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La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall

Vacation home near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Exterior detail
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the area

Galveston

Seaside stay .At this Kempner Park vacation home, you'll be well placed to visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall, both within a 5-minute walk. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kempner Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬13 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.

La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall

Welcome to La Onda Azul
• Steps from the beach, Pleasure Pier & Lots of Dining Options
• Located in Galveston's Silk Stocking Historic District
• Spacious 2,500 sq ft home — ideal for families and groups
• Comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests

Sleeping Arrangements
• First-floor queen en suite with private full bath — NO STAIRS required
• Primary king suite with private en suite bath
• Second king suite upstairs with pull-out sofa (great for extra guests)
• Upstairs bedroom with three single beds, ideal for kids or friends

Why This Layout Works
• Perfect for grandparents or guests who prefer not to climb stairs
• Great separation of space for multigenerational stays
• Privacy for couples and flexible sleeping options

Living & Dining
• Comfortable living room with smart TV
• Dining area for shared meals and gatherings

Kitchen
• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
• Refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher & coffee maker
• Cookware, cooking basics, and dining utensils provided

Outdoor Space
• Private yard with patio and outdoor seating
• BBQ grill for outdoor meals and evening cookouts

Amenities
• Central air conditioning
• Free Wi-Fi
• In-home laundry
• Safety features: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector & first aid kit

Location Highlights
• Steps to the beach
• Minutes to Pleasure Pier
• Close to Botanical Gardens, water parks & top Galveston attractions

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No fireworks allowed on the premises. Candles and incense prohibited.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR09892

Property is also known as

823403

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.7 mi (53-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall on Jun 25, 2026 start from CA $531, 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 for more accurate prices.

Does La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street and 5-minute walk from Seawall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Galveston.

La Onda Azul - Luxe Retreat Steps to Seawall Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful decor, great location and a communicative host! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space for a big family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Best Vacation Rental Property!

Blue Wave is the best vacation rental we have experienced. It is impeccably maintained and close to the sea wall attractions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory F.

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

Lovely Property and Stay

The property is lovely and well appointed. I would definitely stay here again if plans called for a home of this size. Don't hesitate to book!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Amazing Rental

Rented for a family wedding at the Galvez, perfect location only 1 min away, large house and spacious bedrooms, and the host Pam was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Excellent stay

We had an excellent stay. The place was clean. In the perfect location to enjoy the area. And our hosts were available for any and all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arleen b.

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

perfect wedding weekend

the house was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great Stay!

This home has beautiful decor. We loved the little extras like ziplock bags, thick towels and lots of hangers. It had everything we needed and more. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful Property

Gorgeous, historic home just blocks away from the Pleasure Pier. The owner is a sweetheart and very accommodating! Looking forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANCY O.

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

Beautiful Home in Perfect Location

So much charm in this home with beautiful updates. Walked to Pleasure Pier, beach, and restaurants. Short drive to Moody Gardens and the shops on Strand. Felt very much at home there! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Comfort

The house has been nicely renovated. There was plenty of space for a big family dinner. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had lots of extras and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Wonderful Accommodations in Heart of Galveston

Who could ask for more? This lovely home was close to everything and was beautifully furnished yet kid-friendly. Pam is a premier host who tended to every detail, even had a beautifully decorated Christmas tree which made our visit even more special. This place is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Ladies networking Group

We had a group of 6 ladies who stayed for one night at the beautiful property. We were in town for a luncheon to honor our networking group’s woman of excellence. Had a wonderful time in Galveston and at the property. The kitchen is totally stocked making our shrimp boil dinner easy to cook and serve. Easy to communicate with owner. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Wonderful Father’s Day weekend at the Blue Wave!

Blue Wave was a perfect way to spend Father’s Day weekend. The Wave is beautiful and has everything you need and then some! We will definitely be coming back to check out the other St Gemma properties. You won’t regret choosing Saint Gemma!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Perfect Galveston Home

The renovated historic home was perfect for our spring break getaway, extremely clean, stocked and full of so much character. We were a golf cart ride from anything we wanted, including downtown. Host was amazing and answered questions almost immediately. If you want to be two blocks from pleasure pier, in a beautiful historic home, in a safe area, do not hesitate to book this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin C.

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

Great Time in Galveston

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was a nice location and close to many of the attractions on Sea Wall. Would have liked to have had a later checkout time, especially given the requested cleaning protocols we were asked to do before we left. The property manager was easily accessible and helpful when needed. Beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHELBEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property in the past three years. Our family has made at least one trip to Galveston every year for the past 30 years. This property is our favorite because of the great location, amenities including access to a washer and dryer and a bedroom on the first floor! The kitchen had any and everything needed including enough flatware and dishes for a large dinner party. The decor in the living areas is cozy-quirky and just flat out inviting. Each bedroom is amazing, the addition pillows-throws are truly appreciated and don’t get me started on the toiletries in the bathrooms. I am looking forward to renting this property again next July for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Family tradition

We come to the coast every year for our yearly beach vacation . This is way better than hotels !! We are at the same place . The house was great!! Gorgeous , clean. We loved it . We will come again. The property owner was very accommodating with slight time arrivals and departure. Loved the whole experience !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Wonderful

The Blue Wave house was perfect for our family. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with everything to cook with. The house is spacious and comfortable. Loved that it's was only a short walk to the beach. The outdoor shower came in handy to wash off the pesky sand. Check in was very easy. The manager was friendly and responsive to calls and texts. I would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Wish I could give 6 stars!

The house is perfect and the location is ideal. My husband, parents, daughters, and niece stayed with me at this property. It was so spacious, had beautiful decor, and was equipped with everything I could hope for in the kitchen and rest of the house. All the cookware was in excellent condition. The stain remover in the laundry room saved one of my favorite shirts. We walked to dinner at the restaurants and walked to the Pleasure Pier. Having tweens made the location even better so that we could come and go from the Pleasure Pier throughout the day. It was quite chilly during our visit, which made it all the better that we enjoyed the house so much. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allena A.

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

Just fabulous

The Blue Wave house was wonderful. It was clean and comfortable beds were amazing. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything that we needed to prepare food. The house is 2 minutes from Galveston Beach and 2 minutes from Pleasure Pier which was wonderful. Several restaurants are in walking distance or in even a shorter distance with a rented golf cart. Sitting on the porch you can watch all the other neighbors and visitors walking up and down the street riding in their golf carts. You can see the Pleasure Pier Lights of the carnival the neighbors are great and welcoming. It was a very wonderful experience the homeowner and property manager are very nice and communicate very well answer the text messages within a few minutes I will stay here again I would advise for anyone to rent with Miss Pam for the Blue Wave home in Galveston Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Asia D.

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

4th of July weekend

The house looked like the pictures and was beautiful inside. We loved how large the rooms and bathrooms were. The house was like a 1-2 mile walk to the pier/beach so that was great that we didn’t have to drive and pay to park. There was also a lot of food places on that strip by us within walking distance. The house is on a busy street so it can get truly noisy at times and that was a bit annoying especially when we were trying to watch TV at night. The shower in that upstairs hall bathroom is tiny. I’m short and could not stretch my arms out to wash. 2 of the bathroom doors didn’t lock well but thankfully it was just family in there or it would be an issue. Other than that the house was great and we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P.

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

Parents bucket list

Blue wave is an amazing home from top to bottom the second we arrived I just knew it was going to be amazing and it was !!! Each room was absolutely beautiful the beds are so comfy the kitchen is AMAZING!!! I can go on and on the home met all of our need’s everything is in walking distance great location we hated leaving we just love Pam and Kimberly any time we go to Galveston blue wave is where you will find us !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Blue Wave was Blue Heaven !

Gorgeous home with many amenities and close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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