Seaside stay .Your stay at this San Jacinto vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Texas Medical Branch - 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
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.
Property manager
Diane Zimmerman
Languages
English
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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 are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 GVR06054
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 141 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sonia P.
May 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Girl's night away.
Over all it was a great stay. Would rent again.
Sonia P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jake D.
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jake D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Chris S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Maureen L.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Maureen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michaél T., Indianapolis, Indiana
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
PreCruise Stay
Easy checkin process. Immediate reaponse from owners. Quaint home.
Michaél T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Rita Z.
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Overnight Stay
Property was clean. Nice pantry extras available.Good place to rest and sleep before the cruise ship journey.
Rita Z.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley P., Phoenix, AZ
Mar 9, 2025
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!
Ashley P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Christine
Travelled with family and small children
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall clean and well kept house; owners was thoughtful Left cookies for us. The house is abit older. Lots of nice personal touches and kids toys and beach stuff to use. We didn’t use any because the weather was cold and we were only there for 1 short night. The washing machine and dryer was nice to have.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
Feb 13, 2025
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.
Bryan S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danny R.
Jan 31, 2025
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.
Danny R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald G.
Jan 12, 2025
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.
Donald G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki N.
Jan 2, 2025
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 !!
Vicki N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donnie F.
Dec 27, 2024
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.
Donnie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
James N.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
James N.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki S.
Oct 22, 2024
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.
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.
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Marilyne K., Surrey, British Columbia Canada.
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Marilyne K.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wasiq S.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall stay
Nice townhouse/cottage. Everything was labelled and great amenities to make a trip to the beach easier.
Wasiq S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dolores L.
Sep 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Vey well stocked and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed it very much!
Dolores L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Belinda W.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
It was amazing. Thank you!
Belinda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott D.
Sep 6, 2024
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.
Scott D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles M.
Aug 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short-stay review
Very nice stay. Family-friendly, pet-friendly. Only minor problem was tv—could only get Roku channels.
Charles M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah E.
Aug 10, 2024
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!