Title: Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from 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 # Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Holiday home with balcony, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1210h807x0y0-3c0bdeac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/5a5c1017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1201h798x0y0-975f5b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/w1212h805x0y0-643b2d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564100/105564015/2c5de4d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the Heart of Galveston Island, Blue Wave Beach House offers a warm welcome with a spacious great room and fully stocked kitchen. Hang out on the front porch or balcony, enjoy family time in the private backyard by the fire pit. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Blue Wave Beach House - 1 Block from the Seawall! Enjoy this spacious, family-friendly 4 bedroom/2 bath house, located in the Heart of Galveston Island. This house boasts a great room perfect for large families to gather and hang out and a fully stocked kitchen to prepare meals for the entire family. Hang out on the front porch or balcony, or enjoy the evening in the private backyard, sitting by the fire pit. This property has 1 bedroom/1 bath downstairs and 3 bedrooms/1 bath upstairs. This is a perfect house for large families to vacation together. We are located within walking distance to several of Galveston's best attractions. We are 1 block from The Spot Restaurant/Bar, 5 blocks from Beerfoot Brewery and 7 blocks from the Historic Pleasure Pier. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27010000/27007000/27006907/53a5ad7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One Block to Beach, three blocks to Pleasure Pier San Jacinto - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=27006907&PinnedHotelID=27006907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115240000/115238200/115238167/a5061e19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Min. 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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 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 GVR14202 ## About the area Midtown, 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. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. 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Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly, centrally located beach house. 1 block from the Seawall! Reviews 9.4 ### 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciara N. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay with extended family! A fun place for our family to gather, close to the Seawall and pleasure pier. We appreciated the spacious rooms and outdoor seating areas. A/c and appliances worked well. Property manager was quick to respond to our questions. ##### Ciara N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DONNA H. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DANCE COMPETITION It was great. ##### DONNA H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Becky O. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and convenient! Property very well taken care of and very close to the beach! ##### Becky O. 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