[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Gems - Sapphire Vacation home with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101110000/101103800/101103750/45144155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101110000/101103800/101103750/7012b409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101110000/101103800/101103750/56f48756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101110000/101103800/101103750/f28fc708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101110000/101103800/101103750/be3b6749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Island Gems - Sapphire provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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 Gems - Sapphire In close proximity to the beach and located right in the heart of Galveston's Lost Bayou Historic District, Island Gems - Sapphire is the perfect spot for your island getaway. All three bedrooms contains a king bed for maximum comfort. The spacious open living/dining area offers plenty of space to gather. Enjoy your evenings on the back patio as the Gulf breeze blows through. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in Galveston! The space BEDROOMS Island Gems - Sapphire generously offers 3 king beds. There are 3 bedrooms total, each with a bed of its own for your privacy. Nestle yourself into a spacious bed and drift off to a restorative night’s sleep! Each bedroom includes a SmartTV and a dresser. BATHROOM There are 2 bathrooms with a shower + tub combination, which is particularly convenient for families with small children. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided. KITCHEN The kitchen is well-stocked and the perfect space for groups that like to cook together. Fully equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 6. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, and microwave included. Electric stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. DINING ROOM The dining table with seating for 6 creates an intimate setting for quality family time, meals and games. LIVING ROOM Perfect for low-key nights in, our 55“ SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch, loveseat, and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and more. WORKSPACE For moments when you need to check emails or take care of business, our dedicated workspace is the answer. We provide a desk for your comfort, located between the dining and living rooms. Strong WiFi is available throughout the house. OUTSIDE The outdoor patio area is fitted with a dining table and seating to enjoy the Gulf breeze on a cool evening. Guest access Parking for 2 cars is available in front of the house in the parking area. Several local vendors available for bike or golf cart rental. Other things to note ATTRACTIONS ~3-7 min walk to closest popular restaurants ~7 min walk to beach & Seawall (0.3 mi) ~9 min walk to bike rentals ~20 min walk to Historic Pleasure Pier (0.9 mi) ~7 min drive to Lasker Park Community Pool ~5 min drive to Strand Historic District (1 mi) ~15 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn ~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants and nightlife OTHER ~ Beach towels and accessories provided ~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets ~ Pack ’n play available ~ Detergent available for washer and dishwasher We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc. If you need us, we live nearby and are happy to help make your stay the best it can be! By default, we give our guests privacy and space to truly enjoy their stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57370000/57368700/57368692/465af346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach bungalow Midtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=57368692&PinnedHotelID=57368692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751802/f0b9f06f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Landon's Lookout! 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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 GVR07069 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.298738,-94.7875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ehzqDzdpaQ%3FQ%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBO%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODODQBODQFODODOFODOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMFMHOHMHKHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJKJGLIJKLGLILIJGLILELGLGLGNGLELGLENELENCLCNELENANELANCNANCLANANAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDN%40NDLDNBLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLFLHJHLFLJJHJFLJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLJLFLJLFJHLHNHLFLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDPBNDNBPBPBNBPBPBP%40NBR%40N%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FN%40R%3FP%3FPAP%3FP%3FPAPAPANARAPANCPAPCPCNCPCPCPCNEPCNENEPENEPENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGNGLGNILILILGLKLGLKLILKJIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMDOFMDODMDMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEMEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIMIKIMIKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKKKMIKKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGMGOIMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEOEOGQEOCQEOEOCQEOCQCQCQCOAQCQAQCOAQASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ec0tDb1PWbkUxQECzUxQYVD9dII=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬7 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬9 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Galvez Hotel Bar - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Island Gems - Sapphire have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Island Gems - Sapphire pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Island Gems - Sapphire ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Gems - Sapphire ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Island Gems - Sapphire located? > Located in San Jacinto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Gems - Sapphire Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quincy C. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Enjoyed our stay and was very peaceful. Clean and very modern touch. Will surely be staying here again soon. Location was excellent. ##### Quincy C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandler F. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Book it! Great rental! Clean, comfy, & cute! We’ll definitely be back! ##### Chandler F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lindsay B. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Galveston stay The property was clean and redone really nice. Owners were very helpful with tv issues. Our stay was not great because of hurricane Ida. ##### Lindsay B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg B. Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little house! This 3 bed/2 bath house is one of 4 on the property but still wtih perfect privacy. It is in such a convenient location to so many things for easy driveability and walkability. We loved being able to get to Stewart Beach in a short 1 mile walk. The house is very well appointed and comfortable and the hosts were readily available whenever needed! Highly recommend!!! ##### Meg B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrianne L. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house great location! This is a 4plex with a shared common outdoor area. Pet friendly w front and back gates. Outdoor shower is nice for cleaning up from the beach. Everything is provided from laundry and dishwashing soaps to beach towels and ALL bathroom amenities. Brita water filter was a plus! Large bedrooms with a sound machine and TV in each. Close to the seawall and Strand. Good communication with the owners. We will be back! ##### Adrianne L. 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