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Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 474.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
    Porretto Beach
    5 min walk
    Stewart Beach
    6 min walk
    East End Historic District
    6 min walk
    Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views

Emerald By The Sea #603

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Indulge in a beachside retreat that gives you easy access to the pristine seaside, a shared pool, and relaxation around every corner when you book your trip to this studio-style Galveston condo. With room for up to four guests to enjoy upscale furnishings and a prime location, you'll be able to dive into the Galveston beach scene without hassle.

Perched just a block from the sand, you'll have the nearby beach and the beauty of Stewart Beach State Park as your playground. A short walk puts you within easy reach of Galveston's popular dining and shopping options.

Feel the stress melt away as the waves crash at your feet on the sun-soaked Texas shores. Let yourself slowly melt into vacation mode as you relax by the pool and the ocean breezes swirl around.

Head inside to make a quick meal in the fully equipped kitchen and then lounge on the couch while you surf the cable channels on the large flatscreen TV. This bright and comfortable condo is the perfect spot to unwind in peace.

Leave the hustle and bustle behind when you treat yourself to a Texas Gulf Coast getaway at this deluxe Galveston studio.

Things to know
Room darkening shades on both windows
*Please note that the Emerald Resort charges a 10% fee, calculated as 10% of the rent only. This fee is already built into the fees at booking.
** The common areas of the complex are under video surveillance.
***Per HOA rules, renters are not allowed to have day visitors. Only registered occupants may be in the condo or use the common areas, including the pool. Renters are required to wear wristbands in the common areas to show that they have registered.
****The gym/fitness center is only available to renters Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 am to 10:30 pm. Only adults 21 years and older are allowed in the gym. Guests are expected to bring a towel to wipe down equipment after using it.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 6.

Security camera details: The common areas of the complex are under video surveillance. No cameras inside the home.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
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
Property Registration Number GVR03946

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Stewart Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and Moody Gardens, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 9 min walk
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian and Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant gulf escape with shared pool, hot tub, beach access, & water views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Stewart Beach apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Porretto Beach and Strand Historic District. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Susan W.

Nice view
Nice views, location, quiet, perfect for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janey R.

Great condo!!
Loved being on pool deck!!
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6/10 Okay

Wendy J.

Location was nice
The building and staff are very nice. The location of the room is great. The room was clean, and could use a little updating. The bed was horrible, I woke up after the first night in so much pain. My husband discovered that the support for the middle of the bed was laying over on the floor. He propped it up underneath, but it needs to be secured so it doesn't fall over again. The mattress was better, but it could definitely use a mattress upgrade. I wouldn't call it a super host. In my books, a super host has everything you could possibly need on location and maybe even a little welcome gift basket to get you started in case you are coming from far away and don't get in or are too tired to go to the store the first night. Things like coffee and water would be nice as well as robes. Also the hours for the pool deck opening stink, I would have liked sitting in the hot tub earlier in the morning or sitting somewhere with a nice view watching the sun rise. It is kind of blocked by bars sitting on the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Great amenities, great location, not purely for vacationers
This place was close to everything we needed and had great amenities. We were here during late April so really appreciated the heated pool and got tub. Loved being on the same floor as all the amenities but also had less privacy because of it. This is obviously a very residential condo complex and there are many rules as a result. Additionally the pool is not accessible until 10:00am by visitors. Overall a great place if you don't plan on being too noisy or needing access to the common areas outside of certain hours.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting before embarking on a cruise
Fantastic!! The Texas hospitality is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
It was such an easy check-in, the staff was friendly, the place was in a great location. The property was beautiful and my kiddos loved the amenities. They had a heated po so it was perfect for the cool February day. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro M.

Nice property, I feel like home
Like , the pool was warm , play room like too much, the neigbors, very friendly , personal nice and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy L. W.

The place was very safe and parking was included. The amenities are very nice. The pool was truly...
The place was very safe and parking was included. The amenities are very nice. The pool was truly heated. Great beach view. The room was clean and quiet. We would definitely come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

Great find
Plenty of space, beautiful view, pool and jacuzzi were great. Clean and well kept. Extremely polite staff. Only comment: More towels would be nice too. Fantastic stay, very fair pricing!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carr Couple’s Recent Stay
It was the first time to Galveston for both of us. We absolutely fell in love with the beach community and especially the property we stayed at. Everything was exactly as it was portrayed in the marketing materials. We love the location, the room, the patio, the common area, the pool, etc. They will definitely be back add, thank you for such a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stay prior to cruise
The condo was fine. However, the check in procedure was an absolute joke. Although the documentation says you can not check into the room until 4pm, there is nothing that says you CAN NOT use any of the facilities until 4 pm. Therefore, if you arrive at 10 am, not only can you not use the pool, hot tub or any of the other facilities, they won’t even let you leave your luggage anywhere. Imagine that, no place to store a few pieces of luggage while you go get a bite to eat. You have to drag them through Galveston in the 100 degree heat. Then check out time is 10 am. If you try to speak with one of the service reps at Vacasa, they regurgitate something they are told to say no matter what the situation. They apologize for the inconvenience, but offer no solution whatsoever. If I could have given less than 1 star I would have, more like negative 10,000. Find another place to stay or get there after 4 pm. But, remember, you are paying for that day and getting almost nothing for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Awesome
The room was cool and clean upon arrival. Enjoyed the pools and seating areas. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

LOVED IT!
This place is great, staff are super friendly and accommodating. We came down as a family of 4 and wouldn't have wanted to stay anywhere else. Beautiful room, perfect access to the pool and anything else needed amenity wise.. would 100% stay here every time if we could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo! Great for a couple!
The condo was just as the photos portrayed. Nice grounds and very friendly people. The only negatives were that the bed needs a new mattress and the Keurig leaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charisse d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Gorgeous
Very clean , safe , amazing staff , the pool is gorgeous ! Nothing to complain about other than finding you way to the check in desk is a little tricky - other than that it was a perfect experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Condo was very clean. We loved the patio access to the pool and hot tub areas! Friendly check in, very nice common areas. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Accurate listing
Great location in relation to the things we wanted to do and easy access to the beach. The unit itself was very nice. The kitchen was missing pans to cook with, but we bought a pan to bring back home. The wristbands were a pain and you felt like a kid being by reprimanded by a teacher for asking for one that was cutting your circulation off and being told you had to never take it off when the paper work stated it was only needed in common areas. Next, out 6th floor patio would have been great to drink coffee in the mornings since you aren’t allowed outside of it prior to 10am. We couldn’t use the patio for the first few days due to weather sealing. We understand maintenance, but we couldn’t use it. The residents were very friendly and gave their own recommendations for local places. All in all, the place was great. The rules for using the pool or even sitting at the pool area before 10am in the morning were a bit late and restrictive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities!
The place was cute and stocked with what we needed. The pool and game rooms were perfect. Great view of the gulf and an easy to access location. Ramp parking was a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Great quiet weekend
Close to beach but not easy to get there. Needs additional towel racks and please clean in the kitchen drawers and cabinets
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8/10 Good

Tom M.

Galveston Get-Away
Good location, easy check-in, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Deb M.

Decent Stay
I love the Emerald by the Sea, such a great spot to stay with amazing amenities. I will say, as far as the room goes, it was meh. We weren’t provided with any wifi password/information, our shower had hair from the previous tenants, and the hand soap and dish soap at the kitchen sink were so watered down you can’t use it. We pay a lot for the stay, why can’t you purchase some hand soap?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Beautiful Place to Stay
This is the one of the nicest places we have stayed in awhile! Especially enjoyed sitting on the patio and watching the ocean! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
This condo was so nice! BEAUTIFULLY decorated- clean- stocked with everything you could need! Friendly personel. Thanks vrbo for making everything Perfect! We will come back! A first class resort! J&T
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property review
It was a very nice property, and being next to the pool and hot tub was an extra bonus! Also, it's proximity to Stewart Beach made the ocean easily accessible. The one thing which I would suggest to enhance the experience would be to somehow add a washer/dryer to the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
This was an absolute beautiful property!! There was some rain during my stay , but it didn't matter ! I will be back !! The staff is wonderful , everything about this mini vacay was fantastic! My new favorite place in Galveston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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