Title: Close To The Beach, Close To The Action Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Close To The Beach, Close To The Action Holiday home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ## Photo gallery for Close To The Beach, Close To The Action ![Exterior - Close To The Beach, Close To The Action (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78402500/78402479/08c7e142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Close To The Beach, Close To The Action (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78402500/78402479/5c323647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Close To The Beach, Close To The Action (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78402500/78402479/e6c4e281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Close To The Beach, Close To The Action (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78402500/78402479/f75c0d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Close To The Beach, Close To The Action (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78410000/78402500/78402479/4f1371ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located just a half-mile from the beach, this home is perfect for unwinding. With nearby access to The Strand and its array of local attractions, enjoy a relaxing getaway. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Close To The Beach, Close To The Action Looking for the perfect beach getaway? Located just a half-mile from the sand and surf, and a mile from all the fun and excitement of The Strand, this home is the perfect basecamp while you spend your days relaxing on the beach, or exploring all the close local attractions! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841000/90840949/2f016e7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beauty on Ball - Main 2 - King Bed, Near restaurants and 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 GVR09941 ## About the area ![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%7C29.30258%2C-94.77953&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DP7pU6qW-thuEgmOeBkjS-5TmhQ=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - East End Historic District \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - University of Texas Medical Branch \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Galveston Seawall \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬12 min walk - ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Close To The Beach, Close To The Action pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Close To The Beach, Close To The Action? ### What time is check-in at Close To The Beach, Close To The Action? ### What time is check-out at Close To The Beach, Close To The Action? ### Where is Close To The Beach, Close To The Action located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Close To The Beach, Close To The Action Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan M. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! House was SO close to the beach, restaurants and anything else you might need. Updated and super cute inside! ##### Morgan M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JAMIE S. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location House was exactly like the pictures. It was very nice and clean, easy for parking. We loved the location-it was close to everything we wanted to do. ##### JAMIE S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie F. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway The property was very close to the beach and not too far from Pleasure Pier and the Strand. Great for a weekend getaway. The AC worked VERY well, and we had everything we needed to cook in the kitchen. Beds were very comfortable and we had plenty of room as a small family. ##### Stephanie F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri T. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and close to the beach! Went here with some friends and my husband we had a really good time. The beach was great the house was located near restaurants, and the seawall would definitely stay here again ##### Cheri T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 4 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Galveston Cottage This Galveston cottage is a wonderful getaway. The decor and feel of the place is better than staying at any hotel in the area. We absolutely loved our time there and we will be back. ##### David G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison L. 15 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ##### Allison L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom B. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Vacation This house provides complete comfort and amenities. ##### Tom B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara B. 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very happy We were very happy with our stay. The place had plenty of room for us, very clean and super cute! ##### Kara B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd S., Papillion 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome cute house This house is very well maintained and in the best spot to get anywhere on the island! ##### Todd S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose V., Ravenna,US 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Beutifull small house ##### Jose V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry L. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location East End is perfect if you're interested in the various things Galveston has to offer, close to the beaches, seawall and the ferry across the bay. Also close to downtown/strand, restaurants. Property as advertised very comfy, highly recommend ##### Larry L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S., Houston, Texas 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to it all! Adorable and comfortable and close to everything! Loved it! ##### Karen S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was clean and was exactly like the pictures. We very much enjoyed our stay. Area / location seemed a bit run down but the house itself was fine ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby P. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property and good host Good ##### Ruby P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janese W., League City 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cutest cottage We had a wonderful time. This is the cutest cottage ever. It was perfect. ##### Janese W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 25 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful Beach House My husband and I enjoyed the well-laid out and nicely appointed beach house. It can be a great place for 2 couples. Both bedrooms had big comfy beds, with 2 separate bathrooms. Short drive to the Strand and other attractions. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany T. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second stay! We came back this year because we loved this beach house so much! It was just as great! Very clean, in a quiet part of town. Excellent amenities. Near good restaurants and close to everything you need! Our whole family lives this place! ##### Brittany T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leighia b. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Get Away The house was spotless!! and decorated so cute!! Easy to find and loved that it had parking in the back. We also liked the TVs in each bedroom, as well as the living room. ##### leighia b. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc S. 14 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House This is an extremely charming house. Very clean and updated. Also within walking distance to our favorite breakfast restaurant. Highly recommend. ##### Marc S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonio C. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach House This house is everything you would expect in an updated rental. Every room is immaculate and the beach decor is beautifully done. Our stay was very comfortable and renting was a user-friendly process. Already recommending this property to friends and family. ##### Antonio C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Get away Property was great, neighborhood setting. Dogs next door did bark from time to time,but that is to be expected. Close proximately to beach. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Favorite place! We stay in Galveston frequently and is our new favorite place. The house has that historic charm but with a fantastic remodel. The steampunk touches are awesome, the front room is bathed in morning sun, the porch furniture draws you in for a rest, and the location is great. Total winner. ##### Karen M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marsha w. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend This was so very relaxing! We spent time on the beach, went out to eat, went shopping and just relaxed in this cute cottage. Everything we needed was there. Thank you ##### marsha w. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yolanda Faith L. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Find First time staying in a rental and it was beautiful and true to form as described. Very clean, comfy bed and easy access to the beach. Both neighbors had loud dogs but we didn’t mind much as we love pets. ##### Yolanda Faith L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dalana D. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend Beautiful place. We felt so comfortable there. It’s conveniently located. The beds and pillows in the king room were to die for, so much so I just ordered the same pillows on line. The host was very quick to answer our questions. Again beautiful place that we will definitely book again. ##### Dalana D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ---