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Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
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9.2

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101544 sq ft

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Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationBermuda Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark10 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)85 min drive

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About this property

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

Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck

Blue Ribbon Cottage

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If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have a beach in your backyard, now's your chance to find out. When you stay at this beautiful vacation rental, you'll enjoy lovely views of the Gulf, a one-minute walk to the beach, and other convenient amenities. The main living space is open-concept, combining the living and dining rooms with the kitchen. Relax on the cozy couches as you flip through the cable channels on the large TV. Prepare a delicious home-cooked meal in the fully-equipped kitchen. If you'd rather dine outdoors, you'll find a large selection of patio furniture on the extended deck.

This elegant, newly constructed cottage sits a little more than 10 miles away from historic downtown Galveston in a quiet residential neighborhood located right alongside the beach. The Moody Gardens amusement park and Schlitterbahn Water Park are just six and a half miles away. Additionally, the Houston airport is a little more than 75 miles to the north. Beachgoers will love their minds when they realize that the beach is less than a tenth of a mile from your front door. If you're interested in surfing, boogie boarding, or stand-up paddleboarding, rentals and lessons are all available close by. There is a large commercial district a little more than seven miles away, which offers a variety of shops and restaurants.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

City/town permit number: GVR03427

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,544 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 GVR03427

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
8437

About the neighborhood

Galveston

This cottage is located in Bermuda Beach, a neighborhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens, while Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are popular area attractions. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bermuda Beach - 1 min walk
  • West Beach - 3 min walk
  • Sunny Beach - 4 min drive
  • Moody Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's on the Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly cottage with two primary suites, ocean views, beach access, & deck located?

Located in Bermuda Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bermuda Beach and West Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and Hershey Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL BEACH HOUSE!
This place was absolutely perfect!! Loved the lay out, how accessible everything was, pleasantly surprised (guess I read wrong) it was 3 full bathrooms! Everything was in working order, we even got a message stating we could check in early. Hard to find dog friendly homes, even though we left ours with caregivers to just enjoy the weekend with my daughter and her friends. Easy walk to beach, basics were provided, beds were super comfy, and just a good weekend despite weather! I would absolutely recommend this place and would love to stay again! Only thing was no propane for the gas grill, luckily in-laws live close so we borrowed theirs. People in reviews complained about conditions of home on outside but folks- it’s salt water air! I still give this place 5 stars for location, space, comfort and no issues!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!
The house was very clean upon arrival. The view was nice and relaxing. Beds were comfy and it was a short walk to the beach! We do wish there had been some ice trays to make ice, since there was no ice maker in the freezer, and also wish washcloths had been provided. Bath towels and hand towels were provided. We just bought a small bag of ice to solve that minor problem. Overall, this place is highly recommended! Enjoyed our stay and would book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
My friends and I came for spring break and we loved it! It was such a great space. The only problem we had was that the door code was changed during our stay and we weren’t notified. We spent a while trying to get back in and lucked out when my friend thought of entering the code with one number changed. It worked but we were almost locked out!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We loved our stay at Blue Ribbon Cottage. It is a great house and located in a great spot. The jacuzzi tub in the master bath didn't work, everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend Anniversary Getaway
Wonderful stay. The property is well maintained. It is clean and spacious. Nice distance from the beach 2mins walk. Kitchen was well stocked with untensil etc. Couple of things we noted but did not impact stay: No hooks in any of the bathrooms to hang towels. No hangers in the closets to hang clothes. Master bedroom bathroom shower only gave luke warm water when turned to hot. Easy fixes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G., Springdale Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Galveston
Location location location. House is large and clean and just steps to the beach. We had a great time. Thanks little blue cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is ok great location
House is ok location is great. Local staff for this property company is terrible. If they are needed and it is their day off nothing will be done. Bring blankets because what they have on the beds is more like a bed covering/extra sheet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2023
Over all the property was nice,close to the beach inside very nice,my family and I truly enjoyed our vacation highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Local service non-responsive
Though clean, numerous things were not available or working properly. Three weeks of calling local Vacasa rep was worthless - managed to get two lightbulbs replaced - all other issues ignored.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best one yet at Galveston!!
The home was clean, exactly as described but had upgraded Twin beds, everything worked, very roomy even with 10 people. Outdoor shower and charcoal pit downstairs. Everything thing you need in the kitchen (utensils, plates, appliances, and cups, silverware) even had little travel dove shampoo, conditioner, and soap like a hotel. It was just perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Casey M., Castle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Bermuda Beach House
We liked the roominess of the house and it has a good sized kitchen with everything we needed in it. The AC for the main room does not cool the house suficiently and many outlets did not work, especially downstairs. Someone came by to reset the outlets but they still did not all work. The house is in a great location being steps away from our favorite beach, however, we probably would not select this property again b/c of the AC not being as cool as we would have liked and because of the electrical issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located and had everything we needed
The Blue Ribbon Cottage was fantastic! Very comfortable and fun. Perfect location to get to everything easily, but not be in the middle of everything. We stayed over Memorial Day weekend and there was a LOT of traffic on the island, but we hardly noticed here. The decor was great, but not too much. Everything we needed was provided. The beds were comfortable. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious beach house
Very spacious master bedrooms with 2 private master baths. Perfect for 2 couples. Great family room for gatherings. Loved the walking distance to the beach. No issues with WiFi duribg visit. Just the right driving distance to hot spots in Galveston. Overall great location and value for the beach house stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corliss R.

Awesome Location
This property was a great fit for our family. It has everything we needed and the location to the beach was a very short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation #23
Loved the location to the seawall and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great. But some issues
Location was great. Very close to water. Although there were a few houses in between so not to much of an ocean view. Wifi password didn't work. Had to use default settings. The outlets did not work either had to go through and reset all the GFI breakers. There is no cable, only roku tv, and some of the remotes are missing. Overall cute place. Great location to the beach just a 3 to 4 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Fun
The place was a great place to celebrate Easter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earnest G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yeah man!!!!
Great property Great communication Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jacquie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great until the A/C unit went out on Friday and didn’t get replaced until Sunday.
There two "master bedroom" set-ups which was great for us. The cottage was very clean and close to the beach. It was fully stocked with kitchen supplies (pans, plates, utensils, etc...) and towels. However, saying there's an outdoor kitchen by just having a gas grill was not good. All was good until the A/C unit to the main rooms and two of the bedrooms went out. I called it in Fruday evening, then had to call again Saturday morning, then again late Saturday afternoon. We had to buy fans to keep those rooms clean and couldn't do much cooking because it was too hot. The unit was finally replaced Saturday evening.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were unexpectedly comfortable. House had plenty of space, but the bunk room is tiny. Master area is great. This is not beachfront, but has a nice ocean view. It was a minute walk along a short but well used access road to the beach. The wrap around porch is wonderful and has good furniture. So, we had few complaints. The couch is not too comfortable. Several light bulbs need replacing. There were some lamps we couldn’t get to light, but that may be because we missed a master switch. House is lovely and well decorated. It was clean. Air conditioner worked well. This place is very well located on a nice beach, and a good distance from the congestion of the Galveston sea wall. We will probably return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hector G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Total nightmare!!
The AC was not working, the temperatures inside were at 87 degrees. The AC problem was reported very early and several times without any attention from property management. The technician showed up 18 hours after the problem was reported. He explained it was a very old AC unit so he could not guarantee it wouldn’t happen again. To add to the issues, we found a loaded gun in one of the kid’s bed. This was a very serious safety issue it was reported to Galveston police. This was a total nightmare!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a Weekend!
Overall, the house was great. It was clean and fairly well stocked. The location was great, nice and close to the beach. There were a few issues, unfortunately. The small bedroom was very warm, even with the stand fan. The icemaker in the fridge didn't work. This was reported to the management company promptly, but we really didnt expect any repairs over the weekend. We would have like to have access to the luggage lift. We asked several times and were always told they would get back to us. We never heard anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Shannon R., Waco, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrible management and communication
When we were preparing to come to the property we inquired about an outdoor grill. At first we were told there wasn’t one, then we were told there was a grill and an outdoor kitchen. Then we were told again that there was not a grill normally available but because of all the miscommunication they would leave us the key for the storage where the grill was. When we arrived at the property on Tuesday the key that was left was for the mailbox. We immediately contacted VRBO since our meal planning was based on having said grill. They assured us they would get someone out to get us the key the next day. We were finally given access to the grill Friday afternoon. We were leaving Sunday morning. THIS WAS RIDICULOUS. Then on Wednesday night the power started flickering so we immediately notified VRBO. We subsequently lost power. The fridge, stove top and oven were out until Thursday night at 7. Sure would have been nice to have that grill so we could actually cook our food that was going bad in the dead fridge. The house was beautiful the management was TERRIBLE. We were told we would be compensated for all the inconveniences we had. I guess we will see if that actually happens.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Pasadena, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location to the Beach
We had an amazing time!! The house is absolutely beautiful and in the perfect location. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths was perfect! We couldn’t get the jacuzzi tub to work (the grandkids were so excited to use it so it was a little disappointing), and then when we were leaving the breaker had been flipped off. I didn’t think it would be necessary to look at breakers! We couldn’t get the cable to work in the living room, but we had our our own Roku with us! This property should definitely offer the use of the lift, it sure would’ve been nice for the luggage and groceries! Overall it was an amazing stay and we would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021