About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Market Gem in Galveston offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a private entrance and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a terrace, balcony, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a washing machine, patio, dining area, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Porretto Beach and near attractions such as The Grand 1894 Opera House (4-minute walk) and Moody Mansion Museum (1.1 mi). William P. Hobby Airport is 41 mi away. Highly rated by guests.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Managed by Vacasa

Company review score: 8.5Based on 9,539 reviews from 2805 properties
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Company info

Vacation Home Management Vacasa unlocks the possibilities of how we enjoy vacation homes. We take care of managing our homeowners’ vacation houses so they can have peace of mind (and their home when they want to). And our guests book vacations confidently knowing they’re going to find exactly what they’re looking for without any surprises. Each vacation home is always cared for by our professional local teams who implement our high cleanliness and maintenance values, while the hands-off tasks of vacation rental management--marketing, filing taxes, and maintaining a website--are handled by a specialized central support team. Our passion and focus remains true: to empower our homeowners, guests, and employees to invest in vacation.

Property info

Beautifully updated, this 3BR/2.5BA home presents a modern basecamp within a short walk of The Strand and downtown Galveston’s historic sites. Highlights include stylish shiplap walls, plush furnishings, and a sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Sip morning coffee on the covered front porch. Behind the home, find a grassy fenced yard and a charming deck with rocking chairs. The convenient location keeps you close to a plethora of shops and restaurants as well as boat charters on the channel. Hop on the historic trolley just 2 blocks away for easy transport to Moody Gardens at the Seawall Beach Loop and shopping/dining at the historic Downtown Loop. LIVING AREA A comfy sofa and love seat invite you to unwind in the living area. Watch movies on the flat-screen TV. KITCHEN & DINING Stainless steel appliances sparkle alongside spacious granite countertops in the kitchen. Perch at the kitchen bar for four as dinner simmers on the gas range. Share home-cooked meals around the table for four in the dining area. BED & BATH This two-story home sleeps six guests in three bedrooms. Sleep soundly on a king-size bed in the primary suite. The en-suite bathroom boasts a double vanity and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom holds two twin-size beds, and the third bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The guest bathroom is configured with a tub/shower combination. A half bath provides added convenience. OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES Kick back with a cold drink in a rocking chair on the back deck. The grassy, fenced backyard offers space to play outdoor games. The covered front porch is furnished with a bistro table for two. The balcony has two Adirondack chairs and a lovely downtown view. EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS Extra perks include complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer. A beach umbrella, chairs, and towels are provided in the rental. Parking is available for two compact cars in the driveway.

Neighborhood info

No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximun occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices -not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to 3,000 dollars of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Languages Spoken

Czech,German,English,Spanish,French,Italian,Dutch,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Market Gem

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

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House rules

Market Gem takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival. If the agreement is not received, the guest should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Please note that only registered guests are allowed at the property.

Guests shall abide by the property's policy. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 8:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Market Gem of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: GVR09025

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