Family-friendly rentals near Galveston Island

Bikes/kayaks, great fishing, fire pit, pickleball!

Borrowing from Walt Disney's mission for Disneyland, our mission for Tortuga Cay is simple...'to be a place where friends & family can have fun together.' Located on one of the largest canals in Jamaica Beach w/ direct access to Galveston Bay & State Park, you can't ask for a better location... - 10 minute bike ride to the beach, Jamaica Beach Swimming Pool (open seasonally), playground & city park - 20 minute drive to the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, the Strand & Sea Wall

Salty Dog Beach Cottage - Galveston Beach Retreat

Short walk to beach with no highway to cross. About 6 miles west of seawall attractions in a quiet beach community. Perfect for couple or small family. Queen bed and sofa with queen pullout. Fast Xfinity WIFI & 55” Roku TV. Soap, shampoo, towels, cookware, utensils, blenders, coffee are all provided. Downstairs laundry with washer & dryer also grill, umbrellas, canopy, chairs, bikes, various toys and a beach cart. Plenty of good nearby food options. Discounts for full week or month!

The Nook on the Island

My place is close 5 minutes drive-time to the Cruise or the beach.. You’ll love my place because of the coziness and walking distance to the Pleasure Pier or Strand. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids). No smoking ,Not suitable for pets, No parties or events - Check-in time is 3PM - 12AM (midnight). Please no parties and no loud music after midnight. No smoking inside the house. There is a patio available for smoking.

BEACHFRONT HIDEAWAY

Best Beachfront view in Galveston! Top floor & center--this tastefully updated condo comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests in classic island style. Fall in love with the best of both worlds--enjoy the sparkling pool & hot tubs with gorgeous coastal breezes and picturesque ocean views or walk onto the beach to collect sea glass & shells to your heart's content. Beachfront Hideaway exudes Island Time with a laid back casual atmosphere directly on the beach.

"THE BLUE HOUSE" Silk Stocking Area with Pool

Private Historical home near the Silk Stocking District! Close to many of Galveston's best attractions such as the beach, the Pleasure Pier, & Downtown Strand & Nightlife. Modern touches mixed with Victorian hardwood floors & granite counters. We have a small pool in the beautiful backyard. 4 Queen beds, sofa, 3 TVs. 5 minute walk to the beach. 2 min. walk to Playground, skate park, tennis courts, splash pad. Good for families & groups. No pets allowed.

Del Boca Vista -King bed/5 blocks from Strand

GVR02757 2 Bed 1 Bath apt. above the garage behind our house in the East End Historic District. The apt is completely separate from our house and is not occupied below. It has one bedroom with a king bed and another bedroom with a queen bed. Fully stocked kitchen with coffee, tea, creamer and a few snacks and just about everything you need for cooking meals. Just blocks from Historic Downtown Strand area, UTMB, restaurants and one mile from the Beach.

Crashboat Camp Apartment on the Bay

We live here, which is why we only accept guests with previous favorable reviews. Crashboat Camp Bayside Apartment is on waterfront property. Relax in our well-appointed guesthouse, which has 2 bedrooms with luxurious high-quality cotton sheets and beautiful bedding (1 king & 1 queen). There is a quaint combo food-prep/sitting room with a fold-out queen couch. The shared property has a fishing pier over the water with large fishing lights.

1/2 Block to Beach 100 Year Old Craftsman Bungalow

Built in 1924, our 3 bedroom cottage has been recently remodeled in a very unique Modern Vintage style and is located 1/2 block from the historic Seawall and beach, 4 blocks to The Pleasure Pier and many great restuarants. The backyard is beautifully landscaped with tropical plants, walkways and a large palapa with chairs to enjoy the evening breezes or morning coffee. Beach access is a very short walk out the back gate.

The 1847 Powhattan House & Living History Museum

Until there is time-travel, staying in the 1847 Powhatan House may be the next best thing. This is the 3rd oldest house in Galveston and has an amazing, almost unbelievable history. This beautiful Greek Revival style home is located 3 blocks from the beach and close to the Strand. The story of the house is told in a brief documentary on YouTube entitled “The Amazing History of Galveston's 1847 Powhatan House.”