Galveston Victorian Vacation House - Listing - Listing 1262

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Property Type: House
Avg. Rate: $200 - $299
Smoking: Not Allowed
Pets: Not Allowed
Handicap
Accessable:No
Availability Calendar
Property Details
The Galveston Victorian House is located in the heart of Galveston's East End Historic District. The home was ornately constructed 135 years ago, and it survived the Great Storm of 1900 and Hurricane Ike of 2008.The Great Room, entrance hall and stairway, along with the upstairs bedrooms and bath comprise the original home built in 1871. Original hardwood floors remain in the house. It is beautifully and comfortably appointed with period compatible furnishings throughout to make your stay feel both timeless and memorable.
The house is situated in the middle of the charming East End National Historic District and is placed on one of the most architecturally significant and visually pleasing streets in Galveston. Ball Street is often visited by horse-drawn carriages whose tours are conducted by local guides.
The home is tastefully landscaped with colorful flowers and plants and a backyard fountain. The front lawn is manicured and the back deck/porch is ideal for those who wish backyard privacy.
The house has over 1,800 sq. ft. which includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, dining room and kitchen. One bedroom is being used TV/sitting room with a sleeper sofa to sleep 2 additional guests for a total of 6 guests.
The living room features two sofas and fine period compatible furniture. This is an extremely comfortable and well lit room perfect for relaxation and entertaining. A carved mahogany fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room.
The dining room is part of the living/dining area and features a Queen Anne table with two leaves, and six chairs. A china cabinet, side board, and bureau full of linen tablecloths and napkins are situated near the dining table. A silver tea and coffee service is also included.
The kitchen has been completely renovated with new appliances and granite counter tops and is furnished with two sets of china dishes, each with 8 place settings. The silverware is a silver plated service for 12.
The kitchen is also stocked with quality pots and pans, and all other items necessary to cook and serve any meal. A toaster, microwave, Cuisinart food processor, electric ice cream maker, electric knife, and coffee maker are included. The kitchen table comfortably seats four adults.
The house has 2 full bedrooms upstairs, each with queen-sized beds. There is a full-sized bath upstairs.
A downstairs TV/Sitting room/bedroom has a fully convertible queen size sofa bed with a memory foam pad.
Another full bath is adjacent to the TV/sitting room
The home comfortably sleeps 6 in the two queen-sized beds and the queen-sized sofa bed.
Within easy walking distance to the following locations:
Mosquito Cafe: 1 Block
Bishop's Palace: 2 Blocks
Sunflower Bakery & Cafe: 3 Blocks
Original Mexican Restaurant: 4 Blocks
UT Medical Branch: 5 Blocks
Galveston County Courthouse: 6 Blocks
The beach and Gulf of Mexico: 8 Blocks
Opera House: 9 Blocks
Ashton Villa: 10 Blocks
The Strand: 12 Blocks
Moody Mansion: 13 Blocks
Pier 21: 13 Blocks
Cruise Ship dock: 13 Blocks
Historic Sailing Ship Elissa: 13 Blocks
When considering the above distances, please remember that the blocks in the Historic District are quite short by modern standards. Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn are within close proximity and are only minutes away by car.
Amenities of the Galveston Victorian House:
Historic 135 year old home tastefully restored and decorated
Located on historic Ball Street in Galveston
Finely appointed furnishings throughout
Beautifully landscaped
14' Ceilings throughout the house
Enormous living and dining area for entertaining
All necessary items to comfortably host seated dinners and parties
Hardwood floors throughout the home
Will comfortably sleep up to 6 people
Wireless Internet access
32" HD TV with DVD player
Utility room with washer and dryer
3 Bedrooms and 2 baths
Located close to many tourist attractions
Special Policies
Check in time - after 2:00 pmCheck out time before 11:00 am
We are sorry but we are unable to accommodate pets.
Smoking outdoors only - no smoking in the house
We accept major credit and debit cards.
Cleaning fee of $85 per stay
Guests wishing for longer stays will receive priority treatment for reservations made far in advance.
Amenities
Rental Rates
| Weekday | Weekend | Min Nights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property ID 1262 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 2 |
Additional Fees added to all reservations:
| Special Rate Periods | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date | End Date | Weekday | Weekend | Min Nights | |||||
| Winter Rates | Nov 01, 2010 | Feb 28, 2011 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 2 | ||||
For reservations more than one year away, please call for rates.
Property Details
The Galveston Victorian House is located in the heart of Galveston's East End Historic District. The home was ornately constructed 135 years ago, and it survived the Great Storm of 1900 and Hurricane Ike of 2008.The Great Room, entrance hall and stairway, along with the upstairs bedrooms and bath comprise the original home built in 1871. Original hardwood floors remain in the house. It is beautifully and comfortably appointed with period compatible furnishings throughout to make your stay feel both timeless and memorable.
The house is situated in the middle of the charming East End National Historic District and is placed on one of the most architecturally significant and visually pleasing streets in Galveston. Ball Street is often visited by horse-drawn carriages whose tours are conducted by local guides.
The home is tastefully landscaped with colorful flowers and plants and a backyard fountain. The front lawn is manicured and the back deck/porch is ideal for those who wish backyard privacy.
The house has over 1,800 sq. ft. which includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, dining room and kitchen. One bedroom is being used TV/sitting room with a sleeper sofa to sleep 2 additional guests for a total of 6 guests.
The living room features two sofas and fine period compatible furniture. This is an extremely comfortable and well lit room perfect for relaxation and entertaining. A carved mahogany fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room.
The dining room is part of the living/dining area and features a Queen Anne table with two leaves, and six chairs. A china cabinet, side board, and bureau full of linen tablecloths and napkins are situated near the dining table. A silver tea and coffee service is also included.
The kitchen has been completely renovated with new appliances and granite counter tops and is furnished with two sets of china dishes, each with 8 place settings. The silverware is a silver plated service for 12.
The kitchen is also stocked with quality pots and pans, and all other items necessary to cook and serve any meal. A toaster, microwave, Cuisinart food processor, electric ice cream maker, electric knife, and coffee maker are included. The kitchen table comfortably seats four adults.
The house has 2 full bedrooms upstairs, each with queen-sized beds. There is a full-sized bath upstairs.
A downstairs TV/Sitting room/bedroom has a fully convertible queen size sofa bed with a memory foam pad.
Another full bath is adjacent to the TV/sitting room
The home comfortably sleeps 6 in the two queen-sized beds and the queen-sized sofa bed.
Within easy walking distance to the following locations:
Mosquito Cafe: 1 Block
Bishop's Palace: 2 Blocks
Sunflower Bakery & Cafe: 3 Blocks
Original Mexican Restaurant: 4 Blocks
UT Medical Branch: 5 Blocks
Galveston County Courthouse: 6 Blocks
The beach and Gulf of Mexico: 8 Blocks
Opera House: 9 Blocks
Ashton Villa: 10 Blocks
The Strand: 12 Blocks
Moody Mansion: 13 Blocks
Pier 21: 13 Blocks
Cruise Ship dock: 13 Blocks
Historic Sailing Ship Elissa: 13 Blocks
When considering the above distances, please remember that the blocks in the Historic District are quite short by modern standards. Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn are within close proximity and are only minutes away by car.
Amenities of the Galveston Victorian House:
Historic 135 year old home tastefully restored and decorated
Located on historic Ball Street in Galveston
Finely appointed furnishings throughout
Beautifully landscaped
14' Ceilings throughout the house
Enormous living and dining area for entertaining
All necessary items to comfortably host seated dinners and parties
Hardwood floors throughout the home
Will comfortably sleep up to 6 people
Wireless Internet access
32" HD TV with DVD player
Utility room with washer and dryer
3 Bedrooms and 2 baths
Located close to many tourist attractions
Special Policies
Check in time - after 2:00 pmCheck out time before 11:00 am
We are sorry but we are unable to accommodate pets.
Smoking outdoors only - no smoking in the house
We accept major credit and debit cards.
Cleaning fee of $85 per stay
Guests wishing for longer stays will receive priority treatment for reservations made far in advance.
Amenities
| Weekday | Weekend | Min Nights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property ID 1262 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 2 |
Additional Fees added to all reservations:
| Special Rate Periods | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date | End Date | Weekday | Weekend | Min Nights | |||||
| Winter Rates | Nov 01, 2010 | Feb 28, 2011 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 2 | ||||
For reservations more than one year away, please call for rates.
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