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Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views!

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A pool area with a pergola, a view of the ocean, and a parking lot.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and two woven placemats on the counter.
A living room with a blue sofa, two white bar stools, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and white cabinets.
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative wall clock.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, a round wall decoration, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seawall Beach
Sleeps 6•1 bedroom•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 61st Street Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hallway Alcove

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

1st Bathroom

Spaces

Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views!

This condominium has fantastic ocean views and offers clean beachy vibes with is overall theme throughout. Guests of the Victorian 7105-Sand Dollar will enjoy the proximity of Babe's Beach.

This charming condominium features an open concept living/dining/kitchen with a sliding door to a large balcony. The living area features a large television (wifi and cable in this property), a full-size sleeper sofa (upgraded sofa and mattress) and a dining area for guests to enjoy a quick breakfast or lunch before heading off to all of the sites and sounds of Galveston Island. The primary bedroom features a queen bed and television. The alcove has a set of twin bunk beds (optimal for two children). This unit will comfortably sleep 6 guests (prefer 4 adults and 2 children).

THE VICTORIAN
The Victorian Galveston offers two swimming pools; Waterfall Lagoon is heated in the winter with a rock waterfall and Paradise Cove for the kids, which features a water-drop mushroom and zero-depth entry with bubbling jets. The Victorian also has two hot tubs in secluded garden settings, picnic areas, a pavilion, garden courtyards with lush landscaping, a lighted tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center.

GVR # 05227
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR05227
Property # 2688020vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Galveston

Located in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and East Beach, while Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Crockett - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views!?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Dollar | Community Pools, Gulf Views! located?

Located in Near West End, this condo building is steps from Seawall Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, excellent location. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, comfort, and location, and we appreciate you choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Weekend getaway

Perfect place for a quick getaway that was close to the beach and everything else Galveston has to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hector F.

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

Everything was perfect. FYI I found towels inside the pantry I didn’t move them from there.

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review, Hector, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary C.

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

Ive stayed at better places.

The toilet was broken, the ac vents leaked water in the bathroom. Clumps of hair were in the towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juanita R.

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

Anniversary Trip

My first impression when I walked in was that the place looked and smelled clean. That was the most important to me. We did not have a good view of the beach or the pool. But it was easy to get to the beach and the pool was refreshing. We enjoyed our stay. We plan to bring some of the grandkids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Juanita, and we can't wait to see you and the grandkids next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberli D.

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

The map was misleading

When you look at the location on the map, it leads you think that the place is the closest unit to the beach, when in reality it is the farthest from the beach on the property. We still enjoyed our stay but we were hoping for a beachfront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that the location was not what you expected, but we're glad you still enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to provide accurate information to our guests, and we will review our property details to ensure they accurately reflect the distance from the beach. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Whitney E.

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

Family trip

Our family (me, my husband and two sons 11 and 14) stayed in this condo over the July 4th holiday. The condo was sufficient enough for us but it was a bit small. It was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay but it would have been a bit of a struggle if we had stayed longer. With it only having one bedroom and bathroom it was very tight. Plus there was no where to hang wet towels and clothing. The things we liked were the location and the two pools. Although the pools got a little dirty towards the end of the day. The facility itself is pretty old and in need of some updating. But the condo was nice and has been updated. The queen bed in the bedroom needs to be replaced. It is not very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, Whitney. We're truly sorry if you experienced any issues during your stay with us, but we hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Just ok…

The location works if you want to be close to the Seawall . The interior of this condo is updated and not bad. But, little things like bath products and pool towels were not provided and the wifi was out for almost the entirety of our stay and with virtually no service in the area this was a real challenge when we actually need to work. The bed in the bedroom was really small, I think it was only a full. The condo isn’t big, like super tiny, even with a small fridge instead of full size. Which was ok for our short visit, but would have been an issue if we had stayed longer. The parent property itself is in really bad shape, it felt like we were checking into a prison with bars on the doors etc. I don’t think the owners of the condo misrepresented this property in anyway, therefore I gave four stars, but we won’t be staying at this property or any of the units at the Victorian in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adaima G.

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arlie S.

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

So easy

Easy and convenient check-in with the lockbox. I had to call Ryson one time to ask a question and they were so helpful and pleasant. The staff at The Victorian were just as helpful also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Arlie, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey F.

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, Jeffrey, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Crystle D.

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

Okay stay

Molded shower curtain, hot, not very clean. Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Crystle, thank you for your review, and we are disappointed to hear that we fell short of providing a 5-star stay. As we're always looking for ways to improve, your feedback will be forwarded to the appropriate team members to be reviewed. Please let us know if there's anything else we could have done.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Great stay!

Great location! Cute and cozy! Right across the street from a sandy beach. Great for the price. Victorian staff is friendly. Shower curtain had mold on it, but otherwise clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Kristi. We're truly sorry if you experienced any issues during your stay with us, but we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we address the issue, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bobby Y.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

The Bunk Beds

I tried to sleep in the lower bunk bed, but after a few minutes, I started to itch. I noticed my arm and legs had small red bites. I'm assuming it was some type of flea / bed bugs. This was the only issue I had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Bobby, thank you for your review, and we are disappointed to hear that we fell short of providing a 5-star stay. As we're always looking for ways to improve, your feedback will be forwarded to the appropriate department to be reviewed and addressed. If a Ryson manager has not already, we hope you don't mind a member of our team reaching out to you to go over your concerns.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pat R.

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

As much paperwork as buying a house

The property was in generally good shape and well maintained. Had to pay an additional $30 to park abuse amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, Pat, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

It was in a great location. Friendly people, easy to get to everything in walking distance.

There where a few things it said it would have in room, but did not. So make sure you bring what you think you will need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Elizabeth. Sorry if anything was missed. Please feel free to reach out to us if there's anything else we could have done. Can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Not sure why I expected better

Grabbed this rental on late notice for a good price. It is an older condo so it was very worn out even though it was remodeled. Tight spaces, good for small kids but wouldn’t recommend for more than 4 adults/teenagers. Didn’t use appliances... one plug sparked and felt hot. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that you experienced any issues during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and have forwarded that to the appropriate department to be reviewed and addressed. Please let us know if there's anything else we could have done, and we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Perfect for us

The condo was great! Enough room for our family of four. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. The complex was well maintained and clean. We tried the pool but it was quite chilly even though we were told it was heated. That is really the only negative and with the beach literally a walk across the street it wasn't a big deal at all. We would definitely consider renting here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review, Erin, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

The place was great! Wish there was more seating in the living room. But, overall it was a great!

It was easy to rent. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review, Tara, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

Victorian condos

Had a very relaxing trip. Property was in a great location, was clean and comfortable. It’s been years since we have been to Galveston and we had a great time. We will visit again and would stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review, Terri, and we can't wait for you to stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bradley e.

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

Everything was great!

As expected! Cozy and amazing location. Balcony is private and amenities were great. The ONLY issue - a cockroach under the bed when we first arrived!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. Unfortunately, pests can be a part of island life, but glad to hear it was just one. If there was ever a bigger issue though, please reach out to us. Please keep Ryson Vacation Rentals in mind for your next vacation, and we hope you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

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

Perfect spot for our vacation

This rental was just what we were looking for. Steps away from the beach, and minutes away from the convention center. My family enjoyed the pools too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. This is the kind of feedback that keeps the team motivated and excited. Please come back soon!

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