The Turquoise Turtle | Pet Friendly, Pool, Fence!

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, Hulu, streaming services
Combined shower/tub, towels
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

About this house rental

Situated in Texas City, this lovely house for $421 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. The Turquoise Turtle - close to everything Galveston has to offer and a private swimming pool.  If you are looking for a classic Galveston Vacation home located on the main Boulevard - close to the beach, close to shopping, restaurants, terrific walk score of 88, get a golf cart through concierge services, and never get back in the car - this is the home for you.  This is a four-bedroom, 2.5 bath home that will accommodate up 12 guests.  Street and alley parking is available up to a maximum of four vehicles.  Please note this home has a very large backyard and a private swimming pool for guest use.  Guests must use a top lock on doors to the backyard to prevent unattended children from using the pool.  This home has exterior cameras for the safety of all guests.  Large Dog welcome with the fee paid at the time of booking.  This home is a large home with a central hall from the front door.  The home has been updated recently while leaving all of the charms of a classic Galveston home.  Hardwood floors throughout the property, formal living and dining room, and a very large updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters.  Guests may enjoy meals prepared in this fully outfitted kitchen and enjoy dining at the round dining room table with seating for 8, or the secondary dining table for 4 guests.  Plenty of seating for everyone.  The large living area features a sleeper sofa, extra-large wall-mounted Smart TV where guests may watch cable TV or log in to their own Netflix or Hulu Accounts.  There is a 1/2 bath at ground level for the convenience of the guest. Sleeping arrangements are as follows.  The primary bedroom is at the top of the stairs with a small portable stair that leads into the primary bedroom (king size bed).  The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath with a step-in shower.  The primary also has a television and a ceiling fan.  Guests will pull the pocket doors that connect with the two queen beds.  This large connected room was once the room of the Galveston Quintuplets!  The third bedroom also features a queen bed and connects to the upper outdoor deck.  The 4th bedroom has a queen bed and access to the hall bath with a tub/shower combination. This home has 3 televisions, free WIFI, iron, and ironing board (if you must!), kitchen has a dishwasher, icemaker, stove, microwave and anything else including all the dishes, pots, pans, food preparation tools necessary to prepare poolside snacks or full meals! IN TOWN Staying in town or near one of Galveston's Historic Districts has its own set of perks and is very different from the West End or near East Beach. Many in town homes are walking distance to the seawall, the beach, restaurants, shopping, the Historic Strand & Postoffice district, the Pleasure Pier, museums, the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry, plenty of other attractions, things to do, grocery stores, Texas A&M University, Shriner’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch), one of the largest, most technologically sophisticated emergency care facilities in the world, a level 1 trauma and burn center. GULF COAST CONCIERGE Ryson partners exclusively with Gulf Coast Concierge to make your time on the island unforgettable! Gulf Coast Concierge understands it's the little things that count. Create your own adventures with beach gear and golf cart rentals, a sunset cruise or a bonfire and smores on the beach. Gulf Coast Concierge also offers fishing charters, photo sessions, and a variety of in-home services. If you can dream it, we will do our best to make it happen! NOTES All Ryson properties are non-smoking. This home is pet-friendly. Large dogs allowed. All pets must be registered, and pet fee ($100/pet) must be paid upfront. Outside the home, dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners are responsible for picking up after dogs. Please review Ryson’s 'Tips for Traveling with Pets' for additional information. It is recommended to review Ryson's Packing List when planning your vacation. If there are any questions, please contact us. This vacation home should accommodate up to 2 vehicles to be parked at the property. Carpooling is highly recommended. Vehicles should be parked in the driveway or designated parking space. At no time should any vehicle be parked on lawns, yards or dune. Many HOAs do not allow parking for trailers, RVs, boats, etc. Please contact Ryson with any questions. Even if listed as a provided amenities, Ryson is unable to guarantee specific cable package, network or channels or cable and internet signal quality and cable may not be available on all TVs. All reservations require a completed Ryson Rental Agreement, and the agreement holder must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property and provide a valid ID at check-in. Check-in time is 4 pm and check-out time is at 10 am. EXTENDED STAYS Monthly rentals are considered in the off-season - Winter Texans, snowbirds, retirees, corporate stays, medical professionals, university students and plant workers are welcome. Extended stays or monthly rentals require a stay of 30+ nights, and these reservations are tax exempt. This is an immediate savings of 15%! Although most extended stay reservations are between the middle of November through February, extended stays may be considered anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Extended stay reservations may not be placed online, but a Ryson Vacation Planner would love to answer any questions you may have and help you reserve your extended stay. RYSON VACATION RENTALS Ryson, established in 2006, is the largest local vacation rental provider on Galveston Island, offering close to 300 vacation rentals, including Ryson's Luxury Collection, in-house maintenance, housekeeping, inspection, laundry and property management. Ryson’s team of Vacation Planners are Certified Tourism Ambassadors and more than happy to work with guests interested in renting multiple homes, as they offer expansive local knowledge and know Ryson's vacation homes. GVR # 05930

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV

Map of Texas City, TX

Reviews

3.6/5.0
Good(19 Reviews)
2.0
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Aug 2023
Location was great, but I’ll never stay there again. Has issue with the pool, Wi-Fi, TV, A/C, linens, window shutters and coffee maker. Please visit my review that I sent to the property management and consider removing them from your listing.
2.0
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Jul 2023
Location was great, but I’ll never stay there again. Has issue with the pool, Wi-Fi, TV, A/C, linens, window shutters and coffee maker. Please visit my review that I sent to the property management and consider removing them from your listing.
2.0
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Jul 2023
Party of 11 aged infant-40s. Plenty big enough and lots of sleeping options. The pool was a life saver on the hot humid days. BUT the master bath toilet handle did not work. Had to pull rusted inside valve to flush. Vent in both kitchen and dining room leaked water randomly. Slippery floors with young kids. Only one hand towel in the kitchen. Less than one roll of paper towels. Did not have 8 chairs as advertised. Two of the chairs had one leg each that was falling off. Safety hazard.
5.0
Jul 2023
My family loved the house; nothing at all to complaint about. Definitely going to visit again soon!! None of us wanted to leave the property.
2.0
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Jun 2023
Party of 11 aged infant-40s. Plenty big enough and lots of sleeping options. The pool was a life saver on the hot humid days. BUT the master bath toilet handle did not work. Had to pull rusted inside valve to flush. Vent in both kitchen and dining room leaked water randomly. Slippery floors with young kids. Only one hand towel in the kitchen. Less than one roll of paper towels. Did not have 8 chairs as advertised. Two of the chairs had one leg each that was falling off. Safety hazard.
1.0
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Jun 2023
The pictures of the house are out dated, there was mold in the downstairs bathroom, that made a few of us sick. There was very limited items to use for cooking and what they did have was dollar store cheap and super thin, had to cook with. Electric can opener didn’t work. No kitchen towels, only had 11 bath towels for 12 people. Not enough room for everyone to eat meals together. Table only had 4 chair and one was broken. Called about the kitchen leaking when the shower was on upstairs, then read another review that someone else complained about the same thing. WiFi was crap, didn’t work in most of the house. Pool guys just showed up, and kids was outside didn’t know they was coming. When we got there on Saturday the pool was nasty, floor wasn’t cleaned at all. There was nice outdoor lights but didn’t work. Table on patio was rusted and cut three people ripped two sets of clothing. Room door didn’t shut and lock, little to no privacy. Not one rug or extra towels for bathrooms for showing. Beds in 3 of the rooms was old and hard. The pool is nice but very very small about 5 of us to use it at a time not all 12. Check in was easy and ready on time. But wasn’t clean, laundry room was in the half bath so made it hard to be able to do any laundry, mold inside washer. AC was cold. Not worth the money we paid.
5.0
Oct 2022
Property manager was great and took care of a alight problem immediately
2.0
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Aug 2022
The images used in the post are misleading the house does not look anything like the pictures, those were taken maybe years ago. The first problem was that the key was not in the designated lock box and we had to wait outside 45 minutes for someone to come and drop them off. The house was not clean at all, the coffee machine had an old filter with coffee in it, the bbq was gross and full of ash and old scraps of food, the kitchen sink reeked of fish, and the bathrooms were crusty and needed cleaning. The maintenance problems inside included: loose old door knobs that made the doors impossible to open and close, there’s no locking doors because they don’t work, the steps to the king bedroom are a safety hazard, the plants outside are overgrown and need maintenance. Wouldn’t recommend wasting your time on this outdated rental.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Texas City?

The average price for a rental in Texas City is $211 per night. This rental is $210 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Turquoise Turtle | Pet Friendly, Pool, Fence!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Turquoise Turtle | Pet Friendly, Pool, Fence!. Enjoy the water!

Is The Turquoise Turtle | Pet Friendly, Pool, Fence! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Turquoise Turtle | Pet Friendly, Pool, Fence!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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