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Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

Family-friendly bed & breakfast in Galveston with free breakfast

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Lobby
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Galveston awaits you at this bed & breakfast. Within steps you'll find Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this B&B include a kitchen, free WiFi and a patio. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers concierge services, a garden and a lift. .With a stay at this Strand Historic District B&B, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Galveston Seawall and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Rockets - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

Step back in time to living on the rails. This 1949 rail coach, The Bonnie Brook, was once used by Jackie Gleeson. The understated luxury you will experience is phenomenal. It is outfitted with all of the luxuries you are accustomed to as well as 24 hour Porter Service.
You will have muffins or pastries waiting for you along with a couple of nice surprises. Tea and coffee are available at your finger tips. You can enjoy the historic Strand Entertainment District. We always have free parking. Be sure to book a nightly ghost tour with one of the many tour guides available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: There will be a pet deposit.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are welcomed.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Perfect for parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Perfect for parties.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. Note from host: Perfect for parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 31912313

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

The closest beach to Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car is Galveston Island Beaches (8.3 km).

Does Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car have a pool?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a pool.

Is Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, baby monitors and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

No, Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The whole stay was wonderful. The train car was amazing and very comfortable to hangout in. The muffins were delicious. The host was very easy to get in touch with and always helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely LOVED this experience! The staff was very helpful and over the top with caring for our every need, from morning muffins to sweet chocolate treats! Absolutely wonderful service and even helped get 11 of us with luggage, get out the door to get on the ship for our cruise. We got to tour the train museum as part of our stay and the lore behind the characters in the train station. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun stay the night before a cruise, walking distance to the carnival cruise terminal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

David and Chris are the best.. Our group consisted of 4 kiddos ages 5-13 and 2 adults had a blast. They already looking forward to returning to the train museum. Awesome experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th Holiday with Friends and Family

We had an amazing time, relaxing and spending time with friends and family. The kids had a blast walking around the train station at night. David and Chris were helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying on the train!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bethany h., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrations

What a fantastic weekend get-a-way! Celebrating a 5th grade promotion, a 53yr anniversary and an 18yr anniversary, this was perfect for our family! David was so kind and helpful. Chris was a huge help and Andrew did a great job sharing information. Core memories made. The train was comfortable and so stinkin cool. What a unique way to celebrate and spend time with family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Train from the good old days.

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to sleep on a train back in the good old days? Well, you can do exactly that at the Galveston Train Museum Rail Hotel.My family and I spent the night in the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car, a 1949 rail coach once used by Jackie Gleeson. The car has been renovated to serve as a private suite, allowing guests to eat, sleep, and dine like passengers used to do back in the golden era of railroads.Along with modern amenities like Wi-fi internet and a widescreen television, our suite also included complementary bottled water, a basket of muffins prepared by a local bakery, and a bag of saltwater taffy provided by a local confectionary.Best of all, the museum was located in mere walking distance of the downtown area, not only allowing easy access to local shops and eateries, but also to the cruise terminal. My family and I only needed to wake up and walk to our cruise ship.If you always dreamed of sleeping on a train, then this suite is perfect for you and/or your family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z., Milton

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

I loved this trip! Staying on this train was such a memory to make! My grandchildren loved it and so did we! It will be something to remember always! It was so clean and inviting and everyone was so nice! If I could afford it I would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great interesting night

We stayed here the night before our cruise staff was super accommodating and helpful. The location was cool the only issue we had is the bunks are kinda had and worried some of our party was concerned. Not the establishment fault.our people were skiddish
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Stay

They are very helpful and willing to do anything you need. Fun for the kids to stay in the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Los Angeles, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pre-cruise experience

A great place to stay before a cruise. Easy walking distance. David and Chris go out of their way to make sure you have anything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston getaway

Loved the Bonnie Brook. Everything was great. The porter - Chris took excellent care of us. Loved being able to wander around the grounds when the museum was closed. Memorable experience. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for the Kids

The train was a lot of fun for the kids! Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A classic stay in a vintage Pullman coach

We arrived at the location, and we were greeted by staff and given information and a safety briefing. Justyn was very friendly and helpful. David provided us a written welcome. Very nice touch. The car was a classic built in 1949. We had 5 guests and it was very comfortable for all of us. We had a comfortable night. Nice touch of supplying shampoo and conditioner for each guest. Only thing to keep in mind is that the bedrooms and corridor are narrow and there are some tight spaces. The cars were built at a time when people took a carry-on bag, with the rest of the luggage in the baggage car. Nice to have smaller bags. We were given a nice convenient parking space. This experience reminded me of travelling with my parents and brother on Amtrak when younger. An overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

An unforgettable historical experience!

My family, ranging from 3 - 73, had a wonderful time! The train was fully furnished with everything we needed. The half baths in every bedroom was more than anyone could ask for! The 4 bedrooms allowed everyone privacy. The large seating area in the front was spacious! We had family fun time with everyone being comfortable! Our host, David, was exceptional! He greeted us when we arrived and someone was always available if we needed anything. We were in a fenced in area and our vehicles were close by with free parking. Staying in this rail car is an experience anyone will love! The location at the Strand is an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treasa V., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Trains, Beads and King Cake!

I made the reservations for the Bonnie Brook several months ago for Mardi Gras weekend, so we had a long time for the anticipation to build up and we were not disappointed! The 3 grandkids, all under 10, had never experienced a train before, let alone slept on one, and they had a blast. It was right there in the train yard, so we had access to all the trains to explore and the location, right on the Strand, couldn't be more perfect. The kitchen is small and not conducive to much cooking, but we didn't come to cook and the restaurants are all within walking distance. David and Justin were very welcoming and saw to our every need and the King Cake they provided was incredible (David, I need to know where you got it!). Thank you for a very memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyeguy 2.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was rainy. Touring around the museum and the various train cars was super fun. The grandkids (ages 4, 6, 7, 9) were over the moon with this 'surprise' overnight stay before we headed to our cruise. The staff were terrific. The pullman car was awesome. We knew it wouldn't be a spotless, newly built hotel room, but this made it all the more exciting to be in a venue from days gone past.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy process

The process of booking the venue to checking in and out was so easy. We will be returning to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

What fun! More room than we expected, great courteous and helpful staff. Interesting look back into rail travel. The grand boys just loved it and, of course, want to come back. The railroad museum is a treasure . Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Galveston Train

We stayed here the night before our cruise. Incredibly unique experience and everyone there were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

12 year old Train Enthusiast Birthday

What an amazing experience!!! David you are Fabulous! Thank you for making this duch a great memorable experience!! Such an authentic train experience!! Wonderful hosts made everything perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Recommend this stay!!!

We had a family group of 9 staying the night before our cruise and could not have been happier about our stay!! The team at the museum, especially David and our porter Dennis, we're super welcoming and helpful with information about our stay and nearby dining options. The Bonnie Brook train car was so unique and access to the museum let us get out and stretch our legs. Absolutely recommend this stay and we will likely stay again the next time we're in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleep on a Train!

Staying on the Bonnie Brooke was a great overall experience. We all enjoyed checking out the trains, exploring downtown and being so close to our cruise ship. The only low point was the air conditioner running all night and lowered the temperature to the 60’s. I contacted the person in charge of maintenance but they didn’t start their shift until 6:00 am. Even though it was cold enough for a polar bear, we had a great time. It was very cool to step back in time and experience what life was like on a rail car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!!!

This was such a fun property to stay at!! Our group ranged in age from 70 years old down to 7 months old. All of us had a great time! Very unique place to stay. The staff was extremely accommodating and quick to answer any questions we had or help us in any way. We were greeted with a basket of goodies, fun items for the kids, and even a handwritten thank you note for staying on the train. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much to David and his staff for making our stay such a pleasant and fun experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funtime with grandkids

My grandson loves trains!! When he found out we were staying in the Bonnie Brooke Rail car he couldn't believe it. The train was beautiful, clean,nice toiletries, my grandkids had a blast playing hide and seek, and running around. The muffins for breakfast were good. I would come back for a special occasion. Would be fun for a girls getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023