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The Birdhouse on Galveston Island

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A living room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a dining area.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a chandelier.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.
TV
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this apartment in Galveston (Midtown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. .This apartment is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Port of Galveston and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Samuel May Williams House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Seawall Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mercado y Taqueria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Birdhouse on Galveston Island

*Monthly Rental*
This gorgeous apartment, part of the historic 1892 Eimar Estate, offers two bedrooms with workstations, a full kitchen, a shower, bidet, and a washer/dryer. Recently renovated, it blends modern comforts with historic charm.

Enjoy the patio, gardens, fresh herbs, a Koi pond, birdwatching, and ample seating. Street parking and a bikes are available.

Ideal for remote workers and UTMB affiliates, it’s near the Bryan Museum, farmers market, and beach. Book now for tranquility!
The space
**Monthly Birdhouse Retreat!**
All bills paid, fully furnished, wifi, washer / dryer, on the island trolley transit route & bikes .
Nestled centrally amidst historic beauties, this charming artist-designed apartment is part of the renowned 1892 Henry Eimar estate, a survivor of the 1900 storm and featured on the 2007 Galveston Historical Foundation Homes tour. This garage apartment, located on a family property with the family residing in the main house, offers a peaceful haven with two bedrooms, each equipped with workstations, a full kitchen, a shower with a bidet, and a stackable washer and dryer. Completely renovated from top to bottom, it combines modern comforts with historic charm. Designed with sustainability and circularity in mind, the apartment incorporates reclaimed materials from the Galveston Historical Foundation Salvage Warehouse, including window frames and doors, making it a true living piece of Galveston history.

Enjoy a gorgeous patio perfect for reading or outdoor dining, beautiful gardens with fresh herbs for cooking, a Koi pond, and ample outdoor seating and loungers. Located on a fully enclosed half-acre property, there's plenty of street parking, bike available for use during your stay and access to the island transit trolley across the street.

The apartment is artist-inspired, featuring beautiful bird-themed art in every room. A bird camera on the property attracts a variety of birds, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Ideal for remote workers, UTMB affiliates, university students, or anyone needing a serene space to think, this retreat is a short bike ride from the Bryan Museum, farmers market, incredible restaurants, and the beach.

Book your monthly stay now and experience the tranquility and inspiration.
Guest access
Garage code access to enter property and digital lock for Apartment
Other things to note

Registration Details
GVR-14533
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
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

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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 GVR14533

We should mention

This property does not have elevators