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The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand

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A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and an American flag.
A room with two beds, a window with curtains, and nautical-themed wall decor.
A cozy room with a blue door, two pink armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a window with shutters.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a colorful table runner. There is a glass cabinet with various decorative items.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a refrigerator, cabinets, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seawall Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand

Welcome to the Ava Belle Inn, your family’s peaceful island retreat in Galveston. Ava Belle is located in the beautiful historic district near the Strand yet only a half mile from the fun of the Galveston beach. This three bedroom retreat is perfect for families, and friends, medical professionals rotating through the Galveston hospitals, or snowbirds who want to escape the winter cold. Our historic home also has amenities people love: bicycles, boogie-boards, indoor/outdoor games, and a great gas grill for cookouts. The Ava Belle Inn is where tranquility, location, and hospitality equals fun!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR13518
Property # 2709495vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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

About the area

Galveston

East End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday 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 popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pier 21 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute house in a great location! Couple of hiccups for the price, 4 women for
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming home in a very walkable area, convenient to many restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The home was comfortable, cozy, and clean. We felt safe in the neighborhood and there’s a wonderful French bakery around the corner (Bleu Sucre). All bedrooms are upstairs. The weather was too hot and humid to enjoy the cute front porch and side yard. Communication was a breeze. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house that met all of our needs. VERY clean, and communication with host was clear and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
We greatly enjoyed having Nancy as a guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent stay at the Ava Belle!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Would stay again. Charming home and felt very safe in the area! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the location and neighborhood. We walked to eateries and had a comfortable stay. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay to celebrate two birthdays. House was stocked with everything we needed, and location was within walking distance to the Strand and other desirable locations. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the house! perfect for our family stay for the weekend, which was centered around a performance at the Grand Opera House.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time in Galveston. This property was a wonderful place for our family of 6 adults to stay. It was clean and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home! We enjoyed every part of our long weekend. House was very clean and came equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Mattresses were super comfortable and the bed linens were soft and cozy. The proximity to the attractions were within walking distance which was great. We will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galveston Stay

Lovely place, very clean, very nice, had everything you need...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large table to seat a group of 8 for meals and games.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful home with very comfortable beds. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Super easy to get to Very Comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house, clean, well stocked, comfortable beds, and close to everything. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Galveston. The first night we ate at Vargas and it was excellent. While there we ate at the Black Pearl and Tequila Rocks also. We loved the Chocolate Factory and the store Gracie's. The house was very nice and well equipped except for towels. We only had 1 large bath towel and 2 hand towels in our bedroom. The outside patio is nice but in the heat of the summer a fan is needed. The upstairs bathroom shower was stopped up and luckily one of the men with us fixed it where you were not standing in water. It seemed it was clogged with hair! The downstairs shower is for short people only as the ceiling is very low. If you plan to cook while there it has plenty of pots and pans. The location is nice! With some tweaks this place will be a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting the Island

Very nice property in a very convenient location. It is a nice Victorian house that has been renovated. We had a great weekend visiting family. Well apportioned house with all the modern amenities. We highly recommend this place and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

Nice place with super comfortable beads. I loved how the house has room darkening curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter in Galveston

Our stay at the Ava Belle was nothing short of delightful. The house is steps away from all the activities of Galveston's downtown, restaurants and beaches. We had an extended stay of two months and were sad to leave. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. The property is bright, cheerful and very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property close to everything we wanted

We stayed at Ave Belle Inn over the weekend and we had a great time. The house was perfect for our family and withing walking distance or VERY short driving distance to everything we wanted to do. The owners, Marshall & Christa, we very accommodating and friendly. When we arrived, the house was very clean and all of the instructions were very clear. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks again for a great stay.Joseph P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, relaxing and quaint.

This house has every appliance and toiletries one could need for a family beach trip. Beds are super comfortable. Short walk to historic downtown Galveston and piers and situated in the middle of many historic society homes. Well lit and safe. House interior is modern beach and comfortable. Great rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Comfortable.

I sat on the porch every night and enjoyed the quiet breeze. I met and visited with the neighbors. Inside was so comfortable! Kitchen had everything we needed. 8 minute walk to church for Palm Sunday. Close to everything we wanted. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed with my mom, our three children (26,13,2) our nephew (9) and our dog. The house was the perfect size for all of us, we never felt cramped. It was very clean, the beds were so comfortable, kitchen had everything you needed to cook, back yard area was shaded and had a really nice ambiance. It’s so close to the historic downtown area and it’s very quiet at night time. We did not have hardly any traffic on our road, which was nice because of all of the kids. It was exactly what we wanted for our trip to Galveston.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvelous Mardi Gras!

This beautiful historic home was ideal for a Mardi Gras weekend! We had seven adults, so the bedrooms were the perfect configuration. We walked to the beach in the mornings and walked to the strand in the evenings. Could not get a better location! Communication was excellent, house was clean and comfortable, and beds were amazing! Highly recommended (except for Mardi Gras... that's for my family!! LOL)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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