Title: Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach 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 # Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach Holiday home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101739800/101739736/b0e9aeb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101739800/101739736/w905h683x59y0-5d2ec4e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101739800/101739736/e65aa955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101739800/101739736/6452daa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101739800/101739736/b8c76b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are located near Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach, which provides a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - 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 Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach Charming Beach Retreat with Modern Comforts. Perfect Location! Walking distance: • Stewart & Porretto beaches • Downtown/The Strand • Cruises & UTMB • Mosquito Café, Sunflower Bakery & Katie's Seafood • Museums & Shopping Minutes drive to: • Pleasure Pier • Moody Garden • Schlitterbahn • West & East beaches • Gaidos Seafood, Miller’s Sewall Grill, The Spot This historic home features two bedrooms and two baths, plus a queen sofa bed. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,250 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827700/96827650/94b91425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1930s craftsman home, seen on Restoring Galveston. 5 blocks from the Seawall. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 GVR13326 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.305025,-94.77646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oo%7BqDz_naQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40QBQ%40O%40SBOBQ%40QBQDOBQBQDOBODQDODQDODOFODOFODOFOFOFMFOHOFMHMHOFMHKHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJKJKJKJKJKJIJKJKLGJILKJGLILGLILIJENGLGLGLGLELGNELENELCNCLENELANCNCNCLANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBL%40NDNDLBLBNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFJDNHJHLFLHJFLJJHLFJJJJJHLJHJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHLHLHJHLFNHLFLHNFNFLFNFNDNFNFNDNDNDNDPDNDPBNDNBPDPBNBP%40PBPBN%40RBN%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FPANARAPCNAPCPCPANCPCPEPCNEPCNENEPENEPENENGNGNENGNGLGNGNILGNILGLILILILILILKLIJKLIJKJKJKJIJMHKJKJKHMHKHMHKHMHMFKHOFKFMFMFOFMDMDMFODMDODMDMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMEMGMGOGKGMGMIMGMIKIMIKIMIKIKKKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKMIKIMKMIMIMIMGMIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGOEOGOEOGOEOEQEOEQEOCOEQCOCQEQCQAOCQCQAQAOCQASAO%3FQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RGfLestI_CBouOPW7-Fs1RjSB0I=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Galveston Seawall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk - ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪America's Kitchen - ‬15 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Gem: King Bed-Near Strand, Cruise, Beach located? > Located in East End, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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. 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