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Smart TV, fireplace, printers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 164852 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Strand Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Bagel Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬10 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 Sonnentheil Home

Enjoy a stay at the breathtaking Sonnentheil Home. With much of the same gorgeous woodwork as the Bishop's palace, this historic masterpiece offers private accommodation for a group of up to four families, along with a beautiful modern kitchen, huge dining room, and a location convenient to the restaurants and nightlife of the Strand, and entertainment of Pleasure Pier and the beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,852 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome, but house is not baby-proofed.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 GVR10900

Historic Sonnentheil Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everybody enjoyed staying in the house. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic home was fabulous! We stayed for a wedding weekend for our niece and it held our entire family easily. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out . The kitchen is great, my grands absolutely loved the firetruck bed! Location was walking distance to everything. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Great location and lots of room for a family gathering.

Very historic home. Lots of character in every room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAMON S.

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

Amazing Place

Truly amazing to be able to stay in a home like this. Prime location, quick walk to the beach or to the Strand. The house is the ultimate backdrop for pictures with impressive furnishings and antique artifacts. We can’t wait to schedule a return trip
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was a great property! The pictures did not do it justice. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

My parents 60th wedding anniversary

It was such a special place for our entire family to celebrate this special occasion. The home is beautiful & in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Gorgeous and clean!

This home has everything you need for a comfortable stay! We especially loved sitting on the front porch mornings and evenings. Location was central to all our activities from Moody Gardens to the Strand!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Victorian Christmas

Beautiful historic house in Galveston's East End. Loved it. The family was very comfortable there, enjoyed the Viking Stove and warming drawer, made homemade pastries and bread everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Wife’s 60th Birthday Weekend

The house was beautiful and loaded with history. We had a lovely birthday dinner with our closest friends, and enjoyed the beach as well as a night out on the Strand. Great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Before cruising

The family got together before cruising out of Galveston, the place was beautiful and clean Thank you The Woo family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina h.

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

Soccer tournament getaway

Few of the soccer families stayed here for a tournament we were having. Ten minutes from where we played and just right in the middle of wherever we needed to go. Was an amazing stay and the house was just historic and too cool. Owners were amazing and very accommodating to our every need. Thank y’all for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Dream come true!

As a family we’ve visited Galveston for more than 50 years and this was the first time we “lived” in one of the islands historic mansions. It was truly a great experience relaxing on the front gallery waving to neighbors, watching the littles in the front yard play lawn games. The weather couldn’t have been better and we look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devlyn M.

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

FRC Mardi Gras 2023

We were all impressed with the property. The location is in walking distance to The Strand and Harborside. This made it a great stay as we were able to come and go as we wanted. The house is amazing. We have already booked the dates for 2024.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Best Weekend Ever

We had a girls weekend to celebrate my sister getting married. This house was PERFECT!! Big rooms, plenty of bathrooms and mirrors to get ready!! Perfect location and close to The Strand. Owners were easy to get a hold of. Great picture opportunities around every corner. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb D.

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

Historic Galveston

We had a great time with friends and plenty of room for all. Basics were provided and the house was nicely updated inside, beautiful antiques. Host was prompt in their responses. We had trouble with some lighting going out so had to contact them and they sent out electrician.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

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

Families vacation

Sonnentheil House is simply amazing and the pictures just don't do it justice. We spent lots of time in the kitchen at the large table together while we cooked. In the evenings we enjoyed drinks and cigars on the porch, took advantage of the large propane bbq pit out back for burgers and brats. Conveniently located smack dab between the beach for daytime fun and the Strand for shopping, eats, and nightlife. Highly suggest Vargas Cut and Catch if you're looking for a night of find dining. Thank you very much for a terrific stay in Galveston TX!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

nicole l.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

House is beatiful but not what we expected

This house is beautiful, but is not maintained well. Outside looks rundown Patio furniture was broken and dirty. The dryer did not work on our arrival, nut the owner was able to quickly get it repairedLm.mm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

My book club wanted to read a book and then travel to the city in which the book was set. Our book was Isaac’s Storm about the hurricane of 1900 that was so devastating to Galveston. Discussing the book and the storm along with watching a documentary on the storm was even more compelling in this home that was built in 1886 because we knew that it had withstood the storm. The interior of this home is stunning, filled with beautiful antique furniture that would look huge in an ordinary house but fit perfectly in the large rooms of The Sonnenthiel Home. The location was convenient to both the Seawall and The Strand, the beds were comfy, and the kitchen well stocked ( except for salt and pepper and dishwasher detergent.) Highly recommend, especially if you love historic homes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is listed as a Texas State Landmark and built in 1886, so it is historically beautiful!!!! We were all older adults 40 yrs old so we were all amazed with its beauty. The owner/property manager was quick to answer any and all questions. We had a small little issue with lights in the downstairs bathroom going out. I messaged them and asked where the spare bulbs were kept. She answered back immediately. Turned out that it wasn’t the bulb it was a breaker in the breaker box. Messaged back and she immediately let me know where to find the panel. Like I said everything for us was perfect. Even the next door neighbor was nice and friendly. We chatted with him several times and his dog Gracie was the sweetest. I would say that this property would NOT be kid friendly at all. I say this only because there are sooooo many antique and authentic pieces in this home that were look with your eyes but don’t touch them…..that would not be conducive to children. Additionally, the elevator was the same way…. Do not use. So if you have trouble climbing stairs, this would also not be well suited for you. It was perfect for us but we knew what we were renting for the weekend. Would absolutely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyse Memory K.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025