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Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location!

Family-friendly stay near Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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A living room with a ceiling fan, a coffee table, a sofa, and a rug.
A stone pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and banana plants.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.
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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a white door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Midtown stay.Your stay at this Midtown vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Beaches. Seawall Beach and 61st Street Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 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.

Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location!

Whether you’re looking for a family getaway, girl's trip or a romantic weekend. This charming coastal chic cottage with a tranquil backyard including a fire pit, has what you’re looking for. Located in a peaceful neighborhood with bay view and access to fishing and kayaking. Centrally located to the beach, Strand area, Moody Garden and Pleasure Pier.

THE SPACE:
Welcome to the Blue-bay Cottage! As the name tells we are close to the Bay. Ideal for fishing and kayaking and evening walks. The house was built in 2012 with 2 bedrooms both with queen size beds. 1 full size bathroom. Full size and equipped kitchen with breakfast area and bar chairs. The house interior is a mix of vintage and modern decor and wall paintings.
Tropical front and tranquil back yard.
The Space
- Firepit with plenty of seating.
- Outdoor dinner table perfect for morning
coffee and evening dinner.
- Private driveway with parking space for two
cars.
- WiFi, 2 Smart TV's
PLEASE NOTE - I AM A SUPERHOST/ GUEST FAVORITE ON AIRBNB, but new VRBO.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please either strip the bedding and leave on the bed. Leave used towels on the bathroom floor or over the shower door. See above instructions as well. Set thermostat to 80 degrees and Look the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Parties and no smoking inside of the house but outside in the backyard is fine.
Please inspect the house at time of check in and if anything major is not up to par please contact the host to find a remedy.
Please set the AC temperature no lower than 73 degrees when home and when away please set to 78 degrees. The house is rather new and the AC will cool

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR11287

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.1 mi (40-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches and 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Seawall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Galveston.

Bay View, Fishing, Watersports, Tropical Yard, Central Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great for our stay! We will definitely look at this property next time we're visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect stay for us. We were 6 minutes from the beach, Walmart and food places. Peaceful atmosphere, very quiet. I’d recommend this spot a thousand times and we will definitely book here again when we come back to Galveston!!!Host was amazing and best of all, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our visit and look forward visiting again. The host did a great job of recommending restaurants and activities in the area. Plus we were in close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, and had everything we needed there ready. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here during the annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour and had a great experience. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. It’s located in a quiet residential area, which made it easy to unwind after a full day out. The host was friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout. We’d definitely recommend this property and would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property, well renovated and worked well for my needs. Nice place to stay especially for the money. The cleaning could have certainly been better before check in, but that could have been an oversight this time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The atmosphere was calm amd quiet even in the midst on surrounding construction projects. The beds were comfy and the host responded in a reasonable time! Check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean! Very homey vibe perfect for 3 adults so much fun… very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, nice clean house, responsive host definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all great place to stay with a small family everything clean inside great communication with owner
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my Mom and I for a few days. It was a very quiet neighborhood. The backyard was wonderful for sitting out in the evenings. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Regine was super informative and responded to questions very quickly!!! We would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great little get away for our family during Mustang week. Close to Moody Gardens. There were a few things that needed to be addressed but Regine was great at communicating. The back yard was def an unexpected surprise. Very cute. We didn’t get to cook out but a nice little extra for a cook out and the kiddos to romp around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great days in Galveston

Hi Regine,We thank you for your hospitality. We had a wonderful stay in your loving furnished and well equipped Blue Bay Cottage. We would love to come back on our next stay in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

The host was really easy to communicate with and very hospitable. Backyard was gorgeous so full of life. Interior was very welcoming as well. Check in was a breeze and even had some waters in the refrigerator for us! Thank you for such a welcoming home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacay beach house!

We had a great stay at this beach house for our beach vacation for spring break! Quiet neighborhood, great location, loved the house and decor! Love the layout as well. Regine is a fantastic host! We actually ended up staying longer than we planned because our kids were having just so much fun! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! It is affordable, comfortable, and very clean! The host has the cutest decor throughout the home, and was very easy to communicate with. Check in and check out was an easy process. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute beach house

The house was perfect for my husband’s 30th birthday that we celebrated with my sister and brother in law! We had a wonderful and comfortable stay for the weekend while we got to explore Galveston. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was AMAZING. Extremely clean walking in the door and right by the day. Located in a fairly quiet area, but also right in the middle so you aren’t far from anything at all. The host was very quick to respond to any questions, give suggestions, and even provided extra bug spray due to recent rain in the area. We came for a softball tournament and the host wished our girls good luck multiple times (came out champs top!!). All the way from Oklahoma, and we will definitely do it again and try to stay here. It was a better price than most around here, including the condos and hotels. The best was the washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets already there. Very simple clean up - towels in the floor, start dish washer, and lock up. No stripping beds or anything extra. I’ve stayed at many VRBO/Air B&B locations and this was by far the best.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lone star rally

Great location for anywhere you want to go in Galveston. Boulevard, the strand, the sea wall, 61st street it’s all within reason! The beds were comfortable, backyard was a cute retreat, has all amenities, handicap friendly if needed, one car driveway but parking on the street is accessible. Quiet neighborhood and we have no complaints! Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was not cleaned prior to us checking in. We had to clean and wash our own sheets before we went to bed the first night as it appeared that they had not been changed from the previous guest stay. There was still dishes on the dishwasher and the cabinets were dirty and had trash in them. The bathroom needed much attention also. I could go on and on about this but let’s say I will not be back. Multiple attempts were made to send pictures to the owner to back up our complaints but was met with resistance. I would highly recommend that the owner go inspect the property herself and see if she would stay in the dirty dusty house. There was no PROFESSIONAL CLEANING DONE and to back up our statements, one of us cleans homes as our profession.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very cute, clean, and well stocked home. We drove in very late and were excited to see how lit up the property was for our arrival. Getting in was easy. The A/C worked well and beds were comfortable. We were grateful at how stocked the place was. There were more than enough towels and washcloths for 4 people, extra actually. It was a very short trip for us and we didn’t have lots of pre planning time. I forgot coffee but they had packets for all 3 mornings for us. There was even extra detergent to wash our beach towels. The neighborhood is older, but felt safe. The house is higher so it gave an extra feel of security too. Close to everything we needed. The home is exactly like the pictures. I did chat with the owner before the trip and she was very helpful and responded quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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