Located in West End, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of sights such as Sunny Beach and Bermuda Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Galveston Island Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
Hershey Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Jimmy's On The Pier - 7 min drive
Coopers Landing - 4 min drive
Galveston Island Brewing - 8 min drive
Viet Cajun - 7 min drive
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard
Historic and stately, this grand dame Texas home was moved to the West End of Galveston and completely remodeled from head to toe. Featuring two living rooms, two kitchens, a children’s room, and sleeping space for 14 people, this home— named The Weekender— is ideal for big groups of friends and extended families. Located in a bright and friendly Texas Gulf Coast neighborhood that’s close to the beach and downtown, your whole family will feel right at home here.
● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.
● Location: Centrally located on Galveston Island, Texas
● Beach access: There are multiple beach access points that are a 5 to 15-minute drive away, depending on which one you pick.
● Private Pool: This home features an above-ground pool that is 4ft deep with a spacious deck for lounging.
● Rent BeachBox: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.
● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.
● Pet Policy: 3 pets are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.
● Parking: There is room for 6 cars in the driveway.
Beginning on the ground floor, where the open-plan living room and kitchen welcome you with an abundance of natural light. A velvety sectional sofa takes center stage in the living space, facing a large flatscreen television for your entertainment. The galley kitchen exudes a stylish vibe with its retro refrigerator and open shelving.
The ground floor also includes two cozy bedrooms. The first bedroom serves as a bunk room, featuring both a queen-size bed and a full-over-full-size bunk bed, ideal for families or groups of friends. The second bedroom offers two queen-size beds for a comfortable night`s rest. Additionally, the ground floor houses a fully equipped bathroom and a practical laundry room, ensuring convenience and functionality.
As you head upstairs to the main level, you’ll find another open living and kitchen space. The historic charm of this classic home is highlighted by the soft dove gray walls, crisp white trim, dark hardwood floors, and painted beadboard ceilings. The U-shaped sectional sofa faces a large flatscreen television, providing a cozy spot for everyone to gather in the evenings. The kitchen features chic dark gray cabinets topped with luxurious hexagon tile countertops, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere.
Down the hall, you`ll find two light-filled bedrooms, each with king-size beds. A full bathroom is conveniently located in the hallway. Step out onto the grand balcony, the perfect place to soak up the sun or relax with an afternoon cocktail.
Continuing up another set of stairs, you`ll reach the cheerful children`s room on the third floor. Complete with a double bed, a twin-size bed, and a full bathroom, this converted attic space has been thoughtfully designed with the little ones in mind. Please note that due to the attic`s original purpose, the ceiling height is lower.
Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the beaches— yet close enough for easy day trips and adventures— this historic hideaway feels homey and comfy from the moment you arrive. With tons of flexible living and sleeping space, even large groups will feel at ease at The Weekender. Let this grand retreat become your new home base on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Nestled at a comfortable distance from the bustling downtown and the coastal beaches, The Weekender exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. It provides ample and versatile living and sleeping space, catering to the comfort of even large groups. Located on the Texas Gulf Coast, this historic retreat offers a cozy sanctuary while remaining within reach for easy day trips and thrilling adventures. Make The Weekender your cherished home base for a memorable coastal experience.
● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.
● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
GVR-06900
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House Rules: - Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 8+ would need to be approved. We love hosting church groups, family reunions, etc., but do not allow parties. - Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. - Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost. - All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel. - No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied. - Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team. - Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm. - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard.
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
Garden
Unit size: 2,390 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
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
Rules
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 8+ would need to be approved.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Property Registration Number GVR06900
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
212902
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in West End, close to Galveston Island Beaches, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Moody Gardens. You'll also find Seawall Beach and Galveston Fishing Pier within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
Is Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard?
Yes, every accommodation at Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard comes with a balcony.
Charming Historic Home with Loft & Yard Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 32 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Mark M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Alison B., Magnolia
Oct 19, 2025
While the property was surface clean, the walls and ceiling were nasty. Toilet set on first floor missing a screw. Neighbors dog pooped right by back door everyday. The mosquitoes are horrible.
Alison B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jessica W.
Oct 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Please save your money and don’t waste it like I did. We arrived to a yard with piles of bags of dog feces bagged up near the trash can but laying in the yard, a house that was dirty ( you can see the filth on the base boards and walls). The pictures look a lot more clean and well kept than what the property is. My number 1 complaints was the roaches…. Completely uncalled for and gross. They were mostly in the downstairs kitchen and bathroom. More of them come out when if you cook and they definitely get in the shower with you. Then we go out to the pool. The steps were broken and pool was dirty ( sand and bugs) I asked if there was a pool vacuum so that I could clean it and never got an answer on that part. There was a net and I cleaned it the best I could. There are no lights out by the pool or fire pit area. It is extremely dark and you can’t see. They had a dollar tree light to flip a switch on the side of pool but It had came off and didn’t work anyways. I was hoping the light above the garage door would work but it doesn’t either. I reported roaches the night we got there and they sent a guy out the next morning. Didn’t make much difference. It has apparently been an ongoing issue with this property. The back door knob is not very secure…. The list could go on and on but the major issue is with the ROACHES. I really wish I could add more than 8 pictures. I would never recommend this property to anyone.
Jessica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neria C.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We did enjoy the house. I think the only little thing is the fact that needs pest control inside the house.
Neria C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Monica L.
Aug 19, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
My stay was horrible there was roaches everywhere they was in the fridge in the sofa The drain in the down stairs bathroom was horrible and there was no tvs in the rooms only the living room we reach out and the only repose we would get is they are trying to get a hold of the owners. We still have not heard anything back
Monica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia A.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Weekender
We didnt want to leave! My son and I pretty much stayed on the 2nd story, and it was so comfortable. ( was just he and I) The childrens loft was adorable, if you have littles. We had everything we needed. The list that is provided on the things we may bring was helpful. (Such as aluminum foil for the oven)The neighborhood was peaceful..My son and I had a great time!
Alicia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Karina H.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
it was just as imagined on the pictures, owner very frequently texted updating and all sorts of stuff. my only complaint was the upstairs bathroom but it wasn’t a surprise going into it since i had already seen the pictures and reviews. i will say that the bathroom sink did not work for some odd reason we tried everything to make it work but it didn’t. other than that the place was very nice and maybe only a couple minutes away from the beach everything was pretty nearby.
Karina H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Karissa S.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great stay. I let the property managers know that the cleaning could have been stepped up a bit. The place was older but we had a great stay. There was a bit of stale smell upon our entry however after the air was moving around it dissipated. The beds were a little creaky but they were comfy and the house had plenty of room for our larger group. Great location being close to everything but far enough that it was plenty quiet. Also loved that they accepted pets. Wished the fencing went all the way around the home for pets to roam freely but there was plenty of grass for our furry family so no complaints here. The pool was awesome and a great feature to have, even was nice and cool after some of the hottest days of summer. Overall we would definitely stay here again and are grateful they hosted us and our family.
Karissa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janie A.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room. Great pool. Loved it!
Janie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Theres B.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and spacious.
Theres B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
ofelia m.
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
great place!
ofelia m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
tom m.
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place overall
It’s an older house and definitely has its quirks but we enjoyed it overall. The only real issue was the parking. It’s a long narrow drive and if you have multiple cars you have to move around and switch out. The beachbox people were really helpful.
tom m.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Latoyia H.
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Latoyia H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Lynne B.
Jun 4, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible
The property had bugs, we had to get bug spray. There was a broken window on the door upstairs. We had to put a towel in the window to keep the flies out. There was stains on the couch upstairs. The couch downstairs had a molded smell. We had to spray lysol on the couch then spray freebreeze. The bedroom downstairs had no place to put your clothes because no drawers or hanging rack. The beds downstairs was very very uncomfortable.The bathroom downstairs had mold in the ceiling. One of the stool downstairs was broken and the rest was wobbly. Contact the renter company still waiting to see if they going to compensate us. It was a horrible experience I will not recommend this place
Lynne B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle L.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
2 bath not 3
The house was ok. We only stayed 1 night. My only complaint was that the bathroom on the third floor was not useful. First of all it doesn’t have a door of any kind. 2nd the toilet is raised up so for a man to stand and pee he would have to be 7 feet tall but then he would not be able to stand in there because of the low ceiling. The ceiling in the shower was also very low. So it’s more like a 3 bedroom 2 bath house
Michelle L.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Almesha T.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sista Queens
We had a blast and enjoyed our stay we only wish we had the pool heated laugh out loud and a table we could sit at and eat but other than that my sisters and i will always enjoy staying at this wonderful house we have no serious complants just wants and we thank yall for letting us stay we will be back again thank you
Almesha T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Claudia V.
Mar 14, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
House not clean
House was not clean at all
Claudia V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
kara w.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a quick stay
This property was not what we expected as the photos showed. The furniture is older and the beds downstairs very uncomfortable. The loft smelled as if it had water damage, and was unusable . Some of the doors need work, the ceiling was patched up badly in areas and poorly painted over. There is no dining room or tables to eat on. On a positive note the renters response was quick. Getting in to the property was very easy and their is lots of parking at a reasonable price . Management also responded and we were able to get a lost wallet back to the owner.
kara w.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
McKia S.
Dec 27, 2024
Property is Just OK
This property was not all that was to be expected. Maybe I overlooked that this was not a Super Host property because it definitely showed. I just booked it, my sister in law sent it to me. The family as a whole was not pleased. It smelled as if it had water damage, some doors need work, the ceiling was patched up badly in areas and poorly painted over. I didn't make it to the attic but my son is 5'7 and hit his head entering the attic. Per teens the attic had nasty smell. The beds on the 1st floor were lumpy and felt like we were sleeping on an air mattresses. There is no dining room or tables to eat on. Very pots and pans. We had to run down to the store to purchase some before they closed for the holiday. On a positive note the renter response quickly. Getting in to the property was very easy. The swimming pool is a beautiful add on eventhough we didn't get a chance to enjoy it. We all loved that there are 2 kitchens and we were able to split the cooking and not be on each others back.
McKia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
April B.
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to spend night before cruise
This place has a long parking area off the street. We just soent 1 night before heading out on a cruise. Everything "looked" clean, but iur socks were very dirty after walking around without shoes on. The staircase needs a good cleaning. Pool looks very nice but it was too cold to swim in Dec.
April B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Madison T.
Dec 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely recommend
Check in was super easy and smooth!
Madison T.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taylor R.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
House was clean and accurate to posting. My family needed a place to stay before we left on our cruise and this place was perfect.
Taylor R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Kerri D., Austin tx
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Night before cruise
House was nice. We had our 3 year old granddaughter with us and several family member are tall - for this reason I didn’t like stair layout.
Kerri D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
K B.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good home, but....
Pics are deceivng. furniture now in diff rooms.1 room had 2 entries-1 door. Bunk beds, bottom bed on the floor & very loud. Bedrooms had no tv's. Upon checking in, found windows open & doors unlocked. 1 bathroom-no door. 3rd level-window above bed broken making it cold and you can hear wind blowing inbed