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

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A hallway with white doors, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a ceiling fan, a television, and a cabinet.
A two-story house with a red door and blue trim, a front porch, and a small garden area.
A wooden staircase leading to a door with a blue exterior wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬

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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!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Galveston Seawall. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a Smart TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and Smart TV
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Outdoor quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am
Street parking available and preferred

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR16094

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was super cute and quaint. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

melinda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cozy and clean!! Host was responsive of we needed anything, would recommend a stay to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house! Had everything that we needed. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cottage. My daughter and I came for the weekend and we enjoyed its proximity to the beach as well as some quaint downtown spots. The hosts are very helpful and welcoming. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleece G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to communicate with. The cottage was adorable and well-appointed. We enjoyed staying there immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lessa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful as soon as we drove up and saw the charming colors of the house. It is very tastefully decorated and welcoming.
We love Mardi Gras so to see this brought a smile.
Very welcoming
So cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this cozy cottage! It truly exceeded our expectations—warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The space felt like a home away from home, and every detail added to the charm. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and well appointed cottage. Very clean. Lovely location. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was quick and host was accommodating for our family needs. Cute house in decent location to walk to beach/pier. Local trolly bus ran on street as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Cottage. It had everything we needed and was the perfect amount of space for our family of four. It was conveniently located minutes from everything and was in a very quiet neighborhood. We loved the Cottage on Ave Q!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We will definitely be back, the home was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was wonderful. We had an exceptional stay and enjoyed the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

phyllis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was clean and cozy. The AC worked well and the fans in the rooms and living room. Kitchen was a good size, great stove and plenty of dishware, utensils and pots and pans and nice quality as well. The washer and dryer was a plus being by the beach and after a week's stay. Neighborhood was not noisy and close to not only the beach but stores and restaurants. Would definitely recommend a stay here and we will return for another visit. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach house, awesome location!

House and decor and location which is perfect for me, my wife, and our two adult daughters. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The beach was walkable and there were good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024