Title: Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! Family-friendly holiday home with a fitness centre, near Galveston Seawall ## Photo gallery for Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/b66710a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/1b09c400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/df1d1dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/5c4a93de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/ed343303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into Sweethaven, a majestic Victorian gem near Galveston’s beaches. With its original wood floors and intricate foyer, this 135-year-old home offers a unique blend of history and comfort for family reunions or large gatherings. Enjoy quality mattresses, high-speed WiFi, gourmet kitchen with double appliances, multiple living areas and game-filled Wardroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 215400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym £871 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb ## 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. ### Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! Walk to the beach from this majestic Victorian at 1704 31st Street; when you get back, enjoy a fresh private outdoor shower, then head to the wraparound covered porch to catch the Gulf breeze with a drink under the fans while the music plays. This historic house, now known as Sweethaven, was built on three lots touching on the “Millionaire’s Row” part of Avenue O in the Kempner Park area of Galveston is 5,900 square feet including the ground floor. She has been lovingly refreshed and expanded over time, but she dates back 135+ years, to 1885\. The house features original wood floors in most of the main rooms, with those of the foyer and middle floor rooms being particularly intricate. Sweethaven is as close to the beach (just under half a mile) as a Great Storm survivor can be, as anything closer was destroyed by the Great Storm of 1900 (still the most cataclysmic natural disaster in U.S. history, with a death toll estimated between 8,000-12,000). She also made it through the 1911 and 1915 hurricanes; Carla (1961); and Ike (2008), among many others. Sweethaven is set up to welcome family reunions or similar large groups: the main house sleeps approximately 19 in beds with quality mattresses and bedlinens. The gourmet’s kitchen is big enough to prepare meals to feed all your guests, while the slackers gawk and heckle from barstools at the island and the bar area. Equipped to delight any chef with double convection ovens, double microwaves, double dishwashers, double refrigerators, an ice maker, and a wine fridge. There are two bathrooms and four bedrooms on the top floor (Brideshead, the primary retreat with a king; Juliet’s Library, with a single queen; The Overlook with two queens; and The Landing, with a queen and a twin). There are no TVs in any of the bedrooms in the house, only in the common rooms: you come to the beach to be with people, and if you need to hide in the bedroom, a book attracts less attention. However, there is high-speed wifi all through the house. The middle floor is for wider gatherings, with multiple living and dining areas in addition to the kitchen. The ground floor – the Torpedo Deck— is the sacrificial level, located in the flood plain; new building at this elevation is prohibited by city code. Originally open storage or servants’ quarters, it was converted to flex space decades ago when the property was owned by the Galveston ISD. This floor has a more modern industrial vibe: check out the massive concrete piers that support the house above, and the steam pipes and conduits that serve as the arteries and veins conducting the fluids and forces that give the building life. We use this area as the young persons’ retreat, with a Wardroom for fun and games, including a tournament-quality foosball table; a ping pong table; and a big TV for movies. Three bedrooms (the Bridge, with a queen; the Interrogation Room, with a queen and a twin; and the Forecastle, with three twins) and a modest bathroom with step-in shower are also located on this level. Bedrooms at ground level are rare in Galveston, so this is a nice option for people with difficulty navigating stairs. The carriage house apartment, available separately, is configured as an efficiency, with a small kitchen and bathroom, and a king bed. The carriage house itself features an outdoor shower, two water closets, a sink, and is large enough to host a small crowd if rain interferes with an outdoor gathering. Sweethaven has a washer and dryer if needed. There are a half-dozen beach cruiser bikes with locks that you are welcome to tool around on, but please keep them secure as they will otherwise disappear and you will have to pay for replacements. There is also a supply of beach toys so you don’t have to drag your own from home. And some beach chairs, and umbrellas, and so forth so all you have to do is show up and use them. There are also charcoal and gas grills available for cookouts, but fuel is not guaranteed. Parking: there is off street parking for \~3-4 vehicles. There is on-street parking for perhaps another dozen vehicles along both Avenue O and 31st Street. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF OUR NEIGHBOR'S GREY HOUSE TO THE SOUTH! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 15 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Foosball table - Gym - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - 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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 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 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 GVR09363 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Kempner Park, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Moody Gardens and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Holiday homes in Galveston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1341-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.29134%2C-94.79885&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eDilC2Rtn5d6CATQuhwdfKSbbI0=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - ![Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389802707/d076bf4d-1ae6-45d6-9f7e-11fb99654fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Seawall 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163515/f5a578c7-2fb6-4ac2-bce7-684e4e2602d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257015/78176553-254b-4336-922f-29bf0914bba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![Sunrise and sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082159/a82934c4-d46d-4a2b-9262-18fa2843644b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Galveston 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Kempner Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - The Spot 12 min walk - Wendy's 16 min walk - Leo's Cajun Corner 11 min walk - The Poop Deck 10 min walk - Henry's Mexican Restaurant 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian!? ### How much is parking at Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian!? ### What time is check-in at Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian!? ### What time is check-out at Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian!? ### Where is Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gonzalo P. t. 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay house was clean and comfortable really love the garage plenty of room for us great communication with owner ##### Gonzalo P. t. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riley Y. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place! Some of my family stayed here for my sister’s wedding nearby. It was great for our group size (sleeping 10 adults), and could comfortably have held quite a few more. We really enjoyed the games downstairs, and the location where we could walk to the seawall. Overall a great place! ##### Riley Y. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn G. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Victorian home Our family of all ages enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Victorian home. It is beyond spacious with beds and rooms for everyone. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything we could need. Preparing the Thanksgiving meal was a fun family activity because of the roomy up-to-date kitchen. Plenty of spaces also for enjoying family time together. We would book this home again. ##### Dawn G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances P. 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding group family We stayed together in this beautiful home in a great location. We had a wedding for my daughter at the nearby Bryan Museum. The home was a perfect size for gathering the family. We prepared food for everyone and had a lovely time! The amenities were perfect. I would rent again for a family reunion. ##### Frances P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Family Reunion The house was beautiful, historic, charming, and perfect. It had a huge kitchen with double appliances. The upstairs (top floor) is bright and very spacious. The bottom floor (ground level) was perfect for the teens in the family while the adults slept on the top floor. I would definitely recommend staying here. It’s close to everything too. ##### David R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami L. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion We had an AMAZING time at Sweethaven!!! The property is BEAUTIFUL, the owners are super easy to work with and very quick to respond to questions and give helpful tips for our time in Galveston. We walked to the beach, enjoyed a quick drive to the strand, and had plenty of room for the 13 of us. We didn’t even use all the beds! This is a perfect property! ##### Tami L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan F. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Stay Several generations of our family traveled to Galveston for a family wedding and this house was a great option for us. Plenty of room to spread out and plenty of places to come together with enough rooms and beds for everyone from a toddler to a great-grandmother. We enjoyed the living room, kitchen, and deck the most! We weren’t in town for long, but it was nice to have bikes to cruise around the historic neighborhood. Tons of beach toys, umbrellas and chairs allowed us to have a fun morning on the beach just down the road. We all had a great weekend and would stay here again! ##### Susan F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie G. 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Natalie G We had an awesome time. There was nothing the host did not have. They communicated with us quickly when there was a question.. The house is beautiful and well decorated. We had a large group of 21 and we were very comfortable. Awesome house and awesome host ##### Natalie G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon P. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family reunion house Our multigenerational family reunion was a blast because of this fabulous house! Two dishwashers! Two microwaves and an ice maker in a beautiful gourmet kitchen! Plenty of tables for dinner and games! Great communication w our hosts Rachel and Chris. Beach gear, bikes, paper towels, tp (the good kind!), soap, shampoo etc all included and made our trip easy and fun! Beautiful house. Old and rich with ##### Shannon P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb K. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston The property was amazing. Our family of 15 was comfortable and we’re able to relax. We all had our own space and yet we were able to come together in the large living areas without any effort. The teens enjoyed the gam room and bikes. We were grateful for the beach equipment and used it daily. We had a beautiful week and would recommend this perfect Victorian lady to anyone ##### Barb K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alastair L. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay for multi generational family We had a fantastic time staying at this property. Key things that impressed us were:The kitchen is properly setup for 15 or more to cook, with 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens and 2 microwaves. There’s more refrigerators than I could count and a high spec ice machine / wine cooler. The driveway fits 3 cars with ample room for off street parkingLarge garage area was great in case it rainedLots of dining areas to eat and genuinely had the space to eat for 15Owners communication was fantastic throughout and sent very clear instructions and guides for areasThe only slight drawback was the pictures pinball machine was not available. This is being repaired due to a previous visitor placing a ping pong ball inside it. The owners are working to get it fixed. These things happen of course and is only a minor point for the kids. All in all a brilliant visit and a Christmas we will all remember. ##### Alastair L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wimsee A. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was the best of times, it was the best of places Bumpity, bumpity,bump……lead to a smooth accumulation of 17 people and no no-shows.Your house was ideally suited to accommodate all with a warren of rooms. The availability of inside and outside entertainment equipment was well sampled.The Washington DC coalition appreciated the collection of swimsuits. However they did not go in the water so no frames were opened and men's swimsuits were not needed.With three teenage boys in attendance, the additional refrigerator space was rapidly emptied and repeatedly refilled. Within the plethora of kitchen utensils the boys could not locate a cheese slicer but managed with humor to “cut the cheese.”The minis (5 and 6) had a mysterious time, even though we outlawed hide-n-seek. “California has nothing on Texas” was the secret opinion of the couple from Huntington Beach California. It seems they spent more time on the beach in Galveston than they have at home.As memories are carried across the county and across the years, your home will be often featured. ##### Wimsee A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R., Houston 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Memories at Sweethaven! We needed a place for 11 adults and 5 kids to gather to celebrate the New Year and watch the Sugar Bowl. Sweethaven was perfect! The house was spotless, and all the beds were extremely comfortable. The large kitchen served as a social gathering spot and had everything we needed for cooking and dining. The Sono speaker system allowed us to connect through Spotify and play music throughout the main floor and on the porch as well. The spacious living room has a large TV and plenty of seating and was fantastic for watching the game. The downstairs area was a hit with the teenage kids, giving them space to talk, watch TV, and play games. There were board games, beach chairs, beach towels, and bikes as well. The hosts were very responsive and pleasant, making the entire booking process and stay seamless. Any questions were promptly addressed, and their hospitality added a layer of comfort to our experience. I love spending time in Galveston and can't say enough about this beautiful house. It had everything we needed and more. Galveston, paired with Sweethaven, created an idyllic setting for our gathering, leaving us with cherished memories of a truly wonderful time in this historic gem. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew M. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The property was very well maintained and the house was perfect for my large group! ##### Matthew M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly V. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a large family gathering at this beautiful home and really loved it. Many common areas for lounging, big beautiful kitchen to prepare meals, and plenty of beds for the whole crew. Would stay again! Very receptive hosts made everything easy. ##### Holly V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesenia C. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Galveston Family Gathering Enjoyed a memorable time, soaking up the hot sun at the beach, watching the fireworks and the rides at the Piet, the slides at the waterpark, and returning home to our spacious and family-friendly home! ##### Jesenia C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bharavi K. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved it Loved our stay here! The house was spacious for a big group of adults and kids. The kitchen was well-equipped for all our cooking and dining needs. The property was a walking distance from the beach and the pier. ##### Bharavi K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keri G. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Beautiful Gorgeous house and beautiful property! Would most definitely recommend especially for a large group. All around perfection! ##### Keri G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tynagus J. 17 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Everything was just as advertised, clean, great communication, ##### Tynagus J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bubba C. 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another Great Mardi Gras In The Books! We had an amazing time again this just as we had last year. The owners are awesome and so is the property!!! One of, if not the most beautiful house we have stayed at in Galveston. Hope to rent this house again next year! ##### Bubba C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy A. 26 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation My family and I enjoyed our weekend vacation at this amazing home. Both Rachel and Chris were great super nice and accommodating. They were able to meet our needs. My family and I are looking forward to returning. ##### Nancy A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Charm of this house House is absolutely gorgeous! The huge Oak Trees in the yard are amazing!!! ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristopher R. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Visit and Stay in Galveston Overall, had a great experience in Galveston. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, great water pressure in the showers. We had 9 people stay and there was plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen was beautiful and very functional for meals and loved the wrap around porch for the evening. Overall, would absolutely rent here again! ##### Kristopher R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bubba C., Houston, TX 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This house is AMAZING!!! We really enjoyed our stay, everything was as described and then some! The house is beautiful and full of extras you don't see in most VRBOs. We hope to make this house our new home for Mardi Gras Galveston every year here on forward!!! ##### Bubba C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly R. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property is fabulous. We had 4 generations from Germany, Minnesota and around Texas. Everyone had a great time. With the generous space, we could all be together--it made a big difference. We set up a game room, an arts & crafts room, a quiet room and a TV room--accommodating everyone. With the central location, guests could walk to most of the activities--including the trolley. Even the parking area was generous. The kitchen and dining areas were perfect for feeding a large group. The owners were accommodating and helpful. Overall, it exceeded my expectations. I recommend this property and would rent it again. ##### Beverly R. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ---