Title: Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to 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 # Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a water park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72510000/72503900/72503842/a9d1e623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72510000/72503900/72503842/5a40a042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72510000/72503900/72503842/7b15fe48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72510000/72503900/72503842/3c03826d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, offices, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72510000/72503900/72503842/09c1304e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Galveston Island, find your home away from home at the Cute and Cozy Home Away from Home. Just 2 blocks from the beach, this charming retreat offers a full kitchen for cooking up memories with family and friends. Unwind in the media room or enjoy sea breezes on the outdoor patio equipped with a charcoal grill. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121700 sq ft ## Popular amenities £233 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct ## 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. ### Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall Enjoy a comfy retreat in this 100 year old home on Galveston Island. Cook in a cute and efficient kitchen and dine in surrounded by family and friends as you create unforgettable memories. Take in all that Galveston has to offer as you’ll be only minutes away from everything! The space The Cute and Cozy Home Away from Home is situated in a very quiet and family oriented Galveston neighborhood. The property is 2 blocks from the beach and from island favorite restaurants. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a couch in the living area that opens into an additional bed. A full kitchen, living room, media room, laundry room, and dining room complete the house. The back outdoor space has a charcoal grill and seating for meals and nice evening sea breezes. Our house is setup for family vacations and friendly get togethers. No large parties or animals are allowed. Guest access Plenty of free public parking is available on the street, in front of the house and very close by, on a first come basis. Home entry is by numerical key pad on the front door. Homemade cookies, complimentary water and wine, TV with too many channels to count, fast WiFi, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and beach transport wagon await you during your stay. Other things to note The city of Galveston is home to some of the best attractions Texas has to offer, including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Pleasure Pier Amusement Park, one of the largest and well preserved concentrations of historical Victorian Period architecture, a thriving performing and visual arts scene, excellent formal and casual dining, home port to half a dozen cruise ships all year around, and miles of sun-kissed beaches. All attractions mentioned are as close as a 3 minute walk or as far as a 10 minute drive from the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73570000/73560200/73560128/d2023760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3br 2.5ba Full Home, Short Straight Walk to Beach Midtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews £312 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=73560128&PinnedHotelID=73560128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111130000/111124500/111124405/d7718e5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasure Pier Retreat Kempner Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=111124405&PinnedHotelID=111124405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106620000/106615400/106615375/f6f4121d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Selfie Island Ave Fun in The Sun Midtown - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 9 reviews £325 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=106615375&PinnedHotelID=106615375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110677800/110677786/7b9b86c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasure Pier Retreat #3 | A Ground floor, Relaxing Haven Kempner Park - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=110677786&PinnedHotelID=110677786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96751900/96751824/w1350h899x0y0-5ab4ac7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ave L 2 Downstairs - The Historic Hideaway|BeachBox|Close 2 Everything! 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Hitchcock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=27133992&PinnedHotelID=27133992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Take out the rubbish Lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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, 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 GVR08305 ## About the area Located in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C29.28556%2C-94.80110&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=omc4D8_1mRUfoM51Sv36opxZoF0=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - Galveston Seawall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Moody Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles ### Restaurants - ‪The Spot - ‬8 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Fish Tales - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Poop Deck - ‬8 min walk - ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall? > As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall on 13 Oct 2025 start from £232.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Hotels-Hidden-Gem-Family-Home-2-Blocks-To-Seawall.h72503842.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem Family Home. 2 blocks to seawall located? > This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Samuel May Williams House and Galveston Seawall. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? 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