Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Enjoy the area

Galveston, TX

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier18 min walk
Galveston Seawall19 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal2 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)78 min drive

House was a perfect fit for our family. Location was perfect for downtown and beach.

Chris R.

Jan 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st floor Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd floor bedroom/living room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

2nd floor master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor Powder Room

Toilet

3rd floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning newly remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bathroom home in the historic district that sleeps 12 comfortably with free parking on premise. The home is designed for entertainment and fun or just relaxing and has something for everyone. The cooks will delight in preparing meals in the well-appointed gourmet kitchen that offers all stainless-steel appliances including a 6 burner commercial gas stove with griddle. It has an oversized island, two large sinks, coffee bar and is open to the living/dining with seating for 12. The home has numerous large smart flat screen televisions with cable and free Wi-Fi throughout, as well as USB compatible plugs alleviating the need for charging adapters. For those that are young at heart, there is a game room that boasts an air hockey table and Jurassic Park pinball machine. There is also an attached media room with a 75" flat screen TV and comfy reclining sofas for movie night!

There are two outside decks with seating, perfect for sunset viewing and a downstairs patio with an outdoor gas grill and dining table. There is a private splash pool, great for play or relaxing and a hot tub for just chilling. The pool is only 5 feet deep so it is NOT FOR DIVING. For those that are sports minded there is a putting green and covered basketball court for shooting hoops. When not shooting hoops, the covered carport is perfect for setting up tables for an outdoor dinner. We provide the folding tables and chairs. There are outside fans and a cooling unit for added comfort. There is also an outdoor shower for rinsing off post pool and beach.

Conveniently located to a variety of restaurants, shopping, Museums, Historic churches and other activities on the Strand. Just 5 blocks from the beach and seawall. We are pet friendly and provide convenient poop bag dispensers for picking up after your fur babies. Upon approval, we will allow up to two dogs up to 40 lbs. each with a required non-refundable $150 per dog pet fee. We kindly request that you utilize the bags to keep the yard clean. There are two outdoor cameras for safety. One in the front of the house and one in the back of the house.

Property manager

Laurie and Lloyd Rathburn

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards on duty.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Non-refundable pet fee of $150 per dog

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Absolutely no smoking inside violate & will charge

NO DIVING/jumping from decks or stairs into pool & keep all gates/doors to pool/hot tub closed; children must be supervised while in pool & hot tub.

Turn off gas grill & stove when not in use. Burning candles/incense not allowed. No loud noise before 8am & after 10pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GVR07824

About the area

Galveston

This holiday home is located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East Beach and Moody Gardens, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Jet skiing, water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Strand Historic District - 12 min walk
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 18 min walk
Galveston Seawall - 19 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive
Port of Galveston - 2 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Miller's Seawall Grill - 9 min walk
Sugar & Rye - 17 min walk
Saltgrass Steak House - 9 min walk
Monarch Restaurant - 9 min walk
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located historic home with so much to do you will never want to leave! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lost Bayou and Strand Historic District. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

20 March 2024

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

Ahhh-mazing!

I do not usually leave reviews, but this place deserves one! Y’all, it is exceptional! I have never stayed at a VRBO that was so clean! The location was great! The property is amazing! Pool, basketball, a little putt-putt area, pinball, air hockey (which this was the coolest air hockey table with video!). Being Galveston in the spring, it was still a little chilly, so we all absolutely loved the hot tub! There were plenty of towels. Everything you could need in the kitchen and then some. Beds were comfortable. Oh and the urinals! Urinals were a big hit with the boys lol! We cannot wait to go back! We hope to make this our go-to spot in Galveston.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

5 January 2024

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

Family Christmas

House was a perfect fit for our family. Location was perfect for downtown and beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jada H., Mesquite, Texas

31 July 2023

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

Custom comfort and Autism-friendly!

From the warm, friendly, and prompt communication with our hosts - to providing the smallest and most appreciative creature comforts, Ms. Laurie and Mr. Lloyd were exceptional hosts! Every photo posted is an accurate view of the inviting decor and cozy family-friendly warmth that awaits you in this "home-away-from-home". The extra quietness of the 3rd floor and neutral color scheme that was chosen throughout the home was extremely important for our son (Autism/sensory integration)-the 3rd floor bedroom became his “calming” room, the openness of the 2nd floor served as his “stimming area”, and he napped on the 2nd floor deck (position of the reclining chairs, constant and surprisingly cool breeze, and sound of the hot tub running was extremely soothing (a BIG thank you!)). The smart TVs; the kitchen with all the amenities of home including a coffee maker, waffle maker, spices and seasonings, a six-gas pilot stove and two large restaurant style sinks; open-floor design, plenty of room on the 2nd floor deck and 1st floor patio; inviting pool (kept very clean); spotless wood floors and bathroom tiled floors; fluffy white bath towels; quietly running washer/dryer that does a superb job of cleaning; VERY COMFORTABLE sleep in ALL the beds. TERRIFIC check-in and check-out (keypad system and cameras); central air and heating and ceiling fans! Quiet neighborhood (surprisingly quiet-no parties, no loitering, no dogs barking all through the night) and free parking! We hope to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., Somerville, tx

23 July 2023

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

Ba-Nana Fest 2023

Lovely home & very comfortable for children & adults. Game room was a big hit with the kids. Location is close to the Strand, within walking distance & the beach is a short drive. In cooler weather it would be a nice stroll but not in July in TX!! The VRBO pics accurately depict this house. We highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023