Places to stay near Galveston Island

Katie's Kottage - A truly unique stay

Perfectly situated between downtown and the beach, this light-filled newly completed home is the perfect spot for those wanting to explore all that Galveston has to offer. With sleek designs that emphasize functionality, the home sleeps five, features a full kitchen, a dining - workspace, 2nd story reading area, outdoor entertaining area and full size washer and dryer. When you aren’t enjoying the contemporary decor or the outdoor living space, you can explore the charming historic city nearby.

The Church Lady

Welcome to this cozy 1 bedroom apartment with separate kitchenette/living area. This property is located in the historic east end district where you will find yourself surrounded with majestic homes built in the late 1800's through early 1900's. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, yet you are a just a few blocks away from the historic Strand dining, shopping, and entertainment district. Cruise ports and the seawall are located within one mile of this location. 20 minutes to Moody Gardens.

Historic Cottage - 4 ppl, Self Checkin, St Parking

Location! Steps from beach! Escape to The Pearl Cottage, just 489ft. to the beach, 1.4 miles to The Strand and 1.3 miles to Pleasure Pier. This 1929 beach cottage provides the perfect home base for all that beautiful, historic Galveston Island has to offer! Seawall neighborhood street parking pass. Next door to the recently renovated and exciting Hotel Lucine! *Great for old house lovers! *4 guests maximum *Street parking for 1 car with pass *Outdoor stairs *This property is not pet-friendly

Beach Cottage 2 Blocks from the Beach!

Welcome to our lovely beach cottage! This wonderful place is where you're meant to spend your vacation time! Recently renovated, it has everything on your checklist. Conveniently located just a couple of blocks from the water and walking distance to the Pleasure Pier, the Strand, restaurants and shops! Our home is professionally cleaned after each stay to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and your safety! **Our Short Term Rental is registered with The City of Galveston (GVR04545)**

Historic Home Walk to Beach, Strand & Cruises

Prime Location Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully designed beach retreat, blending modern luxury with extra amenities. Walk to the famous Strand for dining, shopping, art, and nightlife. Just steps from Stewart & Porretto beaches, cruises, and UTMB. Minutes by car to Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, and the Seawall. Historic charm meets comfort with 2 beds, 2 baths and a queen sofa bed. King bed in the primary suite. Ideal for families, couples, or solo adventurers.

This House Was On TV! And It's Amazing!

Craftsman home on Galveston Island built in 1927 located steps from the beach and centrally located to EVERYTHING. FEATURED on the hit TV show Restoring Galveston. In walking distance to most everything to explore this historic city. This gorgeous home sleeps 6 guests, has plush beds, modern amenities, washer/dryer and a fully stocked kitchen to whip up gourmet meals or quick snacks. A short "dance" to the beach, steps to parade & located directly behind Pleasure Pier.

The Baden Bungalow

The perfect getaway with all the amenities of home. This guest house bungalow is the perfect spot for 2. Centrally located on the island, it is just a few minutes drive to all of Galveston's major attractions. Recently remodeled it is set up for the perfect stay away from home. The apartment is located on the side of the main house with off-street parking and a private gate/entrance to access the apartment. Self check-in after 3:00pm with coded door lock.

Paradise Palms, 1 min to Moody Gardens

Come stay with us at our modern and upscale Airbnb. Every aspect of our place has been furnished only with the finest quality that we would stay in ourselves. -Upstairs unit only 1 queen bed The location is in an upscale neighborhood that is only a 3min drive or a 10min walk to the beach. Also a 5min drive to many popular local restaurants on 61st. As well as a 1min drive to Moody Gardens and Schliterbahn! *Downstairs is a separate Airbnb unit*

🏖Sunday’s Beachy Retreat🏖

Sunday's Beachy Retreat is a beautiful historic home located in the sought after Silk Stocking District. This newly renovated home is located in a quiet neighborhood with many long time residents. It is also located just a short distance away from the beach, Pleasure Pier and The Strand. The best part of this home is all the ship lap and windows. When you enter this historic beach bungalow, you will immediately feel at home and relaxed.

Crazy Awesome Best House In Galveston!

This two story, 3 bedroom home is furnished with plush furniture and tastefully decorated. A fully equipped kitchen will serve any chefs needs to whip up an easy lunch or fancy dinner, plus a gas grill on the patio just off the kitchen. The deck has a peak at the ocean complete with cool breeze in the evenings. Walk to restaurants, bars, shops and more. Only 2 blocks from the beach and only a half a mile from Pleasure Pier!

Bungalow 1898 - As seen on the Magnolia Network.

As seen on the DIY Network, Restoring Galveston, Season 3, Episode 3! Step back in time with this modern 1898 bungalow that still retains elements from the classic era in which it was originally built, yet offers all the latest comforts of a modern home. We are just a short walk to the beach and in the other direction a short bike ride to the Strand. We look forward to hosting you and thank you for viewing our listing!

The 1847 Powhattan House & Living History Museum

Until there is time-travel, staying in the 1847 Powhatan House may be the next best thing. This is the 3rd oldest house in Galveston and has an amazing, almost unbelievable history. This beautiful Greek Revival style home is located 3 blocks from the beach and close to the Strand. The story of the house is told in a brief documentary on YouTube entitled “The Amazing History of Galveston's 1847 Powhatan House.”