Steps to Beach! 'Surf Cottage' in Galveston

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Galveston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Dining & Kitchen Area | Electric Fireplace
Living area
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Dining Area | Dishes & Flatware Provided
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9.8Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"Great location, cute house! This house is a short walk to a very quiet beach, which is exactly what I was looking for. Pirates Beach is a great location due to being far enough from the Seawall to be ..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(54 Ratings)

Cottage in Hitchcock, TX

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Escape to Galveston for a getaway at ‘Surf Cottage,’ a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental. This home offers upscale amenities, including a large, wraparound deck, a well-equipped kitchen, and tasteful decor. Sip your coffee on the deck before strolling down to the beach for the day. When you've had enough of the waves, pile the family in the car and head to Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, or the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier! Endless fun and sunny days await!

-- THE PROPERTY --

GVR05198 | Washer & Dryer | Beach Supplies | Central Location

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Sitting Room: Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, outdoor dining, lounge chairs, beach umbrella, beach chairs, beach towels
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, electric fireplace, dining table, ceiling fans, open floor plan, nautical decor
KITCHEN: Electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, towels & linens, complimentary toiletries
SUITABILITY: Stairs required for access, single-story home
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), no street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

FUN IN THE SUN: Sand Art Beach (0.1 miles), Galveston Island State Park (0.8 miles), Pirates Beach (1 mile), Sea Shell Beach (1 mile), Sunny Beach (5 miles), Galveston Beach (8 miles), San Luis Beach (13 miles)
FAMILY TIME: Schlitterbahn Waterpark (8 miles), Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier (9 miles), Moody Gardens (9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (9 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (11 miles), Pier 21 (13 miles)
GALVESTON HOT SPOTS: Bishop's Palace (13 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (13 miles), Galveston Historic Seaport (13 miles), East End Historical District (13 miles), Fort San Jacinto Historic Point (15 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (8 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (48 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed due to severe allergies
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: No more than 3 vehicles are able to park at the property
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access

Amenities at Steps to Beach! 'Surf Cottage' in Galveston

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Hitchcock, TX


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(54 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
This beach house had some ups and downs. We loved how close the house was to the beach, about a 5 minute walk away. The bedding was comfortable and we got to make ourselves at home. Downside was how hot the house was once we checked in and how it struggled to stay cool during our stay. It was 89 degrees at check in and did not cool down to 72 until 1am. We appreciate the house for providing 4 plug in fans but sadly it wouldn’t help that much. A few times when we left the house and came back the AC was set to 72 and we come back to the AC reading 79 after being out and about all day. One thing that was super scary was how we found a broken beer bottle at the outside shower station so we slipped that amenity. I did pick up a plastic wine bottle in case the property manager tried to blame us for leaving it behind. We were not going to touch broken glass at all!! I would highly recommend the property managers to do a better inspection for future guests that plan on checking in. Would have loved for the AC to been on to at least 80, property need a little bit cleaner as we found dirty dishes in the clean cabinet and can’t forget the alcohol left behind from a previous guest. One last thing the check in key pad was a bit faulty and the online instructions were incorrect as it stated turn a handle as there is only a number pad and push down tab to enter. Highly confused as how to rate this stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Great place
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great location, cute house! This house is a short walk to a very quiet beach, which is exactly what I was looking for. Pirates Beach is a great location due to being far enough from the Seawall to be quiet but close enough to drive back on forth for restaurants and shopping. Kitchen was stocked well and the pictures are accurate. Small suggestions: there is no laundry soap provided so make sure you bring some if you will do laundry. Also, the house gets warm at about 3pm until about 8. There are fans in each room but if you are a hot family like we are, that may be a concern. Otherwise great stay, easy check-in, clean accommodations!
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
AC a real issue as it was on 78 when we arrived. Didn't cool down till mid morning next day 70 degrees.Left it on 65 to keep satifactory temp during stay.Would have been ok if on reasonable temp before our arrival.Dishwasher was full. Outside trash was full.Property was in good condition, lighting very poor.Nice walk to beach.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Steps to Beach! 'Surf Cottage' in Galveston. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Steps to Beach! 'Surf Cottage' in Galveston pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Steps to Beach! 'Surf Cottage' in Galveston?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.