House - Rating 4.7 (28)

Festive Nest

$60.00 - $198.00 / night + taxes & fees

Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 full
Guests 8 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

  • Location: Galveston
  • Type: House

Description Description
Introducing Festive Nest – an ideal destination for your beach retreat. With the shore just a brief stroll away and a short drive to downtown, you're perfectly positioned to savor both relaxation and exploration. Festive Nest isn't just a place to stay; it's your gateway to embracing local festivities. Whether it's the exhilarating Lone Star Rally or the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras, this home provides an excellent hub for immersing yourself in these exciting events.

THE SPACE:

Experience the charm of this bungalow home. The serene coastal decor welcomes you as you step inside onto beautiful hardwood floors. The living room offers relaxation with a sofa, loveseat, and flatscreen TV. The dining area, seating six, leads to a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials. A breakfast nook with a reading corner complements the kitchen. The convenience of a laundry room adds value. Outside, a fenced backyard invites leisure and play. Grill on the patio or unwind in conversation.

☆ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Two twin over twin bunks

Common space: Queen sleeper sofa

☆ 48 Hours prior to your arrival, you'll gain access to the unit's Digital Binder, offering detailed information about the space and amenities usage. For any additional questions or clarity, we're always available to assist you at any time.

☆ OUTDOOR LIVING:

This home's outdoor living space is designed for privacy and security, featuring a fully fenced-in yard. The backyard comes equipped with comfortable outdoor seating, including a 4-seater patio table, making it ideal for unwinding or entertaining friends and family. Additionally, a propane BBQ grill is available, perfect for hosting memorable cookouts and enjoying delicious grilled meals in the comfort of your own backyard.

☆ WHAT'S NEARBY:

Strand Historic District: Vibrant area with shops, and nightlife. 1.1 miles away.

The Spot: A popular beachfront spot for burgers, seafood, and drinks. 1.3 miles away.

Willie G's Seafood & Steaks:Upscale dining with fresh seafood and steak dishes. 1.3 miles away.

Fisherman’s Wharf: Waterfront seafood restaurant with views of ships. 1.4 miles away.

Pleasure Pier: Amusement park over the Gulf with rides and games. 0.7 miles away.

Moody Gardens: Educational exhibits, including an aquarium and rainforest. 6 miles away.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark: Slides, wave pools, and water coasters. 5.9 miles away.

☆ HIGHLIGHTED AMENITIES:

• Pets Allowed: We happily welcome up to 2 dogs for a small fee. Should you have more furry friends, additional dogs are permitted with an extra fee, which will be charged upon request.

• Propane gas grill

• Fully fenced yard

ACCESSIBILITY & CONVENIENCE:

This home is situated on the 1st level and requires a few stairs to access.

LINENS AND LAUNDRY:

• We provide 1 bath towel, hand towel and washcloth per guest, and all beds are professionally made with hotel quality linens.

• Additional: Kitchen dishcloth and hand towels, 2 pot holders and a few beach towels.

• Laundry facilities are available to keep everything fresh during your stay as well as a private washer and dryer in the home.

EXTRAS PROVIDED:

Just a few extras to make your stay better!

• Enjoy our welcome baskets with a few snacks, waters, and coffee/tea setup.

• We also provide the necessities to get you started: 2 standard and 2 oversized trash bags, 2 rolls of paper towels, 3 rolls of toilet paper, a new sponge, dishwasher pods and a Dawn dish soap dispenser.

• Each wash station is equipped with a full-size antibacterial hand soap dispenser for your convenience. Additionally, indulge in the luxurious Beekman 1802 hotel-quality amenities, including full-size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

• Homes with a washer/dryer include a few laundry pods and dryer sheets, ensuring every aspect of your stay is covered.

PARKING:

Driveway parking is available for 1 vehicle, street parking is available for additional vehicles.

Guests will have full access to the entire home and outdoor areas.

• You'll be assigned a dedicated General Manager for your entire stay. This ensures that all your questions, requests, and needs are addressed promptly and with a personal touch, from the moment you arrive until your departure

• The minimum age to rent is 25 years old.

• You'll be assigned a dedicated General Manager for your entire stay. This ensures that all your questions, requests, and needs are addressed promptly and with a personal touch, from the moment you arrive until your departure

• We're committed to making your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your comfort and satisfaction is our top priority. So, book today and Don't Worry, Just Vacay!


Bedding Bedding
User User
Common Space
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen Sofa Bed

User User
Room 1
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen Bed

User User User User
Room 2
Sleeps: 4
2 Twin over Twin Bunk Bed


Amenities 54 Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Baking sheet
  • Balcony
  • Barbeque utensils
  • Beach
  • Beach essentials
  • Blender
  • Body soap
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products
  • Clothing storage
  • Coffee
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cooking basics
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Essentials
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking
  • Freezer
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Laptop Friendly workspace
  • Laundromat
  • Linens
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor grill
  • Oven
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Single level home
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Tub
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless
  • Pet Friendly

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Reviews Rating 4.7 (28) Reviews
Rating 5
We were only disappointed that it was to damp to enjoy the little patio. Maybe next time! Positive: Very nice. Worked well for us. Negative: The washer didn’t work, but they checked on it and even offered to have the clothing washed! We said it wasn’t necessary, but the offer was nice.
Kathy P - Posted: 2/6/2025
Rating 5
Excelente ubicación, muy bien todo. Recomendable
Luis R - Posted: 11/4/2024
Rating 5
We had a lovely stay at the bungalow. It was 2 blocks from the beach. Great location!
Holly L - Posted: 10/21/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful beach house in Galveston! Ample space, great yard, and clean everything! We can’t wait to come back again. To no fault of the owners - there was a TV issue (new one needed as previous conked out) - and the owner called us prior to checkin letting us know, and solved it as quickly as they were able. With this place, you can be confident if things come up you will be met with transparency, good communication, and an attitude to solve it without disrupting your stay. Truly a gem in Galveston!
Cailee F - Posted: 9/30/2024
Rating 5
This was such a great place to stay! The house looked exactly as described. It was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Very close to the beach and easy to get around. There's a nice sized, fenced in backyard for dogs.
Katharine P - Posted: 9/13/2024
Rating 5
Great location and stay!
Sharon B - Posted: 7/30/2024
Rating 5
Nos encantó todo la casa súper limpia si Dios quiere regresamos el próximo año Positive: Todo perfecto Negative: Todo estaba bien
Maximino S - Posted: 7/24/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful and we will be back!!!! Positive: How clean and beautiful it was/ peaceful and quiet Negative: N/a
Brittani E - Posted: 7/16/2024
Rating 5
We had a great time in Galveston. The Festive Nest Home comes with everything you need. If you don’t want to eat out all the time while on vacation it has a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery, coffee maker (regular and Kuerig), dishes etc. There is also a Washer and Dryer that is a definite plus being at the beach. Large dining room and comfortable living room. Two nice bedrooms. Lovely bathroom. The beach is a two block walk (5 mins). It also has everything you will need for your trips to the beach( chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and beach toys). They also have board games, books, a cozy porch and a relaxing back yard area. Definitely a home away from home. The pleasure pier is a 10-15 min walk and The strand is a 20-25 min walk away or you can hop on the Trolley. Had a wonderful time.
Jacqueline D - Posted: 7/10/2024
Rating 5
Great price, great location close to Galveston Bay.
Jose G - Posted: 7/7/2024
Rating 5
Staying here made our vacation much more enjoyable. Positive: The location was great. The property was exceptionally clean and made us feel like home. Attention to detail was nice touch such as having books movies and games to play. The yard was nice and secure for our fur baby. We loved it. Negative: Nothing I could think of would have made it better
Deana M - Posted: 6/4/2024
Rating 5
10/10 would stay here again!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/4/2024
Thank you Christopher we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again in the future.
Vacay Time staff
Rating 5
Charming and cozy home close to the beaches and some restaurants. Had a couple of beach chairs, 4 beach towels, and beach toys. It had everything you could need for an extended stay. Loved it.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/29/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful, comfortable and close to beach and nice walk to Pleasure Pier. Positive: Beautiful home. Clean, comfortable and had everything needed for our stay. Bedding, towels and dishes/cookware. Negative: Absolutely NOTHING!! (Maybe have Kleenex so we didn’t have to waste toilet paper. :)
Mary D - Posted: 5/25/2024
Rating 5
The sleeping arrangement and bathroom were good. Negative: My biggest complaint was that I never received any information before arriving in Galveston to check in. I had no idea how to make entry to the property. I had to search to find a phone number to call to get the code. I had to call again to find out the Wifi password also. I never received any information about check out procedures to after I returned home. I left the propety early Sunday morning April 7 to return back home. I had checked weather conditions for Monday, April 8th which were not good for traveling. So, I left a day early. I was very disappointed in the lack of communication. This was my first time to rent a house for a stay.
Mary M - Posted: 4/16/2024
Rating 5
Great family weekend at the beach. Positive: Close to the beach. Perfect size for a family. Very clean and comfortable.
Tim T - Posted: 4/1/2024
Rating 3
You can hear EVERYTHING outside! I mean if someone is walking down the street you can hear their conversation inside the Positive: It was clean and the location was great. Negative: Booking.com
Shellie A - Posted: 3/27/2024
Rating 5
Very relaxing and cozy home.
Andrea N - Posted: 1/12/2024
Rating 5
Very relaxing and cozy home.
Anonymous - Posted: 1/12/2024
Rating 5
We had a great time.
Bruce H - Posted: 11/28/2023
Rating 5
We had a great time.
Anonymous - Posted: 11/28/2023
Rating 4
It’s a nice home. It was really pretty out in the backyard and the front porch both to hang out in the breeze. The seawall is only two blocks up the street. 18th street is close to many places to enjoy yourself. Downtown isn’t far from there either. The Strand isn’t the only place, there are several other places downtown, you just have look around. The island has so many places to check out besides the beach, you just have to ask the locals. This house is a great place to stay and I’m sure anyone will enjoy themselves.
Diane V - Posted: 10/7/2023
Rating 4
It’s a nice home. It was really pretty out in the backyard and the front porch both to hang out in the breeze. The seawall is only two blocks up the street. 18th street is close to many places to enjoy yourself. Downtown isn’t far from there either. The Strand isn’t the only place, there are several other places downtown, you just have look around. The island has so many places to check out besides the beach, you just have to ask the locals. This house is a great place to stay and I’m sure anyone will enjoy themselves.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/7/2023
Rating 3
The location was very convenient. It’s right in the middle of everywhere you’ll want to go. However, because it’s in the middle of everything and it such an old house, you hear every car that passes, every person walking by, if anyone is playing music, it sounds like it’s happening inside of the house. It’s a very cute place. It was cutely decorated, but the floors were very dirty. The shower/tub had a few cockroaches, and the shower curtain was filthy. There weren’t any reviews on this property or any of their properties when we booked, so we were nervous about that. These are minor issues that can easily be fixed.
Shyla R - Posted: 9/15/2023
We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Ensuring our guests' satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate your feedback. We want you to know that we strive to maintain open lines of communication with our guests. Our General Managers are readily available to address any concerns or issues that may arise during your stay. Had we been made aware of any dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of your unit, we would have taken immediate action to rectify the situation. Before each guest's arrival, our dedicated team conducts a thorough inspection of the property to ensure it meets our high standards. We understand that in older homes, certain aspects may require extra attention, such as the condition of the floors. Rest assured, we take cleanliness seriously and are committed to providing a top-notch experience for every guest. Your feedback has been relayed to our housekeeping team, and we are actively working to address any areas where we can improve. We greatly value your input as it helps us enhance our services for future guests. I personally oversee any situations that may arise to ensure they are promptly resolved. As we prepare for our next guest's arrival today, our General Manager will be paying extra attention to cleanliness and addressing any potential issues to ensure a seamless experience. Overall, we hope your stay was enjoyable, and we would be thrilled to welcome you back to this property or any other from our Vacay Time portfolio in the future. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we are committed to continuously improving our services. Thank you for choosing Vacay Time, and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Jen CEO Vacay Time
Vacay Time staff
Rating 3
The location was very convenient. It’s right in the middle of everywhere you’ll want to go. However, because it’s in the middle of everything and it such an old house, you hear every car that passes, every person walking by, if anyone is playing music, it sounds like it’s happening inside of the house. It’s a very cute place. It was cutely decorated, but the floors were very dirty. The shower/tub had a few cockroaches, and the shower curtain was filthy. There weren’t any reviews on this property or any of their properties when we booked, so we were nervous about that. These are minor issues that can easily be fixed.
Anonymous - Posted: 9/15/2023
We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Ensuring our guests' satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate your feedback. We want you to know that we strive to maintain open lines of communication with our guests. Our General Managers are readily available to address any concerns or issues that may arise during your stay. Had we been made aware of any dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of your unit, we would have taken immediate action to rectify the situation. Before each guest's arrival, our dedicated team conducts a thorough inspection of the property to ensure it meets our high standards. We understand that in older homes, certain aspects may require extra attention, such as the condition of the floors. Rest assured, we take cleanliness seriously and are committed to providing a top-notch experience for every guest. Your feedback has been relayed to our housekeeping team, and we are actively working to address any areas where we can improve. We greatly value your input as it helps us enhance our services for future guests. I personally oversee any situations that may arise to ensure they are promptly resolved. As we prepare for our next guest's arrival today, our General Manager will be paying extra attention to cleanliness and addressing any potential issues to ensure a seamless experience. Overall, we hope your stay was enjoyable, and we would be thrilled to welcome you back to this property or any other from our Vacay Time portfolio in the future. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we are committed to continuously improving our services. Thank you for choosing Vacay Time, and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Jen CEO Vacay Time
Vacay Time staff
Rating 5
Near the beach, loved the closed backyard !
Brenda M - Posted: 9/10/2023
Thank you Brenda. We enjoyed having you stay with Vacay Time. We always tell our guests Don’t Worry, Just Vacay!
Vacay Time staff
Rating 5
Near the beach, loved the closed backyard !
Anonymous - Posted: 9/10/2023
Thank you Brenda. We enjoyed having you stay with Vacay Time. We always tell our guests Don’t Worry, Just Vacay!
Vacay Time staff
Rating 5
This was for my 14 th grandson‘s birthday he had a blast he loved the house. He loved the backyard, nice and cozy. No on Positive: It was close to everything the boardwalk the restaurant the shops it was real cozy the bunk beds were very comfortable I so clean we feel in love with this house my grandchildren can’t wait to come back Negative: Nothing
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House Rules House Rules
Check-in: 4 pm
Check-out: 10 am
Children: allowed
Infants: allowed
Pets: allowed
Parties and events: not allowed
Smoking inside: not allowed
Cancellation Policy:
Full Refund: Guests are eligible for a 100% refund (minus the travel insurance premium, if applicable) if the cancellation is made at least 30 days before the scheduled check-in date.
Partial Refund: Guests are eligible for a 50% refund (minus the travel insurance premium, if applicable) if the cancellation is made between 14 to 29 days before the scheduled check-in date.
No Refund: No refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 14 days before the scheduled check-in date.

Vacay Time Vacation Rentals does not give refunds for hurricanes (voluntary or mandatory evacuations), tropical storms, rainy days, overcast skies, or city beach closures.

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