works there was super nice and you can get all your basics there if you forget anything. It was a great base location.
The house is nice with an updated kitchen and downstairs bathroom. It was comfortable for our family of 6 and we loved that it was pet friendly. Good front porch and backyard area. I’m not sure it would be comfortable for 11 people - it’s pretty compact and the bathroom upstairs is small. But, overall it was light and airy and clean. Fantastic location - quick walk to the beach and not far from Pleasure Pier. Conveniently located to lots of bars, restaurants and activities. The host was very attentive and easy to communicate with. We would stay again!
Great location and amenities! Definitely recommend.
So many positives about this place, where to begin?
The house is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, and many of the items you want for the beach are provided (e.g., wagon, chairs, boogey boards, inflatables, sand toys). We didn't go to Pleasure Pier, but it's definitely walkable.
It is a short drive to The Strand/Pier 21/the ferry and a little longer to Moody Gardens. It is very conveniently located, and the off-street parking, to include a single car garage, is definitely a bonus.
The actual accommodations leave nothing to be desired (e.g., comfortable beds, smart tvs in every bedroom, full-size washer/dryer, on-demand water heater, etc.). It has an outdoor seating area and grill, neither of which we used, but the fact that they were available deserves recognition. Also, the yard is fenced which was very convenient since we brought our pup.
Last, Jason was very responsive whenever I asked a question before and during our reservation which I appreciated very much. I've had owners who said they were concerned about my experience, but when I asked a question, crickets.
Bottom line, would stay again and will definitely check if this is available next trip to Galveston.
Perfect location. Nice comfy house - very spacious. The board and card games kept our kiddos entertained! Comfy beds. All 10 of us had a GREAT TIME! Thank you!
We loved staying at this house!! Fantastic location - walked to seawall, Bryan Museum and several bars and restaurants. Quick drive to the Strand! Everything was clean and functioning. Jason was extremely welcoming and receptive. Lots of area to spread out and/or gather, and the little back yard patio was wonderful. Will definitely stay here our next trip to Galveston!
Location was perfect, everything was just a few minutes away, beach, stores, restaurants and entertainment. It was a great place for the family with plenty of space for comfort. The bunk bed room was great for the kids and every room had a tv. Small yard that was perfect for dog and the kids to play in. Enjoyed the stay!
Nice house for 4 couples. House was cozy and comfortable. We had trouble with the water heater the first night/day and had to take cold showers (not fun!), but the host was quick to call the plumber and got the issue fixed promptly.
The house nicely met our needs - kids, 4 grandchildren and our dogs - with the bunkbeds and fenced yard. The location was good too with being 5 minutes or so to the beach and to the Strand. We enjoyed our stay.
Good location, walking distance to the beach. The kids loved all the toys that they for guests to use. There was enough space for 8 of us to be comfortable. We would stay there again.