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HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups

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Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances and coffee bar
Beautifully restored historic Craftsman featured on HGTV’s Restoring Galveston
HGTV-featured Craftsman Camelback, just a 5-minute walk to the beach
Coffee bar with Keurig (pods provided) and drip coffee maker
Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances and coffee bar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Galveston Seawall
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Furnished lanai
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups

This beautifully renovated HGTV-featured Craftsman Camelback, showcased on Restoring Galveston (Season 5, Episode 1), blends historic charm with modern comfort just a 5-minute walk to the beach and Pleasure Pier. With 1,845 sq ft, this spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests, making it ideal for families and groups. Enjoy private driveway parking, free street parking, high-speed fiber WiFi, a fully equipped chef’s kitchen, multiple Smart TVs, kids’ games, and a bonus room for extra relaxation. Close to the Strand, cruise port, dining, and top attractions.

WHY FAMILIES LOVE THIS HOME
-Sleeps up to 12 guests comfortably
-Kids’ bunk room with 6 beds
-Board games, toys, and bonus hangout space
-Walkable to beach—no driving or parking stress
-Multiple bathrooms and TVs for easy group living

BED & BATH SUMMARY
Bedrooms:
2 King bedrooms
1 Queen bedroom
Bunk room with 6 Twin beds
Bathrooms:
2 full bathrooms
1 half bath

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
-5-minute walk to Galveston Beach & Pleasure Pier
-7–10 minute drive to Cruise Port & The Strand
-Close to restaurants, shopping, and family attractions
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR10910
Property # 3105323vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 near the beach. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 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. Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center for a night out or Moody Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seawall Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porretto 27th Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kempner Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp N Stuff - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HGTV-Featured Historic Home- Steps from the Beach- Perfect for Families & Groups located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great location. I wish we could have stayed an extra week or two.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay!!! House had everything our family needed and was in an awesome location. Perfect way to start any vacation!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Great stay

Really charming property with all the necessities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick responses, zero issues! Beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Such an easy process to check in and the house was perfect! Thank you so much for letting us stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Cruise Vacation

We had a wonderful stay and the host was amazing! The house was perfect for our family who stayed one night before our family cruise out of Galveston. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent- we had questions and they were so helpful. Perfect house for our kids and grandkids to gather to celebrate a birthday and experience the Polar Express!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

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

Fantastic Property and Host

Fantastic house! Was perfect for 8 adults. We had a wonderful dining table area for all of us to be together. Fantastic communication with Michael prior to our stay and after. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Holiday Weekend

Great location for family to stay for a great trip to Moody Gardens Holiday. Plenty of room and the kids love the the extra room for games/tv
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
Thank you so much, Barbara! You were a wonderful guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Wish I could have stayed longer . . .

We stayed at this property the night before a cruise. It was adorable, well stocked, spacious, near the beach, perfect. Will definitely consider this property for longer stays in Galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

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

Don’t miss this one

Very comfortable and location was perfect for our Short trip. Owners very helpful Spacious bedrooms and was wonderful for four ladies going to the art fest!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Beautiful house, convenient location

Very happy with everything, house was great, such a pretty house, owner accommodating, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great spot before a cruise

A quick stay before our cruise. We had 10 friends stay in the house. Close to the water and 8 min from the port.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Pre cruise

Property as advertised, clean, neat,check in easy. Great location. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidra Z.

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

Galveston sweet suite

We loved our stay at the craftsman! It was clean and beautiful! The host was quick to respond with our questions and made us feel so welcomed! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

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

Beautiful home!

This house is beautifully renovated with lots of high quality, thoughtful touches. Our little kids loved the playroom and it’s a short 4-5 min walk to the beach. Thanks for a great stay, we’d definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you so much, Caitlin! We’re so glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Family Vacation

Property was easily accessible and was very close in proximity to many things. Communicating with the owner was timely and efficient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

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

Bike Rally

The house was clean, nice, very comfortable everything we needed was there. Close to the seawall and minutes from the strand would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeolim J.

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

Awesome

The place was beautiful and clean. I would totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Quick Overnight

Needed a place to stay for 11 plus a 3yr old prior to boarding Cruise out of Galveston. This place fit our needs perfectly and was budget friendly for everyone. The remodel and decor done by the owners are fabulous and you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

YES! Do it!

We absolutely loved staying in this home! We had 5 kid with us 7 and under and it was the perfect home for entertaining and the playroom was the perfect supply to give them a spot to escape to! Good walking distance to the beach, was very easy to do! Super close to everything and the owners were quick to respond when we needed help with internet! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca e.

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

Beach get away

Wonderful location. Very cute house decorated beautifully. A/C was very cold which we all loved. Lots of space so we never felt crowded. Just a short walk to the beach. We even rented 2 golf carts and cruised the beach strip. Really enjoyed the house and location. Cant wait to rent it again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

So cozy!

We really loved this house. We only stayed one night, but I would highly recommend it. There was 9 of us in our group, and it was very comfortable for all of us. The location was great also. There was plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as Pleasure Pier. The host was very accommodating, and communicating. If you want a cozy and comfortable place to stay, this home is for you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Beautiful, Clean Home

We stayed at this property overnight to catch an early cruise the next day. The home is beautiful and equipped with everything you could need. Michael was an excellent host. He answered messages immediately and was very accommodating. We will definitely use this property in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

RA'YA'T A.

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

Cabin feel

Was overpriced on this app, on booking. com would have paid the same price I paid for 3 days, for 4 days. Place is nice and homey though. But you can get way more space elsewhere for the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Grubbs

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We host this property with our close friends! We love cooking and eating delicious food, staying up late playing board games, and spending time with our families.
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