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Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a door. - Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! (Galveston)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers. There is a sofa and a television in the background. - Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! (Galveston)
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a clock on the wall. - Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! (Galveston)
A hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase with patterned carpet, and a chandelier. - Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! (Galveston)
A living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through a window. - Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! (Galveston)
Experience the warmth of Winkelmann's Guesthouse, nestled in Galveston East End Historical District. Unwind with a homemade meal prepared in the well-stocked kitchen or walk to one of our 4-star waterfront restaurants, all within walking distance from this charming home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!


  • Welcome to Winkelmann's Guesthouse! This charming home is located in the Galveston East End Historical District. Enjoy a day walking to local shops and restaurants on The Strand, or take a 1 mile drive to the beach/ 2 mile drive to Pleasure Pier. In the evening, prepare a homemade meal in our well stocked kitchen followed by boards games and movies, or walk to one of our 4-star waterfront restaurants. 1 block to Stand St/3 blocks to Harbor waterfront/8 blocks to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.
    The space
    We invite you to visit wonderful Galveston Island and experience our home between your excursions. When you are ready to settle in, our home features a fully functional kitchen and a smart TV in each bedroom and living area. Our property features four well appointed bedrooms that are comfortable and pleasantly decorated. The primary bedroom is located on the first floor and features a king bed, office desk, and a large bathroom with a shower and bathtub. The bathroom can be private, or accessible from the main hallway. The second bedroom is located on the first floor and has a double bed with a fully dressed single bed (trundle) underneath. There is also a second guest bathroom with a shower and bathtub on the first floor. The third and fourth bedrooms are located on the second floor and both have a queen bed and single plush fold out cot bed. There is also a children’s play area with toys and a baby gate located on the second floor for your use if needed.
    Guest access
    We have a private driveway in front of the house with room for 1 vehicle to park. There is also free street parking available. You will have access to the entire first and second floor, outdoor balcony, and both the front and side lawn of the property.
    Registration number
    GVR-10722

    Additional rules
    1. Place any used dishes in the dishwasher and start the cycle upon your departure.
    2. Place all trash inside the trash can in front of the home upon your departure.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 3:00 PM

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

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
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 GVR10722

About the neighborhood

East End, a neighborhood in Galveston, is home to this vacation home. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Old Quarter Acoustic Café and Saengerfest Park. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large, ornate house with a balcony and palm trees.
    East End Historic District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A theater with rows of blue seats, balconies, and ornate columns.
    Grand 1894 Opera House
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A pier with a Ferris wheel and a lighthouse at sunset.
    Port of Galveston
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pier 21
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Strand Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Katie's Seafood House
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston
    8 min walk
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    10 min walk
  • Sunflower Bakery
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Historic 4 bed/2 bath, near Strand/Harbor/Cruise! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. The house was amazing and the neighborhood was quiet. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. It made our little vacation very enjoyable. Ryan, thanks again for having us as guests in your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great place

Very comfy house! Great location close to the Strand and cruise terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

pilot

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is decorated very nicely, lots of space for a family up to six. Everything in walking distance from great restaurants to barsm Also very close to cruise ship terminal. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again. The host Brian responds very quickly with
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Great Location Downtown

This is a nice little place if you want to take strolls downtown for eating and shopping. The interior is nice and sleeping accommodations are great. If staying on this side of the island again, would most likely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Within walking distance to The Strand which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and decorated well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

karthik g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s was a great stay. We got more than we expected, exceptional is the right word!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Perfect spot for the venue.

Was able to walk to our venue. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lrivera18

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

Trip to Galveston

It was a great property. A little warm at times but overall an awesome stay. Very thoughtful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Great Location and Host

This house was perfect for our trip to Galveston. It is very roomy and had everything we needed. Ryan was a great host and answered every question I had.We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kollin F.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ornament

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025