Cottage de Galvez: Hot Tub & Walk to Beach!

Entire home in Galveston, Texas

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Jennifer
  1. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In the heart of Galveston Island

About a 10-min walk to Galveston Beach and the Historic Pleasure Pier, with Menard Park just blocks away

Hot tub in a private backyard

Soak after a beach day in the private fenced backyard, which also has a patio, grill, and dining area

Clean, well-located, and worth a return

Guests highlight the location and cleanliness, with many saying they'd gladly return
Welcome to our beautiful historic looking home, Cottage de Galvez. We are centrally located in the heart of beautiful Galveston Island near the Silk Stocking District. We are within walking distance of the Seawall, beaches, and the Pleasure Pier Amusement Park and only a short drive from the Strand Historic District, Schlitterbahn Water Park & Moody Gardens. Menard Park is also only a few blocks away offering tennis courts, a skate park, water splash pad, and picnic areas.

The space
We have enjoyed hosting for 4 years and kept our SuperHost status the entire time until we had the privilege of hosting a guest for 6 months and then needed to do some repairs. However, then we no longer qualified for SuperHost Status. We are excited to get our listing back up and are on track to get our SuperHost badge back!
The home is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath 2 story cottage that sleeps 8-9. The upper level has 3 bedrooms; (#1) Master bedroom with a King bed with ensuite bath & walk-in closet, (#2) a room with a Queen bed, (#3) a room with a Full bed with a pull-out twin trundle and a shared full bath in the hallway. The lower level has a 1/2 bath and the Den in the front of the house has a Full size sleeper sofa and curtains on the door openings for privacy.
Other Features/Amenities:
~Private Driveway with OFF Street parking for 2 cars O
~Open floor plan with fully equipped kitchen & full-size washer & dryer
~WiFi, 2 Smart TVs with Amazon Firesticks (guests must log into their own app accounts), PlayStation 3 Console & Games, DVD player and tons of movies & board games.
~Hot Tub with magnetic therapy & jets
~Outdoor shower (please rinse off all sand before entering the house or hot tub)
~Outdoor patio with a seating area, dining table, bar & grill in a private fenced back yard. Perfect for morning coffee or an evening cocktail
~Breezy covered front porch with swing
~Basic highchair and pack-n-play provided upon request

House Rules:
o Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests. Please ensure everything is in order upon check-in and communicate any issues so that they may be addressed at the beginning of your stay.
o Please follow all guidance provided in the house manual and be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay. This will make it much easier when check-out time comes!
o In case of any accidental damage, please notify us immediately so we can address any repairs needed in a timely manner.
o We want you to enjoy your vacation and time at our home to the maximum, but we do have to set some restrictions on visitor numbers for safety reasons. As part of our vacation rental agreement, we need the names and details of each adult member of your traveling party. In addition, please respect the maximum visitors and rules regarding visitors as set out below.
o The Primary renter must be 25 and on premises during rental period.
o There is a maximum of 8 overnight guests allowed
o No more than 14 guests are to be on the Cottage de Galvez premises at one time
o No tampering with security cameras
o No smoking/vaping. An extra cleaning fee of $500 will be accessed.
o No parties/events, illegal or loud activities.
o We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your vacation! However, we’d really appreciate it if you’re mindful and keep noise to a minimum during nighttime hours.
o There are no animals are allowed on the premises, not even visiting ones. Some guests and the host are allergic. An extra cleaning fee of $500 will be accessed if any animals are brought onto premises.
o Have fun! This is your vacation and we hope you make the most of our home, its amenities and your opportunity to relax and visit the surrounding area!

Guest access
~Guests are granted access to the Cottage de Galvez with a unique smart lock code issued at 4pm on the day of arrival.
~The guests have access to the living space of the entire house except two small owner closets and the garage.
~Please note that guest must use stairs to access the house and within the house to access the bedrooms.

Other things to note
~Check out the galvestontx.gov calendar for all the updated local events and things to do!
~If there is one thing that COVID taught us, you never know what is going to happen! We highly recommend travel insurance.

Registration Details
GVR-07702

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi – 29 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Galveston, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Bring your beachwear and your sense of adventure. Galveston has much to offer from parasailing & jet ski rentals to quiet walks on the beach. You can rent a bike or golf cart from the local shops to get around. Enjoy strolling along the Strand in the Historic District shopping the stores, galleries & enjoy local made candy & ice cream. Less than a mile from the Pleasure Pier Amusement Park, Mardi Gras parade routes and most importantly, walking distance to the beach! Check out the visitor page at galvestontx.gov, it has a ton of great information about things to do and see on the island during your visit.

Meet your host

Host
41 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Plant Controller
Lives in Seabrook, Texas

Co-hosts

  • James

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide detector not required