The Five Starfish Inn. Cute little beach vacation rental. 1 block to the Seawall

Galveston, Texas
$187 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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The Five Starfish Inn.
A cute little fully renovated vacation rental on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Located 1 block from the Seawall providing easy beach access. This charming 820 square foot beach themed house is located within blocks of bike & golf cart rentals, 3 local bars, restaurants, corner store, local liquor store, and the new Lucine Hotel outdoor Patio Bar and restaurant . The house includes one queen bed, full kitchen, full bath, and laundry facilities. It’s the perfect Island getaway for two! 

Living Space:
Relax in the comfy living room with a full size couch and love seat and a 45” smart TV. Free WiFi and high speed internet.  Netflix is included or you can log into your own account to enjoy HBO, Prime, Hulu and more. Central AC/heat, with ceiling fans in every room. The front porch is great for sipping coffee or wine and listening to the waves of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Bedroom:
The bedroom includes a iCloud Queen mattress with quality bedding and pillows for your comfortable and restorative night’s sleep. **” Smart TV. Headboard includes bedside reading lights with bedside USB charging ports for your devices. Extra pillows, blankets and linens available.

Bathroom:
Beautiful crisp clean bathroom includes full-size tub and shower. Bath towels, hairdryer, hand held clothing steamer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap are provided .

Kitchen:
Prepare a meal or order in. The kitchen is fully equipped with glasses, wine glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, silverware and cooking utensils.
Coffee/ Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, and Keurig. Blender, toaster, dishwasher and cute vintage microwave included. An initial serving of Keurig coffee, tea, creamer and sugar serving is provided. Electric stovetop range & oven. Pots/ pans, baking sheet, salt & pepper. 

Dining Area:
The dining area has a sturdy butcher block table with seating for 4. 

Outside:
Fire up the propane grill on the backyard paved patio space. Seating area in both backyard and front porch for your enjoyment. Free parking on street with provided parking pass. One security camera with sound located at outside front entrance door. Keyless, contactless front door entry. Full size trash can available in backyard.  

Safety:
4 smoke detectors. Two fire extinguishers. First Aid Kit. No carbon monoxide monitor as NO gas source on the property. Security camera outside front door. Backyard motion detector light.

Laundry Room:
A full sized new washer and dryer are on property with 2 complimentary travel size Tide laundry detergent and 2 Bounce dryer sheets provided. Bath towels, medium towels, hand, face and makeup clothe provided. 2 large beach towels, 2 folding chairs, foam ice chest provided as well as a good sized beach wagon to take chairs and belongings to the beach. 

Other Things to Know:
The area is a block from beach in historical neighborhood it requires a parking pass. The PARKING PASS costs 500$ to replace per city ordinances!! Please don’t lose it. You will be responsible for replacement cost. The pass says Seawall but it is for the neighborhood only...not for the actual Seawall. They may ticket you.
Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am per city ordinances. 
During your stay we give you your space but we are available by phone or text. We live on island if needed for anything during your stay.
Flexible check in/check out. Call for individual requests. 

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 12:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Clinton T.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Really nice inside and out, close to the beach, clean, and good layout.

  • Bridget H.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Cute home close to seawall! Clean. Well kept.

  • michael h.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Quaint historical house, renovations top quality. Nice quiet area although only 1 block from beach. Liked the amenities. Very comfortable furnishings. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend.

  • Faith J.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Clean and cozy place just minutes from everything you need. On the side of the island away from the tourist, yet close to all amenities. Only a 3 minute walk from porch to sand. Can’t ask for much more from a host, all around 10! :)

  • Samantha R.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    My husband and I went to Galveston for a long holiday weekend. This house was comfortable and nicely done . We would go again.

  • Nancy O.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Owners were very accommodating and easy to work with! Would stay again!!

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We had an absolutely perfect stay! The house was exactly as described and pictured—clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated. It was the perfect romantic getaway for us. Being just a short walking distance to the beach made it even better. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend this place to others. We’re already looking forward to renting again in the future!

  • Staci C.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We absolutely loved this little cottage. It was perfectly decorated and great location near the beach and downtown. Will definitely stay here again!

  • Alicia C.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Just lovely. Will never stay in a hotel again if we can find places like this.

  • Cristie L.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Very quaint and cute… and turquoise is my absolute fav color so definitely eye appealing to me! My husband and I were very comfortable at the cottage.. the place was clean and just overall a great place to stay!

  • Theresa H.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    The property is exactly as advertised. Check in was a breeze! Perfect location for a Galveston getaway.

  • Debra S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Very beautifully decorated, clean and well-appointed

  • Rachael M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    I absolutely LOVE this place. Very clean, newly renovated, close to the sea wall, and in a quiet little neighborhood. The hosts are quick to communicate and very friendly. I will be staying here again!

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$187+
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