Come Home to an Oceanfront, Beachfront Texas Gulf Coast Cottage On The Water

Galveston, Texas
$488 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

With balconies overlooking the sand and Gulf, The Ivory Turtle is the ideal setting to watch sunrises and sunsets glow off the ocean. Just steps from the surf, The Turtle is west of the crowds and traffic, yet minutes from restaurants, the pier and shopping.
Located in a family-friendly neighborhood and on the front row of a beach where no vehicles are allowed, the house is an open-concept living space with walls of windows that frame a stunning view of the Gulf. The Turtle offers cozy throws, along with an electric fireplace that creates romantic flickers of flames in the evening.
Large enough to sleep six, but small enough to feel like home, there are two bedrooms in this house on stilts. The top-floor up a spiral staircase has a king-sized bed and a private balcony. The second bedroom has two full-sized bunks and a trundle. A crib is available for the littlest family member.
There are two bathrooms, including one with a shower and one with a relaxing soaking tub. An open-air shower is also available to wash off the remnants of your sandcastle.
The kitchen is well-appointed for any meal you want to dish up or you can grill and picnic beneath the covered patio. (There is both a propane and ceramic grill available. Remember to bring your fuel.) A full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room, free WIFI and cable, three flat-screen smart televisions, driveway parking, a fully fenced yard, beach toys, chairs and outdoor games are all available for use.
Restaurants and nightlife on the Strand is about 15 miles away. Moody Gardens is about 10 miles and Galveston State Park is 3 miles away.
Family-friendly, yet great for honeymoons or a small group of friends, this spot has it all.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Beach Toys Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jonathan G.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Easy check in and out as advertised.

  • Staci M.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    This was such a beautiful beach house! Great neighborhood, great location and stunning powdery Sandy Beach!! we had an absolute blast and it was an amazingly romantic week!

  • Kris K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    really enjoyed our short stay,... would definitely book again if it's available for a longer future visit.

  • Fatimah A.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Pleasant stay right at the beachfront! Had everything we needed, especially when traveling with 3 young children. Clean and description was accurate. Just a lot of mosquitos outside the property.

  • Matt Q.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great

  • Elena K.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    The house is very nice, amazing location and everything worked great for our family of four with two kids. We look forward to coming back one day.

  • Stuart R.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Cute little house, great proximity to beach. Everything you need to have a great getaway. Communication with owner was fantastic.

  • Rob W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    This house was perfect for our family of four and our big vacation for the year. Downstairs was great for hanging out and for the kids (bedroom with bunks, very nice kitchen, and living room area, laundry, etc). Upstairs for the parents was awesome - great view of the Gulf from the bedroom with its own deck, nice bathroom, just right.For what we paid we got a lot more in value. The beach is just out back. Never felt a need to visit the busier tourist beaches up near the sea wall. Very minimal beach traffic, and very quiet.About 20-30 minutes to the main touristy stuff on the island, but we wouldn't have to drive much to get anything we needed. Plenty of smaller stores very close (like 5 minutes), groceries, etc. And it was nice to come back to a quiet spot with what felt like our own beach when we were done doing tourist things.Communications were super easy, uncomplicated check in and check out. We got more than our money's worth! Thanks again!

  • shannon b.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Easly in my top 3 Beach Houses I have rented! Very clean, A/C was cold, 50 steps to the beach and beds were comfortable! Me and the kids had the best time, would definitely recommend this Beach house! We hope to be back!

  • Andrea C.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Home was as advertised! Great location, clean and very well equipped with everything you might need!

  • Heaven U.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    My husband, two young sons, and I found the house a perfect choice for a family getaway. While the beach front is close to public access, it did not feel that way. Our space on the beach was clean and peaceful. We fished, made sand castles, and relaxed. The house is beautiful, clean, and stocked with anything you may need. The owner was easily accessible and helpful for any questions we had. Will definitely plan to stay again when we are back in town.

  • Travion J.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Great view and amazing location to enjoy the beach from your home.

  • Marina H.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    This is a cute property in a great location. Two bedrooms- a master suite up, second room down. Great for a family. Location is ideal- away from the high traffic areas but not so far that you feel isolated. Grocery, gas, restaurants are a very close drive. Very casual vibe to the house. Not luxury but not low end either. Everything you need to enjoy a long weekend at the beach. And hostess was very responsive and helpful.

  • Josh M.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Wife and I enjoyed a fantastic getaway walking the beach, riding bikes, and grilling. Enjoyed it!! Thanks Katie and I hope our little visitors are all safe :)

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We had such a good, quick family trip to Galveston at this property! The location was just what we were looking for. Communication with the host was great from start to finish, the house had everything we needed, it was nicely cleaned, and we all had a great time. There was a nearby small grocery store that took just a few minutes to walk to and was so convenient when we realized we left some items at home. Overall this was a great Galveston getaway.

  • Alexis W.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    The house was super cute and the location was perfect! Easy to get in and out for traveling and close to Galveston proper. There was also amazing proximity to the beach!! Overall, it was a wonderful stay!

  • Ann L.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    The property was nice and clean on a beautiful beach. It was perfect for what we wanted.

  • Susie G.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    The house was very clean and you couldn't beat the location on the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. The house was also very quiet, just the gentle roar of the ocean right outside your window.

  • Kristen S.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Quiet beach

  • Shaelene M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Katie was exceptional communicator and very prompt. The home is clean and has a very comfortable feel to it. There were a few minor damages but nothing that got in our way too much or made our stay unpleasant. The mosquitos in the area were exceptionally bad that weekend due to the storm and the proximity to some marsh type lands. Nothing the owner can do about it (it’s Galveston!) but I would recommend a strong bug spray for walking to the beach. .Would stay again!

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    Excellent

  • Christopher E.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Location was good, the beach was not crowded and of course how can you beat staying in a beach house when all you need to do is open the sliding glass door and you are a few steps to sand, surf and the relaxing sound of the ocean the entire stay.

  • Alanna G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    There wasn't a single aspect of the booking that didn't exceed expectations. The house was immaculate and full of every accommodation needed during our stay. The pictures do no justice to the views and wonderful feeling you get from just being there. Will absolutely be coming back to stay at the Ivory Turtle on our next visit to Jamaica Beach Galveston! Thank you Katie for being such an incredible host!

  • Tina J.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Great place with great beach access! Would stay here again!

  • MICHAEL S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    This was a great house, right on the beach with private path to beach. We enjoyed swimming and fishing right in front of the house. Not crowded at all, and away from the hustle/bustle of town. A few restaurants close by, and others a short drive into town. The location and view are excellent, and Katie was quick to respond to any questions we had. We'd love to stay here again!

  • Wayne G.

    Submitted May 20, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    We loved it! The house is beautiful, the views amazing…we are already missing the sound of the surf and the pelicans gliding over the deck in perfect formation. You can’t go wrong renting here.

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$488+
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