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TV, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Terrace/patio
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (Midtown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. .This beach vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Port of Galveston.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The San Luis Resort - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Seashell House - Luxurious Comfort And Affordability 276 steps to the beach

The Seashell House is located in the heart of Galveston Island and half a block off Seawall Boulevard and the Gulf beach. Walk across the street and dip your feet into the warm Gulf waters – Dine in your sandals – Enjoy a warm evening listening to live entertainment. You are within walking distance to Five Star Restaurants, Resorts, Shops & Entertainment at this exclusive location.!
The Sea Shell House occupies the bottom floor of this Business duplex and offers all of the comforts of home. A one bedroom , one bath, fully furnished home with room to spread out and relax!
The Sea Shell House features a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and all the cooking necessities for a great meal! The luxurious queen-size pillow-top bed will guarantee that you will have a relaxing night’s rest. Enjoy your favorite cup of sunrise coffee or just relax and listen to the waves in your lovely semi-private outdoor Garden & Dining area.
Just 83 steps to wet your toe in the sand!
Please visit our other 5 Star properties within walking distance listed on VRBO and Home Away for The Gulf View Bungalow (#402246) and The Brown Pelican Guest House (#418736).
Come… Experience Galveston!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: unless the child is an infant.

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 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
Property Registration Number GVR00908

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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The Seashell House - Luxurious Comfort And Affordability 276 steps to the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hildy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condition of the property was immaculate. Very luxurious! Loved how close we were to the seawall. Manager was very friendly and helpful when it came to local attractions. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicky F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close walk to beach and restaurants. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reginald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah L., Canadian

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming. The Cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very sweet and responsive. Great location so close to the seawall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarajane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben R., Odessa, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little bungalow.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

We had a blast, the whole place was decorated so cute and everything went very smoothly even though we arrived a bit late the first day. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always find a VRBO when we want to go somewhere due to most have kitchens and all hotels do not. Mr Bill was wealth of information and a great pleasure to meet. I usually do not visit with the host that much but I would have certainly missed out if I would not have visited with him! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very responsive to our every need. The property was impeccably clean and decorated. The property is perfect for the romantic getaway. It is right near the seawall but also secluded like an oasis from the bustle and the crowds. When we go back to Galveston, we will book this property again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was simple. I had a bump in the road with my travels coming in and Bill was completely understanding. He was friendly and welcoming during my unexpected, late arrival. The location is near all of the main attractions of Galveston which was super nice for time management. Steps to the beach. The house was very cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna J., Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute comfy house within walking distance of the beach, we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was great and Bill was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most incredible stay at The Seashell House on Galveston Beach! From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by the coastal décor and the warm, inviting atmosphere. The house is beautifully maintained, thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed, and just steps from the sand and surf. Waking up to the sound of the waves and enjoying coffee became the highlight of our mornings. The outdoor space was perfect for evening stargazing and making memories with my wife. Whether we were lounging on the patio or heading out to explore the beach, this house made it all feel effortless. We couldn’t have asked for a better home base for our Galveston getaway. The Seashell House truly lives up to its name—it’s a little piece of paradise. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks, Bill, for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice stay

enjoyed very mucheasy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

Great location for the beach, walkable to restaurants, easy access to downtown. Quiet, clean, comfortable. Bill is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank P., Denton, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Sea Shell was the perfect getaway for me and my wife. It was beautifully furnished and decorated and had everything we needed. We walked to the beach from the house. Checkin was easy. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend

Property was perfect for our weekend. Owner was super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathew p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very nice place to get away. Great people would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len, McKinney

Liked: Cleanliness

Great central location

Bill was very nice, the accomodations are delightful, and the location is great for getting all around Galveston. InInterior
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PRESTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Knowledgeable host

The host was very helpful in pointing out places to visit, and the place was well kept and enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JANET N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024