Title: The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall Holiday home with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/63b867ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/9e9352e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/dd67a12b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/252925bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100784200/100784142/56101004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A short walk from Galveston Seawall, The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall The Five Starfish Inn. A cute little fully renovated vacation rental on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located 1 block from the Seawall providing easy beach access. This charming 820 square foot beach themed house is located within blocks of bike & golf cart rentals, 3 local bars, restaurants, corner store, local liquor store, and the new Lucine Hotel outdoor Patio Bar and restaurant . The house includes one queen bed, full kitchen, full bath, and laundry facilities. It’s the perfect Island getaway for two!  Living Space: Relax in the comfy living room with a full size couch and love seat and a 45” smart TV. Free WiFi and high speed internet.  Netflix is included or you can log into your own account to enjoy HBO, Prime, Hulu and more. Central AC/heat, with ceiling fans in every room. The front porch is great for sipping coffee or wine and listening to the waves of the Gulf of Mexico.  Bedroom: The bedroom includes a iCloud Queen mattress with quality bedding and pillows for your comfortable and restorative night’s sleep. \*\*” Smart TV. Headboard includes bedside reading lights with bedside USB charging ports for your devices. Extra pillows, blankets and linens available. Bathroom: Beautiful crisp clean bathroom includes full-size tub and shower. Bath towels, hairdryer, hand held clothing steamer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap are provided . Kitchen: Prepare a meal or order in. The kitchen is fully equipped with glasses, wine glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, silverware and cooking utensils. Coffee/ Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, and Keurig. Blender, toaster, dishwasher and cute vintage microwave included. An initial serving of Keurig coffee, tea, creamer and sugar serving is provided. Electric stovetop range & oven. Pots/ pans, baking sheet, salt & pepper.  Dining Area: The dining area has a sturdy butcher block table with seating for 4.  Outside: Fire up the propane grill on the backyard paved patio space. Seating area in both backyard and front porch for your enjoyment. Free parking on street with provided parking pass. One security camera with sound located at outside front entrance door. Keyless, contactless front door entry. Full size trash can available in backyard.   Safety: 4 smoke detectors. Two fire extinguishers. First Aid Kit. No carbon monoxide monitor as NO gas source on the property. Security camera outside front door. Backyard motion detector light. Laundry Room: A full sized new washer and dryer are on property with 2 complimentary travel size Tide laundry detergent and 2 Bounce dryer sheets provided. Bath towels, medium towels, hand, face and makeup clothe provided. 2 large beach towels, 2 folding chairs, foam ice chest provided as well as a good sized beach wagon to take chairs and belongings to the beach.  Other Things to Know: The area is a block from beach in historical neighborhood it requires a parking pass. The PARKING PASS costs 500$ to replace per city ordinances!! Please don’t lose it. You will be responsible for replacement cost. The pass says Seawall but it is for the neighborhood only...not for the actual Seawall. They may ticket you. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am per city ordinances.  During your stay we give you your space but we are available by phone or text. We live on island if needed for anything during your stay. Flexible check in/check out. Call for individual requests.  GVR-13096 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Local artist showcase - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670400/21670335/f9bed8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Galveston Apt < 1/2 Mi to Porretto Beach! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 GVR13096 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Holiday homes in Galveston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1341-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.30108%2C-94.77774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-VEXlL1BcH6x5yMZwMOgO9Ews0U=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬11 min walk - ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall located? > Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Staci C. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Sea Cottagw We absolutely loved this little cottage. It was perfectly decorated and great location near the beach and downtown. Will definitely stay here again! ##### Staci C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the Starfish House Very beautifully decorated, clean and well-appointed ##### Debra S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy O. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place near Seawall Owners were very accommodating and easy to work with! Would stay again!! ##### Nancy O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa H. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience! The property is exactly as advertised. Check in was a breeze! Perfect location for a Galveston getaway. ##### Theresa H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia C. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekendxaway and homes tour Just lovely. Will never stay in a hotel again if we can find places like this. ##### Alicia C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristie L. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Very quaint and cute… and turquoise is my absolute fav color so definitely eye appealing to me! My husband and I were very comfortable at the cottage.. the place was clean and just overall a great place to stay! ##### Cristie L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael M. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience I absolutely LOVE this place. Very clean, newly renovated, close to the sea wall, and in a quiet little neighborhood. The hosts are quick to communicate and very friendly. I will be staying here again! ##### Rachael M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10!! We had an absolutely perfect stay! The house was exactly as described and pictured—clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated. It was the perfect romantic getaway for us. Being just a short walking distance to the beach made it even better. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend this place to others. We’re already looking forward to renting again in the future! ##### Jessica B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Jeff Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [AC Hotel by Marriott Dallas Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Dallas-Downtown.h18228514.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Austin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Fairmont-Austin.h18156638.Hotel-Information) > > [AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Houston-Downtown.h36715633.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Austin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Austin.h20597750.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Houston.h20005.Hotel-Information) > > [Staybridge Suites Houston Galleria Area by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Houston-Galleria-Area.h57536940.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Austin-University-Capitol-District.h66911977.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Dallas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Dallas.h24753.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Americas-Houston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Hilton-Americas-Houston.h976144.Hotel-Information) > > [Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Sonesta-Hotel-Houston-IAH-Airport.h23787.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton University of Houston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Hilton-University-Of-Houston.h40758.Hotel-Information) > > [Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy East 5th Apartments East Austin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Sonder-East-5th.h39486446.Hotel-Information) > > [The Reside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-The-Reside.h22169664.Hotel-Information) > > [The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-The-Driskill.h425573.Hotel-Information) > > [Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Hotels-Magnolia-Hotel-Dallas-Downtown.h282336.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Dallas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Hotels-Fairmont-Dallas.h18280.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Austin-Downtown-University.h12294834.Hotel-Information) > > [Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Hotels-Moody-Gardens-Hotel.h157238.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House Austin/Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Hyatt-House-AustinDowntown.h17061159.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-DoubleTree-Suites-By-Hilton-Austin.h24523.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin NW - Four Points by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Austin-NW-Four-Points.h9836657.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Austin Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Austin-Downtown.h5437747.Hotel-Information) > > [South Congress Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-South-Congress-Hotel.h9869259.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-HoustonGalleria.h10620692.Hotel-Information) > > [Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Downright-Austin.h7518.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Austin-DowntownConvention-Center.h1453501.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Dallas-Downtown.h40414.Hotel-Information)