Fall in love with this darling 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cottage built in 1901! Your favorite beach activities are just a quick walk away, while popular attractions like Moody Gardens and the Historic Pleasure Pier are just a short drive up the island - letting you make the most of your time off! At day's end, peruse the shops in historic downtown Galveston and dine at mouthwatering waterfront eateries, followed by s'mores around the fire pit in your private tropical backyard oasis. -- THE PROPERTY -- GVR06513 | Tropical Outdoor Paradise | Fire Pit | Walk to Beach Beach lovers can experience the beauty of historic Galveston with a stay at 'Knotty Sailor,' a charming cottage complete with modern amenities and close proximity to popular Gulf Coast attractions and museums. Master Bedroom: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered front porch, back porch w/ outdoor furniture, bar w/ seating, ceiling fans, patio w/ fire pit, gas grill, private yard, tropical landscaping INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs, dining table, hardwood floors, natural light KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, farmhouse sink, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig, drip coffee maker, Crock-Pot, toaster, blender, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ seating for 2 GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, A/C & heating, ceiling fans, board games FAQ: Exterior security cameras (perimeter), Smartphone (iPhone or Android) required to access property via a smart lock app SUITABILITY: Not suitable for children & elderly PARKING: Parking pad (1 vehicle), free street parking -- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES: Porretto Beach (0.3 miles), Stewart Beach (0.6 miles), East Beach (3.2 miles), Galveston Beach (4.2 miles), Babes Beach (4.9 miles), Sunny Beach (8.4 miles), San Luis Beach (25.9 miles) GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS: Galveston Seawall (0.4 miles), 1892 Bishop's Palace (0.4 miles), Moody Mansion (1.3 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (1.4 miles), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (1.5 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.8 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport (1.8 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5.7 miles), Moody Gardens (5.9 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.9 miles) OUTDOORS: East End Lagoon Nature Preserve (2.7 miles), Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides (3.9 miles), Seawolf Park (7.8 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (7.9 miles), Laffite's Cove Nature Society (12.1 miles), Galveston Island State Park (14.4 miles) AIRPORTS: William P. Hobby Airport (42.6 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (71.2 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking allowed anywhere on the property - No pets allowed anywhere on the property - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - No items inside the house can be taken outside the house (Includes towels, sheets, blankets and furniture) - Any sign of sand in the above will result in damages being assessed - After you have had your fun in the sun on the beach and return to 'The Knotty Sailor,' please remove your shoes and wash off all sand in the outdoor shower on the left side of the house (behind the gate). You can use the hand nozzle to wash off chairs, etc. - Any sign of sand inside the house will result in damages being assessed - Most important: relax and have fun! - Please report any damages that occur to both the Guest Contact and Evolve - NOTE: The property is not childproofed, making the property not suitable for young children - YOUR SAFETY MATTERS! There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out and exterior security cameras, around the perimeter. They do not look into interior spaces but depend upon the Ring security system and WiFi and are in place for your safety and the security of the house both during and before/after your stay. Failure of either the security system or the WiFI due to renter tampering will result in a service charge no less than $100 per incident. Tampering includes unplugging, turning off, changing camera positions or any other action that changes or compromises the functionality of either system.