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Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations

Vacation home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

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Terrace/patio
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Welcome to Casa Galvez, a 6BR Colonial Style Home in the heart of Galveston Historic District. Unwind in the fabulous backyard with a Grilling Shack and Bar or enjoy quality time on one of the two beautiful porches with coffee made from your choice of traditional drip or Keurig. The home features modern decorations and amenities like AC for personal settings in each room, TVs for entertainment, and laundry facilities on premise.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations

Summary:
Welcome to Casa Galvez. The home can sleep 16 comfortably with 6BR and 6 Baths for your convenience. There are 8 beds in total: 1 King, 5 Queen, 2 Full. Each room has its own AC for personal settings. Two of the BR have a 55 inch TV and you will also find a large 65 in TV in the family room with space for many to gather and enjoy a movie or play some of the boards games found in the room. The home also offers the convenience of 5 private parking spaces in the back via the residents's alley.

The Space:
You will LOVE your stay at this Colonial Style Home with modern decorations, amenities and a fabulous backyard with a Grilling Shack and Bar for the outdoor lovers. The home is ideally located, only 5 blocks from the Sea Wall. It’s surrounded by all major attractions like Pleasure Pier only 1 mile away. Choose from the endless restaurants within a few miles of the house including Shykatz Cafe & Bakery across the street. Come and make some memories!

Cooking lovers will find a complete kitchen to work with. Coffee lovers will have access to a traditional drip coffee maker or a Keurig for a personal touch, so bring your K-Pods and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in one the two beautiful porches in the front of the house.

The patio area is ideal to spend time in the day or night time with plenty of sitting areas and corn hole for some fun. Cool nights or craving S’mores? No worries, we have you covered. Sit around the fire pit for some enjoyment as you welcome the night in with the beautiful patio lighting.

Laundry room available on premise for your convenience.

Guest Access:
Access to all the house.

The Neighborhood:
Galveston Historic District

Getting Around:
Great neighborhood to take a walk, bike ride, or take up a notch by renting a golf cart. The home has 5 private parking spaces in the back of the home

Other Things to Note:
For all you History Buffs, our house and the City of Galveston are both named after American Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Galvez, who was a Spanish military figure who led forces against Britain in the Revolutionary War. He is one of just eight people to be awarded honorary U.S. citizenship. additionally, this home is considered a Historical Landmark as it survived the infamous 1900 Galveston Hurricane.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

CASA GALVEZ HOUSE RULES As your host, we aim to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be! Our mission is to help our guests create beau...

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

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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
Property Registration Number GVR09142

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations located?

Located in San Jacinto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Casa Galvez · Casa Galvez: An 1896 Gem for DREAM Vacations Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rickey O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Holiday

Quiet neighborhood. Proximity to beach is great. Everyone in group had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for large group

House was true to listing! Great space for large group. Owner was responsive to any questions. Would stay again !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

This house was perfect for our group 11 adults. The. weather wasn't great so we didn't get to the beach but the backyard with the fire pit was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

faylesa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my weekend

Property was as describe plenty of room. Communication with the owner was prompt and I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th b day Mardi Gras celebration

It was such an amazing house! So comfy and so much room! Loved the backyard for grilling and hangs with my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Everything was perfect! They thought of everything. The house was so clean. The fire pit was awesome and they provided wood and a starter. The beds are very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

This house is all that you want and more! We had a total of 12 adults and we all fit comfortably. The outside area is perfect for hanging out and grilling. The neighborhood was very quiet. Home is not far from the beach or strand. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an awesome stay.

The home was perfect. It was big enough for 10 adults and 6 kids no problem. Kitchen worked out great. Back patio is a dream. Great location. Quick walk to the beach. Cute little restaurant on the corner. 5 min to the Strand. The hosts are awesome. We highly recommend Casa Galves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a perfect location

This home is located perfectly between the Beach and The Strand. It met my expectation in every way, the only minor issue is that the listing mentioned a hot tub, but it did not have one. The pictures are accurate and the backyard/firepit and family room make the perfect "hang out" for our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Getaway

We were a group of 9 women who booked this house for a girls weekend getaway. The house was perfect for our group! Everyone had their own bed. Plenty of privacy when desired but also plenty of space for us to all gather when desired. The house has 2 living rooms, 1 larger than the other & they were perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place_Great Communication

Pictures on the listing do NOT do justice to this home! Each room was beautiful, amazing, and comfortable. Back patio was perfect to relax with a fire log. Excellent taste in putting this together. Communication with the contact was quickly returned and clearly communicated. As if it needed a bonus, there's a bakery across the street for morning! Thank you for letting us experience this!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Historic Home

This home was perfect for our small family reunion of 11 adults, one toddler, and one youth. It was centrally located for everything that we wanted to do for the week we were in Galveston. We went to several of the local attractions with no problems. We visited the bakery across the street, which is awesome! Met several of the neighbors who are very friendly. We even grilled outside and hung out around the patio table most evenings to reminisce about the old days! We would recommend to everyone to stay here. The only downside was we had to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The communication was not good stay out for 1 hr before we could get the place because the key was sent to the wrong email/spam box
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

We love ❤️ Galveston. The first weekend in December is Dickens on the Strand which is fun for all ages. There are excellent places to eat 👌 We stopped downtown Houston to visit The Aquarium and enjoy the rides, but Pleasure Pier and Kemah are also great 👍 Our grandkids loved The Polar Express Train, Moody Gardens, and of course the beach ⛱️ Casa Galvez is in a great location. We picked up fajitas from Salsa’s for dinner and breakfast from Shykatz. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and fellowship as well as plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shrimp Festival

Everything was as advertised. Very clean. Great location for us while competing in shrimp gumbo contest at Shrimp Fest on the Strand. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashante W.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025