Walk to the Beach, Historic Cottage

Escape to a coastal paradise at this charming Galveston abode, within walking distance of Porretto Beach, this historic gem offers a harmonious blend of classic architecture and modern comforts. Featuring airy rooms, hardwood floors, and a serene palette, each space invites relaxation. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the turquoise-trimmed porch or unwind in the elegantly appointed living areas.

This is the perfect haven for a memorable island retreat.

The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized after each stay.

Outdoor:
There are three outdoor sitting areas for you to enjoy — two chairs on the front porch, a nice covered sofa and chair in a private space out back and a fire pit for a relaxing stay.

+Plus:
The game room under the house is one of our favorite features!

Bedroom:
Bedrooms are outfitted with blackout blinds so there are no early morning wake ups on vacation.

The primary bedroom features a queen bed, television and air-conditioning for those hot days.

The second bedroom provides a cozy atmosphere complete with a queen bed and spacious closet.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully stocked with baking sheets, crock pots, ample pots and pans. Our home has all you need to make your favorite meal.

There’s a coffee maker, filters, and coffee grounds that our guests are welcome to use.

We know you'll have a wonderful stay at Historic Cottage! Book your next set of memories today!

I won't be available in person but you can reach me at any time via Airbnb messaging or phone :)

If an unauthorized event occurs, a $500 fee will be charged. No parties or events are allowed, per Airbnb policy.

DISCOUNTS
We run last minute bookings, midweek specials and long stay discounts.
Since you read so far and we want to host you, mention the secret words *PEPPERONI PIZZA* in a message when you book and get $10 off of your first night when you check in! (for stays of 2 nights or longer)
Hi! We are your welcoming hosts and we look forward to hosting you. We created the following set of rules and guidelines to make both yours and our experience a great one!

–Guest Expectations–
You are required to have a working phone number to avoid the reservation from being canceled.
You need to have a verified ID on your profile in order to book your stay.
You agree that you are booking in good will with your host and that you will not attempt to damage your hosts business because you are unhappy with the ruling by the platform or the host in the event that you experience anything dissatisfying in regards to your stay or if you lose resolution.

–Occupancy–
You must accurately disclose how many adults and children will occupy said leased premises in your booking through the online platform.
You may be permitted to have additional overnight visitors to the Property, but cannot be over the max number already allowed (refer to listing description). An additional $35 may be charged if the number of guests exceeds the max amount after 10pm.
If you plan to have visitors exceeding the maximum number already allowed, it may be allowed between 10am and 10pm. Please communicate with us.

–Housekeeping–
You are expected to treat the Rental property with respect, keeping in mind that this is an individual’s home, not a hotel room.
You must securely lock all windows and doors, specially when you leave the property and at check out time.

–Check In–
This is a self check in property. You are expected to read the check in instructions thoughtfully and message us in the platform chat if you have any questions.
You shall not reach out to neighbors if you need assistance checking in.
Early check-in may be arranged prior authorization, and additional fees may apply. Reach out to us if you have any questions!

–Check Out–
You must be fully checked out from the property by the advertised time on the listing, unless authorized otherwise.
There’s a $50 late check out fee if it is not authorized. If you or others stay 2 hours past the check out time without permission, you are responsible to pay that days base rate without a discount. That doesn’t still award you possession of the property for the day, that is just the fee that will be paid for late check out. If you want to extend your stay, you still have to formally do so

–Smoking / Drug Use–
NO SMOKING or Vaping or illegal drugs of any kind will take place in or on the premises. Violation of this will result in a $500 charge.

–Party / Celebration–
Parties are strictly prohibited and there is a $1,000 fine. You’ll also be required to vacate the premises immediately.
Glitter, confetti and Pinatas are prohibited both inside and outside the unit. Same applies with fireworks.

Fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited on the property. Failure to comply will result in a $1000 fine.

–Quiet Hours–
Quiet hours are 10pm-10am. You will receive one warning if we are notified of excessive noise, then will be fined $50 and/or asked to leave the property without a refund if we must warn you again.

–Monitoring Devices–
Monitoring of the unit is for both yours and our safety. We may use decibel-sensors, ring doorbells and smart sensors to detect tobacco and/or marijuana. Tampering, disabling or destroying monitoring devices will be fined with $100, the cost of the device if damaged and/or asked to leave immediately without a refund.

–Maintenance–
We handle maintenance issues as quickly as we can. In many cases, we have a short window of time since we are notified of an issue and your arrival time. If we need to access the premises to take care of any issues we will notify you as soon as we can.
A $200 charge if maintenance is denied entry to fix an issue.
Lawn Mowing, pest control or other scheduled routine controls may happen during your stay. We will notify you in advance.

–Pets not allowed–
Pets are not allowed at this property. Failing to disclose a pet or bringing unauthorized pets will result in a $250 fine and may be grounds for termination of the stay.

–Bugs–
During the summer heat, many bugs and critters will try to enter the property. We perform regular pet controls, but you may still come across with bugs. To avoid this, make sure to:
- Properly dispose any food
- Do not leave any open food containers
- Keep windows and door closed at all times

–Long Stays
For stays that are 28 days or longer, you will be required to sign a rental agreement prior to arrival.

–Mail–
We do not allow guests to order mail/packages to this location for privacy reasons. We are happy to provide a list of the closest dropbox locations (Amazon, UPS, etc.) for your convenience. Exceptions may apply for long-term stays (please inquire).

–Cancellations–
The cancellation policy is available for you prior to confirming the reservation. Once the reservation has been confirmed, it is assumed you acknowledge the cancellation policy. We recommend you to purchase travel insurance to cover any losses due to cancellations.

–Failing to comply–
House rule violations are grounds for immediate termination of the reservation without refund
We assess the cost of losing the next guest's reservation if this is the result of a house rule violation.

-Amenities/Appliances-
In the event that any amenity or appliance is not functioning before your arrival, we will make every effort to notify you immediately and resolve the issue as soon as possible. If you decide to stay despite any issues, please be aware that you are accepting the amenities provided during your stay.