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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5206 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining

Victorian Galveston House

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Make your next trip to the Texas Gulf Coast one you'll never forget at this classic, Victorian-style home! Galveston Island's sandy beaches and plentiful sights are yours to experience, with an historic home awaiting you at the end of the day.

Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, you're only a short walk from grocery stores, local dining at Shrimp N Stuff, and the historic Menard House. Looking to experience Galveston Island's famous coastline? Make the mile-long drive south to the rides and restaurants of the Pleasure Pier or take a walk down the nearby Seawall Boulevard. You'll encounter gorgeous sandy beaches and plenty of restaurants and food carts.

Back at home, watch your dogs (welcome for a small nightly fee) run around in the backyard as you cook up something tasty on the charcoal grill. When your food is ready, step inside and load up your plate with some tasty sides prepared in the well-equipped kitchen. Enjoy a delicious meal in the dining room, then head into the living area for a relaxing evening. The antique furnishings and bay window structure evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, while modern comforts like free WiFi and cable and DVDs on the flatscreen TV will keep you entertained.

Galveston Island's incredible sights await you - place your reservation today!

*Please contact Vacasa for our special snowbird rates!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,222 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR04152

Property is also known as

Dog-friendly Home Rich History Sights Beaches Shopping Dining
Dog-friendly Home Rich History Sights Beaches Shopping Dining
12496

About the area

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 19 min walk
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive
  • Strand Historic District - 2 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kempner Park, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Dog-Friendly Home with Rich History, near Sights, Beaches, Shopping & Dining Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph S., Bastrop TX

Older place
Tje place definitely needs some love. The walls show water damage, the bathroom semi-works. There arent a lot of options for TV if youre stsying in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Cara S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Issues not shown in the listing
The house is a pretty, Victorian style, like the pictures show. Spacious for what we needed. Nice outdoor lot. Bedding, towels, and the property seemed generally clean; however, there were a few points about the property that were not shown in the pictures. There were little red/brown ants on the kitchen counter, a spider on one of the bed pillows, and a cockroach in the kitchen sink. There were multiple places where the paint on wood was peeling, the wooden porch was weak and had a hole at the top of the stairs, the upholstery on much of the furniture appeared soiled, the kitchen sink had a "dip" in it which created standing water and a brown spot, and the window at the top of the back bedroom door appeared that it was about to fall out of its frame. The bathroom shower was rickety and unpleasant to use. The property seems to be in need of some general maintenance and touch-ups to the interior. It has the potential to be very nice if the above items are corrected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unkempt yard, peeling paint on exterior, bathroom in need of total remodel, ceiling tiles coming off wall, filthy barbecue grill, dead roach in kitchen. Dark and gloomy rooms with faded window coverings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
We didn't need to be on the beach so this older home was perfect for us. It was a short drive to everything and we enjoyed walking the dog though the neighborhood. Will definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway weekend
Had an absolute blast! Everything was great and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kmburch01@aol.com B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston, TX Getaway
This home was so cool! If you like older homes that have been renovated with all modern conveniences- this one is for you. Walking distance to the sea wall and great dining. Quiet neighborhood and very kind neighbors. I highly recommend this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, nice old home
Good, just had to leave early for a storm (Hurricane) coming
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Brenda L., Panama, United States, Spain, France, Rome, Israel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Potentially Charming
There's so much potential at this house for much more than a nice stay. But plumbing issues, accumulated dust, various needed repairs and uncomfortable beds diverted our attention from the overall spacious rooms, cool temperatures in the downstairs and the Victorian charm upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs work
Its a nice interesting style in a great location. The negatives are in the plumbing. The bathroom sink backs up whenever the water is on. The shower has very little water pressure. Also the pull out bed in the living room is broken. The extra pillows in the house look gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

luis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation trip
Houses was very big a we all fit well......sofa beds were really hard but other than everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

Nice house within walking distances of the beach and eatery’s
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashton S.

Loved our stay
The house is really cute. Our family loved it for the weekend. Perfect back yard for the dogs to be in. Quite neighborhood. The only complaint I have is the downstairs shower had hair all in it and so did the towels. The rest of the house was clean. Plenty of space for a larger family. And close enough to most things in Galveston that only takes a few minutes to drive to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

Loved the Architecture, built in 1903.
Interior was very comfortable. We had a family Christmas here. The large dining table was perfect. Fenced in backyard was perfect for the two small dogs that we brought. Overall it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

From A Different Time...
This house encapsulates the period feel of the area in which it is located. Its richly decorated upper floor contains some attractive, fascinating even, furniture redolent of the mid-20th century. It's authenticity makes a stay here like stepping back into a movie or TV series of the 1950s. However, for those wishing to spend some time here, it also includes other items which should most definitely not be redolent of the mid-20th century. The kitchen is at least a generation out of date, and the state of the bathroom is, quite frankly, lamentable. After we had established ourselves in the house, we agreed that the whole stay was taking on the aura of moving into the home of a distant, recently-deceased single relative in order to finalise the estate. Everything was of a different time - and, when it comes to cooking, cleaning and eating, this should really not be the case in a holiday rental. Below stairs, there is a separate and very different apartment. The topography and meteorological history of Galveston determines that ground level accommodation needs to be ready to survive anything - and here, the feel is of a sturdy hurricane-proof 1960s bunker. Unattractive furniture shares rooms with thundering fans, A/C and de-humidifiers - damp is obviously a problem (Hurricane Ike imposed itself to a depth of 3 feet). The layout of the kitchen area here suggests a rapid and ill-thoughout compromise and the overhead cupboards are a killer for anyone over 5 feet tall (why?). The back garden (yard) could do with some husbandry: bushes and trees need cutting back extensively and the lawn area isn't working. Attention to this would make it a lighter more atractive area. Our stay (late October) was when the mosquitos are at their height, so the overgrown garden was, in essence, a no-go area. This neglect or lack of attention is all such a shame. The historic neighbourhood is interesting and pleasant and this house could be a tremendous part of it. The upstairs needs to be connected internally to downstairs; kitchen and bathroon facilities (in both) need shaking violently into the 21st century and... result? A fabulous place, rich with heritage, spacious, attractive and accomodating. We'd be back like a shot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Chris F.

Worst experience EVER!!! Review site wouldn't let me select no, I didn't enjoy my stay...
I originally rented this home so that we could stay in Galveston for our daughters softball tournament. We were supposed to have her teammates hang out with us and have family come down but couldn't do either. I originally booked it from July 11th-15th. When I called back to add the 9th and 10th they tried double charge me for all of the fees I'd already paid for. The first floor smells like mold so bad that it almost makes you sick immediately upon entrance so out of the gate, half of the house is not usable. The actual owner of the property stopped by and when I asked her about it she said that it only smells that bad when the dehumidifier isn't working...then she told me I could go out to the garage to get a hose to connect to the dehumidifier so it would continuously drain instead of stopping when it got full. She told me to handle any issues with the mgmt company and that her and I could just be friends. WTH! The yard was not cut when we arrived on Tuesday and it didn't get cut on until Friday. This is a "Dog-friendly home" but the backyard has plants that are extremely poisonous to dogs so don't leave them out there alone. We also had a lot of roaches in the house! We had to put any food we opened in the microwave, oven and fridge to keep them from getting into it. I actually had a roach crawl across my foot in the shower! I just stepped on it and pushed it down the drain but had that happened to my wife or daughter they would have freaked out and likely slipped and gotten injured. The bed in the master is like a slab of concrete and the ceiling fan above it looks like it could fall on you at any moment due to a large water stain around the connection point. The bed in the spare bedroom is so soft you literally sleep in the shape of a U and the third bed has a broken frame so you're sleeping at about a 45 degree angle. When I put that mattress on the floor to sleep on a level surface, it just allowed me to feel every spring it had. If you want privacy then beware, most of the doors don't close properly. The shower upstairs has sheet rock in it and a rotten window seal from water damage. I did get a call about the yard not being cut on Tuesday but then didn't hear back from them until Friday after I threatened to blast them on every review site and social media site I could. This house should be condemned! The only reason we stayed was because we couldn't find another dog friendly home at the time...even though we asked them to move us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Beautiful house! Excellent accommodations! Everything we needed was included, besides the groceries!
Beautiful, well manicured, property! Minutes from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Nice house, great location
The house is beautiful and very spacious. Having the upstairs area and the downstairs as well was a great way for everyone to have their own space and not have to be on top of each other all the time. The beds were also quite comfortable. The location was also great. The house is right in the middle of everything so nothing is too far away! The only downsides were not too big of a deal. The first night there were several roaches in the bathroom when the lights were turned on. After that, we just kept the lights on in the bathroom and never saw another one. The front door was also extremely hard to close and lock. Every time we left, everyone would load in the car and whoever was locking the door would still be trying to lock it when we were all ready to go. It was always locked eventually, but it was very difficult from the outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018