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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Seawall
    6 min walk
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    10 min walk
  • Strand Historic District
    3 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Galveston

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Kempner Park vacation home, you'll find Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Strand Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK

Castaway Cottage

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This alluring home is great for the whole family to gather and make memories, with a well-decorated interior and a full kitchen with a pass-through bar. The living area has a flatscreen TV and cable for everyone to enjoy, while the back deck boasts a picnic table and a grill for summertime BBQs. At the end of the day, the cozy front porch is the perfect place to kick back with your favorite drink.



What's nearby:

This home is located just a couple of blocks from the Seawall and beach. The famous Pleasure Pier rides and entertainment are less than half a mile away, as well as a local float pool & patio bar. You can also rent a bike to explore the local dining and souvenir shops that surround the area.



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Snowbirds welcome!

Two small Dogs are welcome

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1269 sq ft (118 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR04228

Property is also known as

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NEW Listing Dog-friendly Free Wifi Kitchen w/ Pass-through Bar
NEW Listing Dog-friendly House Free Wifi Kitchen
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Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was not as nice as the pictures. The coffee maker was broken, the Front porch chair was broken, the washer didn't work and rolled-up rugs on the floor were tripping hazards.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient
This house is cute, roomy, and very close to the beach. There were several small issues that would have been nice to know about ahead of time. The first issue we had was getting the front door to lock from the outside. My advice is to test it as soon as you check in. We were delayed to dinner our first night 30 minutes trying to get someone to tell us how to get the door locked. (Just pushing the button on the outside was not working.). The coffee pot does not work at all, so bring instant, or your own coffee pot. The ice maker is not operational. There are 2 ice trays, so plan on purchasing ice, as well. There were only a couple of washcloths, so you will need to bring your own if you need more than 4 washcloths for your stay. (None of these issues would have changed my mind in staying here, but it would have been good information to know up front so I could have prepared for them.) There are plenty of beds and they are very comfortable. There are puzzles and games at the house to enjoy during the evenings. The backyard is quite large with 2 large tables and a propane grill (just bring all utensils yourself for grilling).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Iqbal Z.

Terrible experience - kitchen flooded
Started with Laundry washer not working. When we complained a guy came and said he cannot he cannot fix it, he’s just a regular maintenance guy but will send a technician. The technician never came. Then dishwasher in the kitchen flooded with water all over the place. Almost all towels went in the drying the kitchen floor. When we called they said it’s an emergency as is it is flooding issue and someone should be there. No one came. The garbage disposal button got stuck with water in the sink filled. We complained. No one came. All our experience was calling, complaining, sending text messages and waiting for someone to arrive. I wish I could post some pictures which we took.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leticia G.

Castaway vacation
The home is lovely. Plenty of room for 8 people - 2 adullts, 2 teen boys, and 4 kiddos 5-8. The only complaint is there are no.instructions on how to contact manager/host with a problem. But, overall we had a great time, felt safe letting little ones play in back yard, and It was an easy walk to restaurants, beach and entertainment-- just minutes away walking. There was no need to take car and worry about parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable house
We booked this property for two families to share. The location and layout were perfect, with plenty of space for two families. Our kids shared the bunk room which sleeps four. There were a number of lightbulbs out in the living areas and a few things that needed some maintenance. After emails through the Vacasa app went unanswered we called the property manager and someone arrived within an hour to replace bulbs , fix a broken door handle and replace a missing remote. This quick response as a result of a phone call was much appreciated. We did feel that these were all things that housekeeping should be reporting back after each renter leaves however. The house was clean and well equipped, and just a five minute walk from the beach. We will rent this accommodation again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
It was a nice house and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Albert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Great property! Only thing I had a concern with is that there are no smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sharalyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple but fantastic
House was comfortable and great location for what we needed it for. Xbob in living room did not work and the middle bedroom door knob was broken so we left the door open. We had nine guests, 5 adults and 4 children. We had plenty of room in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happiness
it was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It great location near the beach and great restaurants. It was near the Pleasure Island Pier.
Our experience was lovely. Nice and quiet and beach was near the home. Walking distance from gas station and restaurant as well. 5min drive to nearest Kroger's Store for items. Everything to us was convenient and me and my family enjoyed ourselves. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

bryan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent value for location
easier than checking into a hotel , easy check in and comfy beds with a hot shower , all that is needed for a quick get away. would book again. ty
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Charles G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy
I had such high hopes for this stay. The photos of this property are beautiful, but looks can be deceiving. This place was dusty, musty and disgustingly filthy. There was food spilled down the wall by the bar, everything was coated in dust, the counters were gross, and while playing hide and seek, my kids found a pile of animal vomit under a bed. We did not bring an animal and we have no idea how long it had been there. The yard was over grown in the front and back so no one felt comfortable hanging out in the backyard. The smoke detector in the back room was hanging off the wall and inoperable. The middle bedrooms doorknob fell off while opening the door trying to retrieve a screaming baby. The front porch is obviously decaying and was very sketchy to stand on. Walls were gross and dirty. Upon arrival, the lock boxes where the keys were located would not open with either code. Both codes emailed to me were wrong, so we had to stand outside in the heat with a 5 month old baby for 45 minutes waiting to get inside. After paying $900 for 2 nights, I feel ripped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Latisha B.

Lacking
This house was in a great location, and had an amazing yard, but that was about it. Upon arriving the house smelled like mold, the smell was bad enough that we had to leave go buy glad spray and then come back. The back bathtub leaked water all over the floor, and the doors to the bathroom did not shut all the way or lock. The insulation in the house was very poor as the floors and furniture was almost wet in the rain morning from humidity. Overall I was very disappointed in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alma C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible, filthy, roaches!
As soon as we walked in there was roaches crawling around the door. The floors were dirty, the fridge was filthy with mold and roaches, trash hanging from the fence outside, hairs in the bed. We had to clean as soon as we arrived. I called Vacasa as soon as I arrived, after holding for 45 minutes, they told me I would be refunded the cleaning fee, and that a manager would contact me to see how to proceed. I never heard from the manager. The roach problem continued throughout the stay. I emailed and called several times, each time I was promised to get a call or email from a manager and that never happened. I do not recommend staying here. This property is also listed as Castaway Cottage in Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allegra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great! Wonderful location!
It was clean, family friendly and the washer and dryer in the house was a perk. The only issue we had was the dishwasher did not work and had water standing in the bottom of it that had a foul smell, but I emailed and let them know. Easy fix, that can happen anywhere. Over all an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Katie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, everything else disappoints
The location to the beach can't be beat with a two minute walk. The home, however, left a lot to be desired. It has a strong musty scent and we had quite a problem with mosquitos. We woke up the first day covered in bites. One toilet got clogged continuously, but the plunger was broken. The microwave didn't work, there were no paper towels or trash bags. We weren't left any instructions on parking, where to take the trash, or the check out process. Dishes were dirty in the cabinets and placed on the highest shelves without access to a step stool. The minimal amount of effort was put in by the property owner, but the location is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

James F.

Could be better
Communication is lacking. Trying to get the code to get in was not easy. Great location and plenty of room. After the first day it was worth renting. I am sure most was because no one rented for a while due to pandemic. May rent again once things settle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Si esta sercas de la playa
Estubo todo muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Terry E.

Cute and Cozy
It was a nice little property. We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well stocked for pretty much anything you would want to cook. The beds were comfortable and overall it was a nice house. However, the bathroom door locks were broken in the green bathroom which made for some awkward moments. The closets were cluttered with random things and just not very organized and it needs a good cleaning. There was a lot of standing dust on things and other dirty spots in the house. And lastly, take your own toilet paper. The paper they provide is rough. For the money I spent I would not stay again just because I’ve stayed in much nicer ones for around the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alberto B., AURORA

Cute place, back yard was over grown with weeds but still a great stay.
I recommend this property it is close to the beach and a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Connie W.

Great little place to stay.
Enjoyed our stay. We were centrally located so it was easy to go anywhere. Had to buy a few things for use in the kitchen but will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018