With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (Kempner Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Moody Gardens.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Restaurants
Wendy's - 16 min walk
The Poop Deck - 14 min walk
Fish Tales - 15 min walk
Beerfoot Beach Bar - 14 min walk
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Elegant large front porch home only minutes away from both the Port & Seawall
Welcome cruise guests! Looking for a single night’s stay? We can accommodate that. But we also offer discounts for multi-night stays as well. Comfortable brand new furnishings throughout the pet-friendly newly renovated home. King beds are provided for both front bedrooms and a twin/full bunk bed for the kiddos. This home offers two full baths fully furnished with towels and beach towels for trips to the various Galveston beaches that are only minutes away. When coming back from trips to the nearby Historic Strand District, an elegant Cherry wood kitchen island countertop in the open concept living, dining & kitchen spaces will invite quality family time in this conveniently located home. Enjoy discounts for stays longer than a night so your party can experience the beauty of the wonderful city of Galveston, Texas! Need a safe place to park your car(s) while on your cruise? We got you as well.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 GVR13006
Elegant large front porch home only minutes away from both the Port & Seawall Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
JAMES J.
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness and comfortable beds.
JAMES J.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rosa D.
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was vey spacious, clean and well stocked. Beds were amazing and we loved the parking.
Rosa D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Deborah M.
Oct 13, 2025
The property was just as explained in the description. There were stickers in the living room carpet and my granddaughter got one stuck in her foot. We looked the carpet over and found a few more. We hadn’t been anywhere to bring them in - so must have been there already.When we arrived I had trouble unlocking the door (operator error). I messaged Dante. By time he responded we were already inside. We were only there one night for a pre-cruise stay but overall the property met our needs.
Deborah M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dean L.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This home was perfect for a one night stay pre cruise. Very clean and comfortable. Dante was great with communications and quick to respond.
Dean L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonothan M.
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The beds ARE AMAZING
Jonothan M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
SHERYL F., Shiner
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house real spacious and roomy..very tight parking ..neighborhood looks iffy but we had no problems
The house is very comfortable, clean and spacious enough for 8+ people. Owners of the property are very accommodating and friendly in communication.
Location's drawback: no public transportation (or anything else: stores, restaurants, etc.) in the radius of < 15 minutes of walk and Galveston's summer weather makes the walking hardly desirable activity.
Arkadiy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne F.
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and clean!
Suzanne F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick T.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was great, close to the beach. Owner was great to communicate with.
Nick T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Marie Z.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful house , close to the beach
Marie Z.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
JACOB AND H., ROFF
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to the beach and restaurants. Comfortable beds and clean property. Host was very quick to answer any questions and very helpful.
JACOB AND H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Janet R.
Jul 11, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Area
Be sure to check the area before booking, family with two grandkids age 5 and I felt very uncomfortable being in the area, never got out of the truck, could not even turn into the very small drive and was on a single lane side street with only one way in and out.
Janet R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristi U.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was easy to find. It was very clean and laid out well. We enjoyed the coffee! We were disappointed that we couldn’t find the TV remote. But all in all, it’s a great place. Very close to the port terminal.
Kristi U.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful stay. From traveling to arrive and during our stay, Dante was easy to communicate and on top of questions. We were able to drop our luggage off a little early and went out to explore. On our return the property was clean and cool. Close to the Strand and cruise port but easy enough to drive to the beach and Walmart as well. We would definitely be willing to stay again if we are back in Galveston. Thank you Dante for a great pre-cruise rental.
Jennifer N.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kris T.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay prior to your cruise!
The house was very close to the terminals, restaurants and the beach! It was clean and the pictures looks just like it does in person. They had items available that I didn't realize I would need (coffee & creamer) which was great! Dante recommended several restaurants and we chose one. It was just several blocks away and right on the beach. The food was great and fast.
Kris T.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Nicole H.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house smelled like dog.
The house need to aired out to get rid of the dogs smell.
Nicole H.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yasmin C.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Yasmin C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick W.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cruise.
Great location to stay the night before a cruise.
Rick W.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney G.
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This house was perfect for our stay before the cruise. The hosts were great and communicated well!
Courtney G.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trigg M.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Nice place to stay. Very limited parking. Glad we decided to carpool. Quiet neighborhood for our one night stay.
Trigg M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Ron S.
Apr 14, 2025
run down neighborhood, disappointing supplies
Neighborhood was sketchy. House was partially remodeled and felt barren. Not much in the way of decorating. Very little kitchen supplies. We hade to use an old mixing bowl to make a salad. Condiments were sparse and what there was, were very old. Backyard and front yard were both overtaken with weeds. Would not stay here again.
Ron S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juanita P.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Juanita P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The house was clean and inviting
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen W., Eufaula USA
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carnival Jubilee 2025 trip
Love the place. Very clean and close to beach and port.
Ellen W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Jason D.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short title
Maybe a little wall decor might make it feel a bit more homey. Light switches a bit confusing