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Bay views Cottage w/private suite, 4 min from beach and Moody Gardens
Family-friendly cottage in Galveston with a water park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft
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Explore the area

Galveston, TX
- Place, Seawall Beach3 min drive
- Place, Galveston Fishing Pier4 min drive
- Place, Galveston Island Beaches4 min drive
- Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunk Bed Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Downstairs Suite
1 Queen Bed
Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs bathroom
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Main Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
About this property
Bay views Cottage w/private suite, 4 min from beach and Moody Gardens
Long Time No Sea is centrally located in a beautiful spot in Galveston TX 4 minutes away from the beach, with outstanding views of the bay. Enjoy the sounds of a summer night and the seagulls in the morning. This home is located just blocks away from a popular coffee shop, brewery, moody gardens golf course, theatre, fishing pier and grille! Moody gardens is a short 4 min drive away. Perfect to accommodate traveling for competitions, conferences or events in the area as well as vacation . We love our cozy cottage with all the amenities of home.
The space
Long Time No Sea is a newly renovated paradise for family and friends. Walk out on the front deck to enjoy your cup of coffee or dinner overlooking the bay. Centrally located making it easy to get around town and enjoy everything Galveston has to offer.
The homes open design allows for a comfortable setting with views. The kitchen is fully equipped to have a relaxing dinner at home or at one of the award winning seafood restaurants on the island. The main room has a king bed with a 54”Smart TV, Alexa and phone chargers. The second room has a bunk bed with full on bottom and twin on top - with easy access stairs to help aide safety. Noise machine and oscillating fan allows for a comfortable sleep.
Newly added third bedroom suite sits downstairs with a private 1/2 bathroom and queen bed. The suite DOES NOT have access from Main house. It is separated, you access it from outside. It sits on ground floor of home. There is a separate keypad on the door for the bedroom that automatically locks when you leave.
The home backs up to a nature reserve that boast the best sunset on the island. You can take a stroll down the street to put in your kayak for fishing in west bay or bring your golf clubs to enjoy a nice round at Moody Gardens. If you are looking to hang out and enjoy all the amenities of the island we are minutes away from the following; beach, mini golf, cinema, bait shops, surf fishing pier, Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, Buffalo Grille, Evia green space for kids, playground, Galveston convention center and Sugar Bean coffee shop. On the weekends Evia has pop up shops that boast the best boutiques around town.
The home includes wifi access, charging stations for cell phones. Each room has blinds and black out shades to allow for a good nights sleep. The newly renovated bathroom has a waterfall shower with toiletries provided. The addition of a downstairs shower with hot/cold water allows for easy clean off when coming back from the beach.
During your stay you will be provided - initial linens, bathing towels, washer and dryer, kitchen refrigerator, Kuerig, starter supply of paper products, dishwasher, cooking essentials and serve ware, k-cups for coffee.
Guest access
Entire House
Surveillance Cameras - there is one camera at the front of the house looking over drive way which will remain on for security purposes. Security camera on the deck will be turned off once arrived.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No events, parties or large gatherings - fine will incur if one is thrown.
- Must be at least 26 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Pets are allowed, must be pre-approved and pay Pet Fee .
- NOTE: No more than 4 vehicles are able to park at the property, please do not park on neighbors' property or in nearby vacant lots or risk towing
- When BBQing please pay attention to where and the wind. The best location would be the driveway. For safety reasons.
The space
Long Time No Sea is a newly renovated paradise for family and friends. Walk out on the front deck to enjoy your cup of coffee or dinner overlooking the bay. Centrally located making it easy to get around town and enjoy everything Galveston has to offer.
The homes open design allows for a comfortable setting with views. The kitchen is fully equipped to have a relaxing dinner at home or at one of the award winning seafood restaurants on the island. The main room has a king bed with a 54”Smart TV, Alexa and phone chargers. The second room has a bunk bed with full on bottom and twin on top - with easy access stairs to help aide safety. Noise machine and oscillating fan allows for a comfortable sleep.
Newly added third bedroom suite sits downstairs with a private 1/2 bathroom and queen bed. The suite DOES NOT have access from Main house. It is separated, you access it from outside. It sits on ground floor of home. There is a separate keypad on the door for the bedroom that automatically locks when you leave.
The home backs up to a nature reserve that boast the best sunset on the island. You can take a stroll down the street to put in your kayak for fishing in west bay or bring your golf clubs to enjoy a nice round at Moody Gardens. If you are looking to hang out and enjoy all the amenities of the island we are minutes away from the following; beach, mini golf, cinema, bait shops, surf fishing pier, Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, Buffalo Grille, Evia green space for kids, playground, Galveston convention center and Sugar Bean coffee shop. On the weekends Evia has pop up shops that boast the best boutiques around town.
The home includes wifi access, charging stations for cell phones. Each room has blinds and black out shades to allow for a good nights sleep. The newly renovated bathroom has a waterfall shower with toiletries provided. The addition of a downstairs shower with hot/cold water allows for easy clean off when coming back from the beach.
During your stay you will be provided - initial linens, bathing towels, washer and dryer, kitchen refrigerator, Kuerig, starter supply of paper products, dishwasher, cooking essentials and serve ware, k-cups for coffee.
Guest access
Entire House
Surveillance Cameras - there is one camera at the front of the house looking over drive way which will remain on for security purposes. Security camera on the deck will be turned off once arrived.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No events, parties or large gatherings - fine will incur if one is thrown.
- Must be at least 26 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Pets are allowed, must be pre-approved and pay Pet Fee .
- NOTE: No more than 4 vehicles are able to park at the property, please do not park on neighbors' property or in nearby vacant lots or risk towing
- When BBQing please pay attention to where and the wind. The best location would be the driveway. For safety reasons.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 GVR08727
About the area
Galveston
Located near the beach, this cottage is in Near West End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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 Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- Seawall Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
- Galveston Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Galveston Island Beaches - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Sunny Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Moody Gardens Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jimmy's On The Pier - 5 min drive
- Coopers Landing - 6 min drive
- Galveston Island Brewing - 5 min drive
- Viet Cajun - 5 min drive
- Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt - 7 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Jason and Jamie Elrod
We love the beach, fishing and the costal life. This house has been a dream of ours and can't wait to share it with you.
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