Title: Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities Vacation home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107448900/107448877/a26cef59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107448900/107448877/26d339e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107448900/107448877/f01b2ff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107448900/107448877/17c18ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107448900/107448877/cc51bbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the Historic Davidson-Penland House, nestled in Galveston's East End Historic District. Gather in the spacious living area, prepare a meal in the well-appointed kitchen, or unwind on the front porch swing. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay with amenities like SmartTVs and steady hot water. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities Immerse yourself into Galveston's East End Historic District and check in to the Historic Davidson-Penland House. Built over 150 years ago, this home perfectly blends old Galveston charm and modern luxury. The three bedrooms all are appointed with king beds. Gather in the spacious living area, prepare a meal in the well-appointed kitchen, or enjoy an evening breeze on the front porch swing. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in historic Galveston! BEDROOMS The Davidson-Penland House generously offers a king bed in each of its 3 bedrooms. Nestle yourself into a spacious bed and drift off to a restorative night’s sleep! Each bedroom includes a SmartTV, closet, and a dresser. BATHROOM This lovely historic home boast 2 full bathrooms. The primary en-suite bathroom is nicely updated with a luxurious double shower and soaker tub. The other full bathroom includes a shower + tub combination, which is particularly convenient for families with small children. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided. KITCHEN A sizable island + multiple counters make this kitchen the perfect space for groups that like to cook together. Fully equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 6. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, and microwave included. Gas stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. DINING ROOM If these walls could talk, you would hear over a century of stories and laughter. Make your own memories here and add to its rich history. The dining table with seating for 6 creates an intimate setting for quality family time, meals and games. Or belly up to the island bar for a quick snack. LIVING ROOM Perfect for low-key nights in, our 50“ SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and more. Additionally, a separate living/sitting room allows for a quiet space to get away and enjoy a good book or a chat. WORKSPACE For moments when you need to check emails or take care of business, our dedicated workspace is the answer. We provide a desk for your comfort, located in the dining room. Strong WiFi is available throughout the house. OUTSIDE Let the Gulf breeze envelop you while you relax with a morning cup of coffee on the front porch. The fenced back yard provides space for your 4-legged friend as well as a table and chairs for outdoor dining. Guest parking passes provided for 2 cars to park right in front of the house. Guest access Ample street parking available in front of house. Several local vendors available for bike or golf cart rental. Other things to note ATTRACTIONS Walk to UTMB with ease (0.4mi walk to John Sealy Hospital) ~3-7 min walk to closest popular restaurants (Sunflower Bakery, Original Mexican Restaurant, Mosquito Cafe, PattyCakes Bakery) ~5 min (1 mile) drive to Strand Historic District ~3 min drive to Cruise Terminals ~3 min (0.7mi) drive to beach & Seawall ~1 mile walk to bike rentals ~6 min drive to Historic Pleasure Pier ~9 min drive to Lasker Park Community Pool ~19 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn ~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants and nightlife OTHER ~ Beach towels and accessories provided ~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets ~ Detergent available for washer and dishwasher We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc. If you need us, we live nearby and are happy to help make your stay the best it can be! By default, we give our guests privacy and space to truly enjoy their stay. Registration number GVR-10315 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82850000/82843600/82843513/22fa3a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet Cottage 5 minutes to Beach or Strand, Fenced yard and off street parking. 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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 GVR10315 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.305527,-94.7844&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sr%7BqDnqoaQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBQDOBQDODQDODODQDODOFODOFOFOFMFOFOHMFOHMFMHMHMHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJKJKJKHKLIJKJKJILIJIJKLGLILGJILGLGLGLGLGNGLELENELENGLCLCNENCLCNCNCLANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLBNFLDNDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLJJHLHJHJJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJLHLHLHLFLHLHLFNFLHNFNFLDNFNFNDNFNDNDPDNDNDPBNDPBNBPBPDP%40NBPBP%40P%40NBP%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAP%3FPAPCPANAPCPCPANERCNCPCNEPCNEPENENEPENGNENGNGNENGNGLINGLGNILINGJILILILKLILIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKJKHKJKHMHKHMJKFMHMFMHMHMDMFMFMFMFMDMDOFMDODMBOBMDODO%40MBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOAOCMAOCOCMAOEOEMCMCOEMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGMEMIKIMGMIMGKKKIMIKIKKKIMKIKKKKKKKIKKMIKKMIMIMIMIMIKGOIMGOIMGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOEOEQEOEOEQEOCQEOCQCOCSCOAQCQAQCOAQAQAQ%3FQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d1Wl9FY52KNA_b_gWCr5hObzZyE=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Port of Galveston - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gonzalo - ‬6 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hub Cap Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Davidson-Penland House - Old Galveston Charm with Modern Amenities located? > Located in East End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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