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The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Carriage house

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End

One of nicest houses on one of the loveliest streets in the heart of Galveston's Historic East End. A 1900 Storm Survivor, taken down to the studs and lovingly restored in the 2000s, with new plumbing and wiring. Featured on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

Completely renovated 3,600 square foot, four bedroom, three and a half bath, with additional one bedroom/one bath carriage house apartment available for overflow. Perfectly located, with a scenic walk to the Strand, the wharf, the beach (.5 mile), mass at Sacred Heart, UTMB, Adoue Park. Coffee one scenic block away. Pastry/bakery, two short blocks.

Owner's suite: king
First Guest: king
Second Guest: full
Nana's Attic: three twins
Carriage House: queen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Younger kids will love staying in Nana's Attic!
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Events

No events allowed
Pls. respect neighbors. House parties prohibited.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed. Learned the hard way.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, no smoking. Not under any circumstances.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR07006
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
Note from host: Pls. respect neighbors. House parties 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

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Moody Gardens and Galveston Arts Center.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (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

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. 124 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable home on a lovely street!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and in a great location. Went with a large group and the house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! Loved the history of this house. We had an amazing stay. Highly recommend this place! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. Easy to communicate with host and they were quick to respond to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful! The location was great and our hosts were very responsive. Overall great experience.. would highly recommend staying at the Belle of Ball Street!. The recommendations for restaurants was spot on. We saw a lot and enjoyed the house very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning home. Very clean. Fully stocked. Close to all activities. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so charming, beautiful, cozy, clean, and well stocked with everything a family needs. It is apparent that the owners truly care about the home and their guests. We have stayed in several houses in Galveston and this one is by far our favorite. We made more great family memories while there…and that’s what it’s all about. Thank you for opening up your perfect home for others to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great stay. Hosts communicate well. Enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with our host was simply amazing. About the biggest compliment I can give about this rental is that when you are there you feel like you are home. It is such a great place. We WILL be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Belle is extremely well equipped and comfortable! The location is perfect for walks to town or the beach, and we loved just sitting on wonderful front porch. It is a perfect home base for the island. We would definitely stay there again! Thanks so much to the wonderful and responsive owners!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary and Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was enjoyable. This historic home had so much history. The location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful time is this beautiful home! Everything was perfect! Thank you for making it so easy to navigate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Great family trip!

We loved our location and the house was everything we hoped it would be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

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

Beautiful home and great location.

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Hi Teri. Glad you had a good time. Hope you can come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake D.

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

Great Spot

Great house and easy to get around
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Thanks, Blake. Glad you had a good time, and hope you get to make it back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Get Away

This location was a great getaway and highly recommended if you choose to lodge in Galveston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2023
Hi David. So glad you all had a nice stay and hope have a chance to return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brie P.

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

Great house for our work trip

We enjoyed this house very much and it worked well for our work trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2021
Brie, glad you all had a good time. Hope to see you again in the future. Thanks, Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!

Two families stayed here while participating in a local baseball tournament.The house was beatiful, well kept, and perfect for our stay in Galveston.It was close to lots of attractions on the island and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.The host was great and had excellent communication and the entire stay was seamless.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Exactly as described. Easy check-in and out process. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

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

Beautiful house

Loved our stay! Great house and great location! And owners were very easy to work with. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Thanks, Staci. Glad you all had a good time. Hope you get to make it back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

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

Beautiful home and excellent location!

The house was perfect and very comfortable! Staying in this historic Galveston home was a great experience. The location is excellent and the owners were very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Amazing property!

This was our second year staying here and we absolutely loved it. Would definitely recommend for a family or large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
Hi Emily. It was so nice having you back; glad you could make it. Love to have you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7-25 to 7-27. The house was beautiful and enough room for us all. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to the next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad c.

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

Bell on Ball Street Super

A great place and the front porch was a great place for all of us to congregate together! I'd love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Chad. We hope you get to come back, too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Fantastic House and Great location

Beautiful home, great communication and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023
Kyle, thanks so much for staying with us. Hope to see you all again in the future. Chris

About the host

Hosted by Chris Malish

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We're a family of five based in Austin-- Dad an administrative lawyer and business owner, Mom an advanced practice nurse, Kid 1 in college, Kid 2 in middle school, Kid 3 in 5th grade. We love to travel and try new things. Mom grew up visiting Galveston with her grandma; Dad's mom's family is originally from the island going back to before The Storm.

Why they chose this property

One of nicest houses on one of the loveliest streets in Galveston's Historic East End. A 1900 Storm Survivor, taken down to the studs and lovingly restored in the 2000s, with new plumbing and wiring. Featured on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Perfectly located: a scenic walk to the action at the Strand, the art district, and the rest of downtown; UTMB; the hospitals; the seawall (.5 miles).

What makes this property unique

This house has been set up as our second home, with everything we could want when visiting -- so it should have everything you could want too. Nice cookware, dinnerware, flatware, sheets, mattresses. We love staying here. We think you will too.

Languages:

French

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