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Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions

Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions

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Exterior
Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalveston Seawall3 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)78 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 10
3066 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    3 twin/single beds

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions

The Shaw House

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Renovated and remodeled, this historic 1878 Galveston home offers room for everyone to enjoy a group getaway. Built by Michael Shaw, known for naming the downtown historic district The Strand, you'll love a prime location that puts you close to the ocean and local attractions.

About a mile from the sun-soaked shores of Porretto Beach and about seven miles from the family-friendly destination of the Moody Gardens, this home will make it easy to dive into Texas-sized fun! Spend a day kayaking through Offatts Bay, or maybe rent a jet ski to skip across the waves. Check out the newest exhibits at the Moody Gardens before flying down the waterslide at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark!

Step into this bright and cheery home after a long day of exploring and grab an ice-cold drink in the fully equipped kitchen. The central air-conditioning will beat back the heat on warm days while the private washer/dryer takes care of the laundry. Sit out on the covered patio while the kids play in the fenced yard.

You can easily connect to the free WiFi to check the forecast before you plan your next adventure. Check out the sports scores on cable or make some popcorn and watch your favorite movie on the Blu-ray player. End the day with a nightcap out on the porch and spend a quiet moment with your special someone.

With the beach as your playground and the variety of local attractions at your fingertips, the only hard thing will be deciding where you start the fun when you book your trip to this historic Galveston home.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

City/town permit number: GVR04147

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,066 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR04147

Property is also known as

Historical Family-friendly Home Prime Location Room Everyone
Historical Family-friendly Home Prime Location Room Everyone
12207

About the area

Galveston

This vacation home is located in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Gardens and Bolivar Peninsula, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Haunted Mayfield Manor and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Strand Historic District - 8 min walk
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Port of Galveston - 2 min drive
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - 15 min walk
  • Hub Cap Bar & Grill - 13 min walk
  • Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Huli Huli Hut - 10 min walk
  • MOD Coffeehouse - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic home in walkable location by dining & attractions located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of East End Historic District and Strand Historic District. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M., Midlothian, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, large and very Spacious!
Attended Mardi Gras 2024 with a group of friends. We had 8 in our party and this house with 5 large bedrooms was perfect for our stay. Beautiful neighborhood within walking distance to the Strand or a 5 min Uber ride. Beds were very comfy. The house overall was great and we will definitely consider booking again next year. Anybody looking for a place to comfortably house 10 people for a beach vacation or event should book this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic choice
Our stay was fantastic. Great property in an excellent location. Making plans for our nest get away in Galveston to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly M.

Poor property management
The smoke alarm battery was dying in one of the bedrooms when we checked in and was beeping. Called Vacasa property management between 2 and 3 pm and they said someone would be out to change battery. They did not come out to change battery and when we returned to the home late that evening it was still beeping and rendered one of the needed bedrooms unusable. Called them again the next day and they finally showed up only to try to hand some batteries to us. This is an old historic home with high ceilings. Bad management and a waste of my time having to call them several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice overall house but…
The house itself was fine other than arriving and the toilet seat being broken and a broke hinge off one of the kitchen cabinets… the BIG negative was the quality of all the mattresses in the house. Think of your grandmas mattress that’s 50 years old.. no one in the house got a good nights sleep. In addition to the mattress the sheets were of the cheapest quality money can buy and felt like sandpaper… in summary the location was great, the house was fine but the mattresses and sheets were of the worst quality imaginable and we will not book this house again or any property being managed by the same people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and place to stay
Roomy home inside and out - comfortable bedrooms/sitting rooms; outdoor porches; fantastic breakfast and bakery 1 block walk; v friendly neighborhood; walk to "downtown/beach" we stayed with 8 adults for wedding - all raved
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara B., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Would book again.
This beautiful historic spacious home was a great choice for my family of grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. The location was very handy, the amenities were plentiful, Wi-Fi worked great, and all the outdoor wood swings were fun to wile away the time. The listing states the house will sleep 10 people, which it does but there are not 10 drinking glasses or silverware for 10. The pots and pans need to be replaced. Two small dish towels is not sufficient. Written information posted in the house would be very helpful; we hunted for three days to find the trash receptacle outside. If the owners want to keep pests out of the house then it’s necessary to keep the trash out too. Thank you for a great place for my family to spend time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
A group of six women for a weekend writers’ retreat stayed here and found the home beautiful and spacious. There was plenty of room to visit and also to spend time alone both indoors and out. It is hard to find a genuine Victorian home on the island where the plumbing and electricity work seamlessly but we had no issues. Our only concern was a nail that stuck out of the wood in the bottom floor bedroom that unfortunately dug into an attendee’s foot and not enough towels for six women. I still give this home 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
it was a great stay
i enjoyed everything about the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in the historic district
This home is lovely with plenty of room, very comfortable and everything we needed was available! The location was great - getting to the wharf and the Strand was very easy. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Naomi H., Temple USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
The property is great! Clean and comfortable. There was no hand soaps in the bathrooms but that’s it. The neighbors light is on all night so curtains in upstairs bedrooms would really help as shades don’t help much to keep out the light. This house is awesome! Though!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022