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Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly!

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a dark front door, and a number "19.26" above the door.
A white exterior with a dark door, a metal sign, and two wall-mounted lanterns.
A porch with a white bench, a woven mat, and a blue pillow with the number 1926.
A porch with white rocking chairs and a small table, each with a blue cushion.
A staircase with white balusters, a checkered floor, and a door with a green plant decoration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Galveston Seawall
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Grand Galvez
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly!

Updated and modern with so much original historic charm, built in 1865 this home is registered with the Galveston Historical society as a 1900 Storm Survivor. This updated 2 story is fully fenced and provides enough room for your family to enjoy their island getaway with all modern conveniences including central AC, free WiFi, Smart internet TV’s, and an Xbox.

Kitchen is equipped with cooking and dinnerware, microwave, full size refrigerator, filtered water&I center, stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee pot (kuerig & regular pot), espresso machine, toaster & blender. Wake up and enjoy your coffee on the front porch furnished with rocking chairs and front porch swing, The backyard is another extended living/gathering area featuring wood deck, full size commercial sink, large BBQ pit, Firepit, 3 seating areas and electric gate and private parking for 2/3 vehicles.

This home allows you to relax while taking in a good book, listening to music, or simply browsing on your phone using the free WiFi available and updating your social media with all your fun adventures of the day.

Things to know:
*Electric gated off street parking in back
*No cable. Streaming available (Hulu for all local channels) and Peacock
*Snowbird Friendly
*Dog Friendly! Up to two dogs allowed
*Stocked fully with children’s games & toys, beach towels, beach wagon, beach toys.
*High speed internet and free WiFi, perfect for working from home, distance learning, and streaming.

If you are bringing pets on your trip the nightly fee is already included in your quote when selecting “yes” to pets. If you want to add more pets please contact us. The additional charge is between $100-$200/depending on bedroom count and will apply for each additional pet.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pet fee of $150 each pet for up to 2 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GVR01277
Property # 3993732vb
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 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

About the area

Galveston

San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this cottage. 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 East Beach and Galveston Island Beaches. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are not to be missed.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Grand Galvez - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Bryan Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Historic Home Walk to Beach- Pet Friendly! located?

Located in San Jacinto, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lost Bayou, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Enjoyed the beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay at this home, it was just as wonderful as we remembered.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay with so much room. The host was very easy to work with. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fully stocked….charming get away. Perfect for a girls trip to the beach or Dickens on the Strand!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an adorable home in an ideal location. It very comfortably fit our group of eight. Kitchen and amenities were fully stocked, and check-in directions were clear and easy to follow. We especially appreciated the historical touches in the home. Definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Loved all the space in backyard . Well stocked kitchen. Loved sitting o in porch
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

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

Excellent

Lovely home near Seawall. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

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

Graduation Celebration

Stayed here during my niece's grad from A&M Galveston, had a wonderful stay, house was impeccable- - very close walk to the pier and beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cass F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our family vacation! We made so many great memories. The home had everything we needed! The homeowner thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here in January for our annual sisters trip. This year we wanted a house with more rooms so our grown daughters could come. This house accommodated us perfectly. Loved the rooms and decor. Beds were super comfy. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need for meal prep and serving. Location was perfect and close enough to walk to the beach. Loved seeing the historical items found in walls during renovations. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2026
Thank you So much! You were wonderful guests and We Would Love to host you again In the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

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

Beautiful home

This is a beautiful home with all the amenities you may need. Clean, spacious and felt like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

It was so wonderful to stay in this charming house. It was cozy yet had plenty of room for us to spread out. We loved that we each had our own bathroom, that we were able to eat at home and enjoying the wonderful porches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Susan, thank you for this review we appreciate it! We loved hosting you and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan S.

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

Historic home

Beautiful home a few blocks from the beach, restaurants and pier. We loved the house, we would definitely stay again. Thanks Jeree!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Thanks Tristan! We would love to have you back in the future! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AXRAM II

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

Recommend!

Really homey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Abraham was a pleasure as a guest! We would love to host his family again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time during our family reunion in Galveston. Great seating options for a group of adults wanting to sit around to talk and play games (of which there is a nice selection!) The place was well-stocked and appointed. Beds were wonderfully comfortable. Several in my party were elderly and had some trouble with the stairs but that wasn't a problem for most of us. We really appreciated the beach chairs and towels. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa C.

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

Comfy and cozy

The owner thought of everything and that made our stay very convenient. I love all the private rooms available. But also that two rooms were joined by a door which was great for the family with little kids. We loved the use of the wagon, boogie boards and beach towels. We will definitely be staying again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you Clarisa! We loved hosting you and your group and would love to have you back! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, well maintained and beautifully updated and appointed. I would only add one caution. The stairs to the second floor bedrooms are very steep and challenging, especially when carrying up luggage or for older guests. Still, we enjoyed our stay in this sweet home which is very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aide C.

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

Great Vacation House

This House was great! It’s not far from the beach and close to the peer. There are many things to do around. The house was very cozy but very spacious, we had 4 families total of 12 people staying. All the adults stayed downstairs and the kiddos got to stay up stairs and had so much fun! They had plenty of board games, and the kids also enjoyed playing video game. We had everything we needed at all times, the beds were very comfy, and everything was easy access especially in the kitchen. Our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! I would love to have you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Beautiful Historic Vacation Home!

This historic home is very clean and beautifully decorated. It has plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, including an upstairs loft. We had a group of 12 and we were very comfortable for our 6 day vacation. The kitchen was very nice. There were small appliances, beach towels, lots of board games, WiFi and much more provided for guests. The parking was safe in the back and accommodated all 3 of our vehicles. The house is close to the beach and the pier. We found lots to do close to the house. The host was very nice and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We would recommend this home and we would definitely stay here again. Thank you Jeree!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Talitha W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No air condition the whole time. Tried to contact host for over a week with no response.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerolyn J.

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

Beat our expectations

I can’t say enough good things about this place! The location is a short three blocks from the Seawall and beach. Easy access. The home had good ac (it was over 90 degrees today). The beds were comfortable and the decor is beautiful. Plenty of bathrooms and nice kitchen. Front and back porches are great too. Easy parking for two vehicles and we fit three. Fourth car we parked a block away on the street with no issues. The house was quiet. We had 8 staying there including four teenage boys. No problem with noise or space. Lovely trip. Walkable neighborhood full of historic homes. The Strand is a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Thank you for this awesome review! We loved hosting you and would love to have you again in the future !
Verified

8/10 Good

Peyton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great spot to have a reunion with friends! Great location. Fantastic decor! The only concern I had was the cleanliness of the kitchen. Thanks for having us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it. Our family has gone to Galveston every summer for five years, and this is the first time we all agreed we are coming back to this same house next year. The foundation was being worked on, so there were a few cracks, but we didn’t care. It was spacious and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical home with charm and modern amenities. The home was so thoughtful in every detail to make the stay comfortable. Very close to the beach and restaurants. Perfect for a small group! We already want to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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