Located in Near West End within 2 miles (3 km) of Galveston Seawall, this condo is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Moody Gardens. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Galveston Island Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Moody Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Whataburger - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Rainforest Cafe - 15 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sassy Seahorse - FRONT ROW - Beach Views 8 Guests
Welcome to the Sassy Seahorse where you are front and center at the Victorian condominium complex right on Galveston's Seawall and directly across the boulevard from Babe's Beach in Galveston. Welcoming up to 8 guests - and decorated in the name's theme - you'll love your stay here and be preparing for your next visit even before you leave.
Each of the 2 private bedrooms has a comfortable queen bed and there's a "bunk room" with twin over twin bunks as well, and if that's not enough space - the sofa in the living room is also a queen sleeper. There are 1 1/2 baths with a custom tiled tub/shower combination to be shared. The kitchen has a flat cook top surface, microwave, larger refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher plus everything you'll need to enjoy meals in, make snacks for game and movie nights, or warm up your leftover delicacies from any of Galveston's amazing eateries from diner style to white tablecloth elegance.
Visiting Galveston for one of the many competitive events hosted here? Cheer, dance, sports tournaments or conferences? Weddings, family reunions, class reunions, festivals, homes tours, or any other groups? Why squeeze into a tiny hotel room when your entire group could stay in their own condos and enjoy "together time" at the pools, hot tubs, etc. instead!
Being in walking distance to a big box store makes shopping a breeze whether for food and beverage selections, beach necessities you may have forgotten, or souvenirs to remind you of your trip to the Texas gulf coast.
The Victorian complex is located across from Babe’s Beach on Galveston’s Seawall – protected by traffic signals at both corners so you can safely walk across to the beach. There’s a huge big box store that starts with a W next door for all your shopping needs, and eateries in walking distance for sandwiches and BBQ.
You will have exclusive use of the entire condo - and share the pools, hot tubs, fitness center, tennis court and grounds including BBQ pergolas, fish cleaning station and a multitude of outdoor spaces with other guests and residents of the Victorian condominium complex. The complex has 2 pools – at least one of which is heated in the seasons when God does not do this for us. There are two hot tubs, a fitness center and picnic/BBQ areas. There are also 2 hot tubs, a tennis court, and BBQ grills and picnic areas sprinkled around the complex. There are several pay per use laundry centers at the complex. There is not a washer or dryer inside of the condo itself.
What's included: While we provide our guests with self check-in information and instructions, you can call us with any questions you may have at any time.
You will have exclusive use of the entire condo - and share the pools, hot tubs, fitness center, tennis court and grounds including BBQ pergolas, fish cleaning station and a multitude of outdoor spaces with other guests and residents of the Victorian condominium complex.
You certainly COULD stay here without a car - you can walk to shopping, eateries and the beach, there is public transportation nearby, and there are several local and nationally "branded" taxi services as well as ride share (Uber, Lyft) programs in place as well as meal deliveries (UberEats, ASAP (formerly WAITR) and DoorDash available as well. We provide self check in instructions 24-72 hours prior to arrival - and when you are on vacation - YOU ARE ON VACATION. Should you need to reach us, however, we are but a phone call or email away and ready to assist you. We are happy to answer any questions at any time, but to ensure we give you the correct code we cannot provide access instructions earlier than this.
Bed linens for all beds, one bath, hand and wash cloth for each guest that the unit welcomes. We do not provide beach/pool towels as when we did – they continuously went home with our guests. If you wish to “rent” beach towels from us – it is $25 for condos that accommodate up to 6 guests and $35 for condos that accommodate up to 8 guests. Which is only the additional cost of the laundering of them – labor time, laundry products, etc. We will need to have a credit card on file for this as if there are beach towels missing upon your departure, the charge is $25 per towel. We ask that our bath towels not be removed from the condo and taken to the beach or pool. They can get damaged or lost.
Starter supplies: 2 rolls of 2-ply, quilted toilet paper, a roll of paper towels, a dishwasher tablet, small dishwashing liquid, sponge, 2 small soaps, 2 small shampoos, trash bag, and coffee including sweeteners, stir sticks, powdered creamer to make that first pot. These are intended to get you started while you make your list and decide where to shop (there is a WalMart, Kroger, Randall's, Arlan's and Target on the island, as well as many mom & pop grocery stores.
The Victorian condominium complex is located on Seawall Boulevard with protected (traffic signal) crossing at the corner for ease of getting to the beach. You will be close to shopping and eateries - so whether you plan to experience Galveston's culinary adventures or save money by cooking in (some or all of your meals) it's convenient from this central Seawall Boulevard Location.
The Victorian condominium complex – like almost every condominium complex and hotel in Galveston, charges a parking/resort/amenity fees. This is not a charge from My Galveston Getaway and is paid directly to the complex upon your arrival. They will issue a parking permit and may issue wristbands that identify guests who are authorized at the complex. They will also provide guests with the codes for the gates to enter the property - both drive-through and walk through, pools, hot tubs, fitness center and the WiFi code which is changed monthly. It is a complex-wide WiFi system. The charge is $35 + tax and includes up to 2 parking permits. This is for stays that are up to 7 consecutive nights in duration. For stays of 8-31 days it is $70 + tax, and for extended stays it is $70 + tax per month. We are unable to collect this in advance and pay it to the Victorian on your behalf. We don’t get to make the rules, we just play by them!
There are several pay-per-use laundry facilities at the Victorian, these accept credit and debit cards as methods of payment.
Many of our owners have switched out to “Smart” TV’s – so bring your login information with you to sign in to your own subscription services, and don’t forget to log-out before leaving.
The Victorian complex does not allow renters to have a pet – so if you travel with Fido or Fifi – please check out the other My Galveston Getaway managed properties that ARE dog friendly. While true service animals are an exception – you very well may be asked by the complex to provide the verification. For short term rental/vacation purposes – emotional support animals are not considered true support animals and we are unable to make exceptions to a rule that is in place and enforced by a complex in which we manage condos. Kindly be respectful.
All properties managed by My Galveston Getaway are 100% non-smoking/non-vaping properties.
After making your reservation you will receive a link to complete our renters agreement. The only information we request differently than the booking platforms (VRBO/AirBnB) is your personal email address, the names and ages of each person who will be in the property during your stay, and your driver’s license information as well as an emergency contact should we need to reach someone on your behalf. Thank you for completing this in a timely manner so that we may send you the check-in instructions for the property you have reserved.
Galveston is a barrier island located in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is susceptible to rainstorms, thunderstorms and even a hurricane now and then. Sometimes these result in temporary power and WiFi outages. We strongly encourage our renters to consider purchasing trip interruption/cancellation protection either through the platform that you book through or some other source. My Galveston Getaway issues refunds if a governmental official issues a mandatory evacuation of the island. Unfortunately we are unable to control sunshine, temperatures and mosquitos and do not refund other than pursuant to our policy based on evacuation orders. Thank you for understanding.
Again – the parking/resort/amenities/facilities fee is one charged by the condominium complex, not by the owner of the condo or My Galveston Getaway and we appreciate your understanding.
For all reservations made directly through our website and through VRBO, there is a $300 security deposit “hold” required. You certainly can purchase trip cancellation/interruption coverage through those platforms as well if you so desire, this is a damage “deposit” hold. This is released once our housekeepers advise that the property has been left in the condition received with no damages occurring during your stay. This is not a charge, but a hold on the credit card on file with which the reservation is made. Should there be damages and they exceed $300 to repair or replace, you will be notified and asked to make arrangements to compensate for those items.
Elevators on the gulf coast, especially this close to the beach, are more susceptible than others to malfunction due to the moisture, humidity and salt air. Thank you for understanding that we at My Galveston Getaway have no control over the functionality of elevators. Any time we become aware of an elevator outage we ensure that the complex is aware, and request an ETA for it's repair, and we will share that information with our guests when asked about it. This condo is on the 3rd floor of the complex and could potentially require climbing 3 flights of stairs to get to it.
We look forward to having you as our guest – and to reading your 5 star review!
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.
Property manager
Cathie, Brian & Jennifer
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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
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 721 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: Some OWNERS have a pet, renters may not have pets.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: We manage many condos here! Bringing a group?
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 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number GVR10671
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Note from host: We manage many condos here! Bringing a group?
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this condo?
This condo is situated in Near West End within a 10-minute walk of Seawall Beach and 61st Street Fishing Pier. You'll also find Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this condo?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this condo associated with a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Sassy Seahorse - FRONT ROW - Beach Views 8 Guests?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront condo include a kitchen as well as tennis and a heated pool.
Does Sassy Seahorse - FRONT ROW - Beach Views 8 Guests have a hot tub?
Yes, this condo has a spa tub.
Does this condo offer breakfast?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sassy Seahorse - FRONT ROW - Beach Views 8 Guests?
Yes, every condo unit at Sassy Seahorse - FRONT ROW - Beach Views 8 Guests comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
jacob s.
Jul 21, 2025
jacob s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bo and Susan F.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect. The beds were comfortable. Everything was provided. The A/C was great. The best part was the balcony with the tall chairs close to the water. It was a blessing to sit out there in the morning with my coffee and my Bible study.
Bo and Susan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Amber K.
Jul 14, 2025
The listing is misleading and should be corrected. “Access to a washer and dryer” would be a more accurate description. The washer and dryer it mentions are not located in the condo. They are down on the ground level in a community laundry room. Condo is on the third floor. The listing mentions them along with air conditioning and balcony so you would assume they are in the condo. I NEVER book a condo at the beach with all that sand without a washer and dryer in the actual condo. It’s a nonnegotiable for me. We were in town for a softball tournament and were not at the condo much besides to sleep. We had to bring home tons of laundry in garbage bags due to not having time to frequently visit a public laundry room. My daughter had to wear partially dry sliding shorts one day because I didn’t have time to get them all the way dry when we did try to wash and dry some items. No iron anywhere. The condo could have been cleaner. Lots of crumbs in the fridge and floors were not clean at time of check in. Beds were decent. The location is convenient for the ball fields but the traffic outside the window can be incredibly loud into the late night hours. I would have complained and checked out within the first 10 minutes of arriving if anything else was available but it was 4th of July weekend so everything was booked. We stayed and tried to make the best of it. I would hate for other families to be suckered into this condo without knowing about the washer and dryer situation.
Amber K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Quinitra L.
Jul 11, 2025
Quinitra L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane F.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I've never stayed anywhere other than a hotel when going on vacation and the sassy seahorse changed that for me in all the right ways. It was very clean and comfortable. The decor inside was sooo cute!! The beachfront patio was amazing. We got to see dolphins from the patio! Being so convenient to all the must have shops and restaurants. Being able to just walk across the street and be on the beach was wonderful. The host of the property was very helpful every time I called with even silly questions. Always kind and courteous. I told them I would definitely be staying there every time I come to Galveston. They gave me all the information I needed for my future stays. The front desk of the Victorian was also very helpful and kind. Overall the was a 10/10 experience.
Jane F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
kesa g.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place.
Great place. We walked to the Convention Center which was great. Loved the ocean few every morning with fresh hot coffee.
kesa g.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheena M.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view, clean condo, very convenient location!!
We were in town for a cheer competition and the condo was amazing! Great view! Clean and very accommodating! Was also minutes from the convention center! Pool was great! Will definitely be back to stay!
Sheena M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
A L.
Mar 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a getaway
We stayed 2 evenings for a good long weekend getaway. The condo is in a great location, has a great view of the water, and the breeze was amazing. Owners attended to every detail. Plus- full size coffee pot- a must for me!
A L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
David f.
Mar 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful and friendly
The location and Lodging were excellent. The Host was friendly and helpful when we thought we had lost an item.
David f.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Chasing the dun
Came down to Galveston from IA to soak up some Vitamin D. Great location and great amenities on site, staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Lots of room for us and 5 teenagers! Love having morning coffee on the balcony overlooking the gulf!
Rachel S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harold H.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston
Great great great
Harold H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Dolores F.
Sep 29, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cousin trip
The outside of the property looks very nice but the inside is older and needs repair. Our room 1303 had many issues including refrigerator (small) and not cooling. The welcome kit had one roll of toilet paper for 6 people plus what was left of the ones on the bathroom. The wifi was horrible and hardly usable. Elevator hardly worked and the wait time was terrible. We had two handicap and one elderly women. The complex with the pool, etc was nice but our room needs some TLC.
Dolores F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alisa B.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
It was really nice. Everything was good.
Alisa B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phillip S.
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Stay
Was fun to hang out through a rainy weekend
Phillip S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela J.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip
This was my first VRBO that I’ve ever booked. The entire process was so easy and the owners at the Sassy Seahorse were very easy to communicate with! The condo where we stayed was clean and getting an earlier check in was inexpensive and easy. All good things plus we were close to everything and right off the main road AND an amazing beach view!
Pamela J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha O.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Plan to stay here from now on!
This condo was absolutely perfect for our family! The view of the beach is perfect and location is great! I liked being able to be right next to the beach (without being in the middle of Seawall and traffic) and being right next door to Wal-Mart was super convenient for our family. I lived in Galveston for a few years and appreciate not being stuck in island traffic. We have this condo written down to stay here every trip. Our family loved the kiddie pool because it was deep enough for the adults but shallow enough for our 4-year old to play in. The elevator would be my only complaint. It was functional but scared my kiddos (pretty loud and the stopping was rough.) Wasn't great having to take luggage and groceries up and down the stairs because we were wary of the elevator. We were on the third floor right about the office. Perfect location & perfect view!
Samantha O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy the beach
This is a great condo to enjoy the beach as it is right across the street. We love that they had quick access to many stores and restaurants and it was easy to get to the communication with the property was fantastic and they were really great to work with. My only concern was how small the bunkbed room was, and the fact that the sofa pull out bed was not comfortable. It would be fantastic to have beach towels come with the rental since we were visiting from out of state. Other than that I’d definitely stay there again! The pools were warm and clean, the condo was just right and you get the most beautiful unobstructed view of the ocean which is why we stayed there!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Dana L., hitchcock, tx
Jun 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
Check in is easy but make sure you have the unit number ready since front desk does not have that information. Parking $35 for 2 vehicles. We had no issues finding spots close to stairs. The unit is actually on 4th level since owner garage is ground floor. Great view and did not notice street noise inside. 2 queens are comfortable, we only used the bunk room for storage. No oven, toaster oven available. No cleaning supplies other than dish soap and sponge and broom and
Dustpan. No extras in the unit, bring beach chairs, sand toys, salt and pepper. Unit is clean and decorated nicely. Now for the property itself. The pool and surrounding area are very nice and clean. They do not have bicycle racks and recommend you take your bikes to your condo. Well that would have been an option IF the elevator worked. It worked for about 2 hours the 1st day of our 4 day stay. That meant 4 flights of stairs carrying luggage, ice chests etc. We were told it would be fixed soon, waiting on parts etc but that never happened. We had plans for older family members to come for an afternoon visit and dinner and had to cancel due to the stairs. Hard to believe a property can get by with this. The sign on elevators did say to use the elevator at the other end of the building but access was diwn 2 sets of stairs and literally across the building. The unit gets 5 stars and the property 4.
Dana L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston
Great visit.
Steven S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The best location and view in the seawall.
Perfect location. Nice, quiet, soundproof doors. I was not aware of others in the same building, like many hotels. The balcony view alone was worth the price.
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debora S., Texas
May 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
property is very well maintained, exactly as pictured, clean, comfortable beds. Perfect in every way. Definitely recommend!
Debora S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana O.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Enjoyed our visit! Great location.
Dana O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi S.
Oct 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The beach out the front window calling to you! It was amazing. Played on the beach and came back and sat by the pool. The home was clean and comfortable. We will stay here again!
Heidi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Erik V.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Overall good experience.The grounds could use some maintenance.Great location to the beach and stores.
Erik V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Armando L.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
It was a spectacular stay we enjoyed everything about the condo bunk room just very small but it was overall a good stay will very much be coming back maybe when this heat goes down lol