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The Mansion on 17th

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious living room with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, a fireplace, and a stained glass window.
A room with a dark wooden cabinet, a white countertop, and a large mirror.
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a front entrance with a door, and a number '511' on the front.
A balcony with wooden railings, palm trees, and a view of residential buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $167
$146 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

A traditional room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a chandelier.

Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 440 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A classic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Single Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Single Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bed, and a chandelier.

Premium Single Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 625 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, a door, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a wooden wardrobe, and a view of another room through an open door.

Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at The Mansion on 17th in Galveston (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. .This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Seawall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pier 21 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Mansion on 17th

The Mansion on 17th offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a water dispenser. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 922 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Landy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here the night before our cruise and will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B & B
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kielee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were kind and helpful, and the morning breakfast was an added bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Clean, comfortable, staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From opening the door to enter to handing the keys to leave, it was the most enjoyable stay we’ve had in a very long time. Loved hearing some of the history of this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food staff and amenities were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and charming accommodations! A great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this Bed and Breafast! The amenities like wine and dine, along with the home cooked breakfast were wonderful! It had easy parking out front and was only three blocks away from The Grand. Would definitely stay there again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the breakfast and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was yummy and the house was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Staff was wonderful. The room was beautifully appointed. Breakfast was first class. We met guests from all over and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old structure but good care for age. Enjoyed stay. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juanita W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was better than a five star restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, breakfast outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic home, very friendly and accomodating staff. Perfectly easy and relaxing stay. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was great. It was a very pleasant and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was lovely and breakfast was good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and service. Breakfast also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026