Historic Sonnentheil Home

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16451 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Galveston, TX

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal15 min walk
Port of Galveston18 min walk
Galveston Seawall2 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)77 min drive

We had a great time with friends and plenty of room for all. Basics were provided and the house was nicely updated insid...

Deb D.

Feb 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy a stay at the breathtaking Sonnentheil Home. With much of the same gorgeous woodwork as the Bishop's palace, this historic masterpiece offers private accommodation for a group of up to four families, along with a beautiful modern kitchen, huge dining room, and a location convenient to the restaurants and nightlife of the Strand, and entertainment of Pleasure Pier and the beach.

Property manager

Diana and Matthew Wylie

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome, but house is not baby-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number GVR10900

About the area

Galveston

This holiday home is located in East End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Strand Historic District - 5 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk
Port of Galveston - 18 min walk
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Sugar & Rye - 11 min walk
Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - 12 min walk
Hub Cap Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
Huli Huli Hut - 9 min walk
MOD Coffeehouse - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Sonnentheil Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Sonnentheil Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Sonnentheil Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Sonnentheil Home located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of East End Historic District and Strand Historic District. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Deb D.

2 Feb 2024

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

Historic Galveston

We had a great time with friends and plenty of room for all. Basics were provided and the house was nicely updated inside, beautiful antiques. Host was prompt in their responses. We had trouble with some lighting going out so had to contact them and they sent out electrician.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

17 Dec 2023

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

Before cruising

The family got together before cruising out of Galveston, the place was beautiful and clean Thank you The Woo family

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

15 Nov 2023

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

Best Weekend Ever

We had a girls weekend to celebrate my sister getting married. This house was PERFECT!! Big rooms, plenty of bathrooms and mirrors to get ready!! Perfect location and close to The Strand. Owners were easy to get a hold of. Great picture opportunities around every corner. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

29 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Historic Home

My book club wanted to read a book and then travel to the city in which the book was set. Our book was Isaac’s Storm about the hurricane of 1900 that was so devastating to Galveston. Discussing the book and the storm along with watching a documentary on the storm was even more compelling in this home that was built in 1886 because we knew that it had withstood the storm. The interior of this home is stunning, filled with beautiful antique furniture that would look huge in an ordinary house but fit perfectly in the large rooms of The Sonnenthiel Home. The location was convenient to both the Seawall and The Strand, the beds were comfy, and the kitchen well stocked ( except for salt and pepper and dishwasher detergent.) Highly recommend, especially if you love historic homes!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

23 Oct 2023

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

Dream come true!

As a family we’ve visited Galveston for more than 50 years and this was the first time we “lived” in one of the islands historic mansions. It was truly a great experience relaxing on the front gallery waving to neighbors, watching the littles in the front yard play lawn games. The weather couldn’t have been better and we look forward to our next stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023