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Island Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV
Interior
In the heart of historic downtown, this upstairs home offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With two queen-sized bedrooms, a firepit for cozy evenings, and a BBQ to grill your favorite dinner. Located close to the cruise port and beach you can easily plan your next day’s adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Island Retreat

This is a great little upstairs home that has all the amenities that you will need for a great vacation. Centrally located to historic downtown, the cruise port and close to the beach for those days that you want to get away. There are 2 rooms each with a queen-sized bed to help you rest for the next day's adventures. Enjoy the evening sitting around the firepit. There is a BBQ to grill up your favorite dinner. We hope you enjoy our home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number GVR13115

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Old Central, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark if you're travelling with kids.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Rye - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Light Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located in Old Central, within 1 mi (2 km) of Moody Mansion Museum, Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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