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Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations

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Beautiful 1896 Colonial Build
Beautiful Patio with Grilling Shack and Bar.
Access to the first two floors from the outside patio
Large Family Room where your family can gather and enjoy a good movie or play some board games.
Family Room with seating for 9-10

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
    East End Historic District
    2 min walk
    Strand Historic District
    12 min walk
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    13 min walk
    Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations

Summary:
Welcome to Casa Galvez. The home can sleep 16 comfortably with 6 Bedrooms and 6 Baths for your convenience. There are 8 beds in total: 1 King, 5 Queen, 2 Full. Each room has its own AC for personal settings. Two of the BR have a 55 inch TV and you will also find a large 65 in TV in the family room with space for many to gather and enjoy a movie or play some of the boards games found in the room. The home also offers the convenience of 5 private parking spaces in the back via the residents's alley.

The Space:
You will LOVE your stay at this Colonial Style Home with modern decorations, amenities and a fabulous backyard with a Grilling Shack and Bar for the outdoor lovers. The home is ideally located, only 5 blocks from the Sea Wall. It’s surrounded by all major attractions like Pleasure Pier only 1 mile away. Choose from the endless restaurants within a few miles of the house including Shykatz Cafe & Bakery across the street. Come and make some memories!

Cooking lovers will find a complete kitchen to work with. Coffee lovers will have access to a traditional drip coffee maker or a Keurig for a personal touch, so bring your K-Pods and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in one the two beautiful porches in the front of the house.

The patio area is ideal to spend time in the day or night time with plenty of sitting areas and corn hole for some fun. Cool nights or craving S’mores? No worries, we have you covered. Sit around the fire pit for some enjoyment as you welcome the night in with the beautiful patio lighting.

Laundry room available on premise for your convenience.

Guest Access:
Access to all the house.

The Neighborhood:
Galveston Historic District

Getting Around:
Great neighborhood to take a walk, bike ride, or take up a notch by renting a golf cart. The home has 5 private parking spaces in the back of the home

Other Things to Note:
For all you History Buffs, our house and the City of Galveston are both named after American Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Galvez, who was a Spanish military figure who led forces against Britain in the Revolutionary War. He is one of just eight people to be awarded honorary U.S. citizenship. additionally, this home is considered a Historical Landmark as it survived the infamous 1900 Galveston Hurricane.

Property manager

Miguel or Alejandro (Father and son)
Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GVR09142

About the area

Galveston

San Jacinto, a neighborhood in Galveston, is home to this vacation home. 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 natural beauty can explore Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are not to be missed.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huli Huli Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

faylesa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my weekend
Property was as describe plenty of room. Communication with the owner was prompt and I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Everything was perfect! They thought of everything. The house was so clean. The fire pit was awesome and they provided wood and a starter. The beds are very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th b day Mardi Gras celebration
It was such an amazing house! So comfy and so much room! Loved the backyard for grilling and hangs with my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
We were a group of 9 women who booked this house for a girls weekend getaway. The house was perfect for our group! Everyone had their own bed. Plenty of privacy when desired but also plenty of space for us to all gather when desired. The house has 2 living rooms, 1 larger than the other & they were perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
This house is all that you want and more! We had a total of 12 adults and we all fit comfortably. The outside area is perfect for hanging out and grilling. The neighborhood was very quiet. Home is not far from the beach or strand. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Historic Home
This home was perfect for our small family reunion of 11 adults, one toddler, and one youth. It was centrally located for everything that we wanted to do for the week we were in Galveston. We went to several of the local attractions with no problems. We visited the bakery across the street, which is awesome! Met several of the neighbors who are very friendly. We even grilled outside and hung out around the patio table most evenings to reminisce about the old days! We would recommend to everyone to stay here. The only downside was we had to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome stay.
The home was perfect. It was big enough for 10 adults and 6 kids no problem. Kitchen worked out great. Back patio is a dream. Great location. Quick walk to the beach. Cute little restaurant on the corner. 5 min to the Strand. The hosts are awesome. We highly recommend Casa Galves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
This house was perfect for our group 11 adults. The. weather wasn't great so we didn't get to the beach but the backyard with the fire pit was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location
This home is located perfectly between the Beach and The Strand. It met my expectation in every way, the only minor issue is that the listing mentioned a hot tub, but it did not have one. The pictures are accurate and the backyard/firepit and family room make the perfect "hang out" for our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place_Great Communication
Pictures on the listing do NOT do justice to this home! Each room was beautiful, amazing, and comfortable. Back patio was perfect to relax with a fire log. Excellent taste in putting this together. Communication with the contact was quickly returned and clearly communicated. As if it needed a bonus, there's a bakery across the street for morning! Thank you for letting us experience this!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We love ❤️ Galveston. The first weekend in December is Dickens on the Strand which is fun for all ages. There are excellent places to eat 👌 We stopped downtown Houston to visit The Aquarium and enjoy the rides, but Pleasure Pier and Kemah are also great 👍 Our grandkids loved The Polar Express Train, Moody Gardens, and of course the beach ⛱️ Casa Galvez is in a great location. We picked up fajitas from Salsa’s for dinner and breakfast from Shykatz. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and fellowship as well as plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shrimp Festival
Everything was as advertised. Very clean. Great location for us while competing in shrimp gumbo contest at Shrimp Fest on the Strand. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Miguel or Alejandro (Father and son)

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Texas Owners! We are a few friends who came together to own an incredible home in a place we love to spend time in with our families and are now sharing it with you! When the property is not used by one of us, we open it up for others to enjoy. We truly hope you see the beauty in the home as we do!

Why they chose this property

This home is one of a few who survived the infamous 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Still considered one of worst natural disasters in history. It is a Historical Landmark that has been remodeled with modern amenities for all to enjoy. The home is centrally located to all destinations you would be interested in including the beach which is only 5 blocks away. There are only a few homes in Galveston that can hold up to 16 people in normal beds. We will not ask you to climb into a bunkbed. Most other large homes are located 30-40 minutes from where you want to be. Casa Galvez is truly one of a kind. The home offers you 6 bedrooms and 6 full baths. We have one bedroom with a kingsize temper-pedic mattress you will love to sleep on. Three bedrooms have a queen size bed you can cozy onto. One bedroom offers two queen beds for your comfort and ideal for parents with small children. The last bedroom is located in the front of house by the large porch and it has two full beds. The back patio is simply AMAZING. The large patio is shaded by a large Pecan Tree. Has outdoor seating and a BBQ Shack and Bar you will love to use. We LOVE our home and hope you do too.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, SIZE/COMFORT, PATIO, LOCATION, SIZE/COMFORT, PATIO....I think you get the point.

Languages:

Spanish

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