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Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!

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Pool
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st floor Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd floor bedroom/living room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor Powder Room

Toilet

3rd floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!

Stunning newly remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bathroom home in the historic district that sleeps 12 comfortably with free parking on premise. The home is designed for entertainment and fun or just relaxing and has something for everyone. The cooks will delight in preparing meals in the well-appointed gourmet kitchen that offers all stainless-steel appliances including a 6 burner commercial gas stove with griddle. It has an oversized island, two large sinks, coffee bar and is open to the living/dining with seating for 12. The home has numerous large smart flat screen televisions with cable and free Wi-Fi throughout, as well as USB compatible plugs alleviating the need for charging adapters. For those that are young at heart, there is a game room that boasts an air hockey table and Jurassic Park pinball machine. There is also an attached media room with a 75" flat screen TV and comfy reclining sofas for movie night!

There are two outside decks with seating, perfect for sunset viewing and a downstairs patio with an outdoor gas grill and dining table. There is a private splash pool, great for play or relaxing and a hot tub for just chilling. The pool is only 5 feet deep so it is NOT FOR DIVING. For those that are sports minded there is a putting green and covered basketball court for shooting hoops. When not shooting hoops, the covered carport is perfect for setting up tables for an outdoor dinner. We provide the folding tables and chairs. There are outside fans and a cooling unit for added comfort. There is also an outdoor shower for rinsing off post pool and beach.

Conveniently located to a variety of restaurants, shopping, Museums, Historic churches and other activities on the Strand. Just 5 blocks from the beach and seawall. We are pet friendly and provide convenient poop bag dispensers for picking up after your fur babies. Upon approval, we will allow up to two dogs up to 40 lbs. each with a required non-refundable $150 per dog pet fee. We kindly request that you utilize the bags to keep the yard clean. There are two outdoor cameras for safety. One in the front of the house and one in the back of the house.

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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
Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards on duty.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Non-refundable pet fee of $150 per dog
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely no smoking inside violate & will charge
NO DIVING/jumping from decks or stairs into pool & keep all gates/doors to pool/hot tub closed; children must be supervised while in pool & hot tub.
Turn off gas grill & stove when not in use. Burning candles/incense not allowed. No loud noise before 8am & after 10pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR07824
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

About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Moody Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, water tubing and windsurfing 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

  • The Bryan Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East End Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! on 12 May 2026 start from AU$1,425, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston 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. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody s.

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

Great Place

Overall great venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids enjoyed the play space. Everything clean. Grill did not work (lines to propane tank not clear even when putting another tank on it). and no coffee pot and no pods for kuerig. For a large group coffee pot would be useful. Great gathering spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Hi Donna, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry, the grill did not work and for no pods. The cleaning service is supposed to leave a few out each time, so we will get with them. I will check the grill, it was working when I added a new tank. My wife and I are not coffee drinkers, most people tell us they use the pods. We will add a coffee pot for guest who use their own grinded coffee.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and Relaxing Times

Everything was great about this property - my family had a great time - the game room was a big hit. Pool was refreshing and so was the hot tub. It is centrally located to the boardwalk, the beach and Moody Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so cute and comfortable. Very clean. The beds comfortable and the house is nicely furnished. We rented a golf cart to take the kids to the beach and around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Hi Lorrie, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry about the dryer, thank you for letting us know about it. We had it fixed, the repair man told us it was because of lent build up. We want guest to let us know if there is an issue with anything so we can get it fixed, so the next guest do not have the same issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

awesome

house was awesome for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bohannon K.

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

Perfect location and Family Fun

My family and I enjoyed this place so much!!They enjoyed the air hockey table and pinball game, basketball and the pool! Walking distance to beach so did not have to pay for parking!! Close to Downtown to enjoy a meal and shopping! We definitely recommend this home it was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Great house, has everything

It was a great house. Lots of little touches like scissors and a high chair. Pool is great for kids with gates.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIFFANY D.

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

GREAT HOUSE

House is in great location to beach, we also enjoyed the game room and outside pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horse Of M.

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

Galveston Home Great For the Whole Family!

This home is in a nice central location that's easy to get to everything. We were rushing around on a quick trip for an Ironman triathlon, but we'll definitely go back when we have time to enjoy all the many amenities they have to offer. The owners had great communication and everything could not have gone any smoother. We highly recommend this home if you're planning a trip to Galveston!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Family Christmas

House was a perfect fit for our family. Location was perfect for downtown and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect location and house

House was perfect for families with kids. Close to the beach and the strand. Owners were super kind and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Stunning Catalina Beach House

Stunning, modern decor, flawless kitchen with huge island, breath taking master bath, very close proximity to all that Galveston has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great family vacay

We enjoyed our stay here as it accompanied all of us and the pool, hot tub and game room were such a hit! The house is beautiful but be able to do stairs. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie R.

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

Beautiful, clean, and fun!

The house is beautiful and clean. The kitchen is high end and fun to cook in! All bathrooms and were clean and comfortable. Location is great, although the house has everything so you won’t want to leave much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine J.

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

Beautiful Home!!!

We absolutely loved the house. It had everything we needed and more. Our kids loved the pool and the game room. The beds were so comfy! The location was great and the owners are so kind. It was the perfect place for our family weekend. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you for your great review, we are glad you and your kids enjoyed our place. My wife and I wanted a place where everyone could have a great time and create some great memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

Excellent for families of all ages.

The property was excellent and the host wAs available for any concerns. Our grandkids loved the game room, and the pool area was amazing. We never left the house or went to the beach we cooked and grilled out every meal. The house is beautiful and has everything you need. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thanks for choosing our property for your family trip and glad you had great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis L.

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

Wonderful family home!

My 3 grown children, their wives and the grandkids joined us for a great week! The house was perfect for everyone in the family! They really thought of everything-books for the kids, outside toys, pool, hot tub, even beach towels!! The large kitchen was perfect! Would love to go again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Great Experience!

We hosted our family for our son's medical school graduation in June. Everything was perfect--such a fun and functional space that is close to everything on the island. Host was communicative and easy to work with. Recommend without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Really Amazing Stay!

Home was awesome, stocked with high quality items to use in the kitchen, everything was as advertised. Had a small bed during the week with a power blip and the owner was immediately responding, quick to help, not enough good things to say! Will come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Very nice place to stay!

Location was great, it seemed like everything was close by, just a short walk to the beach, all kinds of food. The house was very nice, we had 11 people and had plenty of room, the kitchen was fantastic and we used it all but one night. The kids loved the pinball machine and air hockey. We try to have a family vacations like this every couple of years and this one did not disappoint. The house was very clean and orderly, very accommodating for our size group.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Perfect!

This house had everything we needed, even beach supplies!! There was plenty of space for everyone and so much to do. The house is right next to a bike lane that will take you to both the beach and the strand easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime V.

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

So much to do

From the keurig to the hot tub, everything was fantastic to use. The pinball machine was a joy for our family, and air hockey provided a fun experience for the kids in their downtime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree T.

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

Tisdale family getaway

The house was gorgeous and had plenty of space for us to spread out. The house has so much to do when you’re not out on the island that you’ll never be bored. Pool, hot tub, air hockey, basketball and pinball. We had a blast and we loved the deco and the layout. A definite favorite for our family. The host was extremely helpful and friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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