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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101330 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Pirate's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bermuda Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

West End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End vacation home, you'll find Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Country Club and Galveston Island State Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pirates Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bermuda Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cooper’s Landing - ‬7 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.

Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!

Welcome to Blue Marlin, a classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath beachside retreat located in the beloved Pirates Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. This inviting home offers 1,330 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, including a unique separate ground-level suite—ideal for families or couples traveling together. With high vaulted ceilings, open-concept living areas, and coastal charm throughout, Blue Marlin promises a relaxed and memorable Gulf Coast escape.

Step outside to soak in the sun on the large, uncovered deck, perfect for enjoying a summer lunch or relaxing with a cold drink in hand. Downstairs, you'll find a shaded patio with outdoor furniture, a BBQ area, and an outdoor shower—the perfect setup for post-beach cookouts and catching the cool Gulf breeze after a day in the sun. And speaking of the beach, it’s just a 4-minute walk away, offering endless opportunities for sandcastle building, wave jumping, and long beach strolls.

Inside, the main level welcomes you with an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen, designed to keep everyone connected. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, and a private half bath that connects to the full hallway bath with a tub/shower combo. A second bedroom offers a queen bed, and two additional bedrooms feature twin beds, each with its own TV and a mix of cable or DVD entertainment—plenty of space for kids and adults alike.

The ground level provides added privacy with a separate entrance, a bedroom with two twin beds and TV, a full bath with a tiled walk-in shower, and a custom-built steam/dry sauna—a rare and luxurious amenity perfect for unwinding after a day of beach fun.

Just a short drive from top Galveston attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District, Blue Marlin offers a peaceful residential feel while keeping you close to the action. Pirates Beach is known for its family-friendly vibe, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing getaway without being far from the island’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Book your stay at Blue Marlin today and experience a breezy beach retreat that blends comfort, convenience, and just the right touch of coastal charm.

GVR05076

Property manager

Gary Greene Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR05076

Property is also known as

12753
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Pirate's Beach and 6-minute walk from Pirates Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 10.6 mi away from Galveston.

Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike e.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025 beach stay

Overall nice, enough room for us. House needs handyman. Outside shower was nice ,would be better if head was replaced. Hose sprayer needs work. The slidding doors into house. The one behind coach locks wit key. The other does not lock with key, and handle came unscrewed. There is a draw the face pulls off in kitchen. Loved the washer and dryer. The bathrom showers were enjoyed by all. The small things like flatware and utensils was nice. The coach was very comfy, table was sat around alot. The aircondition worked very well. We all slept very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a beach getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend. Just a short walk to a quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

pearl w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Good

Four of us got splinters from the deck on the first day. It needs to be refinished. They didn’t have any beach towels, beach chairs or toys for sandcastles or boogie boards. The internet didn’t work for our entire trip (they said it might go in and out) and the TV/DVD remotes didn’t work either. But it was really close walking distance to beach and 15 minute drive to food and activities. It was decorated cute, the AC worked really we and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

It's an older property but a lot of it has been remodeled. We have 3 kids there (4, 2.5 and 1) and while it's only a short walk to the beach (7-10 minutes), I wish it had been a block shorter to be ideal with kids that small. Overall, I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rent with confidence

Thoughtfully equipped space. Local host responded to inquiries quickly; and left useful information about the space for quick reference. Great, friendly neighborhood with a short walk to West Beach. (No driving allowed on West Beach so great for families with small children.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

This was a nice place to stay for our family. We didn’t realize that the 4th room was not directly connected to the rest of the house which left our teenager alone each night. He loved it though! A few pantry staples would have been helpful but the appliances, table settings, and cookware were plenty. Beach access was an easy walk and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katir H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation rental

This house was great for our family vacation! There was 9 of us and it was very comfortable for everyone. Location is great, close to the beach within walking distance and close to town with many fun things to do. Quiet neighborhood perfect for families. The dishwasher didnt work during our stay but that was really no big deal. The living room tv also went out during our stay but again it was no big deal and i would recommend this house to anyone ! It was clean and nicely remodeled felt like home for our week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynda f.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION, UPDATED HOUSE

CLOSE TO BEACH, UPDATED HOUSE, QUIET NEIGHBORS
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation for wedding

Our place was very nice compared to our other families places! They will consider using your company!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay will return

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Could have access to another shower on main living area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Blue Marlin was just perfect for our family and friend weekend. It was one of the cleanest places I have ever rented. The management company answered all my question promptly. Such a pretty place too. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best vacation home!

Everything was great! The beach house had everything we needed and then some. Modern and up to date! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECTION

This house was seriously perfect. It was beautiful, stocked, well maintained, and close to the beach. We will definitely stay here many many many more times. The entire family enjoyed the home and continue to talk about how nice the house and area were even three weeks later.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bungalow

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Blue Marlin. This is a very well appointed beach bungalow. I was most impressed with the way the kitchen had excellent dishes, bakeware, and utensils. Our family's stay was pleasant and so comfortable. Great bathrooms! Beautiful bedrooms! Excellent customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unexpected surprise

Beautifully remodeled home. The pictures seen on on line do not do it justice. Short walk to the beach in a really nice neighborhood. Would definitely look to stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay

It was easy and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

We loved the location of the home and the feel of the neighborhood. It was very special that it had a sauna - don't find that often. Our son is a crossfit instructor and THAT was his big treat! The cabin was actually VERY clean, but the sofas looked dirty because they are old, but I loved the abundance of seating. The dining chairs did not roll smoothly, but well enough. The kitched was well equipped. We loved the openness to the livng area. Most of the blinds did not work well in the living area and took extra care to open and close. Many slats were missing on the double-glass doors, so there was no real privacy at night. We enjoyed games at the dining table and sitting on the deck at night. Didn't use the beds downstairs. We picked up our 89-year-old mil to spend an afternoon/dinner with us, and she was able to get up the stairs, so we loved that it wasn't a home really high up off the ground. We'd thought about bringing a table for downstairs to have dinner with her there in case she could not make it up the stairs, but saw that there was one down there in the pics. However, when we arrived, we found the table was very tiny . We could not get the downstairs shower to work. It was a last-minute trip. We would rent the cabin again for sure. Shower pressure upstairs was good. Beds were comfy. Didn't use the two beds downstairs, but they looked comfy! We have an extra charge on our credit card, though, and are waiting to find out what that is about.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Labor Day weekend

Property has a great location, short walk to the beach and easy access to the rest of the island. The house is charming but the furnishings and finishes are a bit dated. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance and piece of cookware that you could ever need. Overall this was a great choice for our family for a three-day getaway. The property management was exceptional and responded to our inquiries almost immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and open living/kitchen/dining area

Good location, a couple of minutes to the beach entrance. Highly suggest renting a golf cart as it'd be a bit of a haul with kids and items. The fourth bedroom and second bathroom are downstairs which is accessible via exterior stairs (no interior stairs).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Times

We had a great time at this property. We had just enough space for the family to enjoy their selves. A couple of things that we saw needed attention. The upstairs outdoor table has a chair that is broken. The couch in the living room has a sharp piece sticking off it. The space to walk between the couch and the bar is tight and one person got scratch by the couch. The dishwasher was hard to figure out and it’s very tight fitting in the kitchen. Overall small fixes and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay but needed maintenance

We had a good stay, but the upstairs shower wasn't working and we had power go out in the downstairs area that involved an electrician. The management company responded and had someone out in 12 hours to fix the electrical, but couldn't get anyone to fix the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend stay

This was as advertised. Property is old but has been cleaned and is fully functional. Beds were comfortable for a longer stay (have stayed in other rentals where they were not). We only stayed in the upstairs as that had enough space for our family so can’t comment on the additional quarters downstairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teffonee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family memories at Blue Marlin house

Efficient and simple, the team was professional and communicated well throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best family vacation

Nice comfortable we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021