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Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table

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Only a short walk to the beach and Pleasure Pier
Downstairs Master Bedroom
Kick back and enjoy the gulf views
Welcome to McGuire Dent Historical Home
Downstairs Living Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Pier 1 First Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pier 1 Second Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

Pier 2 First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pier 2 Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Pier 2 Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pier 3 First Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Pier 4 First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pier 4 Second Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Pier 1 Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pier 2 Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Pier 3 Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pier 4 Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table

Looking for a great deal? Discounts are automatically applied based on your length of stay—whether it’s 5 nights, 7 nights, 28 nights, or more! No need for promo codes or requests. The total price you see includes your savings, so you can book with confidence. Discounts may display differently across booking platforms, but rest assured, they’re built into your final price!

Welcome to the McGuire Dent Home in Galveston, TX – a place where history seamlessly intertwines with comfort. This spacious 6-bedroom, 4-bath home, boasting not just one, but four kitchens, holds within its walls the rich legacy of Educator and Activist Jessie McGuire Dent. It's an honor to share that this home has been officially recognized as historic by the City of Galveston. Allow yourself to be embraced by the enchanting charm of this beautifully decorated historic gem nestled in the heart of the Island



Just one block or a quick 4 min walk to the beach, this home is kid and family friendly! Sleeps 20!



The layout is perfect for 4 families / group of friends traveling together. Each unit has be renovated and has it's own kitchen, bathroom and living room. The shared spaces include the hallways, entry ways, stairs and balcony. Each unit is secure with an electronic lock.



Water view from the Upstairs Balcony



This restored two story home includes 6 nicely decorated and themed bedrooms, 4 full baths. It can comfortably accommodate 20 people. Electronic lock code allows easy access!



Home's Layout

Downstairs features 2 Units - Pier I and Pier II.

Pier I is a one bedroom (king bed) unit with a living room with a full size sofa sleeper, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.

Pier II is a two bedroom ( 2 queen beds) unit with a living room with a full size sofa sleeper, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.



Upstairs features 2 Units - Pier III and Pier IV.

Pier III is a one bedroom ( full bed) unit with a living room, a full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.

Pier IV is a two bedroom (1 queen bed and 1 bunk - full bottom and twin top) unit with a living room, full kitchen and a private bathroom that has a tub and stand up shower.



Family Room

With plenty of natural light, any of the 4 family rooms are a great place to gather. Each family room connects to the kitchen.

Stocked with board games and outfitted with WiFi, this home can be your home away from home.



Garage

Off Street market in the back alley on a concrete slap. One car per unit allowed in the parking spaces. Other cars will needs to be parked on the street.



Outdoor

Enjoy the outside yard with a front porch and balcony. Dine at 3 brand new picnic tables.



This is a PET FRIENDLY HOME (up to 50 pounds): A non-refundable pet fee of $92 per pet will be added to your rental if you choose to bring your pet(s). Maximum of 2 pets. Additional pets must be approved so please send us a request and include the breed/weight. Pet(s) must be crated any time guest is not present.





Nearby Restaurants

Blvd Seafood - 0.1 mile - 3 minute walk

Float - 0.1 mile - 3 minute walk

Queen's Bar-B-Que - 0.3 mile - 8 minute walk

The Pelican Club - 0.5 mile - 12 minute walk

Gaido's Seafood House - 0.5 mile - 12 minute walk

Landry's - 2 miles

Willie G's - 2 miles





Nearby Activities

Seawall Blvd (Beach) - 0.1 mile - 5 minute walk

Pleasure Pier - .4 mile - 10 minute walk

Pier 19 (get fresh seafood right off the boat!) - 2.4 miles

The Strand Historic District - 2.2 miles

Schlitterbahn Water Park - 3.6 miles



NO SMOKING IN HOUSE OR ON DECK.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GVR07559

About the area

Galveston

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • McGuire-Dent Recreation Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seawall Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porretto 27th Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$962, 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 Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach & Pleasure Pier | Beach Views | 4 Kitchens | Water View | Game Room | Pool Table located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kempner Park holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

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

Great stay

House was clean, well maintained and easy access to seawall activities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great stay

Easy in-and-out. Walking distance to many places and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clint m.

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

Galveston

Was a nice trip clean hous
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dilia G.

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

Great for family

Great location for outings with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Easy access to everything near the beach

We were in town for a family function and the house was just what needed enough space and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill P.

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

Great location for all activities

We all loved this place. Our large group occupied the full house but setup as possibly 3 smaller units. Everyone having their own space was good except when wanted to be together no place indoors for us to gather. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, pleasure pier and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

patricia c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

The stay was great, the tubs were chipping paint, could’ve used more kitchen supplies for cooking. More towels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A GREAT VACATION!

We had an excellent stay! The communication was awesome and checking in was a breeze. The home was walkable to the beach, to great restaurants, and super comfortable when we were inside. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I'll start with the good. Location was great for the large house close to the seawall with great parking area behind the house. The house was clean and well stocked with soaps, shampoo, bath towels and wash cloths but could use more hand towels. Kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils in the 4 kitchens but no toaster anywhere. Small coffee pot in each kitchen and 1 Keurig.The issues causing the fewer stars were communicated to our host during our stay. One of the sofa sleepers was broken and unusable. Listing had apparently been updated after we booked for this but not communicated to us. Also, there were linens for the sleeper sofas, but no blankets. Maintenance issues were peeling porcelain in the tubs and an upstairs kitchen window that was leaking badly in the storm. Judging by the kitchen floor, this leak was not new. Communication was good with the host although it did not result in any improvements during our stay like extra blankets. I used their app as suggested for the house information which was good, but still have no clue what the "200 Free Activities Daily" in their listing title refers to. We enjoyed our stay but it definitely could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana V.

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

Great location!

This house is in a great location!! Walking distance to a lot of activities, the beach and a local park. We had a great stay. Communication was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

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

Historic Site

This was an incredible property with tons of history and a very unique layout. It is basically 4 self-contained units all under one roof and built in 1901. We had so much fun researching the history on the home and loved the privacy that each unit provided. We will definitely book this property again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Galveston weekend stay

It was a great house, I was impressed that it had 4 kitchens, nice balcony and very cean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Great Time!

Everyone enjoyed the house (12 adult women). Close to everything & didn't have to drive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great spot and super quick communication!

The property is nice and clean as listed. Short walk to Seawall and pleasure pier. Property manager is very responsive to communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

GREAT PLACE

We recently stayed at the McGuire Dent House in Galveston. We had a group of 17 with kids as young as 2 and 4 years old. Plenty of room and bathrooms for our group. Within walking distance to the beach and restaurant's. Would recommend for large groups or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Santosh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Good to stay

Locking the door is little hard with the digital lock system. Shower in the kitchen bathroom is very slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommi W.

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

So much Fun!!

It is an easy walk to the beach. There was plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Great place for a large family

I loved that the house was separated into four separate "apartments" which gave each adult the privacy of their own bedroom/living space. Also, it was only a block off of the Seawall which made for easy walking to the beach, restaurants, Pleasure Pier, and it was also within walking distance to a playground for the little ones and a basketball court for the teens in our group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The Gounah Family

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

Great for a large group!

The 4 units worked so well for our large group! We chaperoned 11 High School Seniors on a Galveston trip. Having our own unit allowed us to have privacy from all the teens, while also giving them the space to feel like we weren't always in their business. They loved the game room and also enjoyed having a kitchen in each unit. The location is so close to the Seawall and the Pleasure Pier! The property manager was easy to contact and replied immediately. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Lovely house in a good location

A few families from our soccer team stayed for a beach tournament. There were plenty of beds and with 4 kitchens each family was able to have one. We walked to Fish Tales for dinner and the pier. Great location! The property manager was very helpful and quickly answered my questions. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherazar J.

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

Prefect

Everything was prefect. The house had a lot of space. Host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property

We stayed at this location for the Lone Star Rally. We had 9 adults staying at the house. There was plenty of room for everyone to have privacy and enough bathrooms that nobody had to wait for a restroom. The only hiccup was a stain on one of the sheets. I contacted the property manager and it was taken care of immediately. We will definitely look for this house to rent again on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo F.

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

5/5 :)

My family and i , planned a last minute trip for a weekend to galveston , thankfully we found this house and IT WAS PERFECT. This house had everything we needed and more. We got there a few hours early but the host was super helpful and they helped us find a solution. The host was super nice and responds winthin minutes if you have any questions, which is awesome. I definately recommend this house if you have a big family, it’s comfortable and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great spot for Mardi Gras!

The house fit our needs to visit Galveston and attend Mardi Gras 2022 festivities. The only issue was that the house temperature was super cold in all the rooms upon arrival because the heat was not adjusted to the cold front. So it took a while to heat up the place when we got there. There was no dishwasher which was an inconvenience. Other than that, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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