Title: Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! Holiday home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329600/34329540/0f9e938e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329600/34329540/be33299b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329600/34329540/ae2c7ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329600/34329540/772637a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34329600/34329540/ef541ae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Galveston Island at this modernized 1900 Victorian home, just blocks from quaint restaurants and boutiques. Enjoy luxuries like a dual walk-in shower, updated kitchen with granite counters, smart TVs in both living areas and free WiFi throughout. Private coffee/tea service is available in each room. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! We hope our guests can enjoy our recently updated three story FOUR BEDROOM, THREE BATH Historic Victorian Galveston Island home! This modernized 1900 storm survivor exudes the eloquent charm and design to mimic the architecture of its time. Many elements, such as the large grand wooden staircase, large wall spanning windows, 10 foot ceilings and the two wrap around balconies are just a few of the restored home features. Our home is located only a mere few blocks from quaint restaurants and boutiques. In addition, the strand is a 10 minute walk and attractions such as Seawall Boulevard, Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens are only a short ride away. As an aide to your island travels, coming in Summer of 2017, will be the restored electric trolley only a few blocks from our front door! Our "Belle" also includes many modern day luxuries, such as a dual walk in two head shower, an updated and fully stocked kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Our guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea with condiments, as well as a fresh stash of spices and basic staples. Both living areas boast 48" smart TV's with high speed Cable. Free wifi is available throughout the house, with handy electronic device charging ports on each night stand! Because your hosts want to ensure a great night's sleep for their guests, they have purchased only top of the line beds (including adjustable king size bed) high quality bedding, towels, complimentary soaps, shampoos and even face wash/makeup remover! . For larger groups, or multiple families, our first floor includes a private kitchen, bathroom (glass enclosed shower AND antique shower tub), bedroom with two twins (trundle) and full size bed to sleep four. The first floor large living area boasts a 48" flat screen smart TV, memory foam queen sleeper sofa bed, a twin memory foam sleeper chair, and two twins (trundle) to sleep five. A memory foam roll away twin bed and an automatic inflatable queen mattress can allow this first floor to sleep up to 12 adults, or maybe just all the kiddos!!. The third floor has three bedrooms as follows, Large First Master has a King size wrought iron bed (adjustable) with a door to the upstairs wrap around balcony. The Second Master, has a Queen Rice Poster bed, a beautifully wood carved full size crib and bedding with floor to ceiling windows that can be raised (CAREFULLY) to access the balcony as well. The third, room, known as a Trunk Room, is cozily fitted with a trundle bed (two twins), rocking chair and an antique dresser. All six third floor guests have direct access to the third floor bathroom, with double vanity and double walk in shower. Both larger rooms have full closets in addition to a chest of drawers, armoirs, vanity and comfortable reading chairs. The second floor also has a full bathroom with a double sliding glass door walk in shower. The dining room has a very large faux stone table top, set for 14, with a very probably squeeze of 16! The "updated" 8 antique dining chairs were lovingly and most "novicely" reupholstered by your host! Enjoy the beautifully appointed and professionally reupholstered living room furniture (can adequately seat 8 adults plus two large fluffly floor cushion users) while catching up on the news or sports on the second 48" flat screen smart TV. Yet another gathering area, the front first floor balcony, can comfortably seat guests on a full size wicker couch, and two chairs. Come enjoy our Belle and partake in the many modern day luxuries, eloquent designs and restored historic Galveston Island home features! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Furnished balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, stereo, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61463100/61463084/39bf6704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Belle of Ball Street: Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End East End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 113 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=61463084&PinnedHotelID=61463084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89199800/89199727/w2000h1332x0y1-6a8633a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Sonnentheil Home East End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=89199727&PinnedHotelID=89199727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33320000/33311900/33311810/af77de59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Featured in Oct Coast Magazine! 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Place trash in large bins located in alley behind house. Ours is marked 1724 Ball St. Be sure to properly lock all doors. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please refrain from opening the larger windows. They are sticky and tricky to work and are antique and more delicate and fragile. When in the home, please do not eat outside of the kitchen and dining area. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Property Registration Number GVR02475 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.30371%2C-94.78667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZJAC5eZTKHfczWSajiaPkYi_wTo=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬8 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hub Cap Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! located? > Located in East End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of East End Historic District and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautifully renovated Historical Home sleeps 16. Walk to Strand, restaurants! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 72 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy L. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very Nice property in a great location. Host was very friendly. Would stay there again. ##### Randy L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren E. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great accommodation in a prime location. Host was very communicative and helpful! ##### Lauren E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Delia R. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful older home This was a very cozy home. My husband who is a trim carpenter by trade appreciated this home very much as it has lots of beautiful trim work throughout. ##### Delia R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennafer F. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bell of Ball St Loved the location and uniqueness of the property. Sweet neighbors and plenty of room! ##### Jennafer F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald L. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful 1900 storm survivor Beautiful and exactly what we have always wanted to stay in on the island. House has that old Victorian charm with some upgrades. ##### Ronald L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc G. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend Very nice house close to Sacred Heart. We had a very relaxing memorial day weekend visiting family in Galveston. It couldn't have been better! ##### Marc G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will M. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Murder Mystery Dinner Party I hosted a 1920s themed murder mystery dinner party at this rental this weekend. The decor matched the theme perfectly, and Eileen was very responsive with information about dishes, glassware, kitchen supplies, etc. The house had ample room for the 8 of us. The AC units worked great, both central air and split units. ##### Will M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica F. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family reunion! We had a great time in this beautiful and charming house. Great location in relation to The Strand and Pleasure Pier. ##### Jessica F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George H. 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great historic home centrally located to the best of Galveston. Property was as described and well furnished. We enjoyed our stay for the weekend in Galveston. Eileen was very easy to work with. Highly recommend this property. ##### George H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave H. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LSR 2023 Greast house and host. The historic houses in Galveston are always so interesting and cool to stay in. ##### Dave H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larina D. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful "Belle" Great beautiful house. Wonderful host and loved the location to strand. Plenty of beds and room ##### Larina D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pablo M. 19 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### loved home Great home ##### Pablo M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica W. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property near the Strand We stayed at the house for our daughters wedding. It was spacious and had room for the entire family. Beautiful historic home with large dining room and enough sleeping area for everyone. The AC worked great! ##### Monica W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna G. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre-Cruise Family Time The house was beautiful and so full of history, we had 13 people in our family from PA, KS, LA and of course TX. Our host was amazing stayed in touch to let us know if there were any changes or anything we needed! Thank you Ellen & Tony for sharing your lovely home with our family! ##### Anna G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre cruise stay The house is a cute old house with a lot of character. There are a lot of beds or sofas to sleep on. But if you are looking for a private bedroom with a bathroom, this is not the place to stay. If you are looking for a place with a lot of personality and not needing a lot of privacy this is the place. ##### Julie R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby W. 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy! We rented this house for my husbands 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. We weren’t able to enjoy any of the patios/porches because of the weather, but we made the best of it! The owners were very quick to answer any questions or concerns we had. The location is perfect. We will definitely be back. ##### Shelby W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabet M. 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend This is a lovely house in Galveston. It’s huge. We were a group of 15 between kids and adults. The house was extra clean. The owner is wonderful. The house is very well equipped. You will love it here! book! ##### Elisabet M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen E. 9 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Big, Beautiful, and Historical We only had 6 (3 couples) stay in this huge home. It was perfect for us in every way. We loved the convenience of the location, nice neighborhood, big home, with nice rooms, gorgeous decor and the historical significance meant a lot to us. Our group is from Houston area and this was a weekend getaway. One thing to add, we were concerned about parking, as we had 4 cars between 6 of us. But we took turns 2 cars in front one night, the other 2 cars in front the other night. Parking along side streets was not an issue at all! There is a parking garage a block away. We asked at the County Courthouse, and they said weekend parking is ok in the garage, but have your car gone by Mon. morning. Don't hesitate to reserve this home. There are so many beds everywhere for your large family! ##### Ellen E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tonya C. 17 Mar 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### We almost DIED! Certainly the gas leak we reported was beyond the owner's control, but the level of resistance and argument we received from the owner was appalling. I texted the owner at 9:41PM saying that there was a strong gas smell downstairs and outside around the house. This is the moment that any reasonable homeowner would immediately call the city to come inspect. Instead, what followed was the owner deflecting, arguing, and trying to talk us out of what we smelled until \*finally\* at 10:08PM, almost half an hour later, they called the city due ONLY to my refusal to back down. Instead of acting instantly on our behalf and on behalf of her home, the owner tried to tell us it wasn't gas and we must be mistaken. She said: 1.We don't use gas in the house, only electric 2.Correction, we do use gas but only on the first floor 3. The upstairs furnace makes an odor 4. The upstairs furnace is gas but we had a biannual inspection last week. 5. It's just something pressing on the water heater 6.There is typically a smell in the laundry room but it's not gas. It's the pilot light but it's ok because it's vented to outside. 7. The downstairs can smell because of the original wood flooring. 8. Maybe it's raccoons 9. Maybe it's cats 10. We have had renters all winter and ourselves and never had a gas odor yet. I had to argue for a half hour with this woman to just keep my family (and her house!) safe. I hate to think about what would happen if it was someone with less experience in owning a home, or who would have been convinced that the smell was ok and normal by this woman. There was a MAJOR gas leak and the city immediately sent out a crew to replace their gas meter which went into the early morning. Even as the crew was replacing the unit, she asked for photos, and kept texting me asking about the nature of the repair (was it our meter, not the neighbors? Is it broken on our side or the city's? Did the breakage occur from forcing or natural corrosion? - all questions for the repair crew, not your renters!) I had to ask her to contact the crew because how would I know those things? She finally contacted the crew and they filled her in. She then proceeded to circle things in the photos and send them back to me asking, is this a cigarette butt? and what's this metal tag? She said she would compensate us for "all of this". I could have lost my family due to no carbon monoxide alarms and her refusal to act on our behalf. WE COULD HAVE DIED!!! ##### Tonya C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and great location The location was great the house was spacious and comfortable and clean. Awesome time. ##### James W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cindy n. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax Plenty of space Comfortable ##### cindy n. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B. 15 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Historic HomesTour We selected this home because there was plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. We absolutely loved this beautiful, and comfortable home! With its historic plaque it could’ve easily been on this years tour. ##### Barbara B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda D. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing The house was beautiful and stocked with everything we needed. Eileen was gracious and called before our arrival to answer any last minute questions. It was a very comfortable and relaxing time. ##### Brenda D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry W. 27 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic East End The house is beautiful and in a beautiful Historic area. Plenty to see and entertainment near. Easy to walk to The Strand or beach. We rarely had to use our car. ##### Sherry W. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick K., Deep East Texas 5 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic venue Brought a group of friends for Dickens on the Strand. Loved the house. Beautifully decorated for the season and the neighborhood is very nice. We were able to walk to the Strand from the house. Plenty of things to do nearby. Spacious rooms and seating everywhere. It was a great find! ##### Patrick K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021