Location: East End Historic District, Galveston, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-11)
Keywords: House
Are you looking for an exclusive locale for your vacation this year? Step back in time for your getaway but experience it with all of today’s luxuries. The moment you enter this exquisite Victorian home you’ll feel as if you have somehow become royalty. Every piece of woodwork in the home - from the staircase to the 6 fireplace mantles to the pocket doors - is ornately carved and in pristine condition. The high ceilings and oversized dimensions of all of the rooms add to the castle-like atmosphere of this amazing home.
However, it’s not just the history of the home that is so captivating. The kitchen and bathrooms have been beautifully renovated. There are four televisions, wireless internet, three DVD players, and a VHS recorder to help you through any bad weather days. Central air keeps the entire house cool and keeps you firmly in the 21st century.
The roomy house sleeps eight comfortably. One bedroom has a king-size bed, two bedrooms have queen-size beds, and the fourth bedroom is on the first floor and has a daybed with a trundle.
But the house is just the beginning. Two enormous side porches provide over 1000-square feet of area for relaxing and catching the warm evening breeze from the Gulf. Just off of the first-floor porch paradise awaits with a state-of-the-art tropical pool offering a soothing rock waterfall. Relax in the cool water, nap on the padded chaises, or lounge on the porch. It’s your own private getaway.
Leave the hectic pace and worries of the modern world behind. Look out at your East End Historic District neighbors and transport yourself to a different time and place. When you’re ready to return to the 21st century you’ll find yourself within walking distance to the Strand and next door to amazing restaurants like the Original Mexican Café, the Sunflower Bakery and the Mosquito Grill. And when you tire of swimming in your private lagoon the beach awaits you a mere 10 blocks away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In-Season Weekly Rate (Jun-Sep): ......... $3000/wk
In-Season Daily Rate .................... $1400/3-nts, $1200/2-nts
Off-Season Weekly Rate (Oct-May): ........ $2600/wk
Off-Season Daily Rate .................... $1200/3-nts, $1000/2-nts
Off-Season Monthly Rate .................. $6000/mo
Holiday rates may vary slightly
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Come home to your castle - Galveston Vacation Rental
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- Lounge by the pool or on the cool side porches - Galveston Vacation Rental
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- Sleep like a king - Galveston Vacation Rental
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- Enjoy the Gulf breeze on one of three porches
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- Old world elegance (with today's technology)
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- Your grand entrance
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- Your kitchen
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- Your own private lagoon
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- Bedroom 2
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- Back patio and side porches
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- Master Bath
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- Bedroom 3
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- Dining Room
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- Second Story Porch
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- Downstairs Bedroom with Trundle Bed
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- Another view of the kitchen
Traveler Reviews (5)
Perfect!
Guest: Kelli
(Richmond, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
We rented the Grand Victorian for our weekend wedding at Bishop's Palace. We could not have been more pleased. Absolutely gorgeous and truly a step back into time with all of the modern conveniences. Very clean and well maintained and the owners are very helpful and flexible. We plan to come back as soon as we can! Everything is within walking distance which is a plus! Thanks Mike!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
GMB
Guest: Gwyndalynn
(Missouri City TX)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
The house was very nice and me and my family enjoyed our stay here. We only wish it could have been longer. Having a pool available made it even better. The porch was enjoyed by everyone as there was a nice breeze all the time. The Mexican restaurant down the street had good food and Margaritas. Just wanted to also say thank you to Mike for being so helpful. There was a mix up with the dates we had scheduled and he went above and beyond in getting that resolved. We will definitely stay here again and will highly recommend this to my friends.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
Grand Victorian
Guest: trinkets
(Church Point)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/12/11
Our family decided on a Galveston rental this summer. We choose the Grand Victorian in Galveston. We really enjoyed the pool and porches. The convience to all the hot spots we a plus as well. We did not have to drive far at all for the shops, eateries, beach ect. We where able to invite our Texas family down for a cookout and had plenty of room for everyone. The pool and water fall was very relaxing in the evening as well. We really loved the decor of the house. Infact we are building a new home and the kitchen helped us with an idea. The mexican resterant 2 doors down is very good as well. I would recommend this home to my friends as well. Thanks Mike and Sandy for allowing us to spend a nice 4th of July in your beautiful home. Ellen & Kevin
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Perfect girls weekend!
Guest: Katie
(San Antonio, Tx)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
We stayed at the house for a girls weekend getaway in June, and it was perfect! I lived in Galveston for several years, so it was almost a dream to stay in a 1900 storm survivor house! I had driven/walked past this house many many times, and couldn't have been happier! The house was beautiful, and amazed everyone! It slept 12 comfortably (with the use of a couple of air mattresses), but the house was so big, there were plenty of places for air mattresses. The location was perfect! Within walking distance of several of my favorite restaurants, and UTMB. We had no issues with parking, as we were able to easily fit 2 compact cars on the parking spot in the back, and the street parking as no problem either!! The pool was great to have!! It was very nice sitting on the two porches in the evenings, sitting in the gulf breeze! The kitchen didn't have "bar accessories"... so I would be sure to bring your own shaker, jigger, etc... if you plan on mixing up some drinks! Although you are able to sleep so many, there are only 2 showers for use, and one is in the clawfoot tub. But if 12 ladies are able to shower and get ready in 1 hour, it shouldn't be a problem for other large groups! I sure hope we can come back again soon! If we had to make a complaint, it would only be it was warmer upstairs, but that is to be expected! Especially in a larger old home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Galveston Paradise East End with pool! in the Historic East End of the island
Guest: Noe and Rex
(San Francisco CA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/10
Review Submitted: 11/23/10
My two companions and I stayed at this 3 story historic house in September of 2010 and were truly delighted by what the owners had done in restoring it to it's original splendor. It even has a commemorative plaque attesting to it's provenance. The furnishings are beautiful and the master bath is terrific. Wrap around porches, both upstairs and down add to the southern hospitality feel of this grand home. The pool area with waterfall is something that is rare in private homes in Galveston and I should know I'm a native although long since gone. In fact I grew up in a house similar to this one although admittedly not so grand. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped for casual to haute cuisine affairs. We did both as good supermarkets are abundant and close by. The owners could not have been more accommodating as were their agents here on the island. After years of staying in hotels in Galveston( we go at least twice a year), I can honestly say this place has our undying support and gratitude for a week of sheer splendor in Galveston, in other words we highly recommend it. And it's close to some great restaurants like The Saltwater and Rudy and Paco's, walking distance. We love this house and look forward to returning soon!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
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