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Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions.

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A patio with a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, a microwave, and a sink.
A dining area with a wooden table, white blinds, a hanging light fixture, and a vase with flowers.
A bedroom with a tufted headboard bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a large mirror.
A living room with a TV, fireplace, and seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Galveston Seawall
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions.

1928 Kempner Retreat is close to everything Galveston has to offer and is only a 3 minute drive to the seawall where you can spend a day soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach or dine at one of many Galveston's famous restaurants. For those cruise passengers in town prior to their cruise, we are only a 7 minute drive to the Cruise Ship Terminal. The perfect mid-town location on Galveston island!

Our home is filled with loads of extras to make your visit a 5 star experience.

Maximum Occupancy : Sleeps 6 in beds and 2 on Air Mattress

* 3 Bedrooms/3 bathrooms

* Primary Suite: King bed and ensuite full bathroom with walk-in shower

* Bedroom two: Queen bed with access to a full bath tub/shower combo.

* Bedroom three: Twin daybed with twin trundle bed. Has a full bath connected with a shower.

* Office/Loft area offers a queen size air mattress

* Full laundry room

* Large family room with Smart TV

* Dining room

* Island kitchen and fully stocked

Provided... Starter of Toilet papers, Paper towels, coffee, creamer, shampoo, conditioner, soap.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are 6 cameras on the property recording 24/7. 1 to monitor front porch and one to monitor back deck. 4 others monitor the complete property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR07631
Property # 2408446vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Galveston

Located in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Jet skiing, kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seawall Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Strand Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family Home perfect for Families and Pets! Close to Attractions. located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kempner Park and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully updated old home. Close to everything we needed it to be! Very clean. Worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you Tom for the great review and kind words. We enjoyed hosting your family and welcome you back anytime! David and Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautiful, exactly as listed & had all the things to be a perfect stay. The location was easy to access & made accessing the area easy as well. David was an exceptional host, being very responsive & available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We always love to hear that everyt was wonderful. Hope to have you back wh you visit your son .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay. Communication was fantastic with very prompt replies. House was very welcoming and beautifully decorated. Location suited us perfectly. Wish we could have enjoyed the backyard and deck facilities as it looked cozy and welcoming. However the weather had other plans for us the days we were there. Highly suggest this home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words. It was a please to host your family and friends! Love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location between the Seawall and Strand area. Lovely home. One main level queen bedroom, two bedrooms up with one king and one queen.Peaceful backyard space with comfortable seating. Host was very cordial and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thanks for being our guest. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was amazing

House was amazing. Close to the beach and close everything to do in Galveston. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you think of us on your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time!

The house was clean and had everything we needed. David was truly an exceptional host. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We enjoyed having your family as guest! Hope to host your family in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The home is very beautiful and fit 6 very comfortably. The host was amazing and was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review. We enjoyed having you in our home. I hope you will think of us the next time you are in Galveston.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1928 Home

House was super clean, equipped with all the essentials and more. Really felt like a home away from home. Very inviting. Super close to Seawall Blvd -beach, stores and lots of eatery places. Would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you! We love guest that feel like they are at home. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ckean, nice and neat

Everything was great, the owner was nice a very helpful. The bed were comfy and clean. The home is located near the beach. It was worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review. Glad your family had a wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

The house is beautiful and very comfortable, the owner is a very nice person, he was always checking if we need anything. I highly recommend this property. We will be back with pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Glad you loved our home. We look forward to having you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

Eclectic neighborhood. Nice back yard. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to have you back . We always appreciate the 5 star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house. Perfect location

Everything about this home is warm and welcoming We really enjoyed our stay this labor day at one of your properties in Galveston. The home was well equipped, very elegant and beautifully designed inside. Cute little back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Enjoyed having you as a guest. Glad to see that you enjoyed our home on Labor Day weekend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming home stole our hearts! We didn’t expect such a lovely home because it seems like the photos are always better than real life, but quite the opposite here. The house had EVERYTHING we could possibly need to cook for ourselves, do some laundry and just kick back and relax. The couches comfortable as well as the beds. A lot of short term rentals have the cheapest furniture so I really appreciate that this place had real furniture! We’ll definitely stay here again and can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
We look for to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had so much available for guest. All the tools and things to cook or bake anything. A large TV and they offered and share some streaming services to use as well! Everything was clean and extras linens if needed. Communication was excellent with David. I was arriving late and he had the a/c turned on for us knowing how late we were checking in. He also checked in the following morning to ensure if anything else was needed he was just a call away!. Great host. I would definitely choose this place again when returning. We were able to walk to the beach was was just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Tracy , thanks so much for the opportunity to host you and your family! We really appreciate guest that appreciates the extra mile we go to ensure guest have a wonderful stays! See you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great location close to Strand and Seawall streets. A car would probably be a must. Enough can not be said about the host. He was a wealth of information and very prompt on answering any guestions. The house was furnished like you were at home. Every possible thing you needed was furnished. I have been a VRBO user for over 15 years. And this rental is one of my best. Bill
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Bill thank you for the great 5 star rating. I want my guests to feel like I would want to feel. The thing about a new city is what is fun, interesting and safe for my family? I was glad to give my opinions on great places to visit and eat. Hope to have you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property!

My family and my brothers family plan a vacation every year and this year we decided to go to Galveston from the Dallas area. We chose this property because it fit our families and was close to everything. Pictures did not do this property justice! It’s a beautiful home. Communication with owner was fantastic. He set the door code to my preference which made remembering it so much easier. The property was very clean and one of the most stocked properties we’ve ever stayed in! Everything you could ever want with every detail thought out. Living room and furniture was super cozy. Thank you for the fun spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Maria, thanks for the kind review. I try and think what I would want when I travel. Great beds, comfortable pillow and linens. I also like nice pots and pans to use. Most people love the back yard. Especially the fire pit on cool evenings and cool mornings. I hope you make Galveston and my home a yearly thing! David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EXCELLENT CHARACTER HOUSE

The house was even better than described. Lots of character inside the house. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are extremely large with their own bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom also had its own bathroom. Comfortable lounge. Kitchen with plenty of utensils. The garden was a delight to sit outside in the sunshine. Easy to park the car in the driveway. Quiet neighbourhood. Near the seawall, probably about half a mile so walkable for some. Fast and reliable wifi. Would stay here again if returning to Galveston. David was extremely easy to contact and replied quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
It was a pleasure to host your family! I look forward to hosting you again. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully appointed property equidistant from the Seawall (beach) and the Strand (shopping). Parking is available onsite which is very rare in this part of Galveston. This pet friendly home has a lovely courtyard and nice patches of grass across the street should your pet be picky. Of note, i always put my pets in diapers when we vacation due to the scents they can detect in vacation homes. Mine did not react, which tells me this home is also thoroughly cleaned between visits.The home offers central air and dehumidifiers which keep the air quality plessant throughout the house. Coffee was provided and MUCH appreciated! We didn't cook, but the kitchen has everything needed for any meal. We came for a very short stay to attend a wedding. We left wishing we would have arranged to stay longer.This lovely home is ingrained in our memories of our nephew's wedding and our overall impression of Galveston. That's all to say, we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Christine thank you for the wonderful review. Thanks for taking time to write about all the great things about the home. We sure hope you and your family will think of in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home at Galveston

This is a neat, clean and well designed beach home. We were two families and all of us liked this beautiful house. We had everything we needed in the house from beautiful plates and utensils to Keurig coffee maker and beautiful coffee cups which makes our stay easy and enjoyable. The two bed rooms were great, our kids liked the sleepers downstairs. We definitely would like to stay in this house when we come to Galveston again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The beautiful home had everything our group needed and more. The location was perfect for our stay as we explored Seawall & Strand the most. The best part was we could easily contact the owners & communicate with them in a timely manner. That was key for us after some “not so good “ experiences in the past. We hope to come again to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful updated house

Beautiful home with convenient location. Great for families or adults. They had games for kids. Cute little outdoor area for sitting or grilling. Host checked in to make sure if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by David Painter

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My name is David and I love hosting and having families make memories in my home.

Why they chose this property

Kempner Park is one of Galveston's oldest neighborhoods and the home was built in 1928. It has been well preserved throughout the years.

What makes this property unique

The house is located near Kempner Park, which has a significant history in Galveston.

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English

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