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Island Retreat

Family-friendly vacation home in Galveston

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In the heart of historic downtown, this upstairs home offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With two queen-sized bedrooms, a firepit for cozy evenings, and a BBQ to grill your favorite dinner. Located close to the cruise port and beach you can easily plan your next day’s adventures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Island Retreat

This is a great little upstairs home that has all the amenities that you will need for a great vacation. Centrally located to historic downtown, the cruise port and close to the beach for those days that you want to get away. There are 2 rooms each with a queen-sized bed to help you rest for the next day's adventures. Enjoy the evening sitting around the firepit. There is a BBQ to grill up your favorite dinner. We hope you enjoy our home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 GVR13115

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, Galveston

What's nearby

  • Moody Mansion Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Rye - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat located?

This family-friendly Galveston vacation home is located in Old Central, within 1 mi (2 km) of Moody Mansion Museum, Port of Galveston, and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha D.

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

Perfect getaway

Took a last minute short trip to Galveston and so glad we found this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

geanette a.

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

Family vacation

It was a great spot in Galveston close to the strip. Lots of great restaurants nearby. Close to Murdocks, pleasure peir, and of course the sea wall. Good spot for small family close to lots of activities and the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justiss L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The upper unit was very clean and just the right size for our four day getaway. The owner was super easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

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

Great location

Host was friendly and available for any questions that I had
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

olivia s.

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

such a great place to stay!

I have nothing but positive things to say about this property, location, and the owner. Everything was amazing and all communication was quick and welcoming. I 100% recommend and will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Review

what a great place to stay. John is on a winner Cant praise him enough
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Nice comfortable little house.

We had a great time. Host was very nice, with great communication. I would definitely stay here again! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle w.

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

Island Retreat

The house was comfortable and clean. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanobah A.

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

GALVESTON STAY

Really great experience for our first time in Galveston. Really great place to stay. The owner had really great communication whenever we asked questions. Recommend 10/10!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delanie W.

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

Cute Little Place!

This Vrbo was great for our little family! The inside was super clean and decorated cute. The beds were super comfortable. Had all kinds of amenities for us. And John, the host, was super accommodating and friendly. We come back to Galveston every year and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

waymond m.

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

Mr moore

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbi H.

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

Wonderful

Great place. I liked the tv in the bedrooms. Enjoyed the remote to control light and fans from the bed. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

iveth q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

cute for a short stay

location was a close drive to the beach, moody mansion and the ferry. Apt home was cute, had all the basic essentials. Parking was the only issue, as the downstairs tenants took the parking that was assigned to us ( the upstairs apt)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula A.

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

Girls weekend getaway

Nice place, mostly quiet. The rain flooded the roads in front of the property... but that is an island-wide problem. I suggest softer mattresses, but the other guest liked the firm mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James E.

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

Island Retreat Review

Overall, this property worked extremely well for us. There was enough space and pretty much everything is within walking distance.The only thing to be aware of is there is no dish washer. This would only be an issue if you had a large group staying there, so it wasn't a problem, just something to be aware of.Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty L.

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

Excellent

The house was spectacular, neighborhood was quiet and not a lot of noise. The one thing I wish was there, would be curtains. The light is brutal. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

shawna m.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was very cute and quite place

Was clean but kinda had a smell to it .maybe some plug in they didn't have much to clean with are a frying pan just a small one i gotten some cleaning stuff lift one cleaning supplie there.tv went out in bedroom i told the property manager he was very nice and responded fast it was a nice place overall i stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

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

I was unable to stay

Due to a tornado at home we were unable to take vacation. John was very accommodating to my needs, he kept good communication and offered to do anything he could.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024