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Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 211722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is £499
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach

Unwind by the beach at The Big Blue House! This unique Galveston property offers two inviting homes, ideal for large groups or families. Choose between the spacious 4-bedroom front house or the charming 5-bedroom back house. Both boast comfy spaces to relax after a beach day, with a shared fire pit under starry skies for lasting memories. Craving relaxation or friendly competition? The game room's shuffleboard awaits! The Big Blue House offers your perfect Galveston escape.

Location: Downtown Galveston, Texas

Beach access: Less than a 5 minute drive from the beaches at the Seawall.

WINTER TEXAN RATE: If you’re trying to escape to the Gulf Coast for the winter. Please ask us about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.

Rent BeachBox: Looking for beach gear for your Galveston getaway? We have you covered! Beach chairs and tents can be ready at the house upon your arrival. Message us for details and rates.

Pest Control: Due to the coastal environment, mosquitoes & seasonal pests may be present. Professional pest control treatments are performed monthly.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet policy: Pets are not allowed.

Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.

Parking: We have parking for up to 7 vehicles using both driveways.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

Unwind and reconnect at The Big Blue House! This unique Galveston property offers two inviting beach abodes, perfect for large groups or extended families. Choose between the spacious 4-bedroom front house, ideal for families and friends, or the charming 5-bedroom back house, a haven near downtown.

The front house welcomes you with a large open-concept living space, perfect for socializing and sharing meals. Whether you're planning family feasts or game nights, this layout fosters togetherness. When it's time to unwind, the front house offers a variety of sleeping arrangements: three comfortable king bedrooms, a fun bunk room with a full-over-full bunk bed and a twin trundle for the kids, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room for added flexibility.

The back house offers a charming 5-bedroom retreat. Unwind in the cozy living room with a queen sleeper sofa, perfect for movie nights or relaxing evenings. A well-equipped kitchen allows you to prepare delicious meals, while a large downstairs game room with a shuffleboard table and flat-screen TV provides endless entertainment.

Restful nights await in the back house's five thoughtfully designed bedrooms. Three king-sized bedrooms offer luxurious comfort, while a room with two full-over-full bunk beds caters to families or groups. Finally, another room featuring a full-over-full bunk bed with a twin trundle ensures everyone has a comfortable place to sleep.

After everyone has claimed their cozy spot, venture outside and discover The Big Blue House's relaxing oasis – a fire pit perfect for creating lasting memories under the starry sky. No need to worry about parking – ample space is available on-site for your entire group.

Beyond your home away from home, Galveston's vibrant attractions and beautiful beaches await! The Big Blue House is located close to everything you need for a memorable stay. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the shore, exploring historic sites, or indulging in delicious local cuisine. This inviting Galveston retreat offers everything you need for a relaxing and unforgettable vacation.

Book your stay at The Big Blue House today!

We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

GVR # 13650

House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- Pets are not allowed.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 GVR13650
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

204955

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.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gypsy Joynt - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Light Coffee Roasters - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach?

As of 22 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach on 27 Aug 2025 start from £498.95, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Betty Head Oleander Garden Park and Moody Mansion Museum. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Two Houses, Prime Location by The Strand & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Thank you for the great accommodations. Close commute to restaurants and night life. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay before your cruise

Great proximity to the port and plenty of room for everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

Family of 25 going on a cruise. There was plenty of sleeping areas and hang out areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The weddings party

Everything was great! There was a bit if a rough ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fellicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's Stay

It was a great experience! This stay felt like home away from home, will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding week

I was very impressed with the communication between the owners and us. They responded back to me quickly and solved our issues. Only small things. We really enjoyed all being there together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great weekend. Had plenty of room for everyone and the host was great. Always available anytime I messaged them about what ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrecia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Soccer Team For Beach Tournament

The property was just as described. We had a total of 20 people that stayed in the house. It was very roomy and convenient for our soccer team who were participating in the Beach Blitz Soccer Tournament over the weekend on East Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati L B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed

We booked this property (both front house & back house) to host a Living Celebration of Life for my momma who was diagnosed with stage 4b terminal cervical cancer. The host/property owner was quick to address any issues we had, which honestly just making them aware of damages we had noticed upon arrival to protect myself from getting any damages charges/fees). The two houses combined was more than plenty enough room for my large group of people. I think all in all we had 27-28. Equal number of kids & adults. The issues we had were very minor. There was not enough dishware/silverware at either house to accommodate each houses total guests like it had claimed in the listing. Other than that I have no real complaints and would definitely book this locations again in the future. Great location, quiet neighborhood and basically central to everything Galveston. The front house sways very noticeably lol, something none of us were prepared for but should have known given the house is on stilts and the first 3 days of our stay was high winds and tons of rain.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Setup

We came as a church youth group so perfect to put boys in one and girls in the other. It’s clean and has a great set up. There is not enough dishes for number that can sleep there but we decided to use paper goods. Bunkbed in front house was wobbly but the girls were careful with it and it worked. Overall great place and everyone enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston 2 house

Nice property with plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024