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NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle

Vacation home with kitchen, near Galveston Seawall

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle

‘TipSea Turtle’ is a newly refurbished home-away-from-home Island Retreat! This home is conveniently located in the heart of the island within walking distance to the Beach, Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment. Two-Story, 4-bedroom, 2 bath home with extensive outdoor entertainment space and expansive front porch. Enjoy the best beaches (0.3 miles), award winning dining, and the Pleasure Pier (0.9 miles), all within walking distance or short car ride.

The first-floor master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed with a 13.5 inch mattress dressed in linens. The bedroom also contains a Smart TV, closet, and ensuite bathroom, including a large walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and handheld sprayer combo. Premium, spa-like Towels provided.

Second floor guests have an abundance of accommodation options, including a spacious bunkroom, with a full-over-full bunk bed, which sleeps four guests comfortably. The additional trundle bed allows for sleeping arrangement expansion. The second bedroom features a King bed with a luxury 12” mattress and dressed linens, a flat screen Smart TV, dresser and closet. Additionally, there is a third bedroom on the second floor, with a comfortable queen bed, 12” mattress, Smart TV, Chest and closet. All beds with high-quality, memory foam mattress. Second floor guests Enjoy a full bathroom with marble tile surround.

A Pack & Play is available in 2nd floor bedroom closet.

The Kitchen is sure to please any chef! Stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser and cookware for making delicious meals is only a few of the charming options this kitchen has to offer. The kitchen also includes a Ninja Coffee Maker, Blender & Toaster, amongst other amenities.

When not exploring the beaches and what the island has to offer in entertainment (restaurants/bars, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Docks, The ‘Strand’, The Pier), the living space boasts a comfortable genuine-leather sofa and seating for entertaining friends or family, along with a 65” 4K Smart TV.

In the Backyard, guests will enjoy a firepit and lighted custom deck space for entertaining. In the enclosed storage shed, you will find everything needed for an enjoyable day at the beach. This includes a wagon, rolling cooler, boogie boards, beach toys and beach chairs for easy transport back and forth.

Guest Access

Parking for vehicles is located in the back of the home in a private, enclosed garage and driveway. There is also room for one vehicle in the front of the house. This allows easy access to your vehicles when you’re ready to explore everything Galveston has to offer!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW!! Walk to Beach, sleeps 11! TipSea Turtle located?

Located in San Jacinto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Seawall, and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rocio G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, everything was just a few minutes away, beach, stores, restaurants and entertainment. It was a great place for the family with plenty of space for comfort. The bunk bed room was great for the kids and every room had a tv. Small yard that was perfect for dog and the kids to play in. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lety M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house for 4 couples. House was cozy and comfortable. We had trouble with the water heater the first night/day and had to take cold showers (not fun!), but the host was quick to call the plumber and got the issue fixed promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine C.

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

Great place to stay for short stays.

Enjoyed the house, was perfect for our 3 day stay. We liked the short walk to the beach and many places around the area including Pleasure Pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
simple check in- roomy kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house nicely met our needs - kids, 4 grandchildren and our dogs - with the bunkbeds and fenced yard. The location was good too with being 5 minutes or so to the beach and to the Strand. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Bethany T.

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

Family Trip

Such a great location and great ambiance for a family vacation! Everything we needed for a family holiday in Galveston and very attentive host. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Great amenities

The property was just what we were looking for. Great location and plenty of parking. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Nice stay

Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well appointed and it was not far from restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana A.

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

Awesome!

We were very happy with our stay and the accommodations! The property managers were excellent to us and the rental was amazing! We had so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alen C.

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

Great House and Location

House was clean spacious and perfectly located, walkable to beach and restaurants. Excellent communication by the hosts as well.Our family of 5 plus dog were very comfortable and would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Fishing trip

Very nice. Perfect for our guided fishing only 8 min away form tge marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend stay

Good location to beaches and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt Y.

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

Amazing Property!!

This was the perfect place to stay in Galveston. A top notch property. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Tip Sea Turtle

Great house in a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Excellent

Excellent place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mae C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Had plenty of room for nine adults and one toddler. Everything we needed was there. I do recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie D.

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

Perfect location and plenty of room!

We’re a family of 6 plus dogs that usually has a hard time finding something everyone likes. We had plenty of room and the location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. The beds were comfy and loved having a tv in all the rooms. The shower in the downstairs room is AMAZING!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Weekend in Galveston

Great location just a few blocks from the seawall. Condition of the house was great and the backyard was great with a wood fire pit. It was very close to the historic house district and the Strand. There are a few great breweries in Galveston that you have to check out we spent time in the backyard around the fire pit and you could hear the Golf. There is a great little corner store probably a half a block away. The lady works there was super nice and you can get all your basics there if you forget anything. It was a great base location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Family Vacation

Great!!!!! Will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treasa V., Katy, TX

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

Family Mardi Gras Weekend!

We had a great weekend enjoying Mardi Gras and staying at this property. Perfect location for accessing the beach, restaurants and The Strand. We had six adults and three kids, the house was the perfect size and set up, everyone had a bed and a room. House was clean and well-kept and the property manager was very responsive. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

Perfect for our family of 5 and the dogs!

Loved the updates throughout the house. It was a perfect size for us. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Great communication with the host. Bonus to have parking off the Main Street. Will definitely rebook when we come back to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly T.

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

Cozy house, great location

The house is nice with an updated kitchen and downstairs bathroom. It was comfortable for our family of 6 and we loved that it was pet friendly. Good front porch and backyard area. I’m not sure it would be comfortable for 11 people - it’s pretty compact and the bathroom upstairs is small. But, overall it was light and airy and clean. Fantastic location - quick walk to the beach and not far from Pleasure Pier. Conveniently located to lots of bars, restaurants and activities. The host was very attentive and easy to communicate with. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Frank L.

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

Misleading photos and Cleanliness concerns

I usually don’t leave negative reviews, but I felt this was important for future guests. Unfortunately, this property did not match what was advertised on the listing.When we arrived, the place was clearly an older beat up house. Some things just seemed like they were half-prepped such as provided adequate necessities for a listing for 8 guests. It felt more like an empty shell than a vacation rental — where we had to buy a few of our own essentials such as cooking oil, paper towels, shampoo. The photos and description gave the impression that it would be stocked and ready for guests, but it clearly wasn’t.In addition, we encountered serious cleanliness issues. There were visible rodent droppings in the kitchen, and we saw cockroaches in the bedroom and bathroom during our stay. This made it very difficult to feel comfortable in the space.For the price we paid, we expected at least the minimum comforts and a little more care in preparing the space.This could be a decent spot if properly managed, but as it stands now, it’s just not guest-ready. I would not recommend booking unless the listing is updated and more accurate to the actual condition of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great location and amenities! Definitely recommend.

So many positives about this place, where to begin? The house is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, and many of the items you want for the beach are provided (e.g., wagon, chairs, boogey boards, inflatables, sand toys). We didn't go to Pleasure Pier, but it's definitely walkable. It is a short drive to The Strand/Pier 21/the ferry and a little longer to Moody Gardens. It is very conveniently located, and the off-street parking, to include a single car garage, is definitely a bonus. The actual accommodations leave nothing to be desired (e.g., comfortable beds, smart tvs in every bedroom, full-size washer/dryer, on-demand water heater, etc.). It has an outdoor seating area and grill, neither of which we used, but the fact that they were available deserves recognition. Also, the yard is fenced which was very convenient since we brought our pup. Last, Jason was very responsive whenever I asked a question before and during our reservation which I appreciated very much. I've had owners who said they were concerned about my experience, but when I asked a question, crickets. Bottom line, would stay again and will definitely check if this is available next trip to Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house!! Fantastic location - walked to seawall, Bryan Museum and several bars and restaurants. Quick drive to the Strand! Everything was clean and functioning. Jason was extremely welcoming and receptive. Lots of area to spread out and/or gather, and the little back yard patio was wonderful. Will definitely stay here our next trip to Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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