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

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Galveston Seawall

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101269 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Galveston Seawall
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,269 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number GVR04228

Property is also known as

Dog friendly House With Free Wifi Kitchen w/ Pass through Bar!
13839

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.7 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of 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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Snowbird Friendly home, kitchen with pass-through bar - large backyard, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Megan S.

Within walking distance to Pier and other local restaurants and businesses.

Nice older home with all the basic needs. Quiet neighbors and the street doesn’t get a ton of traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Enjoyed!

Older place, so some standard things you would expect, but well maintained. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paola E.

The house was great! The house had everything we needed. When we arrived, the house was clean and...

The house was great! The house had everything we needed. When we arrived, the house was clean and ready to receive us. The house is a six-minute walk from the beach. Everything is close by so you don't have to drive much. There are many excellent restaurants nearby. My family and I enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leticia G.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
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6/10 Okay

Lavita S.

Pros and Cons

We really loved the location of the beach house. It was two blocks away from the seawall and really closed to Pleasure Isle. There were some inconveniences, but that is to be expected at a place where so many people stay. There were some issues with the furnishings. Carly/rug that was curled up and was easy to trip over it. There was a broken chair on front porch, the coffee pot did not work (I had to go by one, which I took home with me the worst inconvenience was the washer did not work, so we weren’t able to wash any clothes, other than than these, it was okay. Hopefully we can find a better one next year,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Iqbal Z.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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
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2/10 Terrible

Christopher W.

Don’t let the pictures and cute exterior fool you…

The place was cute…. But THAT is ALL it has! There is so much broken and falling apart furniture in here that it should be shut down as a safety hazard until EVERYTHING inside is replaced! The bed in the second bedroom literally COLLAPSED under my daughter when she laid down in it the first night we were there… we found it to have been repaired MULTIPLE times and even being held together BY COAT HANGERS! The clothes washer is broken and with mold all inside it. There are electric plugs hanging from the wall. Cabinets hang open with no way to keep them closed exposing chemicals, tools and other hazards to kids and animals. The floor hasn’t been cleaned more than sweeping in ages… walked through it in my white socks and they were BLACK after 30 minutes!! The beds have the most uncomfortable mattresses on them as well, but that is something I face most anywhere, so THAT can slide. Only ONE of the THREE T.V.s worked in the house with us moving it to the living room and putting it in front of non-working main T.V..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

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
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8/10 Good

Raymona H.

Great Location

We chose this house due to its location and access to two bathrooms, which were both great! The furniture in the main area is weathered, but functional. We loved the fenced front and back yards for our dog. The neighborhood is nice and feels safe. This is an older home, but kept up nicely. The kitchen had most of the items needed to cook and grill. The coffee maker is a drip one, so make sure to bring grounds, it was nice to find filters and sugar were provided. If the living/dining room furniture and back bedroom bed frame were upgraded, this house would be a 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrea J.

Great location!

Great location, close to the beach and yummy restaurants. Backyard was great for the dog! The kids loved the swing out back too. It was a little quirky and old, some of the walls were dirty, but it was great for our family needs.
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6/10 Okay

Indeok A O.

Great location

Close to everything you need, restaurants, beach, and Pleasure Pier!
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8/10 Good

Alejandro P.

Galveston 2022

The house was great very comfortable. Only issue was the door knobs some were loose and at times they were hard to open. We did find some ants in the bathroom and kitchen by the microwave. But the home was very well kept and would definitely stay again if available next year if we decided to spend time at the beach.
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6/10 Okay

Jean M.

Castaway Cottage Galveston

Great location, nice kitchen, comfortable beds. Some dining room chairs can’t be used because they are falling apart and the dining room rug is a trip hazard. No instructions on how to work internet TV and very limited channels. Kudos to David who spent two hours getting the TV to work. Great guy. Never able to use TV again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Great Location!

We loved the location. It is walking distance to restaurants, bars, the pier and the beach.
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8/10 Good

Laura P.

Perfect location

We loved the location of this home! It was in walking distance to the beach, restaurants, Pleasure Pier and more!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

It was a nice house and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Albert S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

George C.

Castaway Cottage

It was a very cool place to stay at. Very close to the beach and restaurants. The only thing i would recommend is having a broom available and some cleaning supplies. Other then that, it was a great place and will recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie l.

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

Happiness

it was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, listing accuracy

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