Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio!

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, and a table with a floral tablecloth.
A covered outdoor deck with a blue sofa, a round table, and a tiki torch.
A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A living room with a white recliner, a blue sofa, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Galveston

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Midtown, 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 Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Tides Water Park. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Kempner Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Seawall Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Seawall Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Midtown - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bronco Burritos - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galveston Retreat w/ Backyard & Patio! located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kempner Park, Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome. The place was very cozy quiet and we had an incredible stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled you had such a cozy and incredible stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you for choosing our home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Galveston Retreat

It was great, nice place.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and We hope to host you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Beach vibe!Super cozy, and the host was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston stay

This house was everything in the pictures and more! We loved staying here and will be back in the near future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for your fantastic review, Destiny! We're thrilled the house exceeded your expectations, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

We had a great stay here! The house was very nice and had everything we needed and more. It was also a great location with easy convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
From the owner: "Dear Devyn, Thank you for your kind words! We were thrilled to read that you had a great stay at La Casita on L and that the house had everything you needed and more. We're glad you found the location convenient as well. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Summer is approaching soon! Best regards."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on the island

Location was great for us to ride our bikes on the island. The outside patio area was the best we have had at any rental. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the location and the outside patio area. It is a new patio set! It's always wonderful to know that our guests had a fantastic experience. We'd love to welcome you back anytime you're in Galveston! Thank you!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation trip

Our son graduated from UTMB so we needed a place to stay. Great place that is centrally located for any attraction on the island. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for the fantastic review! We are honored you chose our home for such a special occasion, and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the central location. Congratulations on your son’s graduation from UTMB! We would love to welcome you back anytime. Best regards."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute!

We enjoyed our stay and our babies first time at the beach! The space was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the lovely review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that we could be part of your baby's first beach trip, such a special memory! We would love to host you again anytime! 🌊👶💙 Thank you for choosing our home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Getaway

This was a great stay for my daughter and I. It was a nice and relaxing getaway. The house had everything we needed and the location was convenient. The hosts were very sweet and accommodating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love la casita

We booked this home for our annual vacation and it did not disappoint. It had everything we needed and the hosts were so welcoming. We will definitely book again with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Weekend

We came to Galveston to celebrate our 45th anniversary. The house and location were perfect. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our home to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled that the house and location were perfect for your 45th anniversary. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love, love, love!

This is our second time staying at this house and we love it. Hope we can book again for our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us again! We’re so glad you love the house, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next trip!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Property & management was great! Weather was rather windy & a bit chilly but overall we enjoyed our stay. Wish the weather was better that weekend so we would have enjoyed outdoor area more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for the kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the property and your stay, even with the chilly, windy weather. Hopefully next time the sun will be shining so you can fully enjoy the outdoor space, we’d love to welcome you back!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home

We booked this home for our annual vacation and it did not disappoint. It had everything we needed and the hosts were so welcoming. We will definitely book again with them.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our home for your annual vacation! We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and plan to come back! We look forward to hosting you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cool, ando so cute. They had just about everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the space and found it well-equipped. We hope to welcome you back anytime! Thank you for choosing our home!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston for the wrek

Absolutely advertised! Lovely property with very tasteful, thoughtfully designed spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled the property lived up to expectations and that you enjoyed the design and thoughtful touches. We would love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway

Cozy place to stay at with family, quiet and peaceful we enjoyed our stay there. Pictures are just as the house is, we were very surprised and enjoyed every second of staying at that location. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
From the Owner: "Dear Erika, Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy to know that you all enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again! Thank you for closing our home!"
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Nice, clan, cozy place had a little trash left in place, and boxes out back by trashcan just sitting on ground
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the place cozy and clean overall. We apologize for the oversight with the trash and have addressed it with the cleaning team to ensure a better experience next time. Thank you."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A1 Vacation House

The house is comfortable. The yard is spacious. Good location to get to the attractions my family and I wanted to go to. We will love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Our stay was great, we stayed for two days for memorial weekend and the pictures were exactly as the house listed was. Minutes away from beaches and memorable restaurants! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

From the temp of the house when we got there …. To the location, and everything you need to cook, hang out and relax!!! This was the perfect place for me and hunny to just relax!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you all found our place perfect for relaxing. We are also happy to know that you had everything you needed during your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston Getaway

The property was very clean and nicely decorated. It had all of the necessities and some bells and whistles. The backyard was great for our dogs and kids to play as well as a great night time ambiance. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2023
From Guest: The property was very clean and nicely decorated. It had all of the necessities and some bells and whistles. The backyard was great for our dogs and kids to play as well as a great night time ambiance. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend it to others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Our stay was amazing. Our family really enjoyed the property and our host Neil was a very nice guy. They made sure we had everything we need for cooking and plenty of games for the family to play. We will absolutely b staying again when we visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation

Our first summer vacation as a family of 5 was a success. This place was a gem and exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

splendid

splendid property with splendid owners. couldn't ask for.a better experience. highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
From the Owner: "Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris! We're thrilled you had such a great experience and truly appreciate the recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!"
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