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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property

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Room amenity
Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Dining room
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $201
$175 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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

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Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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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 Island Historic Pleasure Pier and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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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
  • Strand Theatre - 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
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Mansion on 17th

The Mansion on 17th offers 12 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. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, 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 12 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 with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
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. 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

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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 ahead of time 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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

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. 726 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 854 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

8/10 Good

Eric

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

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Adell

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the staff and made to order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always so friendly and the house is so comfortable it has become our Go to spot in Galveston
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique stay! Love the vintage feel and history. Breakfast was so good!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and within walking to all downtown areas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is the very best. Location is wonderful. Best breakfast anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Mansion on 17th St. beautiful accommodations, friendly staff, authentic charm. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so historic and close to the ports.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and lovely stay- we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teemu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing service & breakfast. Lovely environment & history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Home is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved this historic home. The staff is pleasant and attentive to guests needs. The social hour was great to meet other guest and share our stories. Breakfast is great and again opportunity to visit with other guest. We will definitely be coming back anytime we are in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the favorite places I have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was very clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful home, we chose to stay here for one night as we were going on a cruise. The room was clean and comfy, bed was so comfortable!! Loved the happy hour with complimentary drinks and breakfast was delicious. Staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful. The location was walking distance from the Strand festivities. The breakfast was delicious! I loved that they served mimosas and coffee and breakfast made to order. I would recommend and want to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026