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The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island

Vacation home near Moody Gardens in Galveston

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Beach towels
Dining
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

Near West End stay.Your stay at this Near West End vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Beaches and Galveston Seawall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moody Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬4 min drive

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 Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island

This quaint house offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, custom kitchen, family and dining room all decorated à la castaway shabby chic. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, dish washer and is stocked with dinnerware, pots and pans. Coffee and tea are provided to start your day off perky. Relax al fresco under the pergola and sip a chilled glass of wine. Cuddle up to a cozy read from our extensive library, sure to please your inner bookworm. Shop, yes shop, an eclectic selection of home decor throughout the house, new items added weekly! Enjoy a peaceful nights rest in our clothesline crisp percale sheets, just like the sheets you loved when you spent the night at grandmother's house. The Pearl House makes the perfect getaway for families or a celebratory retreat. Let your sails direct you to our little gem and you will be happy as a clam!

Be sure to visit the Galveston.com events calendar to see all the events!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: - No smoking* ($200 fee per each day)

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Set the ac to 78 in the summer and spring and turn it off in fall and winter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

- Only guests booked for stay may stay overnight. You are allowed 2 guests to visit during the day (8am-10pm)
- Unauthorized late check-out ($100 fee)
- Please do not light taper candles. They tend to drip on the carpet.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: - No Pets ($250 fee for each pet, each day)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
- No parties ($250 fee + $50/ additional guest)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- No smoking* ($200 fee per each day)

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
Note from host: - No parties ($250 fee + $50/ additional guest)
Long-term renters welcome
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
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. Note from host: - No parties ($250 fee + $50/ additional guest) Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR07480

Property is also known as

The Pearl House set for Your Fall Family Feast!
The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island Galveston
New Listing! The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Isle

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Seawall Beach and 2.2 mi (8-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Galveston.

The Pearl House on Historic Galveston Island Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and welcoming. Home was clean and comfortable! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and in a great location. Friendly host communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Dickens on the Strand. Very comfortable and quiet place… a quaint little spot. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garland C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming, the house is perfect for a getaway, set up with great features.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy and spacious home !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Pearl House. Home was spacious clean, and comfortable. Host Nicky was very accessible and answered questions right away. Neighborhood was quite and very easy access to the seawall or strand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed the overall experience. The host was super friendly and helpful, always available to answer questions and offer suggestions for things to do in the area. The amenities were also top-notch, with a comfortable bed, a well-equipped kitchen, and a clean bathroom. But what really stood out was the location. It was perfect for exploring the city, with easy access to public transportation and plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice! When we arrived, the home was clean and inviting. It was the perfect size for my family! The owner was also very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what the pictures showed. We had a no problems and the ADA ramp in the garage was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erma Renee S.

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

Perfection

Everything was absolutely perfect! Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRENT S.

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

As advertised

Great location and perfect for Iron Man Galveston. The accommodations were nice and clean. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

It was perfect for family stay.

It was clean and plenty of room for six adults. Enjoyed the back porch and the full size kitchen. It was close to an event we were attending.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

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

We enjoyed our stay.

Great place to stay. Close to the seawall, moody gardens and Schlitterbaun water park. Everything we had planned on our trip. The property manager made sure we had everything we needed and even communicated throughout the trip to make sure things were going smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Cozy house

The house is beautiful, very clean! It feels like home. It’s closed to all the attractions and that’s what i like the most. My family and I had a good time. Thanks Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena C.

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

Amazing and beautiful house!

We didn’t realize how close to the beach we really were! Such a beautiful house and so spacious and gave us plenty of room especially with 4 different girls to get ready. Walmart is super close! So that was a plus. We loved it thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria H.

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

Softball tournament

Nice home and number of beds needed for our softball tournament weekend.Having a gas grill was nice on back porch but could have better lighting to cook in evening. Overall nice home and space needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen utensils were not clean. The bbq grille didn’t work, full of propane but didn’t work, it also was extremely rusty. The ac system is “locked on hold”, this made it very difficult to adjust and would not change from the hold. So the house was cold or hot, depending on day or night. We continued to run out of supplies like dish soap, trash bags, etc. While the house was decorated nicely, I would not recommend for anyone with young kids as some of the stuff is breakable if handled too much. Also, most of the stuff has price tags. Luckily I had all teenagers and told they are paying for anything they break. If you are a coffee drinker, they do have a nice setup to make coffee every morning. Also, they were doing construction next door all day during the week, while typically you can’t control, we later found out it was the owners house also. Made it very difficult to relax and work from home. A big recommendation would be to provide to more than one key, we were in two different places a lot and had to use the difficult lock box constantly. I will say the owner is extremely nice and responded to text very quickly.
Front blinds unable to close because they have stuff on the window seal.
Stuff crowding the door that is for sale.
Construction going on next door.
All dead bolts lock from the inside with a key only! Very dangerous for night time emergencies!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway

The house itself was in a great location for us. We checked in a little later than check in time and ran into the owners who were taking care of the plants in the yard. The lawn itself was overgrown and we’re informed that the lawn care service would be here the following day to take care of it. We had to plug in any lamps that we wanted to use throughout the house. The ice maker on the refrigerator constantly dripped so I had to place a towel in the door to catch the water. The cleanliness of the house needed work. We ended up with black feet after walking around the wood floors. The advertisement of an inviting back porch was misleading. It was very overgrown, dirty with a used tissue in the table and a grill that needed to be cleaned. We found a child’s wallet on the edge of the porch as well. After looking through the welcome book we found the owners of the wallet and sent them their items. I think the house was unprepared for visitors, even though we booked months in advance. I did appreciate the fact that the house was big enough for my family and that my daughter got to celebrate her 21st birthday on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Cute house

This house was so cute! We went for my daughters 16th birthday. We had a good time, house is roomy. One thing with families with kids is I feel it was so fragile. Meaning I was afraid the kids would break or ruin things if they touched anything. Would definitely recommend for adults but maybe not for small kiddos that like to touch and pick up things. Luckily my children are older so it was fine for us. Lots of things to buy around the house which made it feel like a little store/museum with all the history attached.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

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

We loved The Pearl!

The house was cute, comfortable, decorated beautifully, and owners were great with communication. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DUC H.

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

Great place and location!

Nice quiet place near the center of the everything on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

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

Comfortable and convenient

We had a very enjoyable stay in this property. It is easy to find and very convenient for the sea wall and Moody Gardens. We would certainly return at some time if we are in the area again and it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie W.

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

Spring Break Trip

My family came down from Kansas and stayed here. The house was very clean, comfortable and well appointed. It was also close to all Galveston activities. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Excellent Home Away From Home

The Pearl is absolutely amazing. It’s one of the best vacation rentals we’ve stayed in. It was extremely clean and inviting and had all the necessary items to provide comfort and entertainment while in Galveston. Nicky was super easy to communicate with and messaged several time throughout our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. The location is in a perfect spot to be close to the sea wall, water park, and Moody Gardens. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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