Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!

Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(31 Ratings)

"House was a great little bungalow and the sauna was a nice addition!"

Ryan W.

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Hitchcock, TX

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this house rental

Welcome to Blue Marlin, a classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath beachside retreat located in the beloved Pirates Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. This inviting home offers 1,330 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, including a unique separate ground-level suite—ideal for families or couples traveling together. With high vaulted ceilings, open-concept living areas, and coastal charm throughout, Blue Marlin promises a relaxed and memorable Gulf Coast escape.

Step outside to soak in the sun on the large, uncovered deck, perfect for enjoying a summer lunch or relaxing with a cold drink in hand. Downstairs, you'll find a shaded patio with outdoor furniture, a BBQ area, and an outdoor shower—the perfect setup for post-beach cookouts and catching the cool Gulf breeze after a day in the sun. And speaking of the beach, it’s just a 4-minute walk away, offering endless opportunities for sandcastle building, wave jumping, and long beach strolls.

Inside, the main level welcomes you with an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen, designed to keep everyone connected. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, and a private half bath that connects to the full hallway bath with a tub/shower combo. A second bedroom offers a queen bed, and two additional bedrooms feature twin beds, each with its own TV and a mix of cable or DVD entertainment—plenty of space for kids and adults alike.

The ground level provides added privacy with a separate entrance, a bedroom with two twin beds and TV, a full bath with a tiled walk-in shower, and a custom-built steam/dry sauna—a rare and luxurious amenity perfect for unwinding after a day of beach fun.

Just a short drive from top Galveston attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District, Blue Marlin offers a peaceful residential feel while keeping you close to the action. Pirates Beach is known for its family-friendly vibe, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing getaway without being far from the island’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Book your stay at Blue Marlin today and experience a breezy beach retreat that blends comfort, convenience, and just the right touch of coastal charm.

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Amenities at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Hitchcock, TX

Nearby attractions

Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(31 Ratings)

"House was a great little bungalow and the sauna was a nice addition!"

Ryan W.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Hitchcock, TX

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Hitchcock, TX

Nearby attractions

Houston Museum of Natural Science

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(31 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

The key was unable to open our door without many tries and even with repeated assistance of the maintenence staff. We waited for assistance over an hour twice while being attacked by hordes of mosquitoes.We resorted to leaving the house unlocked and staff came to fix the problem with a second door and that also was unable to be opened, and then we were still locked out.

10.0 / 10.0

House was a great little bungalow and the sauna was a nice addition!

6.0 / 10.0

The house was clean and well equipped. The biggest thing to note is that the second bathroom and one of the bedrooms is completely separate from the rest of the house and only able to access from the outside. It worked okay for our group but would have been nice to have another bathroom (shower) that was accessible to the rest of the house. Additionally, there were no streaming services, just regular cable. Again, not a big deal but made things a little tough with the little ones at the end of a long beach day, especially because the cable kept going out. Aside from that, the kitchen, dining room, living room layout was great for hanging out. Beds were comfortable. And you can’t beat the location - Pirate’s Beach is a great neighborhood.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice quiet place, great access to the beach and other places. Just far enough away from the Seawall to avoid the crowd. A little work would make this place extremely nice.

10.0 / 10.0

We have had a hard year and needed to get away for a few days. This house was jus the ticket. Short 2 block walk to the beach, close to a small store and only about 15 min to Pleasure Pier. We did not have any certain agenda except to go to the beach every day for several days. We relaxed, played games at night and enjoyed the area. I hope we can get this place again. the owners were great and answered our questions promptly.

8.0 / 10.0

Overall nice, enough room for us. House needs handyman. Outside shower was nice ,would be better if head was replaced. Hose sprayer needs work. The slidding doors into house. The one behind coach locks wit key. The other does not lock with key, and handle came unscrewed. There is a draw the face pulls off in kitchen. Loved the washer and dryer. The bathrom showers were enjoyed by all. The small things like flatware and utensils was nice. The coach was very comfy, table was sat around alot. The aircondition worked very well. We all slept very well.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend. Just a short walk to a quiet beach.

6.0 / 10.0

Four of us got splinters from the deck on the first day. It needs to be refinished. They didn’t have any beach towels, beach chairs or toys for sandcastles or boogie boards. The internet didn’t work for our entire trip (they said it might go in and out) and the TV/DVD remotes didn’t work either. But it was really close walking distance to beach and 15 minute drive to food and activities. It was decorated cute, the AC worked really we and the bed was comfy.

10.0 / 10.0

It's an older property but a lot of it has been remodeled. We have 3 kids there (4, 2.5 and 1) and while it's only a short walk to the beach (7-10 minutes), I wish it had been a block shorter to be ideal with kids that small. Overall, I'd highly recommend it!

10.0 / 10.0

Thoughtfully equipped space. Local host responded to inquiries quickly; and left useful information about the space for quick reference. Great, friendly neighborhood with a short walk to West Beach. (No driving allowed on West Beach so great for families with small children.)

10.0 / 10.0

This was a nice place to stay for our family. We didn’t realize that the 4th room was not directly connected to the rest of the house which left our teenager alone each night. He loved it though! A few pantry staples would have been helpful but the appliances, table settings, and cookware were plenty. Beach access was an easy walk and the neighborhood was quiet.

10.0 / 10.0

This house was great for our family vacation! There was 9 of us and it was very comfortable for everyone. Location is great, close to the beach within walking distance and close to town with many fun things to do. Quiet neighborhood perfect for families. The dishwasher didnt work during our stay but that was really no big deal. The living room tv also went out during our stay but again it was no big deal and i would recommend this house to anyone ! It was clean and nicely remodeled felt like home for our week stay.

10.0 / 10.0

CLOSE TO BEACH, UPDATED HOUSE, QUIET NEIGHBORS

10.0 / 10.0

Our place was very nice compared to our other families places! They will consider using your company!

10.0 / 10.0

Easy

10.0 / 10.0

Could have access to another shower on main living area

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Place

Perfect Place

Blue Marlin was just perfect for our family and friend weekend. It was one of the cleanest places I have ever rented. The management company answered all my question promptly. Such a pretty place too. We can’t wait to go back.

10.0 / 10.0

The best vacation home!

The best vacation home!

Everything was great! The beach house had everything we needed and then some. Modern and up to date! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a get away!

10.0 / 10.0

PERFECTION

PERFECTION

This house was seriously perfect. It was beautiful, stocked, well maintained, and close to the beach. We will definitely stay here many many many more times. The entire family enjoyed the home and continue to talk about how nice the house and area were even three weeks later.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Bungalow

Beautiful Bungalow

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Blue Marlin. This is a very well appointed beach bungalow. I was most impressed with the way the kitchen had excellent dishes, bakeware, and utensils. Our family's stay was pleasant and so comfortable. Great bathrooms! Beautiful bedrooms! Excellent customer service!

10.0 / 10.0

Unexpected surprise

Unexpected surprise

Beautifully remodeled home. The pictures seen on on line do not do it justice. Short walk to the beach in a really nice neighborhood. Would definitely look to stay at this property again.

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay

It was easy and affordable.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved our stay

Loved our stay

We loved the location of the home and the feel of the neighborhood. It was very special that it had a sauna - don't find that often. Our son is a crossfit instructor and THAT was his big treat! The cabin was actually VERY clean, but the sofas looked dirty because they are old, but I loved the abundance of seating. The dining chairs did not roll smoothly, but well enough. The kitched was well equipped. We loved the openness to the livng area. Most of the blinds did not work well in the living area and took extra care to open and close. Many slats were missing on the double-glass doors, so there was no real privacy at night. We enjoyed games at the dining table and sitting on the deck at night. Didn't use the beds downstairs. We picked up our 89-year-old mil to spend an afternoon/dinner with us, and she was able to get up the stairs, so we loved that it wasn't a home really high up off the ground. We'd thought about bringing a table for downstairs to have dinner with her there in case she could not make it up the stairs, but saw that there was one down there in the pics. However, when we arrived, we found the table was very tiny . We could not get the downstairs shower to work. It was a last-minute trip. We would rent the cabin again for sure. Shower pressure upstairs was good. Beds were comfy. Didn't use the two beds downstairs, but they looked comfy! We have an extra charge on our credit card, though, and are waiting to find out what that is about.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice Labor Day weekend

Nice Labor Day weekend

Property has a great location, short walk to the beach and easy access to the rest of the island. The house is charming but the furnishings and finishes are a bit dated. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance and piece of cookware that you could ever need. Overall this was a great choice for our family for a three-day getaway. The property management was exceptional and responded to our inquiries almost immediately.

10.0 / 10.0

Good location and open living/kitchen/dining area

Good location and open living/kitchen/dining area

Good location, a couple of minutes to the beach entrance. Highly suggest renting a golf cart as it'd be a bit of a haul with kids and items. The fourth bedroom and second bathroom are downstairs which is accessible via exterior stairs (no interior stairs).

10.0 / 10.0

Happy Times

Happy Times

We had a great time at this property. We had just enough space for the family to enjoy their selves. A couple of things that we saw needed attention. The upstairs outdoor table has a chair that is broken. The couch in the living room has a sharp piece sticking off it. The space to walk between the couch and the bar is tight and one person got scratch by the couch. The dishwasher was hard to figure out and it’s very tight fitting in the kitchen. Overall small fixes and we had a great time.

8.0 / 10.0

Good stay but needed maintenance

Good stay but needed maintenance

We had a good stay, but the upstairs shower wasn't working and we had power go out in the downstairs area that involved an electrician. The management company responded and had someone out in 12 hours to fix the electrical, but couldn't get anyone to fix the shower.

10.0 / 10.0

Great long weekend stay

Great long weekend stay

This was as advertised. Property is old but has been cleaned and is fully functional. Beds were comfortable for a longer stay (have stayed in other rentals where they were not). We only stayed in the upstairs as that had enough space for our family so can’t comment on the additional quarters downstairs. Would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great family memories at Blue Marlin house

Great family memories at Blue Marlin house

Efficient and simple, the team was professional and communicated well throughout the process.

10.0 / 10.0

Best family vacation

Best family vacation

Nice comfortable we had a great time

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

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

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