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Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein

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Exterior
Exterior
Front steps
Living area
Living room with queen sofa bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein

Originally built in 1924, this charming Craftsman Style Cottage is situated on a secluded dead-end street across from one of Galveston's majestic private estates. There are 2 bedrooms and one full bathroom. The house was renovated in 2012 and central AC and heat was installed. Each bedroom has a king bed and lots of closet space. The bathroom has a toilet, sink, and tub/shower combo. The bathroom has an exhaust fan with a heater as well.

The house has an open floor plan between the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The kitchen has a gas stove and oven with a griddle and a vented microwave above. There is a large butcher block island with bar seating for you and your guests. The butcher block was sourced from a local meat store who served islanders for decades. The refrigerator is a large French door style model, with the refrigerator on one side and the freezer on the other and makes plenty of ice! The kitchen is fully stocked with cups, plates, flatware, stemware, cooking utensils, pots and pans, bowls, etc. It also has a blender, toaster, and coffee maker.

The living room area has a queen sized pullout couch and two chairs. The 55" flat screen TV has Roku, cable TV, and a DVD player. High speed internet and wifi is provided. The dining area has a large table that can seat four people comfortably. There is a full size front-load washer and gas dryer in the laundry room.

The front yard has a picket fence and is landscaped with roses, seasonal flowers and bougainvillea. There is a large shaded front porch with a teak bench for enjoying the cool breeze off the Gulf of Mexico.

The back yard is fenced and landscaped as well. There is a red brick patio with a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill for cookouts. There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a foot wash for rinsing off the sand from you or your pets after a day at the beach.

The house is centrally located and minutes from the beach, seawall, Pleasure Pier, the Strand, Moody Gardens, and Schlitterbahn water park. There are several great restaurants close by, as well and grocery and outdoor gear stores.

Given the property’s location and amenities, it is perfect for a couple’s retreat, a weekend getaway with friends, family vacation, or long-term rental for snowbirds escaping the cold winters.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$50 pet fee applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must be clean, well behaved, and kept on a leash in the neighborhood. Please pick up after your dog and control barking.
Please do not sit on beds or furniture with wet clothing. Please do not use bath towels as beach towels.
Additional cleaning fees may be applied for excessive cleaning such as food/urine stains on bedding, pet accidents, etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR08956
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Galveston

Located in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Kempner Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seawall Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1924 Craftsman Style Cottage Adjacent to the Garten Verein located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kempner Park, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 66 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Galveston Getaway

Excellent location and very pleasant living area. Beds were extremely comfortable and kitchen well stocked! Would recommend this venue to everyone. Close to beaches and restaurants and the Strand!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Lovely little house, and great long weekend!!

Comfortable little house in a historic neighborhood. Owners are fantastic! Thank you so much, we had a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for any stay in Galveston. The house has plenty of amenities and in great condition. I will definitely consider this property again. The owner was very responsive to our questions as well. Overall, we had a great experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Galveston Getaway

We were very comfortable in the Cottage. The host was very quick to answer any question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

October in Galveston

Well stocked. Great beds and loved the spacious open floor plan. Perfect for a stay. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

So Peaceful!

Thank you so much for such a peaceful time away by the ocean. We enjoyed the house so much! We will be back for Dickens on the Strand!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Just Perfect for a relaxing Weekend

This is such a great property to spend time in. Private beautiful little street to feel secluded. The entire process was so nice, simple and relaxing. The owners have a great place for others to enjoy. The outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach. Will be back to this little home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami G.

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

Perfect house for family getaway

It’s a perfect house, clean, has everything we needed. Very comfortable. Great fenced yard. Open floor plan, so the family could always be together. Plenty of seating. Awesome kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Decorator & gardener’s touch

Had to work remotely so appreciated the fast Wi-Fi. Also, the beds were super comfortable with top notch linens. Street parking readily available, just steps outside the front door. Lawn freshly mowed and trash pickup a breeze. Close to the beach & downtown. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

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

Great property

As soon as we walked in, we loved it! Very open, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with all utensils and appliances. The bedrooms are large and the beds extremely comfortable! The location is perfect and the yards are great for your fur-kids. The owners are always available and accommodating! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 76 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

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

Gold Standard Experience

This property exemplifies why people like us use VRBO. The description, cleanliness, ease of check in and communication with the host set the gold standard. Everything about this property exceeded my expectations. My only complaint is that I only get to Galveston once a year to stay at this beautiful home away from home. I strongly recommend this property as a 5 star stay in Galveston!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Great holiday weekend

My husband, daughter and I enjoyed a long holiday stay at your cottage. Thank you! Galveston is a very interesting city for history buffs like us. We also went bird watching and out for great Cajun food. Two great coffee places: Red Light and Corduroy. Yum. Hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bartosz K.

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

Lovely house for a long stay

We stayed here for about month over the summer. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. It is a short walking distance from the beach and town centre. The house has all the amenities to make your stay comfortable, but it's is missing a dishwasher, which was a bit of a pain during a longer stay. However we did accept this fact when booking, because it is beautiful! I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Charming home.

We loved our stay at the property. It was centrally located to everything and I felt comfortable walking around the neighborhood. I was also able to walk to the sea wall from the house. The house has a beautifully designed interior, and the outside grounds were beautifully maintained as well with plants and flowers. You can see the pride the owners have in this home by the way the property looked. The owners were easy to contact if we had any questions. We will definitely stay at this property again in the very near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house. host and neighborhood are wonderful
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Great getaway!!

My husband and I love spending time in Galveston. We have rented another property from the owners and they are always wonderful hosts. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Everything was great and we'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Home away from home

Hosts are available by phone and answer any questions, or take care of a need. House is in a quiet, accessible location and has a peaceful yard. It is the perfect home for quiet relaxation! Well appointed and well maintained. Not a home for noisy people or parties. Enjoy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Great place to relax

This property was great for our family and pet. Was within walking distance to the beach for us (0.5 miles away). Super quiet neighborhood with a nice park nearby. Centrally located for all of the other activities Galveston had to offer. We loved this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Nice property

Very quiet location, convenient to beach, restaurants, nice walking areas nearby. Nicely and simply decorated. We had a short stay but we’d return to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GERALD S.

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

Great

We totally enjoyed our stay! The location of the property is very quiet and close to so many things both walking and by car. The property owners could not have been more accommodating!
Stayed 83 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

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

We enjoyed

We enjoyed our stay it was great for family and our fur baby !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Enjoyed

We truly enjoyed staying at this property and would definitely stay there again. Property owners were great!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hope to Come Again

Convenient location, quiet neighborhood on dead end street with privacy (nice to have our coffee on the front porch in our pajamas!). The house was clean and very comfortable. We must agree with other visitors about the beds - they are great. Entry to Kempner Park was a short walk around the block from the house and it's a beautiful park. As avid gardeners ourselves we appreciated the roses, caladiums and other landscaping, as well as fencing around entire property. Hope to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Beautiful quiet location

This is a lovely, small home in a lovely quiet location. Located next to the end of a dead end street which overlooks the Garten Verein and Kempner Park. Very relaxing setting sitting on the front porch enjoying coffee to the chirping birds in the evening. We took a nice walk around the block and through the park to enjoy the lovely park. Beds are very comfortable and the home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neli D.

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

Wonderful place!!!

Loved our stay here. The home was clean and very well kept. We will definitely be returning on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Doug Harris

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We have been IBCs (Islanders By Choice) since 2004. We grew up coming to the island as children to fish and go to the beach, but started weekending here in 2004. The more we came, the more we fell in love with the island. There are so many interesting sites and events to see and do here, and we are constantly finding new things to do. We enjoy fishing, walking on the beach, riding our bikes along the seawall, paddle boarding in the Gulf and bays, and attending the various festivals and art shows throughout the year. We are now on our 3rd property in Galveston and spend almost all of our time here now.

Why they chose this property

The home at 2802 is a well constructed example of the brick cottages built in the late 20's. It's proximity to the Kempner Park, the beach and it's view of the Hutchings Mansion were deciding factors as well. The fact that we had recently purchased other properties close by, for the same reasons, sealed the deal.

What makes this property unique

The best part of this house is it's location. It is on a quite residential dead-end street, yet centrally located. The beach is just a short 6 block walk away. At the end of the street is Garten Verein, a former German social club organized in 1876 and is now a public park maintained by the Galveston Historical Foundation. Across the street is the 1856/1889 John H. Hutchings home, a three story mansion occupying almost three full acres. The Hutchings home has over 80 live oak trees and is home to several hawks and egrets. A daily treat is to sit on the front porch of the house and watch the hawks hunt between the mansion and park grounds.

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