Title: Tails and Shells 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 # Tails and Shells Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67319700/67319661/52f03555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67319700/67319661/64baac88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67319700/67319661/bf4e3626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67319700/67319661/3e8e9a3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67319700/67319661/ad4c1628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the charming Tails and Shells bungalow, where Galveston's unique spirit meets modern comfort. Take a short stroll to the beach or visit local favorite 'Shrimp N Stuff' for mouthwatering seafood and gumbo. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6904 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Tails and Shells I'm the owner of this wonderful charming Galveston home. We have renovated it to meet the modern comforts that we all have come to appreciate in society today. The real gem to this property is the location. The home is a corner lot at 43rd and avenue R 1/2 which is about six (short) blocks to the seawall, this means it's about a ten minute walk to the beach. Also, near by is the famous local eatery call "Shrimp N Stuff" at 3901 Avenue O. I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in great fried seafood fare and awesome gumbo. The place is also family friendly and thank you from, Tails and Shells bungalow. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 904 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74930000/74922000/74921995/46b7708b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home on the Isle - Dog Friendly! 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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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 GVR08462 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.285192,-94.81117&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qswqDxxtaQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBQBODQBODODQDODQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOFMFMHOHMHMFMJMFMJMHMJKHKJMHKJKJKJKJIJKJKLIJIJILILIJILGLILGLGLGLGLGLELENGLENELELENCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANANANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLDNDLFLFLFLFLFJHLFLHLHJHLHJHJJLHJJJJJHJJHJJJJLHJJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNFLHLFNFNFLFPFLDNFNDPDLFPDNBPDNDNBPDPBNBPBPBN%40PBP%40PBN%40P%40R%40N%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FNAP%3FPAPAPAPAPCNARCNAPCPCPCNCNERCNENEPCNEPGNENENGNENGNGNGNGLGNINGJGNINILIJILILILILKJILKJKJIJKJKJKJKHMHKLKFMHKJMFMHMHKFMFMFMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMBODMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMEMCOEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMKKIKGMKKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKKIMKKIMKMGMKMGKIMIOIOGKGOGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEOEQEOEQCOEOCQCQCOCQCQCQAOCSAOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FOAS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=86diqXtUb8Nh4WATn8KOw_uKDg8=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Galveston Seawall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Galveston Island Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Spot - ‬18 min walk - ‪The San Luis Resort - ‬2 min drive - ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬11 min walk - ‪Salsas Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk - ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tails and Shells pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tails and Shells ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tails and Shells ? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Tails and Shells located? > Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Seawall. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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