Castaway Cottage

Galveston, 77550, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>32</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a living room with a couch and two chairs at Castaway Cottage in Galveston
a living room with a couch and a tv at Castaway Cottage in Galveston
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Castaway Cottage

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Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
32 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 1269 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Castaway Cottage is located in Galveston, just 1.7 miles from Porretto Beach and a 9-minute walk from Pleasure Pier. The property is around 3.8 miles from Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, 3.9 miles from Moody Gardens, and 12 miles from Galveston Island State Park. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Seawall Urban Park is a 6-minute walk away. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. This vacation home also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Moody Mansion Museum is 1.3 miles from Castaway Cottage, while Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal is 1.9 miles away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 40 miles from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
10
High score for Galveston
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    “Lots of space and privacy. Close to beach. Ability to cook with a full kitchen. The deep bath tub was amazing! They were quick to respond with any questions we had. Boogie boards were available for the kids to take to the beach which was a nice...”
  • Rice
    United States of America United States of America
    “The back yard has plenty of room and seating. Inside was spacious and comfortable for everyone”
  • Charlotte
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very adorable place! Everything was very comfortable and I loved the beautiful backyard with the trees and sitting area! Was perfect for our family! It was our first time staying, so we didn't want to bring our pup, but after seeing the home and...”

Managed by Vacasa

Company review score: 8.3Based on 120,750 reviews from 31107 properties
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Company info

Vacation Home Management Vacasa unlocks the possibilities of how we enjoy vacation homes. We take care of managing our homeowners’ vacation houses so they can have peace of mind (and their home when they want to). And our guests book vacations confidently knowing they’re going to find exactly what they’re looking for without any surprises. Each vacation home is always cared for by our professional local teams who implement our high cleanliness and maintenance values, while the hands-off tasks of vacation rental management--marketing, filing taxes, and maintaining a website--are handled by a specialized central support team. Our passion and focus remains true: to empower our homeowners, guests, and employees to invest in vacation.

Property info

This alluring home is great for the whole family to gather and make memories, with a well-decorated interior and a full kitchen with a pass-through bar. The living area has a flatscreen TV and cable for everyone to enjoy, while the back deck boasts a picnic table and a grill for summertime BBQs. At the end of the day, the cozy front porch is the perfect place to kick back with your favorite drink.

Neighborhood info

This home is located just a couple of blocks from the Seawall and beach. The famous Pleasure Pier rides and entertainment are less than half a mile away, as well as a local float pool & patio bar. You can also rent a bike to explore the local dining and souvenir shops that surround the area. Things to know: Free WiFi Snowbirds welcome! Two small Dogs are welcome

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Castaway Cottage

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Video
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
    • Fishing
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Babysitting/Child services
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Castaway Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival. If the agreement is not received, the guest should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that only registered guests are allowed at the property.

    Guests shall abide by the property's policy. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 8:00.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Castaway Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: GVR04228

    FAQs about Castaway Cottage

    • The prices at Castaway Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Castaway Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing

    • Yes, Castaway Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Castaway Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Castaway Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 10 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Castaway Cottage is 1.3 miles from the center of Galveston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Castaway Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Castaway Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.