Take Time to Sit Down for a Meal Together - Whether you whip up your favorite recipe or eat take out, spending time together is what vacation is all about!Every Seat is the Best Seat in the Living Room! - Whether you're watching TV or relaxing, the living room is a great place to be indoors and simply relax, catch up on your TV series and browse the web.Designed for Maximum Comfort - Inside and out, every element was designed and built with your comfort in mind.Settle In - Everything you need in a vacation rental is provided. Settle into your home away from home and rest easy knowing everything is taken care of.Test Your Culinary Skills - Whip up a delicious family feast or try out one of the many nearby restaurants!Coffee Anyone? - Pull up a stool to the breakfast bar and drink a morning cup of joe. It’s a great place to plan your day’s activities, gather your wits, and get ready for more quality time!Full Kitchen - The full kitchen will appease any picky chef.Games or Grub? - The large dining room table is ideal for group meals. But it’s also the perfect spot to host a game of Go Fish or Uno with the kids.Stay Connected - With the dining table conveniently located next to all of the action, it's easy to stay engaged with friends and family while grabbing a quick bite to eat.Dine Al Fresco - Bring dinner outside and enjoy it in the fresh air.Suite Dreams - Once you step inside the sumptuous primary suite, you might never want to leave. Go ahead, turn in early and skip the alarm clock: You’re on vacation, after all!At Your Service - You’ll arrive to find the bed beautifully made up and freshly laundered towels waiting, so you can kick off your vacation with a shower and a nap—just the thing after a day of travel.Getting Ready For The Day -  You’ll enjoy all the comforts of home in this bathroom, it makes getting ready each day quick and easy.Take a Rinse! - Getting that early morning shower will be a memorable experience in this bathroom.Second Bedroom - Two beds await guests in the second bedroom! This room will be perfect for any two adults or children, with lots of room for everyone to have their personal space.Bright and Cheery - Wake up refreshed and ready for a day of excitement in this cheerful and spacious bedroom!Grillin' and Chillin' - Take advantage of the nice weather, and get outside to prepare a grilled meal for your crew!Wish You Were Here? - You can be. Book today to reserve your preferred vacation dates!You Have Arrived - Welcome to your own personal paradise and enjoy a vacation fit for royalty!Laze on the Lawn - This wide open space is perfect for gathing friends and family for a barbecue or cuddlng up to your special someone and watching the stars.Entertain or Relax, This Yard Does It All - Whether you're hosting a party with friends or lazing around after a long day at the beach, the backyard at >PROPERTY< is ready for anything.A Few More Feet! - The ocean awaits! Since only a short walk separates you from the fun of the beach, why waste any time?Community pool - Sea Isle has an awesome, large pool open to those with a pass.Bar & Grill - Head on over to the Sea Isle Marina for food, drinks, and there's even a bait shop!Tennis time! - If you want to get a couple matches of tennis in during your trip in Sea Isle, you most certainly can.Neighborhood Park - Sea Isle offers a lovely neighborhood park, great for the kiddos!Park Pavilion - Why not have a picnic in the park at this large pavilion ?Beach time! - Sea Isle is a large community that spans from the beach to the bay. No matter where you are, you're not far from the beach.

Mini Gem

4.71/5 (7)

4.71/5 | 7 reviews

Mini Gem, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Sleeps 6, Bayside, in Sea Isle
2 BR | 1 Full Bath | Sleeps 6 | Community View
Galveston, TX

Home

Property type
Community View View
Across From Beach Proximity
Pool - Community Amenity

Where you'll be

Description

Mini Gem is a charming home located in the heart of the Sea Isle Subdivision of Galveston Island. This 2b/1b home will accommodate up to 6 guests and was renovated in 2021. The open-concept living/dining/kitchen area is completely refurbished and ready for...
Mini Gem is a charming home located in the heart of the Sea Isle Subdivision of Galveston Island. This 2b/1b home will accommodate up to 6 guests and was renovated in 2021. The open-concept living/dining/kitchen area is completely refurbished and ready for a small group of two couples wanting a charming and quaint vacation rental.

The kitchen is completely outfitted for preparing meals with dishes, pots, pans, a full-size oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and has an island with additional seating for two.

Mini Gem offers distant views of the bay right from the balcony.

This home is located next door to Sea Gem so if your group needs side-by-side accommodations, this is the mini gem!

SLEEPING
Primary bedroom - king-size bed (sleeps 2) - main level & bathroom access
Second bedroom -  2x twin beds (sleeps 2) - main level & bathroom access
There are two twin rollaway beds (sleeps 2) - stored in the bedroom closets, may be used in large open living area
MAX OCCUPANCY: 6

SEA ISLE
Sea Isle is a family-friendly neighborhood, located on Galveston’s West End, that is highly sought after by families who love to swim, fish and cruise the island in golf carts. Sea Isle offers a public beach, seasonal community pool, bait shop, playground, tennis courts, a convenience store, restaurant and a bar.

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.

Sorry, pets are not allowed at this home. If needing a pet-friendly vacation rental, please check out Ryson's pet-friendly vacation rentals.

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 4 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.

*Sea Isle pool passes must be purchased directly from the Sea Isle HOA Monday – Friday until 5 pm only. Pool passes are not sold after hours or weekends. Please call the Sea Isle HOA to reserve your pool pass in advance.
Resort amenities, require maintenance, and from time to time may be unavailable for guest use. Every effort will be made by Ryson to notify the respective HOA. However, please understand, Ryson has no control or authority in completing necessary repairs or routine maintenance.

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. Oftentimes additional TVs are available for guests wanting to hook up their own game systems or streaming devices.

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.

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 # 08320

Where you'll sleep

Primary Bedroom

King Bed

2nd Bedroom

Twin Twin

Living Room

Rollaway Rollaway

Amenities

View
Community View
Location
Across From Beach
Beach Access
Pool
Pool - Community
Property Features
TV (s)
Smoke Detector
Linens Provided
Heating
Private Entrance
Fire Extinguisher
Air Conditioning
Cable/Satellite
Deck
Wireless Internet
Washing Machine
Dryer
Living Room
Iron & Ironing Board
Grill - Charcoal
Snowbird-Friendly
Dining Area
Kitchen
Dishes and Utensils
Cookware
Full Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Oven
Stove
Bathroom
Bath Towels Provided
Parking
Resort/Shared Amenities
Basketball Court(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Restaurant(s) On-Site
Bar(s) On-site
Nearby Activities
Shopping
Medical Services
Restaurants
Fishing
Golf Course(s)
Miniature Golf
Museums
Cinemas
Hiking
State Parks
Water Parks
Fishing - Surf
Surfing
Marina

Select check in and check out dates

Add your travel dates to complete booking
Check in: 4:00 PM *
Check out: 10:00 AM
*The minimum age for check-in is 25

Reviews

Reviews and guest comments are collected from verified guests that have filled out a survey regarding their stay or provided a review via a third party booking site.

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Robert
A new Hotels review was added.

04/25/2023
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Amy S.
This was a great place for our family of 6, we really enjoyed it! It was a little small but worked...

This was a great place for our family of 6, we really enjoyed it! It was a little small but worked just fine for a short stay, and still more room than a hotel would allow. The kitchen was decently stocked for cooking in, and the beds were really comfy, everyone slept great, even on the roll away beds! We didn’t discover the second toilet down in the laundry area until later in our stay, but no big deal. The hose was perfectly placed at the base of the stairs to rinse feet after walking to the beach! It would have been better with the golf cart, but we made it to the beach twice walking with littles and it was fine. There is also a park in the neighborhood within an easy walk, and a pool that was closed for us but would have been fun too I bet once open! We walked to the marina too, and took home a half gallon of delicious margaritas for the hubs and me to enjoy. We’ll look at staying here again if we are ever back in Galveston!

04/11/2023
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Steve R.
Great and it was last minute, too.

Great and it was last minute, too.

11/06/2022
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Elizabeth W.
Small and cozy bay house, perfect for two. We rented a golf cart for beach trips just up the...

Small and cozy bay house, perfect for two. We rented a golf cart for beach trips just up the street. Also, restaurant/bar, pool, tennis courts and playground in the neighborhood as well. My friends that came to visit will rent this gem in the future. Lovely holiday.

11/06/2022
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Sean C.
We had 2 adults and 2 kids and this was nice for a short beach getaway. There were some minor...

We had 2 adults and 2 kids and this was nice for a short beach getaway. There were some minor issues like a shower leak and weak a/c in the master bedroom, but no deal-breakers. Easy beach access directly in front of the neighborhood.

11/06/2022

Important things to know

Policies

Details

Check-In: 4:00 PM

Check-Out: 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Pet policy: Dogs under 50 lbs. allowed

Max pets: 1

Deposits
  • Within 45 days of arrival, 100% is due at the time of booking.
  • 46+ days prior to arrival, 30% is due at the time of booking.
Cancellations
  • Arrival window within 30 days or less, all payments are non-refundable.
  • Arrival window is within 31 days or more, a partial refund of 50% will be provided.

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Aqua Villa’s updated and fully-equipped kitchen featuring granite countertops is stocked with the latest appliances, cookware, dishes and utensils letting you prepare everything from a scrumptious mimosa brunch to sandwiches for your cooler before a day on the water. Find casual seating at the bar counter or gather together at the dining room for great conversation over a family meal.

With a king-size bed, queen-size bed and two extra-long twin-size beds, your party of six will have sweet dreams in Aqua Villa’s three beautifully appointed bedrooms. Stocked with plenty of fluffy towels, the two updated full bathrooms feature generously-sized, walk-in showers. Save room for souvenirs in your luggage and pack light...you’ll have clean clothes for every day of your trip with a full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room.

This fantastic beach home is going to be where everyone wants to stay, so book your Galveston vacation at Aqua Villa today!

Please note: parties, weddings, receptions, or company festivities are not allowed at Aqua Villa. This house is only for family groups and responsible adults older than 25 years of age. Adults cannot rent properties on behalf of underage guests. Winter Snowbirds are always welcome.

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 s'mores 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!

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.

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