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Located in the heart of the city, this newly remodeled townhouse duplex is a haven for beach lovers and history enthusiasts alike. With living, dining, kitchen areas downstairs and two cozy bedrooms upstairs, you'll feel right at home just 6 blocks from the Seawall and beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.

This is an amazing and historic townhouse duplex with living, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath down, and 2 bedrooms, and one bath up. Off street driveway and garage parking! It is located in the center of the City, just 6 short blocks to the Seawall, the beach, bike rentals; and 11 walking blocks to The Strand Historical District with boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, attractions and night life. Directly across the street is the Bryan Museum, which has one of the largest collections of historical artifacts relating to Texas and hosts many fun and informative events.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES. GUEST ASSUMES RISK

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number GVR06054

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Cottage is Located in the Heart of Galveston
The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. Galveston
Situated 5 short blocks from beach across from historical museum

About the area

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 waterskiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
    East End Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023
    Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Bryan Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    15 min walk
  • Saltgrass Steak House
    12 min walk
  • Miller's Seawall Grill
    10 min walk
  • Subway
    10 min walk
  • ShyKatz Place
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mile (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 1 mile (2 km).

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The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 168 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage was perfect for our stay in Galveston. Private drive parking was great and the house was so clean. We will definitely be staying again soon in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

would stay here again

This was the best place we had stayed on this vacation! The property was well described, easy to get to, very clean, attention to detail and plenty of items available to use. LOVED IT! Great location and easy to get to the bay or the ocean. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Vey well stocked and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rita Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Overnight Stay

Property was clean. Nice pantry extras available.Good place to rest and sleep before the cruise ship journey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location, right across from wonderful museum. Loved that there was reading material as well as beach chairs and toys so we didn't have to pack them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wasiq S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overall stay

Nice townhouse/cottage. Everything was labelled and great amenities to make a trip to the beach easier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay!

We arrived, and everything was just as Diane described. Beautiful home, quiet neighborhood. Had a garage, which was really nice. Home was close to everywhere we wanted to go. We will definitely stay again when we are in Galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Cottage was well stocked and very clean. Beautiful decor. Would definitely stay again. Felt like home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short-stay review

Very nice stay. Family-friendly, pet-friendly. Only minor problem was tv—could only get Roku channels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and Cozy

Really enjoyed this house. Stayed one night as we were leaving on a cruise. Very clean, everything we needed was available. The cookies left was an added bonus that my daughter loved! This will be our new go to place to stay when visiting Galveston for short or long stays.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop on way to cruise

It was the perfect house for us. Centrally located to food...stores...and museums. We took an extra day and enjoyed the town before we heade out on the cruise. The property was just the right size for 4 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Galveston

It was an adequate space, well supplied with the necessary items needed and comfortable for my husband and sales manager to have personal space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight before our cruise

We stayed overnight before our cruise. It was clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host!

Great host communication, easy check in, and great location! Owner was kind enough to extend our check out by 2 hours since our ship was boarding late. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable

Worked out well for me and my dog and 2 grandkids. Just did a quick overnight stay and even had toys !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

melody d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We came to Galveston to go to the Christmas Wish show at Moody gardens and festival of lights for my mom's 82nd birthday! The house was the perfect size for the three of us.. and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night before cruise

We absolutely loved the place and the host was amazing. We were left a brand new box of delicious cookies to enjoy as a gift for staying and also a cute ornament to put sand and shells in! The cottage itself was very clean and cozy! Check in and out was super easy and having a garage to park your car in was a plus as well. Location was perfect, especially for cruisers. Took less than ten minutes to get to the port! It was a great experience for sure, and I 10/10 would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage

Good value for money. An older duplex that has been remodeled. It was good for our overnight stay waiting for our cruise ship to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston Cottage

The duplex is older and needs a few updates but the location is excellent. Dianne is a wonderful host and the house is well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Listing was exactly as shown. Short walk to beach and The Strand. Every accommodation needed for a short or long stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

This is a cute little duplex. Diane pays close attention to detail down to the labels indicating which light switch turns on which lights. Its centrally located and easy to find and get around the island.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and a great price

We enjoyed our stay at The Cottage; all of the information was sent to me a couple of days before so it was very easy to get into the house. It was very clean, there were cookies waiting for us 🍪 and cold bottled water in the fridge. Everything you might need was available, even chairs, towels and water toys, games, and toys. It’s a great place to stay in the great city of Galveston!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Appreciated that they left cookies and water for us in the cottage. Had everything we needed. Stocked with must haves for basic living. Loved the comfortable bed and ceiling fan was appreciated! Not too far from the beach and short Uber to cruise terminal. Enjoyed our stay and will be back at the end of the cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We only stayed one day but I already have it booked again in September!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quaint

We booked the property the night before our Royal Caribbean Cruise. It was a nice property that had everything we needed. It was close to the beach. Our kids loved that the owner left Easter cookies for them. Will stay again if we return to Galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024