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Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand

Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a water park

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Welcome to The Pink Door House by BeachBox
This is the main living room area of the home
Whip up delicious meals in this charming kitchen
Fuel your day`s adventures with delicious meals
Ample space for family fun in the sunshine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand

This lovingly restored 1912 corner home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering comfortable living space for families or groups. Step inside and discover the unique character – original features whisper stories of the past, adding a touch of whimsy. Relax on the inviting backyard patio after a day of soaking up the sun on the beach. The Pink Door House puts you in the heart of the action, with the vibrant Strand District and its shops, restaurants, and the cruise terminal all within easy reach.

● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.

● Location: Historic downtown area of Galveston, Texas

● Beach Access: Less than a 4 minute drive from the Historic Pleasure Pier and the beaches at the Seawall.

● Rent Beach Box: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.

● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.

● Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed.

● Parking: There is room for 2 cars in the driveway, and 2 additional cars on the street.

This charming historic home offers a comfortable layout that perfectly blends together modern convenience with the unique character of a bygone era. The first floor features a separate living room, dining room, and kitchen, each offering distinct spaces to relax, gather, and prepare meals. Pocket doors add a touch of whimsy while separating these areas, allowing for both open-concept flow and privacy when desired. A full bathroom and a bedroom with a king-sized bed complete the first floor, making it ideal for guests who may have difficulty with stairs.

Head upstairs to discover four additional bedrooms, each a relaxing retreat after a fun-filled Galveston day. One bedroom offers a luxurious king-sized bed, perfect for another couple or a couple seeking extra space. Two other bedrooms provide queen-sized beds, ideal for additional couples or individual travelers. And for families with younger children, there`s a whimsical bunk room featuring two full-over-full bunk beds designed to resemble clubhouses. A full bathroom on the second floor conveniently serves all the upstairs bedrooms.

After a day of exploring the beach or the Strand District, unwind on the inviting backyard patio with comfortable seating – the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing beverage, a delicious meal, or simply relax under the Texas sky. The Pink Door House offers the space and amenities to make your Galveston getaway truly memorable.

● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

GVR #13648

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House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- Pets are not allowed.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties. -

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 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
Property Registration Number GVR13648

About the area

Galveston

Located in Historic Downtown Galveston, 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 Moody Gardens. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar & Rye - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$577.27, 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.

What time is check-in at Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Historic Home Blocks Away from The Strand located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Rosenberg Library, Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think the parking was our only issue. But we made it happen by parking behind the car in the drive. One across from the house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Beautiful place. Easy walk to downtown.

Great place to stay before a cruise. Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had a fantastic time at this beautiful and well-maintained house. The A/C was a lifesaver and kept the house incredibly comfortable throughout our stay. The clean bathrooms and spacious, fully-equipped kitchen were both major highlights. The common spaces are generous and easily accommodate a large group. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and found ample parking on the street across from the house. A minor point of feedback is related to parking: a heads-up in the house manual that the driveway blocks a public walkway would be a great addition, as we were ticketed. Other than that, we had a very pleasant and restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany J.

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

Great location

The house is great, especially for larger groups. You can't get a better location either. It was the perfect distance for all the popular Galveston attractions. The beds were so comfortable as well, so that's a big plus! It was a bit hot upstairs during the day, but luckily it cooled down at night, so that was okay. We would book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Old of course but needs a lotta work on outside. Outdoor furniture had dirt & leaves all over it. Underpinning on house loose all around .Needs a paint job & wood floor inside needs caulk ( can see thru in places). And parking instructions say you can park in driveway in front but don’t . We got a 75 ticket. Only other parking is on street which I checked several times nightly. Beds were comfortable tho . Upstairs got hot by lunch but cooled off in time for bed. Location worked great for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Family stay

There were 14 of us staying here. The location and the house was perfect for the 14 of us. Everything about this stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra W.

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

Great Historic House

Lots of room for our group of 9. Loved the historic charm of the house and it was close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOROTHY F.

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

Pre Cruise Visit

Great house within walking distance to Strand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hang T.

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

Precruise stay

Nice and clean! Our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brent C.

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

Pleasant surprise

Don't let the initial street view fool you. Plenty of space with historic feel. Within 2 blocks of feeling like you are in New Orleans with plenty of options to eat or drink.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Excellent Pre cruise stay

Perfect for a larger group to be together Hosts were easy to communicate with, house was clean and beds were comfortable. Absolutely no issues. Home was exactly as described
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Beautiful

The house was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Beautiful home!

I loved the house! It was a perfect stay for our family after getting off of a cruise. Wish we could have stayed longer because the house was beautiful and had more than enough space for the 7 of us staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Had Air on and needed heat. Downstairs heat was at 55 all night. So we had to stay upstairs. Which is fine we had to get the kids showered and to bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

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

Easy Checkin and Ideal Location Pre-Cruise

This house was the perfect location for us the night before our Carnival Cruise. We ended up renting a car and it took all of 6 minutes for my dad to drop each group of folks off at the terminal. We even said we wished we booked it for the day we came back. It was super close to a downtown area with food and live music. We didn't get to go to the pier area while in town but would definitely drive down their if we're ever in Galveston again. Thank you all again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
check in was fine. kitchen and bathrooms were clean enough, but not great. we opted to NOT eat here and ate out instead. One of the pedestal sinks had a leg broken off and propped up in corner by toilet. I loved the idea of historic charm, but there was no charm, just dirty/run down. Especially the furniture in living room and bedrooms. Couch was stained and had torn cushions. outdoor furniture was filthy so we did not use it. Water pressure was terrible. Just a trickle in the sink when showering. Both bathroom doors were almost impossible to open/close which was problematic for our group of 15. Not one single extra towel or washcloth in the house. The pictures showed table with enough chairs to accommodate our large group, but there were only 5 chairs at table upon arrival. One extra was found in a bedroom upstairs. Curtains were falling off the rods in all upstairs bedrooms. Upon arrival, one of the upstairs windows was open, so it was super warm in that room. Floor rug in downstairs bedroom was curled up, creating a tripping hazard for the older couple staying in here. Bunk bed ladders were detached and nails were poking out in upstairs bedroom. Was okay for the one night we stayed, but I would not stay here again for the price we paid (1150 for one night). Would do separate hotel rooms. Cockroach crawled out of wall into shower while one guest was showering. Would NOT recommend to a friend to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ssdoxyman

Disliked: Listing accuracy
You state there are 3 parking places but there is only ONE‼ There is only room for one car between the red marked curbs in front and you cannot park in the driveway because it blocks the sidewalk. The parking police told me he would give me a ticket if I parked there.You have shuffleboard but cannot play because there isn’t enough waxy granules to make the pucks slide.There are no towel racks in either bathroom so you have to put them on the floor or take them with back to your bedroom.We would not stay here again even for a lesser price…..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, nice location to cruise port- walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute and in a great area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazzmyne P.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good Location

It was ok. There are repairs that need made. Bathroom doors not closing easily, dishwasher not secured to the cabinet, downstairs bathroom tub does not drain, the sink is missing a leg. Also, the house was extremely hot when we arrived, smelled of sewer and there are ANTS in the kitchen. For the price we were disappointed with the overall conditions. We only stayed one night, so we overlooked all the issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Full House family cruise

Booked for a 1 night stay before cruise. House was 15 minutes to the Galveston cruise port. Great location. 20 minute uber to the beach. Communication with host was great. House smelled old upon arrival. Glad i had a big can of lysol spray. Furniture old chairs missing from the dining room table. Water pressure was weak in both bathrooms. Water did not go down drain properly in 1st floor shower/tub. It worked for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Great time

It was a very nice house. Beds were nice and location was great. Next time I’m in Galveston with a big group i hope this place is available
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed the evening and morning at this nice property. Perfect for cruisers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent Location to Everything! Lots of room and fun things for the kids to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by BeachBox Vacation Rentals

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Welcome to BeachBox Vacation Rentals! We're your go-to for unforgettable vacations on the Texas Gulf Coast with rental homes in Galveston, Kemah, Surfside, Crystal Beach and Lake Livingston. From historic downtown lofts to 8-bedroom waterfront retreats, we've got the perfect homebase for your crew. And leave the worries at home— every property is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and our friendly guest services team is always here to help if you need anything at all.

So, pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to make amazing memories on the Texas coast with BeachBox! We can't wait to host you!

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