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Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly

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Front of the house with a newly built picket fence.
Closer view of the front, steps to the house and a bench.
Another view of the front of the house.
When entering the home: Living, dining, and kitchen area. TV mounted on wall.
The kitchen: Stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, sink, etc.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom A

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Room

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly

Our house named, The Pelican Cove, is 2 blocks from the beach / Seawall in Galveston, TX. A cozy home perfect for families with children and/or pets, girls getaways, fishing trips, trips for Mardi Gras, Lone Star Rally, and more! Less than a mile away from Pleasure Pier (think Santa Monica pier, Coney Island), nearby restaurants, stores, etc.

The house includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a kitchen and living area, everything is in tile. Fits six people comfortably, completely kid friendly and pet friendly (small animals allowed, must be house trained, no fleas or ticks, medium/large sized animals are allowed but will have a fee). We have Wi-Fi available that is automatically connected to our Vizio Smart TVs so you can access Netflix, Hulu, and other apps.

The living area is long, it extends from right when you enter the house to the kitchen (see picture). There is a couch directly in front of the 50" Smart 4K TV which has HD quality channels available for viewing. Nothing you want to watch on TV? No problem! We have a DVD player with a DVD library with lots of DVDs for you to choose from! Still nothing? Well, how about access to Netflix? That's right. With our Smart TV you can access Netflix, YouTube, play music from Pandora, etc. You can even log in with your Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney + account. We do have access to some streaming subscriptions, we just ask you to please use "The Pelican Cove" account!

Room description:
The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a sofa, also has a dresser with a mirror, closet to hang clothes, etc.

The second bedroom has two twin-sized beds on both sides of the room, in the middle there is a huge rug and a nightstand, also included with a closet and a dresser with a mirror. An extra mattress is available and can be laid down on the rug (please use sheets before laying it on the floor if there isn't one already placed on it).

The master bedroom has one king-sized bed with a dresser, also with a mirror, and another dresser that has linen available. Has closet, and it's own bathroom. It also has its own private 40" TV with a Blu-Ray player.

Both bathrooms include the usual, toilet, shower, sink with mirror. Towels will be included. Note: No beach towels will be provided. Please do NOT take towels to the beach.

The kitchen will be fully equipped for your stay, it includes a microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffee machine w/ coffee available (we have 2; Keurig and regular coffee maker), blender, toaster, and cooking utensils will be provided.

The backyard:
The Pelican Cove has a deck including BBQ grill (coal-powered) and outdoor furniture, it's private, fenced off and covered. We do include basic grilling utensils.

Pets:
We are animal people too, so you may keep your pet but we've had experience with tenants bringing large animals that caused problems, so small animals will be allowed. The pet(s) must be house trained, medium/large pets will be considered but will be charged a fee! Please let us know how many pets will be staying, 1-2 are okay but anymore than that we will have to consider.

The Pelican Cove, your home away from home. Treat it as your own!

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We live about 30 minutes away from Galveston so if any problems arise we'll come as soon as possible. Just give us a phone call or send us a message.
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Property manager

Edgar Alcocer
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1-2 pets okay must abide by our policy.
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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
Property Registration Number GVR07557

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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 Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Two Blocks from Beach; Close to Pleasure Pier; Pet Friendly located?

Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Great location

My son and I came to visit my daughter for her birthday. The bedrooms are very large and the outdoor spaces are well maintained. The kitchen was well equipped. We cut our stay short due to the weather. Great location, although we didn’t go to the beach with all the rain that weekend. Absolutely a great value,!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leighann M.

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

Simply Amazing!

A beautiful, clean home in a fantastic location. The pictures really don't do it justice. The house is roomy, comfortable, and stocked with everything you and your family would need for your stay. The wifi worked great for the kids and the TVs had movies galore. There were DVDs and board games to use just in case. The kitchen had all of the appliances and cookware needed so if we wanted to save money or just wanted a home-cooked meal, we had that option. The home is within walking distance of the beach and within close proximity of Pleasure Pier and some really good food. ("The Spot", which was one of the host's suggestions, was delicious!) The street is quiet and peaceful. Even during all of the new years festivities, we only heard a few fireworks and that's it. The yard is fully fenced for the furry friends and the back yard is adorable. Checking in and out was simple and stress-free. The host provided so much information about the city and things to do, places to eat, etc. I really could go on and on with positive things. Thank you Edgar and family for the care that you put in to this home. We really got the experience of living in a beautiful house close to the ocean and we thank you for that. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Weekend Excursion

I would highly recommend a stay at this place. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the location. I would definitely return to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Close to the beach but far enough away to be peaceful & pet friendly!

This was PERFECT for our family vacation! Exactly as described in the listing. Completely pet friendly with the fenced front and back yards. The yards are a bit small, but they were perfect for our 2 beagles. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T.

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

Galveston

Great host and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

Quiet and comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay. It made going to the Train museum so much easier. It was close to anything you could ever need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Restful and refreshing!

Super house to stay! Clean , equipped, peaceful! We never stay anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Comfortable Stay

We had a nice stay at this comfortable place. It’s close to the beach and so many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great place close to everything!

This was our first time visiting Galveston and we didn't know what to expect. We came here for a conference at the Grand Galvez and this house was about an 8 minute walk away. The seawall was about 5 minutes away by walk. We stayed another 5 days to experience the area and we're so glad we did. The kitchen was well equipped but we honestly never ate dinner in because the restaurants were outstanding. "Downtown" and "the strand" was about 5 minutes by car, so we spent lots of evenings there as well as a few on the Gulf side at those restaurants. Fresh fish and veggies with an array of different ethnic concepts from around the world. Culinary delight. The house was extremely comfortable and the WiFi was good enough for 2 remote works to run simultaneously. We spent many evenings sitting around the table in the secluded back yard enjoying the night breezes. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence B.

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

Cozy cottage

Great kid and pet friendly house. Very clean and comfy. My kids loved it here! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for my stay. The ability to bring my dog a bonus. We didn't use the children's room but it was very nicely furnished. The master bedroom bed was extremely comfortable. The shower is small but works as required. The spare room at the front of the house is perfect for pets but needs a little extra cleaning if someone is going to use the bed. There was lots of dog hair on the bed from previous renters. The back patio is perfectly private and offers a small grass area for pet needs. The hutch in the dining room has games. We enjoyed the cards and dice. Overall, the house has everything anyone needs for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Mini-vacation

Great property and location. There were four of us and we had plenty of space. We did some shopping in the Historic Strand area, ate awesome food, especially the Miller Cafe that was very close by. Did some sight seeing in the Historic houses area. Visited two very old cemeteries. Graves from the late 1800s. Not for everyone but we found them interesting. Rode the Colonial Paddle Boat at Moody Gardens. We visited Sea Wolf Park. Had a great time just relaxing in the evenings watching movies. Would recommend this mini vacation to everyone and this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Fantastic stay

As always, perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

pam r.

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

Time with grands

Fit our needs kids had fun. Decided not to bring my little dog but was pleased to see she would have been comfortable there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome!!

We had an awesome time!! We were afraid of parking on the street but had no problems. 2 blocks from the beach!! Clean! Great Dvd’s that we really enjoyed resting and watching!! We would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana E.

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

Perfect location

Great place to stay. Everything was just as listed. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Such a cute place!!!

First of all, the pictures do not do this place justice! My best friend and I brought our dog and 5 (total) kids ranging in age from 14 to 7, and we had a blast!! The house is in a great location, the neighborhood is very nice and well kept. The house does have a smaller living room, but the shotgun style makes it feel bigger. The beds were comfortable, and it was super clean. We would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William and M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lil family vacation

Loved our stay ..very good location..good neighborhood..close to the beach for daily as many time visits to it.. Only problems we had is the key code access box to get in the door would not work properly Good thing there was a key there for back up issues.. With having kids with us etc could of used a TV in their room for night purposes when we were back at the house But loved Our Stay and would use this house property again for future visits
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gary M.

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

Perfect Location

Very short walk to the beach. The kitchen had all the needed utensils. Plates pots pans etc for those who cook like we do. Down side of the kitchen is there isn’t a place to put your pantry items. Extremely pet friendly Full size washer and dryer. A very very extensive DVD collection. Nice patio area. Beds were comfortable. This was a good choice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

June

Property was great and conveniently located to lots of sites and restaurants in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Great stay in Galveston

Great little house, walking distance from the sea wall. Slept our group comfortably. Well stocked with cooking supplies. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn Z.

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

Great location, 5 minute walk to the boardwalk

Edgar was very easy to work with, communicates promptly. Property is as described, in an older neighborhood, but well maintained. Kitchen is basic, no dishwasher, but has everything else you need. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase D., Richland

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

Family beach trip

Cozy home close to the beach. Comfortable for adults and children.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

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

Spring break

I haven't stayed in many VRBO's, but I can't imagine the process being any easier than it was. The host was an excellent communicator. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Cozy house, convenient location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edgar Alcocer

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Hello!
My wife and I are teachers living near NASA, we have a small family consisting of our daughter, 2 dogs, and a turtle. We love the beach and everything about it!

Why they chose this property

We always wanted a home in Galveston to enjoy the beach, when we don't use it we want others to enjoy the house just like we do. It's two blocks away from the beach, driving distance from theme parks in Galveston. Less than a mile away from Pleasure Pier.

What makes this property unique

It's really close to the beach, in fact everything seems close by just walking, there is also a bike rental store at the end of the street, fun for our family. It was a mess before, the house was hit badly when Hurricane Ike passed by but then it was for sale and we decided to buy and fix it up. As mentioned, everything is new since it's completely renovated.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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