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Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10124 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pirate's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirates Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A DVD player and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the water park and sauna. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this West End holiday home include Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Pirate's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pirates Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Country Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Basin Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!

Welcome to Blue Marlin, a classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath beachside retreat located in the beloved Pirates Beach subdivision of Galveston, Texas. This inviting home offers 1,330 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, including a unique separate ground-level suite—ideal for families or couples traveling together. With high vaulted ceilings, open-concept living areas, and coastal charm throughout, Blue Marlin promises a relaxed and memorable Gulf Coast escape.

Step outside to soak in the sun on the large, uncovered deck, perfect for enjoying a summer lunch or relaxing with a cold drink in hand. Downstairs, you'll find a shaded patio with outdoor furniture, a BBQ area, and an outdoor shower—the perfect setup for post-beach cookouts and catching the cool Gulf breeze after a day in the sun. And speaking of the beach, it’s just a 4-minute walk away, offering endless opportunities for sandcastle building, wave jumping, and long beach strolls.

Inside, the main level welcomes you with an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen, designed to keep everyone connected. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, and a private half bath that connects to the full hallway bath with a tub/shower combo. A second bedroom offers a queen bed, and two additional bedrooms feature twin beds, each with its own TV and a mix of cable or DVD entertainment—plenty of space for kids and adults alike.

The ground level provides added privacy with a separate entrance, a bedroom with two twin beds and TV, a full bath with a tiled walk-in shower, and a custom-built steam/dry sauna—a rare and luxurious amenity perfect for unwinding after a day of beach fun.

Just a short drive from top Galveston attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the historic Strand District, Blue Marlin offers a peaceful residential feel while keeping you close to the action. Pirates Beach is known for its family-friendly vibe, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing getaway without being far from the island’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Book your stay at Blue Marlin today and experience a breezy beach retreat that blends comfort, convenience, and just the right touch of coastal charm.

GVR15680

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR15680

Property is also known as

12753

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

Yep, Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! is a short 5-minute walk from Pirate's Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

No, Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Marlin | Close to Attractions & Town! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The key was unable to open our door without many tries and even with repeated assistance of the maintenence staff. We waited for assistance over an hour twice while being attacked by hordes of mosquitoes.We resorted to leaving the house unlocked and staff came to fix the problem with a second door and that also was unable to be opened, and then we were still locked out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was a great little bungalow and the sauna was a nice addition!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little beach house

The house was clean and well equipped. The biggest thing to note is that the second bathroom and one of the bedrooms is completely separate from the rest of the house and only able to access from the outside. It worked okay for our group but would have been nice to have another bathroom (shower) that was accessible to the rest of the house. Additionally, there were no streaming services, just regular cable. Again, not a big deal but made things a little tough with the little ones at the end of a long beach day, especially because the cable kept going out. Aside from that, the kitchen, dining room, living room layout was great for hanging out. Beds were comfortable. And you can’t beat the location - Pirate’s Beach is a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place, great access to the beach and other places. Just far enough away from the Seawall to avoid the crowd. A little work would make this place extremely nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeva F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

We have had a hard year and needed to get away for a few days. This house was jus the ticket. Short 2 block walk to the beach, close to a small store and only about 15 min to Pleasure Pier. We did not have any certain agenda except to go to the beach every day for several days. We relaxed, played games at night and enjoyed the area. I hope we can get this place again. the owners were great and answered our questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike e.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025 beach stay

Overall nice, enough room for us. House needs handyman. Outside shower was nice ,would be better if head was replaced. Hose sprayer needs work. The slidding doors into house. The one behind coach locks wit key. The other does not lock with key, and handle came unscrewed. There is a draw the face pulls off in kitchen. Loved the washer and dryer. The bathrom showers were enjoyed by all. The small things like flatware and utensils was nice. The coach was very comfy, table was sat around alot. The aircondition worked very well. We all slept very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a beach getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend. Just a short walk to a quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

pearl w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Good

Four of us got splinters from the deck on the first day. It needs to be refinished. They didn’t have any beach towels, beach chairs or toys for sandcastles or boogie boards. The internet didn’t work for our entire trip (they said it might go in and out) and the TV/DVD remotes didn’t work either. But it was really close walking distance to beach and 15 minute drive to food and activities. It was decorated cute, the AC worked really we and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

It's an older property but a lot of it has been remodeled. We have 3 kids there (4, 2.5 and 1) and while it's only a short walk to the beach (7-10 minutes), I wish it had been a block shorter to be ideal with kids that small. Overall, I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rent with confidence

Thoughtfully equipped space. Local host responded to inquiries quickly; and left useful information about the space for quick reference. Great, friendly neighborhood with a short walk to West Beach. (No driving allowed on West Beach so great for families with small children.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

This was a nice place to stay for our family. We didn’t realize that the 4th room was not directly connected to the rest of the house which left our teenager alone each night. He loved it though! A few pantry staples would have been helpful but the appliances, table settings, and cookware were plenty. Beach access was an easy walk and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katir H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation rental

This house was great for our family vacation! There was 9 of us and it was very comfortable for everyone. Location is great, close to the beach within walking distance and close to town with many fun things to do. Quiet neighborhood perfect for families. The dishwasher didnt work during our stay but that was really no big deal. The living room tv also went out during our stay but again it was no big deal and i would recommend this house to anyone ! It was clean and nicely remodeled felt like home for our week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynda f.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION, UPDATED HOUSE

CLOSE TO BEACH, UPDATED HOUSE, QUIET NEIGHBORS
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation for wedding

Our place was very nice compared to our other families places! They will consider using your company!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay will return

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Could have access to another shower on main living area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Blue Marlin was just perfect for our family and friend weekend. It was one of the cleanest places I have ever rented. The management company answered all my question promptly. Such a pretty place too. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best vacation home!

Everything was great! The beach house had everything we needed and then some. Modern and up to date! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECTION

This house was seriously perfect. It was beautiful, stocked, well maintained, and close to the beach. We will definitely stay here many many many more times. The entire family enjoyed the home and continue to talk about how nice the house and area were even three weeks later.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bungalow

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Blue Marlin. This is a very well appointed beach bungalow. I was most impressed with the way the kitchen had excellent dishes, bakeware, and utensils. Our family's stay was pleasant and so comfortable. Great bathrooms! Beautiful bedrooms! Excellent customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unexpected surprise

Beautifully remodeled home. The pictures seen on on line do not do it justice. Short walk to the beach in a really nice neighborhood. Would definitely look to stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay

It was easy and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

We loved the location of the home and the feel of the neighborhood. It was very special that it had a sauna - don't find that often. Our son is a crossfit instructor and THAT was his big treat! The cabin was actually VERY clean, but the sofas looked dirty because they are old, but I loved the abundance of seating. The dining chairs did not roll smoothly, but well enough. The kitched was well equipped. We loved the openness to the livng area. Most of the blinds did not work well in the living area and took extra care to open and close. Many slats were missing on the double-glass doors, so there was no real privacy at night. We enjoyed games at the dining table and sitting on the deck at night. Didn't use the beds downstairs. We picked up our 89-year-old mil to spend an afternoon/dinner with us, and she was able to get up the stairs, so we loved that it wasn't a home really high up off the ground. We'd thought about bringing a table for downstairs to have dinner with her there in case she could not make it up the stairs, but saw that there was one down there in the pics. However, when we arrived, we found the table was very tiny . We could not get the downstairs shower to work. It was a last-minute trip. We would rent the cabin again for sure. Shower pressure upstairs was good. Beds were comfy. Didn't use the two beds downstairs, but they looked comfy! We have an extra charge on our credit card, though, and are waiting to find out what that is about.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Labor Day weekend

Property has a great location, short walk to the beach and easy access to the rest of the island. The house is charming but the furnishings and finishes are a bit dated. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance and piece of cookware that you could ever need. Overall this was a great choice for our family for a three-day getaway. The property management was exceptional and responded to our inquiries almost immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021