Historic Galveston Hideaway, Walk to the Beach!
House in Galveston Island, TX
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Gather your loved ones and pack your swimsuit when you book this historic 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental. This house, located in the East End Historic District of Galveston, will charm you with its authentic Southern architecture, ornate interior touches, and covered front porch, perfect for sipping sweet tea and watching passersby. This getaway boasts an unbeatable location, with beach access just blocks away and local restaurants nearby, brimming with the best seafood around!
-- THE PROPERTY --
GVR02368 | 2,166 Sq Ft | Screened-In Porch | Fire Pit | Charming & Historic Location | Local Artwork
Watch the beauty and charm of Galveston be illuminated at this historic home, perfect for 2 families or close friends looking for an escape to the Gulf Coast.
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Fenced-in backyard & front yard, front porch, gas grill, patio furniture, outdoor shower, deck
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, ceiling fans, nautical decor, historic touches
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, spices, knife set, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee and filters provided
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, hair dryer, linens & towels, keyless entry
SUITABILITY: Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACH DAYS: Beach access (0.4 miles), Porretto Beach (1.1 miles), East Beach (3.0 miles), Galveston Beach (3.7 miles), Sunny Beach (7.9 miles), Jamaica Beach (15.0 miles), San Luis Beach (24.8 miles), San Luis Pass Boat Ramp (26.6 miles)
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Moody Mansion (0.8 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5.2 miles), Aquarium at Moody Gardens (5.4 miles), Moody Gardens (5.4 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.4 miles), Galveston Fishing Pier (5.5 miles)
HISTORIC GALVESTON: The Grand 1894 Opera House (0.7 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (0.8 miles), Galveston Seawall (0.8 miles), Bishop's Palace (0.8 miles), The Strand (0.9 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.2 miles)
EXPLORE NATURE: Seawolf Park (7.3 miles), Galveston Island State Park (12.5 miles), Kelly Hamby Nature Trail (27.0 miles)
LOCAL DINING: Miller's Seawall Grill (0.4 miles), Black Pearl Oyster Bar (0.8 miles), Mosquito Cafe (0.9 miles), Willie G's Seafood & Steaks (0.9 miles), Katie's Seafood House + Market (1.0 miles), The Spot (1.3 miles), Shrimp N Stuff (1.5 miles), Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar (1.9 miles), Gaidos Seaside Inn (1.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (5.4 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (68.7 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
-- THE PROPERTY --
GVR02368 | 2,166 Sq Ft | Screened-In Porch | Fire Pit | Charming & Historic Location | Local Artwork
Watch the beauty and charm of Galveston be illuminated at this historic home, perfect for 2 families or close friends looking for an escape to the Gulf Coast.
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Fenced-in backyard & front yard, front porch, gas grill, patio furniture, outdoor shower, deck
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, ceiling fans, nautical decor, historic touches
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, spices, knife set, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee and filters provided
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, hair dryer, linens & towels, keyless entry
SUITABILITY: Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACH DAYS: Beach access (0.4 miles), Porretto Beach (1.1 miles), East Beach (3.0 miles), Galveston Beach (3.7 miles), Sunny Beach (7.9 miles), Jamaica Beach (15.0 miles), San Luis Beach (24.8 miles), San Luis Pass Boat Ramp (26.6 miles)
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Moody Mansion (0.8 miles), Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5.2 miles), Aquarium at Moody Gardens (5.4 miles), Moody Gardens (5.4 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (5.4 miles), Galveston Fishing Pier (5.5 miles)
HISTORIC GALVESTON: The Grand 1894 Opera House (0.7 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (0.8 miles), Galveston Seawall (0.8 miles), Bishop's Palace (0.8 miles), The Strand (0.9 miles), Galveston Railroad Museum (1.2 miles)
EXPLORE NATURE: Seawolf Park (7.3 miles), Galveston Island State Park (12.5 miles), Kelly Hamby Nature Trail (27.0 miles)
LOCAL DINING: Miller's Seawall Grill (0.4 miles), Black Pearl Oyster Bar (0.8 miles), Mosquito Cafe (0.9 miles), Willie G's Seafood & Steaks (0.9 miles), Katie's Seafood House + Market (1.0 miles), The Spot (1.3 miles), Shrimp N Stuff (1.5 miles), Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar (1.9 miles), Gaidos Seaside Inn (1.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (5.4 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (68.7 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Galveston Island, TX
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Reviews
5.0
We had a fabulous time visiting Moody Garden and Pleasure Pier and the host was kind enough to share suggestions for dining and shopping that was spot on - local businesses with lots of history and charming decor. The house was fabulous! A great blend of old architecture with beautiful updates and beach vibe decorations. All beds were very comfortable and the A/C kept the entire house cool and comfortable. We chose to eat out but the kitchen would be perfect to prepare and serve large meals for a big party.
5.0
What a wonderfully restored, thoughtfully stocked home. Every single person in our family absolutely loved this house. The AC was cold on both floors, the kitchen was outfitted beautifully, and the owners even provided hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Every part of this house was comfortable and beautiful.
5.0
We loved it. We would stay here again. I felt like I was staying in someone's home instead of a rental. It was very comfortable. The weekend we were there was very windy and overcast so we didn't spend as much time at the beach as we expected but Galveston has plenty of other things to do. All the furniture was comfortable, including the beds. I did see comments about the rooms upstairs being open to each other so I was a little concerned about that but it worked out fine. Each room had a door into the hallway that latched (not locked) and each interior door that connects the rooms doesn't latch but has a door stop to hold the door closed. The description states that two cars will fit in the driveway and being this is Texas and lots of people drive larger vehicles I want to note that my husband's 4door, long bed truck fit snuggly in the driveway with barely enough room to close the gate. Two normal sized cars will fit fine with the gate open. Just something to keep in mind if your party has multiple vehicles especially larger ones. We rented a golf cart and parked that in the driveway with the gate closed and two trucks on the street. Street parking didn't seem to be an issue, we comfortably parked two trucks in front of the house each day and there was room further down the street if we had needed it. We stayed with our adult children and all of them said they would stay there again.
5.0
We rented this place for a small get together for my husband's 50th birthday. Great location, quiet area, great neighbors, unique historic home. This place was perfect for the occasion and would definitely rent again.
5.0
The home was perfect for the 10 of us. It was so cozy and comfy!! Great historical home in an excellent location. We will definitely be staying here again.
5.0
We came for my son’s graduation weekend from TAMUG. It was a perfect central location from the school and restaurants/shopping. The house is decorated well and even had Christmas decorations. We couldn’t have been more pleased.
5.0
We have stayed here before and will continue to. Every time we visit, its like coming to a second home. Its a great location and such a comfy house to bring a group or family. We look forward to every year.
5.0
It was Great !
5.0
Beautiful home! Very clean and spacious for our large family. The accommodations were just as the selected home described. Everyone enjoyed their own beds. The location is close to local restaurants and the beach. We will for sure be coming back to stay again in the future. Thank you to the amazing host for keeping in touch!
5.0
This was the perfect house for my unconventional family (single dad and 7 teen aged sons). Close to everything and still quiet time and the house. Kitchen is amazing 👏 all the updates are great. Could not have ask for better vacation home.
5.0
This house is fantastic! The location was close to everything we wanted to do over the weekend. We’ve already booked it for our next trip!
5.0
We love how comfortable and beautiful the home was it was so nice we will definitely be back everything we needed was there and near by restaurants beach was only 5 or less minutes away quite nights and waking up to birds chirping early in the morning was just what we needed.
Thank you. You have a very beautiful home !!!
5.0
Beautiful house, very cool eclectic colorful decor! Super fun feel. Super clean and very well laid out with plenty of space! Great management team! I would highly recommend and I would stay there again! And great location.
5.0
Great historic home in the perfect location between Seawall and the strand. Easy access to 19th street. Amazing!
4.0
7 of us were in Galveston for an offshore fishing trip. We stayed two night at the house. It is pretty much as described although we didn't spend much time at the house other than sleeping. Parking for more than 2 cars is probably the biggest issue we had.
The place was clean and the neighborhood quiet when we were there mid week. Close to much of what you'd want to do on the island. We will stay there again.
5.0
Great house with good vibes! Such a cute decorated house! Great size with plenty of room. No one felt on top of each other, plenty of space, great floor plan. Loved the screened in porch and great backyard space! Great location to the beach and restaurants! Will stay here again!!!!
5.0
We loved our time at the home. We all felt so at home! It was so peaceful and quiet. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Awesome place to stay in Galveston- we would stay all summer if we could!
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay, would recommend this beach house for anyone!
5.0
Perfect location between Seawall and the strand. The historic home was super cool to stay in and the host was friendly and attentive. Awesome over all trip!
5.0
This house is fantastic! Great location close to everything we wanted to do for the weekend. We’ve already booked it again for another trip!
5.0
We loved the house. Beautiful and conveniently located.
5.0
What an amazing place everything was perfect
5.0
GREAT PROPERTY
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this historic Galveston home! So much thought was put into the decorations and details. The owners were very thorough with the information and expectations of their home. My family walked to Seawall Blvd and the Pleasure Pier. We could have walked to The Strand in the opposite direction, but we had already worn ourselves out that day. Basically this place has a great location! We will gladly stay again!
5.0
This most comfortable and charming house was perfect for our family of 7 adults. Wonderfully stocked kitchen . We used the screened
porch and also tried the fire pit but we had rain so couldn't use it.
.Downstairs bedroom perfect for grandpa who uses a walker.
1st floor bedroom perfect for grandpa and his walker. Lots of space to be together and also to find a quiet corner to be
5.0
This home is absolutely beautiful and in a great location. We loved the care taken to decorate and outfit the home. Truly walkable to the beach and very close to anything in the historic district. This house is great for groups who want to socialize while preparing meals or hiding from the rain. We had a great time during our vacation and would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
Awesome
5.0
We had an amazing trip to Galveston and the house was great! We had open communication lines the entire trip and were so happy we were able to stay here. The house was amazing and very much like a home away from home. The location was great and central to many of the different things to do on the island. We all really enjoyed our trip and would definitely rebook in the future for another family vacation. It was a great time and a great experience!
5.0
We loved everything about this house! Our bookclub of 5 women enjoyed this lovely house for a recent weekend. Wonderfully decorated to enhance the beachside setting. Beds, pillows, linens were all very comfortable and exceptionally clean. The kitchen provided everything we needed including ziplock bags for leftovers. Enjoyed the wonderful air conditioning, even with the 2-story house, we all stayed cool and comfortable. We enjoyed every part of the house and the side porch was great for early morning coffee while the others slept in. Easy commute to the Strand, Boardwalk, and beach areas. We would like to make this a yearly outing and hope to return next year to enjoy this wonderful, welcoming house.
5.0
House is clean and well done on the inside. Beds are comfortable. Location is excellent as it's walkable to the beach and the Strand (15-20 min). We had a great time.
5.0
Absolutely love this home. This is our second time to stay here. The house is always clean, great amenities, good communication with owners and great location. Neighbors are friendly. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Absolutely wonderful!
This property is absolutely wonderful and made our stay in Galveston just perfect. This beautiful historic home was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was amazing - I have never stayed at any VRBO where the kitchen was so well stocked! The living/gathering spaces inside and out were comfortable and inviting. We had 7 adults and 2 teenagers and every single one of us loved it and couldn’t stop talking about its beauty and uniqueness in every room. The bathrooms were SO nice and there is even an outdoor shower for prerinsing off the sand from the beach - which is just an easy half-mile walk away. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. The owners were very helpful and responsive (more responsive than the management team). I highly recommend this place! We will stay here again!
5.0
Perfect stay
The house was adorable and full of charm. It was perfect for our fishing trip. Close to everything we needed and cozy and comfortable to come home to. I would definitely stay there again!
5.0
House was very comfortable
I would rent the home again
5.0
Wonderful
We had a great deal of fun at the Mermaid house. One of the cleanest VRBO I’ve stayed at. Too warm to enjoy backyard or screened in porch - but they are very nice. Loved the layout. Location was great - easy walk to beach. Front porch view a little lacking - but overall. Super rental.
5.0
The home was spectacular!!! The home surpassess the photos on VRBO!
This home feels so homey and comfortable, even with my family of 8! I fell in love with the kitchen and open space love the gas stove!!! The master could have used a dresser and maybe a slight larger tv.. but the room was spacious.. We still had room for 4-6 more if needed! The keyless entry was another one of my favorites.. I would highly recommend this home to anyone.. The history of the home is amazing and knowing the age of it is so shocking, you would have never known its 115 years old! We will be back to visit your Mermaid home again!
5.0
Cute home!
Loved the home and decor. Plenty of room for my family of 4 and a couple of extra teens.
1.0
This property needs a deep cleaning!
The property is very spacious however the cleanliness of the property was horrible. When I first arrived and open the door the property smelled like a mixture of syrup and mildew. The bed sheets and pillows all had stains on them and were dirty. I had to go to the store and by laundry detergent to wash the filthy sheets. The extra blankets all smelled like they had been used but not washed in years. The bathrooms smelled like pure urine. The rugs in the bathrooms were filthy and smelled pissy. One would think if you're charging for cleaning services then the property should be cleaned and smelling fresh upon arrival.
5.0
Great property in the heart of Galveston
This property is minutes from everywhere we needed to be for my sister's wedding weekend. It was so centrally located! The property inside was beautiful! There were a few downsides: all 3 rooms upstairs are adjoined. It was fine for us, since it was just my husband, daughter and I up there. But if you need privacy it might be a problem. Also, the beds were fairly hard. Overall though, great property! We would go back, but bring some mattress toppers!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?
The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is $250 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Galveston Hideaway, Walk to the Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Galveston Hideaway, Walk to the Beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Galveston Hideaway, Walk to the Beach!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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