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Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Dining
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms85 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Porretto Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo

Come and enjoy all Galveston has to offer in our 8th floor luxury 2 Bedroom/2 Bath condo which sleeps up to 6 at Emerald By the Sea across from Stewart Beach. We have sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico! This condo is minutes from all Galveston has to offer including the Galveston Island Ferry. Beautiful covered balcony facing the Gulf is the perfect place to unwind with a coffee in the morning. To discuss rental rates or condo amenities, please contact Owner.

Condo features include:
* King Bed, Queen Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa*
* Cable TV (3 TVs)
* Wireless Internet
* Washer/Dryer
* Kitchen equipped with cooking and serving tools
* No pets and non-smoking

The Emerald Amenities include:
* Secured access to building
* Free Parking Garage
* 24 Hour Concierge Service
* Beautiful swimming pool area overlooking the Gulf including a large hot tub and 3 grilling areas
* Media Room
* Game room including pool, foosball, and poker table

Rates will reflect a 25% discount (from Nightly rates) when booking 7+ nights and a 50% discount when booking 28+ nights. No tax will be collected for 30 Night rentals.

Note: All people visiting the condo (whether staying for the entire reservation or a shortened time) must be included in the reservation count (maximum of 6 people) prior to check-in. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the owner when making the reservation.

* The sleeper sofa is located in the living room and there are no blinds. Please consider this issue particularly if adults plan to sleep in this room.

Fitness room is open to guests Friday-Sunday.
Pool hours are 10 am to 10 pm daily

Come to Galveston! Your vacation is awaiting you in this beautiful condo!
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at this condo building. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Porretto Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Galveston Seawall and a few minutes from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and concierge services are also featured at Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo.

This Galveston condo is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 917 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave all used beds unmade, so cleaning staff will change the sheets. Leave used towels on bathroom floor.
Set thermostat back to 78 degrees
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet Time will be observed beginning at 10:00 p.m.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR04522

Emerald By the Sea #813, Beautiful Gulf View, Luxury Hi Rise 2 Bedroom Condo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best part of our stay was the overall building. The amenities of the game room, pool, hot tub and even gym are great! All the owner needs to do is put a safety lock on the door, put up curtains in the living room and everything else is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in and check out. Clean and well maintained. Everything as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very impressed with the location and the view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Jefferson City, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in and staff was great. It was a short two night stay and would stay at the Emerald again. Amenities and Parking were also terrific. Wanted a rental with a pool for our visit and the Emerald fit nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath C., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in town for a softball tournament and the property was perfect for our needs. A nice condo with great amenities in a wonderful location. A short walk to the beach and a few restaurants. It is a short drive to the numerous Galveston attractions. The owners provided wonderful communication and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Cypress Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Galveston

Emerald at the Sea is a great location in Galveston, close to the Strand, restaurants and the beach. Check in was easy, parking was even easier, and the condo was well appointed. My husband has limited mobility, and the pool mobility chair was easy to use so he could enjoy time in the water. We enjoyed our stay over Memorial Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Location was very clean and perfectly located in Galveston. Property management was very communicative and even extended the checkout time without asking. I’d definitely recommend a stay here if looking for quite place with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Galveston Week

We had a great time. Beautiful condo with everything we needed. The pools, game room and grills are well kept and not overcrowded. The beach and downtown are nearby. Thanks for a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston

The unit was very nice, but the area was a little run down. I did not enjoy Galveston beach as much as I usually enjoy beaches. Not the property's fault! We enjoyed the pool though. A little too strict and time constraining with owners and renters.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This condo was/had everything we needed! It was decorated nicely with more than plenty amenities. The space was nice and clean, perfect for our family of 4. We will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite place to stay in Galveston

We loved staying here and the host was great! Looking forward to coming back again when able.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving trip

Spent Thanksgiving week in this condo. Check in and all permitting process was seamless. Condo and entire building is beautiful. Wonderful view of the gulf and very relaxing balcony. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost 5 stars

Just nit-picking so please don’t let this stop you from booking this location! The location is perfect. Close to the beach (we even walked from the beach back to the condo easily), short drive to Pleasure Pier and the amazing restaurants. The condo building is very well kept and the pool is AMAZING! Only issue we had with the condo was the dryer didn’t work well at all. Took HOURS to dry our laundry. It likely needs a new heating coil which we hope they fix for other renters. The condo could use some touch up paint/minor repairs but overall clean and we definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Always has a story!

This was a beautiful relaxing stay with a gorgeous view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dance national getaway

We were in town for dance nationals. People were extremely nice and downtown Galveston was wonderful. Our vrbo was also wonderful and so were the owners! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Josephine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot - almost perfect

Loved the building and the people that manage it. Great location. Unit was almost perfect. Condo was decorated nicely except for second bedroom. It seemed like it was thrown together as an afterthought. Decor and furniture in that room was lacking and uncoordinated. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Oven was clean. Fridge had ice and water. Condo could use some paint as the walls were very marked up in lots of places. Second bath is lacking counter space so hard to store toiletries. Location is across the street from Stewart Beach so you can walk to Stewart Beach or you can drive about a mile to a beach access. Not far from the strand and restaurants. Loved sitting on the balcony in the evening and watching all the action. Overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Idin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but too many little things.

1. The day we had to leave because there was no water we got back to the room and the ac wasn’t working got up to 78. Finally after calling the front desk 2 times they had someone come and flip the breaker box on and off to get it working again. This was like a wasted day for us cause we had to leave the room. 2. It was not in the ad and I didn’t find out until I arrive that we couldn’t get in the pool until 10am.. one of the reasons I booked was for the pool cause I have 2 small children that wake up at 7am and we were planning on going to the pool in the mornings but that got messed up because if the resident only policy before 10am..this was very inconvenient. 3. The tv/cable box wasn’t working properly the picture was small and in the middle of the tv instead of filling the screen. We didn’t try it fix it just went and box a streaming box and tv to use while we were here. This was another inconvenience. 4. The movie theater speaker system wasn’t working so I had to use a Bluetooth speaker to watch a movie in there. The front desk put in a work order to get it fixed. Another reason we booked and didn’t live up to the expectation. 5. I know this a residence but with all the rules and regulations it made us feel like second class citizens during our stay. I want to leave a 5 star review but with all these things coming up I don’t see how I can now. I’m sorry but we spent a lot of money an expected it to be worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location and beautiful property

We enjoyed our week stay in Galveston. Lots of activities to do and beautiful beaches to enjoy. The property was perfect, we made use of the pool daily. The owners were wonderful providing us with detailed information on check-in/check-out procedures and everything we would need to make the most of our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

Would definitely visit again. Communications with the owners was great and the listing was spot on. We plan to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Spring Break 23

Spacious and comfortable, loved the amenities. The elevator accessibility was easy and having a heated pool made it nice on those cooler spring days, not to mention the ginormous hot tub. They have it decorated really cute and it is close to a bunch of things to do! The shower was also a nice size for a guy who is 6'5". Give it a shot, you wont be sorry!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great January stay

We had such a great time! The condo was clean and cozy. The front staff was so nice and the heated pool and theater room were so fun. We would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

The was our first trip to Galveston and we will definitely return! The condo was very clean and just as pictured on the listing. It was fully stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom. We really enjoyed the grill area. The pool and hot tub were both amazing. The pool is heated and was great for cool evenings. I think we may have been considered off season since it's October but we loved the location. It wasn't busy and we were still able to enjoy the beach and the pleasure pier. The residents in the building were very friendly. The secure building made us feel safe. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely stay here again! Thank you Daniel and Lori for being great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Lincoln, Ne

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom's getaway!

Our stay was great! We had all the amenities that we could ask for. The view of the Gulf was amazing each morning while drinking coffee on the patio. The pool was a perfect way to relax after a day of sight seeing. We were thankful for the beach chairs and umbrella provided by the hosts! Check in process was easy and parking was great. I would definitely recommend staying here for your beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect girls trip!

Love everything! Felt safe, location perfect to the beach, shopping, restaurants, etc. Great communication with property owners! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022