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Salty Air Retreat! Two Story, Historic Home on Galveston Island!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Interior
Exterior
TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grand 1894 Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪20 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.

Salty Air Retreat! Two Story, Historic Home on Galveston Island!

Fun In Town Location, Surrounded by Some of the Most Popular Restaurants on the Island! NEW LISTING!

Salty Air Retreat is a comfortable, recently updated historic home surrounded by some of the most popular restaurants on the island. No need to drive. Walk less than a block to the Sunflower Cafe and Bakery, a local favorite, for a steaming cup of coffee, fresh baked breads, pastries and wonderful breakfast and lunch eats. Or you can go next door to the Original Mexican Cafe, serving classic TexMex since 1916. It is an experience! Enjoy a margarita with some salsa and chips and your favorite Mexican dish. Cross one street and you are at The Mosquito Cafe with its gourmet dishes waiting for you.

If you like the laid-back island life and people watching, it is available on Salty Air Retreat's shaded front porch. You can enjoy a morning coffee or an evening cocktail as you wave and chat with the friendly people walking by. From the balcony you can gaze over the rooftops and see the Bishop Place, Scared Heart, and all the way to the Sea Wall. Take in the sights and sounds of this historic neighborhood. You are in the center of the largest collection of Victorian homes in the USA. Walk past the historic homes and come out in the Historic Strand, the party central of Galveston. Clubs, Cafes, Shops, festivals, and Theater! This is a very walkable area. UTMB is just minutes away by foot.

Please note that this location can be a bit busy and noisy, but it is fun having so much at your doorstep.
Salty Air Retreat is in a great location and near many restaurants and activities:
0.2 miles to popular Mosquito Cafe
0.8 miles to the Seawall and Beach!
0.8 miles to Harborside Drive, Fisherman's Wharf, Willie G's, and Katie's Seafood
0.6 miles to the Strand, for shopping, strolling, and fun
1.7 miles to Pleasure Pier
1 mile to the cruise ships!
Book your stay today to experience this lovely historic home, in the heart of the 14th Street restaurant district!

Additional Info:
No pets allowed
Minimum age to book is 25
No parties or loud gatherings
Charcoal grill available
10-12 cup coffee maker
Starter set of paper (toilet paper, paper towels) and plastic (trash bags) included

Home Rules
Quiet hours 9 pm-9 am.
Vendors have access to the homes on their scheduled day. Service days have the possibility of changing.
A laundry bag will be dropped off 1-2 days prior to departure. No need to worry, please leave it where it has been placed.
This rental property is not used for Nuisance Parties or Unlawful Gatherings. 6 adult maximum plus their dependent children are allowed at the property.
For your safety and security, there may be public-facing cameras installed on the property.

Upon selection/approval of this property, note that basic additional terms & conditions will apply. You will expect to receive our Porter additional terms & conditions via email, which will be enabled for you to thoroughly view and sign digitally. This is not considered an executed document until you view and complete these terms & conditions. We appreciate your understanding of this needed task and we are thrilled for your stay!

We do our best to ensure guests have a 5-star experience. Guests will be provided with a start-up supply of household items such as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc so that upon check-in you do not need to run to the store. We do not provide salt, pepper, oils, and spices. If you are staying longer than a few days you will need to purchase these items. Thank you!

Important Note: We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, Please be aware amenities may break or not work during your stay and we ll do our best to accommodate you. May an amenity not work or fail during your stay we will do our best to make it right, and we can refund up to 10% of the affected nights to make it right. You have to let us know at the time of notice so we can do our best to remedy the situation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from East End Historic District. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and a few minutes from Port of Galveston
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please supervise children at all times.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR14334

Property is also known as

859455

Salty Air Retreat! Two Story, Historic Home on Galveston Island! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and clean
Fantastic stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend
The house was awesome and was as advertised. Great location if you are looking to enjoy Galveston proper. Minutes to the stran and the seawall. My family and I had a wonderful time and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really nice house and close to the strand. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property close to restaurants/historic downtown & gulf
First of all, the house is very attractive, with high ceilings, large bedrooms, and a very well equipped kitchen that is well provisioned. The location is nice. Two of our favorite breakfast places are within 2 blocks of the property. Historic downtown is less than a 20 minute walk away, as is Seawall Blvd and the gulf. Can't ask for more. Also, the price wasquite reasonable. minubrrestaurants w
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, not what we expected.
This home had a severe issue with the upstairs shower. It was noticeable throughout the house that it had been an ongoing issue. We went the entire weekend with one small bathroom for a group of girls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

karla

Travelled with family and small children
This property canceled us 2 hours before check in. I was already on the island. Host never answered back. Had to book another house for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nakeisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location close to everything
The place was very nice and the location was perfect. It was close to everything we needed from the beach to the grocery store. Only complaint is there are no blinds or full curtains on most of the windows so it’s impossible to sleep in and the house doesn’t cool during the day while it’s hot out. Also, it rained quite a bit while we were there causing us to stay inside on some days. Only having a tv in the living room and downstairs bedroom was unfortunate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R., Baytown

Liked: Cleanliness
Lonestar Rally
We stayed here for the weekend during the 2023 Lonestar Rally. This house was great!! Perfect location...minutes from the Strand. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Had a little difficulty with the front door key pad lock. The master bedroom with thehking size bed was soooo nice. The bed was very comfortable. The entire place was quaint. We will definitely consider this place again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Galveston Getaway
This was a fun trip. The property manager was able to get a hold of fairly easily. I noticed droppings I thought were mice and was able to speak with the someone who was going to send out housekeeping the next day. When speaking with her she mentioned it was probably roaches. The next morning while having breakfast a 3 inch roach ran across the kitchen the exterminator did come out but this put a bit of a damper on the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Showstopper
Our family traveled to Galveston to support my granddaughter as she and her dance troupe competed in the National Showstopper competition at Moody Gardens. We needed space for all her gear and our one year old grandson is learning to walk, which he really perfected at your location! The minor issue we had was remedied immediately and to our satisfaction. We highly recommend other families give it try!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mardi Gras fun
Great location right next to a Mexican restaurant. Short walk to the strand. Safely park in garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mardi Gras location
We had a great stay! The space was perfect for us and our 4 teenagers. Walkable to the Strand, nearby restaurants, UTMB, and there’s an Arlan’s market close by as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Sophia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet
The house was OK But we weren't able to do the things that we planned with the kids because the Internet didn't work. The house had the most beautiful flowers, But the landscaping was terrible. There was high weeds growing all around the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was suited for a family group. Our teens walked to the beach and shopping.. a good time
It was easy to find, simple check in. Any concerns were responded to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mardi Gras Weekend
Great house within walking distance to restaurants and the historical district. Great location for Mardi Gras.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022