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Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs

Holiday home with a water park, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

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Our 1902 Beach House. A historic commissary house, built after the 1900 storm.
Free pass to beautiful Poretto Beach! Beach parking, umbrella & 2 chairs!
Living area
You get free parking on the beach, and an umbrella and 2 chairs, as our guest!
Private Poretto Beach at 9th Street.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, East End Historic District
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs

Historical 1902 house with off-street parking. We are three blocks from the beach. Features include a private back patio with a tropical setting and Gas Grill, Wi-Fi, Smart 32" TV with DVD and Google Chromecast, washer/dryer, central air and electric heat. 1 BR with an additional pull out couch in the LR. It is located in the historic San Jacinto district of Galveston and within walking distance of many of the island's feature attractions. Free parking on the beach, with free beach umbrella and 2 chairs; on beautiful Poretto Beach. This applies to everyday for our guests; all Summer and weather permitting in the fall.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Do not put anything down the sinks. Do not put anything in toilet, except toilet paper.
Do not put anything down the sinks.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number GVR03189

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to restaurants/bars. 3 Blocks from Seawall. Free Beach Pass/Umbrela/Chairs located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place if you like to get out of the action at the end of the day- or anytime. It is quiet and private. The front porch and back patio are great places for morning coffee and evening relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place with what you need for a fun Galveston getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the recommendations for activities. Where was suggest the bishops Palace for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay! We loved the house. It was close to the beach, had all the amenities we wanted. Very cute and clean. We had a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Jacinto was exactly what we needed, cutest little house and close to the beach! Rhonda was amazing and promptly answered all of my questions! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Love this place

Great vibe great host great atmosphere. Love the outback area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for a romantic getaway with my husband! Poretto beach was literally a 2 minute drive and was very nice and not over crowded. The strand is a 5 minute drive. Check in was easy. House is super cute and set up nicely. Would definitely reccomned this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

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

Baby moon trip

We had a wonderful time staying at the cute little house Rhonda provided! The house was just as pictured and located in a perfect spot right near the main seawall. The free beach access with chairs/umbrella was also such a huge bonus for us. We’d love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D C.

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

Little House Memorial Day 2025

The house is cute, very clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed. The bed was actually comfortable, which hasn't always been true for VRBOs. We had zero issues.We really appreciated the vibe of the house, and felt immediately at home. When we weren't running around town, we enjoyed sitting on the front porch with cocktails and people watching. The owner was an A communicator. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

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

just a little getaway

the cottage was cheerfully decorated and cozy. The bed and couch were comfortable and there was very nice seating for six on an outside patio. It has a great location very near the beach and also convenient for the downtown district. The neighborhood was nice and we always felt safe. There are plenty of nice eateries close by. We will stay there again if it's just the two of us. One or two more people could be manageable but it's best for just two. Host was very responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Sweet little house

Enjoyed our stay- house was just right for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

San Jacinto

Cute little house that is just perfect for a couple to get away and spend time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall A.

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

Perfect

Everything was as advertised. Cute place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

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

Perfect!

Such a cozy & pleasant cottage and only a short drive to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence G.

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

Great spot for fun weekend

This is a great property close to everything we wanted to do. Very comfortable and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamie B.

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

Great place to stay!

Loved this little house. Rhonda was very nice & helpful. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Cute and cozy

Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

Lovely time, as usual

I love staying at this property. It’s generally very quiet, close to interesting spots, and has a great owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful experience and time at this property for our girls trip! The little house was just the right amount of space and room, great backyard. We would highly recommend and stay again every visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Madilynn K.

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

Amazing

Loved the easy access to the beach and amenities. Great get away! Parking was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

June H.

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

Cute little house in perfect location

This little house is perfectly located for exploring Galveston. The neighborhood is quiet and the owners are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Amazing

This place was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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

Perfect weekend get away.

The little house one the beach was perfect. Just a short walk to the beach. Very homey, clean. Look forward to going next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Cozy and cute cottage. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri c.

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

lil beach house

rental was absolutely perfect for beach visit. Comfortable, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Brown

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My Husband and I came down to Houston in 2005. We are originally from Kentucky. We fell in love with Galveston many years ago, while visiting. Of course, as soon as we moved to Houston, we made a "bee-line" to Galveston! We first became week-enders; and now live in Galveston!

Why they chose this property

We became week-enders down from Houston in 2006. We fell in love with this little house for it's 1900 charm. We went into the back yard and saw the beautiful sitting area under the giant oak trees and were SOLD….we have had many wonderful times here, with family and friends! Our Little House is in the quiet San Jacinto neighborhood on the desirable East End of Galveston. We are 3 blocks from the beach, and close to private Paretto Beach.

What makes this property unique

Large, private outdoor sitting area with OFF-STREET parking. Washer/dryer. Walking distance to restaurants and bars and beach! WE WELCOME SNOW BIRDS. Contact me for off-season rates: December, January, February (Mardi Gras) and March. i have added special rates for September and October for monthly rentals. Please choose at least 31 days to avoid hotel taxes.

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