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4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking

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A light green two-story house with a covered front porch, a white garage door, and a small staircase leading to the second floor.
A staircase leading to a green cottage with a 'Welcome to the Cottage' sign.
A white door with a welcome sign, a green house exterior, and a porch with colorful flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a green sofa, a small table, and a wall with framed pictures.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, shelves, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Seawall Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porretto Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seawall Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stewart Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking on Nov 10, 2026 start from $189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Blocks to Beach! • Historic Cottage • 5mins Strand/Port w Driveway Parking located?

This family-friendly Galveston cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of East End Historic District, Galveston Beach, and Porretto Beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Would stay again next time we are in Galveston!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such wonderful guests! Please remember us next time you’re in Galveston. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great and the room was very cute and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again. We appreciated having a dedicated place to park also. We brought our dog and she had left bowls and treats for her. Very nice touch. The bed was very comfortable. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 19, 2026
TThank you so much for your very kind review. Your dog is adorable! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. Please come back and see us again soon. We would love to host you again anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Thanks so much for choosing us for your Galveston time!! We would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Hoist easy to connect with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2026
Thanks so much!!! Please come back and see us soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Covered parking was fantastic and bed was super comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Those mattresses always get rave reviews from our guests! 😊 I’m so glad you loved it as well!! Please come back and see us soon. We would love to host you again!! Thank you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to beach (very close), and to the historic downtown (farther but easy walk & safe). Small but exactly as described. (I didn’t cook but it had everything you’d need in the kitchen), host communications were clear & easy to follow (to find the garage apt, where to park, what to expect upon arrival), and host had great recommendations all prepared on where to eat & what to do. (I always like a local’s recs.) I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words! Please come back and see us soon. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great experience. Cottage was exactly as advertised. Felt pretty central to anything we wanted to do. Host communications were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Thank you for choosing us and please come back and see us soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly accomodations and incredibly well designed in a cute neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2026
Thanks so much for choosing us for your stay in Galveston. We hope to be able to host you again next time you’re there. So glad you enjoyed our stay. Please come back and see us again soon. Thank you for being such a lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very kind and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you enjoyed your cruise too! Please remember us for your next Galveston trip! We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased every thing was great! No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed our cottage!! Please come back and see us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for restaurants and shopping. Quick access to the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2026
It was a pleasure to host you and you’re welcome back anytime!! Safe travels home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was the perfect amount of room for us and easy to come and go. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cottage! Please remember us for your next stay in Galveston! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the carriage house. The house was exactly as described, check in was easy, and owner communicated quickly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
We are so glad you enjoy the cottage! We hope to see you again soon! You’re welcome back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2025
Thank you so much for choosing The Shamrock!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was so happy to stay in the cottage with my dog. I loved the host. Natalie was so friendly and so helpful. The cottage was just the right size for us, very clean, and well decorated. I really liked the parking. Thank you Natalie !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! You were such a lovely guest! Please come back and see us again soon!! Thank you for choosing The Shamrock for your time in Galveston!! ☘️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect stay for our family during the Christmas holiday! The location is within walking distance to the beach and a short drive from shops/restaurants on The Strand! Natalie is the best host and the house is fully stocked with everything you could need without being cluttered!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 28, 2025
You are such lovely guests! I hope you always make The Shamrock your Galveston home!!! Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and cozy! Close to beach and The Strand! Perfect for our short trip to Galveston. Natalie was helpful and very accommodating! Thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and being such lovely guests! We would love to host you again anytime you were in Galveston. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Galveston was amazing. The VRBO was just perfect for my husband and I. It was thoughtfully decorated and had every amenity needed for a relaxing visit. The location near the beach and restaurants was very helpful. Having a dedicated parking space made everything easy. The bed was very comfortable as well. We also enjoyed being near Broadway Street and totally enjoyed touring 2 historic homes in walking distance. The host was very accommodating and helpful. We totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 15, 2026
I am so glad you had such a wonderful stay! Please come back and see us again anytime. You were an absolute joy to host.😊😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natalie was amazing! Super accommodating! The cottage house is very cute, but it is small! The bathroom was super cute, and she gave you everything you needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2026
Glad you enjoyed it! Please come back and see us soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! It was exact what we needed for our quick trip to Galveston for our grandson’s birthday. Clean, cozy and welcoming. Great communication with Natalie. Easy check in and check out. I loved the area that we stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your celebration weekend with the Shamrock! Please remember us for your next trip to Galveston! We would love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing! Responded quickly and was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2025
You were such a pleasure to host! We hope to see you again on your next trip to Galveston! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 16, 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Please come back and see us again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love that its pet friendly. Good location. The cottage is cute and well decorated and stocked with everything you will need for your stay and trip to the beach. The host is very attentive and responds in a flash. Only thing is the mainnphoto on the listing is the back porch of the house that this cottage sits behind. Great stay but probably wouldnt stay in thr summer as the wall unit wouldnt keep me cool enough, I'm AC spoiled
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage, the pet-friendly accommodations, and the location for beach trips. It means a lot to hear that you found the space well stocked and that our responsiveness helped make your stay easier. The featured photo does show the back porch area, which is a shared outdoor space that both the main house and the cottage guests are able to enjoy. Many guests love relaxing, grilling or dining there. I also wanted to mention for future guests that the wall unit AC cools the cottage very well during our Galveston summers, but everyone’s comfort preference varies. Thank you again for staying with us. We truly appreciate you choosing our cottage, and you’re always welcome back anytime! 🌊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Modest but clean and everything you would expect to be provided was. Cookware was actually very nice...a pleasant surprise. Kitchen sink was a bit sketchy but functional. Parking and access was good. Host was responsive and left good check-in instructions.The most negative thing I might say is that by the time cleaning fees, etc. were applied, the cost was a little bit higher than I would have expected for a small modest cottage. Location was easy to get to but a bit of a drive to a lot of places. Overall the quality was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I’m so glad to hear you found the cottage clean, well-stocked, and that the cookware and check-in experience exceeded expectations. We also appreciate your kind words about communication and access. I did want to add a bit of context on a couple of points for future guests. The kitchen sink is actually a ~150-year-old original wall-mounted piece that we’ve preserved intentionally for its historic charm. It has all new plumbing and a new faucet, but we chose to keep the natural patina as part of the home’s character—something many guests really enjoy as part of staying in a historic property. Regarding pricing, unfortunately, we don’t have control over local taxes, but, we do keep our cleaning fee modest to ensure the home is thoroughly prepared for each stay. The cleanliness is something we pride ourselves on and doing a through clean every time is something we are proud to provide to our guests. We were a bit surprised to hear the location felt less convenient, as the vast majority of our guests specifically highlight it as one of the best parts of their stay—but we understand that preferences can vary depending on plans. Thank you again for staying with us—we’re so glad you enjoyed the overall quality of your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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