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Historic East End Home • Walk to Strand, Cruise Port & UTMB • King Bed

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A kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large stove.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a map on the wall.
A kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a brick wall.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a garage.
A kitchen with a brick wall, a gas stove, a coffee machine, and wooden shelves.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $404
$357 nightly
$404 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Galveston, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Galveston Seawall and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pier 21 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬12 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.

Historic East End Home • Walk to Strand, Cruise Port & UTMB • King Bed

Prime Location in Galveston’s Historic East End

Beautifully renovated historic home located in Galveston’s East End Historic District, offering modern comfort just minutes from the island’s most popular attractions.
Highly rated for cleanliness, comfort, and communication.

Guests can easily explore Galveston while staying in a quiet historic neighborhood close to everything.

Walk to the famous Strand Historic District for dining, shopping, art galleries, and nightlife. Stewart and Porretto beaches are just minutes away, and the Port of Galveston cruise terminals are nearby—making this home an ideal place to stay before or after your cruise. The property is also just a short walk from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), making it convenient for visitors to the campus or hospital.

The Home

Thoughtfully designed and recently renovated, this historic home blends classic Galveston charm with modern updates for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

• 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
• King bed in the spacious primary suite
• Queen bed in the second bedroom
• Queen sofa bed in the living room
• Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and dining
• Comfortable living area for relaxing after a day exploring the island
• Outdoor porch and patio spaces to enjoy the coastal breeze

The layout works well for families, couples traveling together, or small groups visiting Galveston.

Nearby Attractions

Many of Galveston’s most popular destinations are just minutes away:

• The Strand Historic District – walkable
• UTMB – short walk
• Stewart Beach – about 5 minutes by car
• Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals – nearby
• Seawall & Pleasure Pier – short drive
• Moody Gardens – about 10–15 minutes
• Schlitterbahn Waterpark – about 10–15 minutes

Whether you’re visiting for the beach, a cruise, UTMB, or a weekend getaway, the location makes getting around easy.

Getting Around

The East End Historic District is one of the most walkable areas of Galveston. Many attractions, restaurants, and historic sites are nearby, and rideshare services are widely available. Guests can easily reach the beach, cruise terminals, and the Seawall within minutes.

Parking

Convenient parking is available for guests, making it easy to explore the island or arrive before or after your cruise departure.

Perfect For

This home is especially well suited for:

• Pre- or post-cruise stays near the Port of Galveston
• Families visiting Galveston beaches and attractions
• Couples weekend getaways
• Visitors to UTMB
• Small groups exploring the island

With its blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and convenient location, this East End home provides the perfect base for experiencing everything Galveston has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR13326

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Historic East End Home • Walk to Strand, Cruise Port & UTMB • King Bed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best VRBO property we have ever stayed in! From the owner’s thoughtful communication to the easy check-in and check-out process, every detail was exceptional. The house was incredibly comfortable, beautifully designed, and thoughtfully appointed down to the smallest touches. The location was perfect, and we truly cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can not go wrong booking this beautiful place! Great location, had no issues with checking in. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location and home. Exactly as described! Well maintained home. Great communication! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026