1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston!

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A small, single-story house with a pink exterior, green shutters, and a blue door.
A living room with a light blue sofa, a pink coffee table, and a floral rug. There is a wicker chair with cushions, a wooden cabinet, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck with a surfboard leaning against a pink house, a table with chairs, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a round table and colorful chairs.
A two-story house with a car parked in front.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Galveston Seawall

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Galveston

Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this cottage. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 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 McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Kempner Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beerfoot Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Bagel Company - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to Beach: Colorful Cottage in Galveston! located?

Located in Kempner Park, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kempner Park, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Beachwalker: Return to Galveston

I enjoyed it. Everything was easy to use and the location is perfect. The house is cozy and puts me in a mood of the books I read before. It is not too far from Papa's Pizza, the aquarium, or the supermarket. I will return soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed staying in our Galveston home. We appreciate your kind words, and look forward to your return. Welcome, Beachwalker!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was a wonderful experience . The kids enjoyed the boogie board and lounge chairs . Loved the outdoor seating and the grill. Plenty of cookware and dishes was nice . We miss this place already . Great experience and loved the area. This home for the price is perfect for people with kids or a single family . Thank you so much for our wonderful stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
We're so happy to hear your stay was such a wonderful experience! It's great that the kids enjoyed the boogie board and lounge chairs, and that the outdoor seating, grill, and well-stocked kitchen added to your time here. Knowing the home was such a great fit for your family and that you loved the area means a lot to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will never stay at a hotel again!! Highly recommend this sweet little cottage, and will look to stay here every time we come!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
We’re glad to hear that, Veronica, and look forward to welcoming you again! Thank you for your kind review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy and clean. Enjoyed our stay. WiFi was good and check in was easy. The only downsides were the one dedicated parking space (the photos are not accurate, it's tricky and parallel) and the list of clean up chores on top of the cleaning fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
From the owner: "Hi, Cora. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We’re in the process of updating the photos - we added the parking space after we started renting our little house, but we realize that larger vehicles will still need to park on the street, like most of Galveston. We have also talked with our cleaning staff and are revising the check-out procedures, at your suggestion. Thank you so much for bringing that to our attention! We hope you’ll stay with us again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

This little house is awesome. It actually seems larger than the pictures. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
From the owner: "Thank you, Terry, for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll come back soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest little Beach house

Loved the homelike atmosphere and artsy decor. Perfect for a small family get away or quick trip to Galveston. Needed a late check out due to a soccer tournament and the host got back to my text late at night. It was gratefully appreciated. It was even home to an adorable squirrel eating peaches from the neighbors tree!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
From the owner: "Thank you, Rachel, for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay — and that the squirrel got his peach! We hope you’ll stay with us again soon!"
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not worth the headache

We got there at 5 pm, check in is at 4. People still cleaning house, I called the co fact and they said they would find out how much longer they had to finish and they never called me back. They never offered us a discount. Plus check out is earlyIt’s at 10am and they still did not have place clean. Also getting into the house was hard the lock box was not easy and again the co tact person did not know how to troubleshoot. So many options in Galveston , I would not go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Hi Brian, we’re sorry that you had some issues during your stay. We've followed up with the homeowner, and they would like to share the following:- We were informed that housekeeping missed your check-in and apologized for the mix-up. They also shared that there was a brief issue with the lockbox and communication.- The lockbox has not posed issues for guests before or after your stay, but we understand how frustrating it can be when things don’t go as expected.- We didn’t hear from you during your stay, but we would’ve been more than happy to assist if we had known you were having trouble.Thanks for your valuable feedback as we continue to improve for future guests and provide the 5-star experience we’re known for!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute, clean, and off the main drag just enough

Let me tell you a story. This place is amazing. They have a large kitchen and dining area. An outside grill, a big fridge with an ice maker in the freezer, toaster, airfryer, garbage disposal, dishwasher, coffee maker, washer and dryer...I do wish i could have found a little vacuum for sand but we made do.The couch is L shaped for lounging was a heaven send the little faux fireplace is a great touch and added a nice ambiance. Incredible for when we needed just a touch of heat or for drying shoes. The bed is FIRM, full on papa bear firm, i thought it was plywood at first. I have some mobility and back issues and was more comfortable on the couch at times but surprisingly I didn't wake up with back pain. Plenty of room for clothes in the bedroom. Bathroom has a large shower with bench, if you need assistance showering it would work, there is a small ledge to step into shower. The bathroom is conveniently spacious and allows for two people to maneuver. As stated in the description there are 5 steps to get into the house, and a few to get into the back terrace that has lounging chairs and a sunshade. However, it being hurricane territory you're hard pressed to find anything that doesn't have stairs. It's about 15 minutes to walk to the seawall, just far enough off the main road to avoid traffic and people for a quiet stay, and easily accessible if you want to get into town. One parking spot for a small suv or sedan.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
From the owner: "Hi Natalie, thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience. Feedback like yours means a great deal to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another stay in the future!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We hope you’ll come stay again!
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