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The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston.

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Relax in comfort with two beach chairs, each equipped with a beach umbrella, and a water bottle nearby.
Kitchen with microwave, toaster oven, and sink.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable armchair, side table, and framed artwork.
Stroll up to the entrance of this charming home, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a large tree providing shade.
Stunning historic building with a classical facade, arched windows, and a grand staircase.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬

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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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lost Bayou. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Galveston Seawall and a few minutes from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
The Cottage is located in the heart of Galveston. offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys

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

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

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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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AVON

Liked: Cleanliness

I don't know why we were asked to do laundry when we're paying for house keeping to do it.

The stay was nice. But the house had 1 front window & the picture showed 2. The picture was enhanced. Those were the only 2 deception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The layout is great and everything was labeled and easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location to Seawall as well as the Strand. Perfect size home for 3to 4 guests.Super comfty beds soft linens and plenty of extra blankets if needed. Through the garage out the back door an outside shower perfect for rinsing off prior to going inside and also so you don't feel sandy more than necessary.. win win.Owner very communicative kind and open to requests.Full kitchen gas stove fullsize refrigerator. Awesome water pressure. A gesture of chocolate chip cookies greeted us on the table.Access for single car garage use. We felt safe and welcomed here. Hope to rent again.Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Asks for additional payment after booking

3 weeks after booking paid in full someone on behalf of host asked for additional payment which was 2 days after 100% refund period which seems odd they waited until then.After stating I was not going to pay and wanted to cancel the reservation was advised they would cancel the request for additional payment. Did not feel confident in the host's ethics and way of doing business. This is a duplex that has an odor to it. The air return vent was very dirty. Traffic is steady in front of the duplex you hear clearly inside. Check out process from host messages and paper instructions in the property contradicted how to handle towels. Will return to Galveston but will ensure nothing to do with this property manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness

would stay here again

This was the best place we had stayed on this vacation! The property was well described, easy to get to, very clean, attention to detail and plenty of items available to use. LOVED IT! Great location and easy to get to the bay or the ocean. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

NANCY N.

Liked: Cleanliness

House review

It was just a few minor things that need to be done. But discussed with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay!

Great house and great communication throughout our stay! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lu A., Katy

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place

Great location, clean, comfy place and best of all we got to bring our cat along
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Girl's night away.

Over all it was a great stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaél T., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

PreCruise Stay

Easy checkin process. Immediate reaponse from owners. Quaint home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family and small children
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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