Galveston, USA
Member since
2023Exchange dates | Duration |
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December 01, 2024 - September 11, 2026 | 2 weeks |
September 19, 2025 - October 02, 2025 | 2 weeks |
UK. 2 to 3 weeks. We are already in the UK Oct 4 - 18, 2025 and are looking to extend our stay either before or after those dates. |
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October 20, 2025 - November 02, 2025 | 2 weeks |
UK. 2 to 3 weeks. We are already in the UK from October 4 - 18, 2025 and are looking to extend our stay either prior to or after those dates. |
Single family island home just steps from the beach
Nice home on cul-de-sac, just a 2 minute walk to the sandy beaches. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy an unbeatable sunrise while relaxing on the beach. Located on the west end of Galveston Island. Powered luggage lift. 1 bedroom with king, 1 with queen and 1 with queen plus 2 single bunks. 2 full bathrooms. 2 outdoor decks (1 outside primary bedroom and 1 across the entire front of the home). Expandable dining table plus bar seating. Outdoor shower to wash off beach sand. Close to shops, groceries, gas, gifts, tourist attractions, restaurants. Very nice area with friendly neighbors. Easy to find your way around the island (or just hit the beach!). Loads of history to explore. Short drive to the State Park with walking and bird watching trails. Many cruises leave from the Galveston port. Easy 1 hour drive to downtown Houston, TX. Just 45 minutes to Hobby Airport (HOU), or 75 minutes to George Bush International Airport (IAH).
Galveston is a popular destination with a great variety of things to keep busy with, including (see pics):
- Centuries old Mansions and historic homes to tour
- Annual Harvest Moon Regatta
- Carnival rides and restaurants on the water at Pleasure Pier
- Moody Gardens - a complete complex featuring a rain forest, an aquarium, and a 3rd pyramid where the display varies, a water slide center and hotel with several restaurants, and day trips or evening meal cruises in the bay on their paddleboat
- Enjoy discovering historic downtown Galveston with a horse drawn carriage ride, an original rail trolley car ride, or just stroll the streets and shops on the Strand
- NASA Houston Space Center just a 45 minute car ride away
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 1 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Happily retired
Our Home
- House Type: Single storey home
- Environment: By the sea
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 8
- Total Area: 1400 sq ft
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Lift/Elevator
- Car necessary
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- England, UK
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
- Greece
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Belgium
- Austria
- United States
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: HOU or IAH - 45 or 75 minute drive
Many things to do during your stay - https://www.visitgalveston.com/
Galveston is a popular destination with a great variety of things to keep busy with, including (see pics):
- Centuries old Mansions and historic homes to tour
- Walk 'The Strand' to see historic downtown area
- Stop is for sweets at La King's Confectionary, you won't be disappointed! - https://lakingsconfectionery.com/
- Annual Harvest Moon Regatta
- Carnival rides and restaurants on the water at Pleasure Pier
- Moody Gardens - a complete complex featuring a rain forest, an aquarium, and a 3rd pyramid where the display varies, a water slide center and hotel with several restaurants, and day trips or evening meal cruises in the bay on their paddleboat
- Enjoy discovering historic downtown Galveston with a horse drawn carriage ride, an original rail trolley car ride, or just stroll the streets and shops on the Strand
- 'Escape the Island' escape room. 6 adventures to choose from! - https://escapetheisland.com/
- NASA Houston Space Center just a 45 minute car ride away
Many great restaurants - here are just a few:
Sunflower Bakery and Cafe - https://thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com/
Thai Gardens - https://www.thegardenthaicuisine.com/
Miller's Seawall Grill - https://millersseawallgrillgalveston.com/
Occupation
- Happily retired
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
References
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