Title: Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119680471&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach Holiday home with kitchen, near Galveston Seawall ## Photo gallery for Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach ![Beach - Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680500/119680471/7805d239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680500/119680471/w508h683x258y0-50fdab52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680500/119680471/w906h683x60y0-682d3fb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680500/119680471/w508h683x259y0-40403887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119690000/119680500/119680471/w915h683x48y0-d94a4161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Parking available £169 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb ## 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. ### Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach About this space We specialize in one night stays for cruising convenience. Relax just 300 ft from the Seawall with the whole family at this peaceful 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. We are in a safe neighborhood near many of the great east end restaurants and just 10 minutes from The Strand and UTMB. Close enough to quickly access the beach yet still away from the hustle and bustle when you need quiet. Great place to unwind for a day or month! Please save the listing for future fun! airbnb.com/h/gullsgonewild The space The house has 2 bedrooms. A king, queen (ensuite bathroom) and sleeper in the living room. Sleeps up to 6. $25 nightly fee for guests 5 and 6. Not ready to book? Save this property listing for future bookings - airbnb.com/h/gullsgonewild WIFI speed 1029 Mbps Guest access Private entrance, street parking, washer/dryer (shared), common area with gas grille, fire pit, outdoor seating and games. Other things to note Millers Grille just steps away for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Saltgrass Steakhouse and Pleasure Pier are also within walking distance. We are pet friendly. Please leash your dogs. Enjoy the beach and please use the sand wash station on the west side of the property when you return. WIFI speed 1029 Mbps. Registration Details GVR-11506 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150400/34150367/a156525a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps from the beach and minutes from downtown. 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 GVR11506 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens 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¢er=29.292019,-94.78633&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e%7ExqDp%7DoaQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40O%40S%40Q%40OBQBQ%40QBOBQBQBQDOBQDODQBODOFQDODOFODOFOFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJILIJKLGLIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELGNCLCNELCNCNCLCNANCNALCNAN%3FNANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLBLFNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLJJHJHLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNFPDLDPDNDNDPBNDPBNBPBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40R%40N%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAP%3FP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPANCPAPCPCNCRCNCPCPENCNEPENENEPENGNENGNGNGNGNGLGNGLILGNINIJGLKLILILILKJILKJIJKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKHKHMJMFKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFODMDMBOBMDODO%40MBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOCOAMEOEMCOCMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMEMIMIKGMIMGKKMIKIKIMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIKIOGMIOGMGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOEOGQEOCOEQEOCOEQCQCOCSCOAQCQCQAOAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=30d8Yp67hlqg44RISJ4t7PFTLgg=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - ![Sunrise at the historic pleasure pier in Galveston, TX. I visited Galveston for a brief business trip and had the opportunity to take a couple of photos on two mornings. This morning was very windy but despite the forecast the sun revealed itself as planned behind the ferris wheel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1341/98d3d3f7-3f14-4ce7-b47d-af6b05c37da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seawall Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163515/f5a578c7-2fb6-4ac2-bce7-684e4e2602d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802707/d076bf4d-1ae6-45d6-9f7e-11fb99654fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Seawall 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257015/78176553-254b-4336-922f-29bf0914bba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - The Bryan Museum 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Restaurants - Wendy's 11 min walk - Saltgrass Steak House 5 min walk - Fish Tales 13 min walk - Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 12 min walk - Miller's Seawall Grill 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach? ### How much is parking at Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach? ### What time is check-in at Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach? ### What time is check-out at Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach? ### Where is Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cruising? Only 5 min away and 300' walk to beach 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location with wonderful host. Queen bed was so comfortable! We were able to be at the cruise terminal in less than 10 minutes the following morning. Highly recommend!! ##### Michelle M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudy B. 28 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay. Location is great. Would definitely book again. ##### Rudy B. 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