The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall
The Five Starfish Inn. A cute little fully renovated vacation rental on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located 1 block from the Seawall providing easy beach access. This charming 820 square foot beach themed house is located within blocks of bike & golf cart rentals, 3 local bars, restaurants, corner store, local liquor store, and the new Lucine Hotel outdoor Patio Bar and restaurant . The house includes one queen bed, full kitchen, full bath, and laundry facilities. It’s the perfect Island getaway for two!
Living Space: Relax in the comfy living room with a full size couch and love seat and a 45” smart TV. Free WiFi and high speed internet. Netflix is included or you can log into your own account to enjoy HBO, Prime, Hulu and more. Central AC/heat, with ceiling fans in every room. The front porch is great for sipping coffee or wine and listening to the waves of the Gulf of Mexico.
Bedroom: The bedroom includes a iCloud Queen mattress with quality bedding and pillows for your comfortable and restorative night’s sleep. **” Smart TV. Headboard includes bedside reading lights with bedside USB charging ports for your devices. Extra pillows, blankets and linens available.
Bathroom: Beautiful crisp clean bathroom includes full-size tub and shower. Bath towels, hairdryer, hand held clothing steamer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap are provided .
Kitchen: Prepare a meal or order in. The kitchen is fully equipped with glasses, wine glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, silverware and cooking utensils. Coffee/ Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, and Keurig. Blender, toaster, dishwasher and cute vintage microwave included. An initial serving of Keurig coffee, tea, creamer and sugar serving is provided. Electric stovetop range & oven. Pots/ pans, baking sheet, salt & pepper.
Dining Area: The dining area has a sturdy butcher block table with seating for 4.
Outside: Fire up the propane grill on the backyard paved patio space. Seating area in both backyard and front porch for your enjoyment. Free parking on street with provided parking pass. One security camera with sound located at outside front entrance door. Keyless, contactless front door entry. Full size trash can available in backyard.
Safety: 4 smoke detectors. Two fire extinguishers. First Aid Kit. No carbon monoxide monitor as NO gas source on the property. Security camera outside front door. Backyard motion detector light.
Laundry Room: A full sized new washer and dryer are on property with 2 complimentary travel size Tide laundry detergent and 2 Bounce dryer sheets provided. Bath towels, medium towels, hand, face and makeup clothe provided. 2 large beach towels, 2 folding chairs, foam ice chest provided as well as a good sized beach wagon to take chairs and belongings to the beach.
Other Things to Know: The area is a block from beach in historical neighborhood it requires a parking pass. The PARKING PASS costs 500$ to replace per city ordinances!! Please don’t lose it. You will be responsible for replacement cost. The pass says Seawall but it is for the neighborhood only...not for the actual Seawall. They may ticket you. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am per city ordinances. During your stay we give you your space but we are available by phone or text. We live on island if needed for anything during your stay. Flexible check in/check out. Call for individual requests.
GVR-13096
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Amenities
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 GVR13096
Frequently asked questions
Is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall on 27 Mar 2026 start from £109, 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 at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall located?
Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Quaint historical house, renovations top quality. Nice quiet area although only 1 block from beach. Liked the amenities. Very comfortable furnishings. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend.
Very quaint and cute… and turquoise is my absolute fav color so definitely eye appealing to me! My husband and I were very comfortable at the cottage.. the place was clean and just overall a great place to stay!
Cristie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Thank you for the review. We are so happy you enjoyed our little place. Please come again.
I absolutely LOVE this place. Very clean, newly renovated, close to the sea wall, and in a quiet little neighborhood. The hosts are quick to communicate and very friendly. I will be staying here again!
We had an absolutely perfect stay! The house was exactly as described and pictured—clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated. It was the perfect romantic getaway for us. Being just a short walking distance to the beach made it even better. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend this place to others. We’re already looking forward to renting again in the future!
Clean and cozy place just minutes from everything you need. On the side of the island away from the tourist, yet close to all amenities. Only a 3 minute walk from porch to sand. Can’t ask for much more from a host, all around 10! :)
Faith J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
23 Nov 2025
Bryan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeff
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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