Title: Island Gems - Gold 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 apartment # Island Gems - Gold Apartment with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752600/101752526/89f65ceb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752600/101752526/a149bcde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752600/101752526/477a09fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752600/101752526/e2f3d07e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101752600/101752526/bf897c11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Island Gems - Gold provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Gems - Gold In close proximity to the beach and located right in the heart of Galveston's Lost Bayou Historic District, Island Gems - Gold is the perfect spot for your island getaway. Both bedrooms contains a king bed for maximum comfort. The spacious open living/dining area offers plenty of space to gather. Enjoy your evenings on the back patio as the Gulf breeze blows through. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in Galveston! The space BEDROOMS Island Gems - Gold generously offers 2 king beds. There are 2 bedrooms total, each with a bed of its own for your privacy. Nestle yourself into a spacious bed and drift off to a restorative night’s sleep! Each bedroom includes a SmartTV and a dresser. BATHROOM There is 1 bathroom with a shower + tub combination, which is particularly convenient for families with small children. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided. KITCHEN The kitchen is well-stocked and the perfect space for groups that like to cook together. Fully equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 4. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, and microwave included. Electric stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. DINING ROOM The kitchen bar provides seating for 4 and creates an intimate setting for quality family time, meals and games. LIVING ROOM Perfect for low-key nights in, our 55“ SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch, loveseat, and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and more. OUTSIDE The outdoor patio area is fitted with a dining table and seating to enjoy the Gulf breeze on a cool evening. Guest access Parking for 2 cars is available in front of the house in the parking area. Several local vendors available for bike or golf cart rental. Other things to note ATTRACTIONS ~3-7 min walk to closest popular restaurants ~7 min walk to beach & Seawall (0.3 mi) ~9 min walk to bike rentals ~20 min walk to Historic Pleasure Pier (0.9 mi) ~7 min drive to Lasker Park Community Pool ~5 min drive to Strand Historic District (1 mi) ~15 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn ~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants and nightlife OTHER ~ Beach towels and accessories provided ~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets ~ Pack ’n play available ~ Detergent available for washer and dishwasher We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc. If you need us, we live nearby and are happy to help make your stay the best it can be! By default, we give our guests privacy and space to truly enjoy their stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102616500/102616490/44c072db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Turtle-Gone to the Beach, Be Back Never! 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 GVR07072 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.298409,-94.788506&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cfzqDdkpaQ%3FS%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FS%40Q%40O%40Q%40QBQ%40QBO%40QBQBQBOBSDOBODQDOBQDOFODQDMFQDMFQFMFOFOFMHOFOFKHOHMHMHMHKHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJMJKJIJILKJKJGLKJILILGLIJGLILGLGLELGNGLELGLENELENCLENELCNCNCLANCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFLDLFLFLHLFLHJFLHLHJJJFLJJJJHJHJJJLJJHJJJHLJJHLJLFJJLFLHLHNHJFNFNFLFNFNFLFPFLDPFLDPDNDNDPDNBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%40R%3FP%3FN%40P%3FR%3FPAP%3FN%3FPARAPANAPAPAPCPANCPCPCPCNCRCNENCPENEPENENEPGLEPGLGPGLGNGNGLGNGNIJINILGLKLGJKLILKJILKJIJKLKJKJKHKHKJMJKFKJMHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMDMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMGMGMIKGMIMGMIKIMKKGKKMKKIKIKKKKIMKKKKIMKKIMIMIKIMIMIMIOGKGOIOGMGOGOGMGQEMGQEMEQGOEOCQEOEQCOEOCSCOCQCQAQCOAQCQAQAQAOAQ%3FSAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=23_-3sPYWRzXzKZt0f_oy2IDwcA=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬7 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬9 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Galvez Hotel Bar - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Gems - Gold pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Island Gems - Gold ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Gems - Gold ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Island Gems - Gold located? > Located in San Jacinto, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Bayou, 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 ## Island Gems - Gold 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RoyMichael N. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet retreat 3 blocks to the beach New, clean, convenient. ##### RoyMichael N. Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mayra B. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home We loved this place! Clean, spacious comfortable & had some of the little things you forget about like salt, pepper and cooking oil. It was nice to be able to lay in bed and watch a movie and be able to decompress like we do at home. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Mayra B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Talia W. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place by the sea I stayed at this gem of a place for a month. It was updated, clean and quite. It is a short walk to the beach and the unit has everything for a short or long stay. It was an amazing spot!!! ##### Talia W. 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