1-nite min/Cruises/Polar xpress/Moody Holiday fest

Entire home in Galveston, Texas

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Chris
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Relax in this spacious ground-floor duplex with a private entrance, full kitchen, and comfortable 2-bedroom layout featuring a king, queen, and two twins. Set in a row of charming post-1900 storm homes, it’s less than 3 miles from beaches, dining, and island attractions. Owner occupied upstairs.

The space
Kitchen & Cooking
• Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, utensils, and basics
• Outdoor charcoal grill with grilling tools (charcoal not provided)
• Keurig with starter pack of regular K-cups (no decaf)
• 4-cup drip coffee maker (coffee not provided)

Tech & Comfort
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Roku TV with streaming apps
• Quiet evenings often include the sound of distant Gulf waves

Linens & Essentials
• All linens provided
• Beach towels available
• Bathroom towels must remain inside
• No daily cleaning or laundry service during stay

Nearby Attractions (All within ~3 miles)

Things to Do
• Seawall Beach
• Pleasure Pier
• The Strand Historic District
• Bryan Museum
• Moody Mansion
• 61st St Fishing Pier
• Galveston Children’s Museum
• Murdoch’s beach shopping and views

Food & Drink
• Fish Co. Taco
• The Spot
• BLVD
• Galveston Distilling
• Gumbo Diner
• Mario’s Pizza on Seawall
• Red Light Coffee

Groceries & Convenience
• Kroger on the Seawall
• Walmart on Seawall
• Randall’s on 61st

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
*No Unauthorized Guests*
ALL guests occupying the home must be disclosed prior to arrival. For emergency and insurance purposes, we must have an accurate count of all guests on the reservation. Unauthorized guests will result in an added fee of $125.00/guest/night and a cancellation of the reservation.

*Hazardous Waste*
In case the cleaning staff encounters the need to dispose of hazardous waste following your departure, a hazardous disposal fee of $150 will be applied. This includes, but is not limited to, substances or residues related to drugs, paraphernalia, bodily fluid, cigarette butts, etc.

*No Events, Gatherings or Parties*
This is not a party property; an additional party fee of $400 will be assessed and your reservation will be immediately canceled without refund.

Guest access
All interior areas of the downstairs unit are accessible, except for the owner's closets. The unit features a covered front porch and a gated back patio. Please note, the larger yard is reserved exclusively for the owner's use. The back bedroom door is for emergency use only.

Other things to note
-Access code and instructions will be sent around 2 -2:15 day of check in.
-Communication is key, so please have your notifications turned on for Airbnb, thanks.
-FYI, this is an owner-occupied duplex, and we live in the upstairs unit.

Easy Check-In Process for your rental agreement, ID verification, & security hold

This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $40 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.

Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay. These upgrades are optional and include:
🛎️ Early Check-In: Early check-in is sometimes available, but not guaranteed. If the home is ready early, the hour before check-in time is always free, and if you’d like to get in earlier, it’s $15/hr.


If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

Great News!
For any bookings of 2 or more nights between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, we include a free private beach pass—a $70/day value—at no additional cost to you!

The pass gives you access to Porretto Beach at 10th & Seawall. Just show the pass at the gate, park right on the beach, and enjoy one umbrella and two chairs reserved just for you.

Have more than two guests? No problem—you can rent an extra umbrella or bring your own chairs. You can even call ahead to reserve your spot.

The pass is valid any day during your stay from 9 AM to 5 PM, with full in & out privileges. You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks, or order food from the beach staff and have it delivered (food not included).

Just be sure to return the pass to the unit before checkout—a missing pass will be charged to the guest.

Enjoy the beach!

Registration Details
GVR-06073

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 280 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 92% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Galveston, Texas, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

We do have an awesome BBQ place around the corner in our neighborhood, called Pennies. Check them out on Yelp. Melt in your mouth brisket sandwiches. Also Shrimp and Stuff, great neighborhood restaurant. Rest of the area is basically residential homes.

Meet your host

Superhost
646 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Dulles HS and Texas Tech
Hi, I’m Chris! I’m a local Galvestonian and hands-on host. I run Wren Nest Management and personally care for each home, making sure it’s clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared for your stay. I live close by and know the island well — from restaurants and coffee shops to hidden gems and local events. If you ever need a recommendation or help during your stay, I’m right here and happy to assist. My goal is simple: make your time in Galveston relaxing, enjoyable, and absolutely stress-free.

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Co-hosts

  • Tiffany

Host details

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

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm