Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand

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A spacious living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, glass coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, a wooden accent wall, and a staircase with black railings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pier 21

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 21
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Old Quarter Acoustic Café and Saengerfest Park.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier 21 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strand Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand on Dec 20, 2026 start from $335, 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.

What time is check-in at Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Market Street Gem - Downtown, Walk to The Strand located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and Port of Galveston. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, very clean and cozy and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for being close to the Strand shopping and restaurants. The neighborhood is well lit and kept up, and the architecture is coastal and gorgeous. Lots of history in the area and tons to see. Great spot for a small family. Don't come when it's too hot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little house. The location is perfect for hitting the Strand.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy to get to everthing we wanted. Clean home and very inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, comfortable house in a GREAT location!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to booking a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everthing was fantastic, there were even a lot of extra things we could use at the beach in the pantry which was nice. I liked that I could wash a load of laundry and everything was spacious. There was a small deck upstairs and a nice deck in the backyard with chairs and an unbrella. This location is very close to the seawall which is a huge plus. My only concern was the air condition in the master bedroom, it was very hot even though it was on and adjusted to 61 which was the lowest it goes. It just was not blowing enough air, luckily the other 2 bedrooms and the rest of the house was very cold like we like it. I think that ac in that room needs to be looked at. It was a cute house and if that could be resloved we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, great house!

Perfect location for going to The Grand, very comfortable house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect location to get to the Stand!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston spring break

Excellent, comfortable, convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cute place!

The home was clean, felt homey, and our family loved the games that were there for entertainment!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation Retreat

Photos are true description of property. Plenty of room for 6 people in this beautiful home. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Adventure for the Family

My family really enjoyed our stay and the access to the beach and seawall... The communication with the host was quick and very responsive... We look forward to staying again...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time with family.

Very nice house in a great location to the Strand and restaurants on Columbus Ave. Perfect for riding bikes or walking anywhere near the Strand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Place in Galveston

You never know what you might get with a short term rental but this place in Galveston is great. Nice and clean with good WiFi. We would stay at this place again when we find ourselves in need of a place in Galveston. The location is very near the Strand and some great breakfast restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location!

We really enjoyed this property. It was very comfortable and spacious for 4 adults and a baby. It was ideally situated to walk to the cafe's and shops. The location was nice and quiet, despite being so close to everything! If we find ourselves back in Galveston, we would book this property again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great house

We came for Dickens On The Strand plus a few days before. Had a wonderful time. Would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely comfortable and guest-oriented. Well worth the cost. Hotel style luggage racks w/b nice.

Entirely positive. Loved the location, too. We were there for a rehearsal dinner and wedding on the Strand and extremely convenient for that. Loved the neighborhood, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time in Galveston

This is our 2nd time staying in this home on Market Street- short walk to Sunshine Cafe (which is a fan favorite); beach chairs for our use; clean; lovely rooms. A hit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking distance to the strand

We were surprised how close we were to everything on the strand. We walked each day, shopping and exploring the attractions. It was so nice to be right there but also have a comfy retreat to go home to.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, quiet place

Very nice cottage feel in this nostalgic community. Clean, organised, had everything we could have wanted. Loved the back porch, listening to birds, driking great coffee before sunrise, playing with grandson in safe place at sundown. Very good family memories made here .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Responsive

There were a few hiccups, but all were immediately addressed by property manager. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Hi Madeline, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We’re also glad we were able to quickly address any of your concerns after you contacted our 24/7 guest hotline. By the way, you were perfect guests, and we’re looking forward to hearing from you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful neighborhood

A block walking distance to the Strand, a short drive to the Naval Museum and a semi descent run to the beach boardwalk. We cooked every night with everything needed to prep meals there. Was a good stay, liked sitting on the front porch during the rain storms passing by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

This house I beautifully decorated, comfortable and only a few blocks from the strand! It had everything we needed! The K and Q bed frames are bent and one downstairs window does not have lock latches. We hope to rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2025
Thank you, Pat, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We appreciate you letting us know about the downstairs window that has no lock latches. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Felt like home!

Great location and very comfortable home. We spent some rainy days inside and the smart TV, great Wi-Fi and board games kept us occupied, but when the weather lifted we had great walks along the street with beautiful historic homes. Easy access to the Strand, Pier 21 exhibits, but 18th will shoot you to the beach in no time flat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

Do not judge this home from the outside!! It is so roomy and comfortable. The rental company was super responsive with some concerns we had. We enjoyed our stay and home to return!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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