Delfina, which means dolphin, is a wonderful home with a pool being added in Dec 2023 for 6 guests located in the central part of Galveston. If you have a 7th guest, this person may sleep on the large sofa in the den. The home is located right behind the convention center and Kroger. 3 blocks from the beach so it is an easy walk to the Seawall. To the east of the home, you are about 3 blocks from 61st St where you find all types of food and shopping. Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn are located about 3 miles from the home. The Pleasure Pier is about 5 miles from the home.
A NEW POOL
A pool was added and completed in Feb 2024. It is all ready for your enjoyment. The backyard around the pool is all decking for sitting in the shade or the sun. Grill out and enjoy the family or friends. The owners will not be held responsible for any accidents or injuries in the pool area or in the pool itself. Alarms will be on the 2 back doors for security and alerts for the pool area, this is required for the city. If these are turned off or damaged by a guest, guests are then responsible for the other guests or others allowed on the property.
The home was purchased in 2020 by a couple that lives in Minnesota and spends 5 months, from Nov to April, a year in Galveston. The home is a large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of room for the whole family to spread out and enjoy their time in Galveston. The master bedroom is large with a king-size bed and a large master bathroom that has a walk-in shower and TV with cable. The 2nd bedroom offers a queen-size bed. In the living room, we offer a very comfortable sleeper sofa and seating for guests to also watch TV. The den offers a TV with cable. In the dining room, we offer a counter-height table for the family with a view of the living room TV. Here the family can enjoy meals or games. In the back yard, you will find more outdoor seating in a privately fenced backyard. There is a propane grill for your grilling pleasure. Located in the large garage the owners have added a fun area for their guests a game table for 6 guests. Off of the den, you will find a large laundry room for your use.
The owners try to supply everything you may need in the home, except for personal items. They supply all bed linens, bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. Body washes are offered in the bathrooms. In the kitchen, you will find everything you will need to prepare all of your meals. There are 3 TVs in the home.
For parking, you will find a nice circular driveway in the front for about 2 to 3 cars. Space in front of the driveway for a couple of cars and in the driveway you can park 2 to 3 cars as well. You are welcome to use the inside of the garage for a couple of cars.
Possible Fee's for your stay -
The nightly rental fee
The hotel taxes for the state and the city of 15% against your nightly rental fee
and the cleaning fee.
The cleaning fee - $150
Fee's collected by VRBO services
A refundable deposit of $250. This is a hold placed on your credit card and it is
released 14 days after you depart unless we have to claim damages. You will not
really notice it in your statement.
During hurricane season, we cannot offer a full refund unless there is a category 1 or higher hurricane headed to Galveston.
We do not allow events, such as reunions or parties. No more than 10 guests may be at the home, and that includes the 6 guests staying overnight.
We do not allow Prom or Graduation gatherings of any kind.
You must be 25 years of age to rent our home.
We do not accept cash or cashiers checks at any time for rent