Title: The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand - 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 # The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand Vacation home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/77f5e698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/df86e3bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/2f789713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/cc82153f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/1abdb3dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Galveston's beautiful historic district, Ava Belle Inn offers a peaceful retreat near the Strand and only a half mile from the beach. This family-friendly haven features bicycles, boogie-boards, indoor/outdoor games and an ideal gas grill for cookouts. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand Welcome to the Ava Belle Inn, your family’s peaceful island retreat in Galveston. Ava Belle is located in the beautiful historic district near the Strand yet only a half mile from the fun of the Galveston beach. This three bedroom retreat is perfect for families, and friends, medical professionals rotating through the Galveston hospitals, or snowbirds who want to escape the winter cold. Our historic home also has amenities people love: bicycles, boogie-boards, indoor/outdoor games, and a great gas grill for cookouts. The Ava Belle Inn is where tranquility, location, and hospitality equals fun! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water sports equipment ### 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 - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![On the beach, beach towels, kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69860100/69860022/04c398ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic District Home |Fenced Yard |Pet Friendly |Game Room | $200 Free Attraction Tickets |Patio San Jacinto - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=69860022&PinnedHotelID=69860022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92990000/92980200/92980150/5c47f48a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pamela's Paradise! 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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 GVR13518 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.30765,-94.78875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B_%7CqDtlpaQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBOBSBOBQDQBODOBQDODODQFODOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFMHOFMHOHKHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJILIJKLGLIJGLILILELGLGLGLGNELELGNELENCLENCLENANCLCNANCNALCNANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBN%40LDNDNBLBLDNDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLHLFJHLFJJLHJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHJHNFLHNFLFNFLFNFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDNDNDPBNDNBPBPBNBRBNBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAPANARAPANCPAPCPCNCPCPCPCNEPCNEPENENEPGNENENGNGNGNGLGNGNGLINGLILILGLKLILILILKJILKJIJKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHMHKJMFKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMGKKMIKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEOGOEQEOEOCQEOCQEOCQCQCQCOCQAQCQAOAQASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=78a26LNjB9Q3Xs-AzEwQh0t7_8A=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬11 min walk - ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand 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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