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The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (San Jacinto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. .This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Port of Galveston and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Donut Palace - ‬6 min walk

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 a newly remodeled townhouse duplex with living, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath down, and 2 bedrooms, and one bath up. 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. Driveway parking and street parking are available.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Diane Zimmerman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation 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

The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rita Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ashley P., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The Cottage was a great place for us to stay! Diane was so kind and accommodating. We loved the cookies she left. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Donnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We absolutely loved this house. We love how it was kinda vintage , and also loved the garage. Nice place we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Marilyne K., Surrey, British Columbia Canada.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Wasiq S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dolores L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
It was amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great getaway
The Cottage is a lovely little property adjacent to the Bryan museum. It's a great location within a short walk of the seawall to the south and Broadway to the north. The host is very responsive and accomodating and the property is great. Two comfy bedrooms upstairs, a very pleasant living room in front and a well equipped kitchen. There's a small but adequate enclosed back patio space for smokers or for pets to stretch their legs. Everything worked perfectly and was well marked. It's a quick drive to downtown venues and walkable to the beach. It felt not so much like a VRBO and more like staying at a friend's house for a few days. We would definitely go back. Two minor cautions. The street in front is pretty busy during the morning and evening so if you're real sensitive to traffic sounds, this might be a concern. Very quiet at night though. Also, the stairs to upstairs are a little on the steep side. They are very sturdy and there is a strong railing, so not a problem for us or most folks, but it might be a concern if you have someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Elijah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024