About this property

Emerald by the Sea Retreat in Galveston: Emerald by the Sea Retreat offers a swimming pool with stunning views and a restaurant. Guests can relax in the hot tub or enjoy the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features a games room and children's playground, ensuring entertainment for all ages. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a balcony, terrace, washing machine, and free toiletries. Each unit provides a work desk, TV, and dining area, catering to all guest needs. Prime Location: Located 67 km from William P. Hobby Airport, the property is a short walk from Stewart Beach. Nearby attractions include Pleasure Pier (2.8 km) and Moody Gardens (10 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and convenient location, making it a highly rated choice.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Belinda
    United States United States
    Comfortable temperpedic mattress to sleep on, everything was nice in the apartment with basics for cooking such as oil salt and pepper etc. facilities and building were great, we loved the upscale pool and views. Secure and well maintained
  • Justin
    United States United States
    Property was nice. Great view and room was decorative
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    The amenities were great, the location was within a decent distance to restaurants and entertainment.
  • Karla
    United States United States
    La ubicación 🏖️ y que el Emerald está muy bonito y la gente es muy amable 😊
  • Junella
    United States United States
    This entire condo was immaculate! The view and service were outstanding!
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    The room was nice & well appointed. The pool/outdoor space was beautiful. We spent most of the time on the property there. The staff & neighbors we ran into were all super friendly. We will be back!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Vacasa

Company review score: 8.4Based on 110,601 reviews from 27392 properties
27392 managed properties

Company information

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 information

Enjoy an outstanding view of the ocean and surrounding city from your own private furnished balcony! But fabulous views are just the beginning at this beach-inspired condo designed for family-friendly comfort. You will have access to all the first-class Emerald amenities, including a heated pool, hot tub, classy architecture, free parking, and easy walking access to the beach. Inside, central air-conditioning keeps the entire condo cool, a ceiling fan in each bedroom will help everyone wind down comfortably, and the beds boast top-of-the-line Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Room-darkening shades can be closed if you're looking to get an even deeper sleep. The living area sofa bed provides an extra sleeping space. The semi-open kitchen features an enhanced refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a breakfast bar with room for four guests to enjoy a casual meal together. In addition, guests can enjoy access to a shared pool and hot tub during their stay. THINGS TO KNOW Streaming is available using HBO and Netflix *Per HOA rules, renters are not allowed to have day visitors. Only registered occupants may be in the condo or use the common areas, including the pool. Renters must wear wristbands in the common areas to show that they have registered. *The fitness center is only available to renters Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 am to 10:30 pm. Only adults 21 years and older are allowed in the gym. Guests are expected to bring a towel to wipe down equipment after using it.

Neighbourhood information

No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. This rental is located on floor 13. 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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Emerald by the Sea Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Emerald by the Sea Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: GVR03556, GVR07787, GVR08501