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Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Dining
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .With a stay at this East End holiday home, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Galveston Seawall and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier 21 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Willie G's Seafood & Steaks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬5 min walk

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 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!


Welcome to Winkelmann's Guesthouse! This charming home is located in the Galveston East End Historical District. Enjoy a day walking to local shops and restaurants on The Strand, or take a 1 mile drive to the beach/ 2 mile drive to Pleasure Pier. In the evening, prepare a homemade meal in our well stocked kitchen followed by boards games and movies, or walk to one of our 4-star waterfront restaurants. 1 block to Stand St/3 blocks to Harbor waterfront/8 blocks to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.
The space
We invite you to visit wonderful Galveston Island and experience our home between your excursions. When you are ready to settle in, our home features a fully functional kitchen and a smart TV in each bedroom and living area. Our property features four well appointed bedrooms that are comfortable and pleasantly decorated. The primary bedroom is located on the first floor and features a king bed, office desk, and a large bathroom with a shower and bathtub. The bathroom can be private, or accessible from the main hallway. The second bedroom is located on the first floor and has a double bed with a fully dressed single bed (trundle) underneath. There is also a second guest bathroom with a shower and bathtub on the first floor. The third and fourth bedrooms are located on the second floor and both have a queen bed and single plush fold out cot bed. There is also a children’s play area with toys and a baby gate located on the second floor for your use if needed.
Guest access
We have a private driveway in front of the house with room for 1 vehicle to park. There is also free street parking available. You will have access to the entire first and second floor, outdoor balcony, and both the front and side lawn of the property.
Registration number
GVR-10722

Additional rules
1. Place any used dishes in the dishwasher and start the cycle upon your departure.
2. Place all trash inside the trash can in front of the home upon your departure.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number GVR10722

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

The closest beach to Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! is Galveston Island Beaches (9.3 km).

Does Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

No, Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great. The house was amazing and the neighborhood was quiet. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. It made our little vacation very enjoyable. Ryan, thanks again for having us as guests in your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Within walking distance to The Strand which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great and decorated well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

pilot

clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

karthik g.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s was a great stay. We got more than we expected, exceptional is the right word!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kollin F.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is decorated very nicely, lots of space for a family up to six. Everything in walking distance from great restaurants to barsm Also very close to cruise ship terminal. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again. The host Brian responds very quickly with
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ryan was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ornament

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very comfy house! Great location close to the Strand and cruise terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for the venue.

Was able to walk to our venue. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Host

This house was perfect for our trip to Galveston. It is very roomy and had everything we needed. Ryan was a great host and answered every question I had.We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lrivera18

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip to Galveston

It was a great property. A little warm at times but overall an awesome stay. Very thoughtful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location Downtown

This is a nice little place if you want to take strolls downtown for eating and shopping. The interior is nice and sleeping accommodations are great. If staying on this side of the island again, would most likely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024