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Welcome to the "Cottage on Avenue Q" on historic Galveston Island!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston (Kempner Park), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Port of Galveston and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to the "Cottage on Avenue Q" on historic Galveston Island!

Beautifully updated family friendly 1913 island bungalow only two and a half blocks from the beach and entertainment. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cozy home features fully equipped kitchen and bath, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors throughout, central HVAC, washer/dryer and Smart Roku TV is provided. The cottage has 2 bedrooms ( queen bed in one and 2 twins in the other). The cozy living room has a memory foam queen sleeper sofa. The kitchen is fully-equipped with all you'll need for your stay - pots, pans, dishes, flatware, coffee maker, blender, microwave and basic staples (salt, pepper, sugar, cream). The interior is beach cozy contemporary and is a blend of antique and modern furnishings including ship-lapped walls and exposed brick. . Other amenities include a vintage styled bathroom with ball and claw tub/shower combo, and a stackable washer/dryer. Great front porch for evening relaxing! Hosting and customer service is what we do best! We will make sure to check in with our guests via VRBO messenger when you arrive, but otherwise, we will leave you to explore the island and enjoy the Cottage on Avenue Q's amenities. We are always available 24/7 via messenger during your stay in case you have any questions or concerns. Don't miss out staying in this wonderful charming home!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This vacation home offers books, games, and designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number GVR06780

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Welcome to the "Cottage on Avenue Q" on historic Galveston Island! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first stay with VRBO and we loved staying at the Cottage on Avenue Q. The space was perfect for my friend and I to have a girl’s weekend. Home was very clean, had all the essentials for cookware and bedding, and every space was used to its fullest potential. Thank you for having us! A wonderful location; just a few blocks away from the beach. A very doable walk. The strand is close by with a ride-share service or bikes if you rent them. Parking was a breeze. Plenty of street parking available and the small shared grass pad in between the cottage and the neighbor’s unit is available for use. We will gladly stay at the Cottage again! Please don’t forget to sign the cute guest book.
Master Bedroom with closet space
Breakfast Nook/Dining Area
Bathroom with barn door
Living Room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

COZIEST COTTAGE!

This is our second summer here and it was just as perfect this time as our last! It's so hard to write anything when everything is amazing! Which is a great thing! The cottage feels like your home... it is super clean, has plenty of paper towels/ toilet paper, cooking pots/ pans for cooking, towels etc...The beds are comfy, with soft sheets and nice comforter. **AND they actually let you USE the air conditioner and set the temperature!!!! If you stay in enough VRBOS you KNOW what I mean!!! Huge, huge plus being in the heat and humidity of August in Galveston! :)You will not go wrong staying here. We will be back!Thank you Cy for sharing your gorgeous home!P.S. Street is quite and always felt safe!!!
So inviting!
Cute decor
Just the right size open kitchen.
One of the twin beds in the front room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute and cozy house! The AC was amazing in the Texas summer heat, and the beds were so cozy! The house had everything we needed, and it is in such a convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ trip

We enjoyed our stay. The house was cozy and lovely. We enjoyed our coffee on the porch in the morning or sometimes even a short walk around the neighborhood. It had all the amenities we needed. We would stay here again, as well as recommended for small groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed The Cottage on Avenue Q. The cottage was great & so was the location. We will definitely stay there next time we are in Galveston.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was very charming and welcoming. The beds were comfy, the eat in kitchen spacious. The area is close to shopping and restaurants. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than advertised

Beautifully decorated and maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most beautiful cottage in Galveston

This cottages is simply gorgeous. Super clean, great AC, comfy beds and responsive hosts, not to mention close to the beach. If you want a relaxing spot in Galveston, this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob C., Louisiana, Cajun country

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston vacation

The state was nice. The property manager was helpful. Cute little Home to stay in for a vacation. The only reason why it has three stars is because the washing machine did not work. Other than that, the stay was very enjoyable. We will be staying again in the future. Thanks, God bless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JB C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A house with a lot of Character

We really enjoyed our stay.The house really has so much character.I must have missed the sofa couch in the description of the property online , so we were pleasantly surprised to see on the house notes there was one available.We like to cook at least breakfast on our stays.The pots and pans were pretty basic, if you plan on cooking maybe bring something of your own to cook with. Overall the cleaning was pretty good. The ceiling fan and hvac vent was caked in dust.The only safety concerns I would bring up was we didn’t have a key to the rear door which had a deadbolt and most of the windows were sealed shut do to age and being painted shut.Thank goodness nothing happened where we needed to escape quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Very clean and quaint. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Times were had by all

Very comfortable for three people, in a convenient location if you rent a car. Not perfect if you have mobility issues, but doable. Lockbox proved difficult to open, but owners/managers were very responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

audrey f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet stay in Galveston

Pictures don’t do this home justice. It is a very tastefully done space with everything you need. The queen bed was super comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet (except for the one Mardi Gras parade that went by but to be expected). As we were visiting for a wedding, we didn’t do much cooking beyond simple breakfast but the kitchen has what you need to make meals. There also is comfortable abundant seating in the living room and everything is just so well done. Linens and towels were lovely and I highly recommend this space if you need to travel to Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage

Nice furnishings and plenty of towels & decent quality that seems to be missing in other cottages. Typical shared driveway for Galveston. Nice old wood floors with one exception that you had to be careful in a few places where the wood was pretty much rotted away underneath but on the surface it looked normal but the floor gave way. We have noticed this in other old homes we rented elsewhere on the island. It seems to be common just beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Clean Home

Wonderful place to stay! House was super clean and had everything we might need. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Pittsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred C., Dillsburg

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Trip

This was perfect for the 2 of us. It is within a few minutes of everything on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Had no issues. Very clean and close to everything we did
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT!!!!

Do yourself a favor and stay here! I love this little house so much I would live here! It is SO cozy, SUPER clean, and the decor is just the icing on the cake. The kitchen had everything we needed to make multiple meals and the beds were super comfortable... oh and the air conditioner worked great! That is a huge deal in the heat and humidity. :) Me, my sister and aunt all agreed we will be coming back next summer, but this time extending our stay! We really didn't want to leave. THANK YOU to our hosts for having a home that IS exactly as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024