Title: The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand 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 # The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand Holiday 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) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/1abdb3dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/df86e3bc.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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76440000/76438700/76438648/2f789713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&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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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 GVR13518 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=29.30765,-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 - East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Grand 1894 Opera House - 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 #### 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 23 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### 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? > Checkout 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 holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. 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