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The Sparkled Seahorse

Apartment near Galveston Seawall in Galveston

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

San Jacinto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this San Jacinto apartment, you'll find Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Bryan Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sparkled Seahorse

The Sparkled Seahorse one-of-a-kind Galveston vacation rental that is located about 0.4 miles to the Seawall beach and 1.7 miles to the Cruise Ship Terminals. The apartment is a relaxing place to unwind after a busy day of fun , sitting through an event or taking a cruise ..
(Gated Cruise Parking Available at a discounted Rates )
Awake refreshed and ready for a day exploring Galveston in this exquisitely decorated, spacious roof-top apartment with a large opened-air Private patio. Marvel at the quirkiness of this unique historic treasure with 3 bedrooms and 3 private bathrooms.
The Sparkled Seahorse is located above a home and after you ascend the 27 steps to bliss you can sit and enjoy the spacious Private patio. Upon entering the apartment, you will notice historic details in doors and floors, as well as 3 spacious bedrooms, with each having its own ensuite bathroom. This vacation rental has free WIFI for leisure or business purposes. Smart tv’s with your login access are in all 3 bedrooms, as well as the living room.
Bath towels, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner and bath soap are provided. A charcoal grill is located on the deck ( feel Free to get your Own charcoal to enjoy a BBQ on your private Patio )
The apartment has a private entrance; you will have private usage of the apartment. The apartment is elegantly decorated and is located in a neighborhood near the buzzing historic district and close to the hustle and bustle of attractions. The apartment is a few blocks behind the historic Hotel Galvez, and on a road that leads to the route of the famous Galveston Mardi Gras parade (1.3 miles), the Strand (1.3 miles) and the port (1.3 miles) where cruise ships dock. As you wander about the neighborhood, you will see tourists and neighbors heading off to various restaurants, bars and attractions. Head out in any direction and view the beautiful historic homes.
The location of the apartment allows for quick and easy access to the beach, restaurants, bars, attractions, conferences and other functions. For those planning to stay a few days before or after a cruise, this is the perfect place. There are a few restaurants within walking distance. Galveston is a beautiful island, in order to see all of it, you will need a car.
Guests will be issued an access door code. Guests are allowed on-street parking spaces
No smoking/vaping allowed. No parties, gatherings or renters over allowed occupancy. 2 off-street parking spaces assigned. When it is very windy, do not open the patio umbrella. The wind will destroy it. Keep the patio umbrella closed when you leave for your excursions and also when you are in for the night. Quiet time is from 10:00 pm to 9:00 am.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR12720

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sparkled Seahorse to the airport?

This apartment is 35.7 mi (47-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sparkled Seahorse?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sparkled Seahorse on Jan 11, 2026 start from $89.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sparkled Seahorse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Sparkled Seahorse to the beach?

This apartment is a short 8-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street and 8-minute walk from Seawall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sparkled Seahorse offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sparkled Seahorse?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Sparkled Seahorse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sparkled Seahorse?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Sparkled Seahorse have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Sparkled Seahorse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Sparkled Seahorse to downtown Galveston?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Galveston.

The Sparkled Seahorse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very warm and homy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the house just needs curtains in the bedrooms

Great cozy place. Would only add curtains
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Family Galveston Getaway

We do a big family vacation every year. This year only some of us could come. We still had three young children. The host welcomed them and they loved the bunk beds. The home is private but still in a good area. Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Very spacious. One of the stovetop burners didn’t work when we went to cook breakfast, but everything else was great. The host was very helpful and responsive. They even had the house ready early. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nessie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is ver nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

11 year old birthday getaway

The place was absolutely perfect. One of the smoke alarms started chirping and the property manager was over here within 10 minutes with a ladder to fix the smoke alarm from chirping. The place was clean and walking distance to the beach. We had a fun girls trip celebrating my daughter's 11 year old birthday with a group of her girlfriends from school.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mardi Gras!

I recently had the pleasure of staying here. We couldn't be happier with our experience! The place was beautifully clean and a well-maintained space. The apartment was exactly as described in the listing, if not better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean

Property was voean. Easy access will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July muni Vacay

Our family stay vacation was really fun, relaxing, and overall very comfortable. The propery manager was very nice and fast at responding. The house details matched the description online and it was also very close to seawell blvd in walking distance and all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property! Exactly as described and photographed. Spacious, cozy, beautiful interior design. Check-in was simple and the host was great. The living room was perfect for our group. Very clean, orderly and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

erika s., Crosby,TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great location, easy process
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sprarkling Seahorse

Cozy property would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

Nice, clean home. Great Location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Gem in Great Location

My party was 2 families staying one night before our cruise. The apartment was decorated so cute and it was spacious with plenty of seating, places to sleep and room to move. It was in a great location and the owner was wonderful to communicate with. This will be the first place I look for the next time I need to stay in Galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Juneteenth and Fathers Day

Nice get away before a family cruise. Good workout with the stairs too. Lol Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect landing

Our friends and my family loved the property. It felt like home, it was close to the beach and port. So much better than getting a hotel. If there is anything negative it would be the steep stairs getting up to the front door. It wasn’t an issue for us (although difficult with large luggage) some guests might find it difficult to climb up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SIERRA F., Shreveport

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

This home is beautiful,spacious and very clean. It looks just like the pictures if not better.It has all amenities that you'll need. The location is perfect. We grilled and had dinner on the rooftop deck and the view is amazing. The price was really reasonable, considering we booked last minute for Memorial day weekend. The check in process was easy and the host is very nice. Just book it trust you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023