Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table
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Welcome to the McGuire Dent Home in Galveston, TX – a place where history seamlessly intertwines with comfort. This spacious 6-bedroom, 4-bath home, boasting not just one, but four kitchens, holds within its walls the rich legacy of Educator and Activist Jessie McGuire Dent. It's an honor to share that this home has been officially recognized as historic by the City of Galveston. Allow yourself to be embraced by the enchanting charm of this beautifully decorated historic gem nestled in the heart of the Island
Just one block or a quick 4 min walk to the beach, this home is kid and family friendly! Sleeps 20!
The layout is perfect for 4 families / group of friends traveling together. Each unit has be renovated and has it's own kitchen, bathroom and living room. The shared spaces include the hallways, entry ways, stairs and balcony. Each unit is secure with an electronic lock.
Water view from the Upstairs Balcony
This restored two story home includes 6 nicely decorated and themed bedrooms, 4 full baths. It can comfortably accommodate 20 people. Electronic lock code allows easy access!
Home's Layout
Downstairs features 2 Units - Pier I and Pier II.
Pier I is a one bedroom (king bed) unit with a living room with a full size sofa sleeper, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.
Pier II is a two bedroom ( 2 queen beds) unit with a living room with a full size sofa sleeper, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.
Upstairs features 2 Units - Pier III and Pier IV.
Pier III is a one bedroom ( full bed) unit with a living room, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.
Pier IV is a two bedroom (1 queen bed and 1 bunk - full bottom and twin top) unit with a living room, full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.
Family Room
With plenty of natural light, any of the 4 family rooms are a great place to gather. Each family room connects to the kitchen.
Stocked with board games and outfitted with WiFi, this home can be your home away from home.
Garage
Off Street market in the back alley on a concrete slap. One car per unit allowed in the parking spaces. Other cars will needs to be parked on the street.
Outdoor
Enjoy the outside yard with a front porch and balcony. Dine at 3 brand new picnic tables.
This is a PET FRIENDLY HOME (up to 50 pounds): A non-refundable pet fee of $92 per pet will be added to your rental if you choose to bring your pet(s). Maximum of 2 pets. Additional pets must be approved so please send us a request and include the breed/weight. Pet(s) must be crated any time guest is not present.
Nearby Restaurants
Blvd Seafood - 0.1 mile - 3 minute walk
Float - 0.1 mile - 3 minute walk
Queen's Bar-B-Que - 0.3 mile - 8 minute walk
The Pelican Club - 0.5 mile - 12 minute walk
Gaido's Seafood House - 0.5 mile - 12 minute walk
Landry's - 2 miles
Willie G's - 2 miles
Nearby Activities
Seawall Blvd (Beach) - 0.1 mile - 5 minute walk
Pleasure Pier - .4 mile - 10 minute walk
Pier 19 (get fresh seafood right off the boat!) - 2.4 miles
The Strand Historic District - 2.2 miles
Schlitterbahn Water Park - 3.6 miles
NO SMOKING IN HOUSE OR ON DECK.
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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 no smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number GVR07559
About the area
Galveston
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Moody Gardens and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Galveston Seawall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seawall Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Porretto 27th Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
The Spot - 9 min walk
Wendy's - 9 min walk
The Poop Deck - 5 min walk
Henry's Mexican Restaurant - 20 min walk
Brick House Tavern + Tap - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table on 14 May 2026 start from AU$796, 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.
How much is parking at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kempner Park holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was clean, well maintained and easy access to seawall activities
Jerry G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for your stay, Jerry! It was great hosting you and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We love hearing that the home was clean and you enjoyed the location close to all of the island attractions!
We all loved this place. Our large group occupied the full house but setup as possibly 3 smaller units. Everyone having their own space was good except when wanted to be together no place indoors for us to gather. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, pleasure pier and more.
The stay was great, the tubs were chipping paint, could’ve used more kitchen supplies for cooking. More towels
patricia c.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Thank you for your stay and for your feedback, Patricia. We are addressing these issues immediately. We appreciate your stay and you bringing to our attention these items that can be improved.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2024
A GREAT VACATION!
We had an excellent stay! The communication was awesome and checking in was a breeze. The home was walkable to the beach, to great restaurants, and super comfortable when we were inside. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay!
I'll start with the good. Location was great for the large house close to the seawall with great parking area behind the house. The house was clean and well stocked with soaps, shampoo, bath towels and wash cloths but could use more hand towels. Kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils in the 4 kitchens but no toaster anywhere. Small coffee pot in each kitchen and 1 Keurig.The issues causing the fewer stars were communicated to our host during our stay. One of the sofa sleepers was broken and unusable. Listing had apparently been updated after we booked for this but not communicated to us. Also, there were linens for the sleeper sofas, but no blankets. Maintenance issues were peeling porcelain in the tubs and an upstairs kitchen window that was leaking badly in the storm. Judging by the kitchen floor, this leak was not new. Communication was good with the host although it did not result in any improvements during our stay like extra blankets. I used their app as suggested for the house information which was good, but still have no clue what the "200 Free Activities Daily" in their listing title refers to. We enjoyed our stay but it definitely could have been better.
This was an incredible property with tons of history and a very unique layout. It is basically 4 self-contained units all under one roof and built in 1901. We had so much fun researching the history on the home and loved the privacy that each unit provided. We will definitely book this property again!!!
Lloyd W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thank you for your amazing review Lloyd! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and the unique history of the home. We look forward to having you again!
The property is nice and clean as listed. Short walk to Seawall and pleasure pier. Property manager is very responsive to communication.
Sarah L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review, Sarah! It was great hosting you.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tammy L.
26 Apr 2024
GREAT PLACE
We recently stayed at the McGuire Dent House in Galveston. We had a group of 17 with kids as young as 2 and 4 years old. Plenty of room and bathrooms for our group. Within walking distance to the beach and restaurant's. Would recommend for large groups or family.
Tammy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
We love hosting your big families at McGuire Dent House, Tammy! This is the perfect location for a group of 17 people. I hope you come back soon and enjoy the walkable beach and restaurants again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Santosh K.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Good to stay
Locking the door is little hard with the digital lock system. Shower in the kitchen bathroom is very slow.
I loved that the house was separated into four separate "apartments" which gave each adult the privacy of their own bedroom/living space. Also, it was only a block off of the Seawall which made for easy walking to the beach, restaurants, Pleasure Pier, and it was also within walking distance to a playground for the little ones and a basketball court for the teens in our group.
Tricia T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your 5 star experience with us. We’re grateful for guests like you and we look forward to your return next year!
The 4 units worked so well for our large group! We chaperoned 11 High School Seniors on a Galveston trip. Having our own unit allowed us to have privacy from all the teens, while also giving them the space to feel like we weren't always in their business. They loved the game room and also enjoyed having a kitchen in each unit. The location is so close to the Seawall and the Pleasure Pier! The property manager was easy to contact and replied immediately. We would definitely book again!
The Gounah Family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you for your amazing 5 star review, Aubrey! We appreciate your stay and hearing what you loved about the location and the home. Happy that you were able to enjoy all the home has to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon!
A few families from our soccer team stayed for a beach tournament. There were plenty of beds and with 4 kitchens each family was able to have one. We walked to Fish Tales for dinner and the pier. Great location! The property manager was very helpful and quickly answered my questions. Definitely recommend
Christy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing 5 star review, Christy! It was wonderful hosting you and your family. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the home and took advantage of its proximity to the beach and pier! Hope to have you again. -iTrip Galveston
We stayed at this location for the Lone Star Rally. We had 9 adults staying at the house. There was plenty of room for everyone to have privacy and enough bathrooms that nobody had to wait for a restroom. The only hiccup was a stain on one of the sheets. I contacted the property manager and it was taken care of immediately. We will definitely look for this house to rent again on our next trip.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2024
Thank you for your great review, Larry! We appreciate your stay and you sharing what you enjoyed about it. We are happy we could help to quickly resolve the issue. Hope to see you soon!
My family and i , planned a last minute trip for a weekend to galveston , thankfully we found this house and IT WAS PERFECT. This house had everything we needed and more. We got there a few hours early but the host was super helpful and they helped us find a solution. The host was super nice and responds winthin minutes if you have any questions, which is awesome. I definately recommend this house if you have a big family, it’s comfortable and fun.
Gustavo F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you for your amazing 5 star review, Gustavo! It was great hosting you and your family. We love hearing that you enjoyed the home, our services, and all the fun amenities it has to offer. Hope to see you again soon!
The house fit our needs to visit Galveston and attend Mardi Gras 2022 festivities. The only issue was that the house temperature was super cold in all the rooms upon arrival because the heat was not adjusted to the cold front. So it took a while to heat up the place when we got there. There was no dishwasher which was an inconvenience. Other than that, highly recommend!
Chris G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thank you so much for your 5-Star review! We are so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your valuable feedback, and it is great to hear that you were able to warm the house up to your desired temperature. We look forward to hosting your stay again soon!
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