Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

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August 2025

September 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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Galveston, TX

Port of Galveston
‪2 min walk‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪7 min walk‬
Galveston Seawall
‪2 min drive‬
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in Strand Historic District, this bed & breakfast is adjacent to Port of Galveston and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Port of Galveston - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
University of Texas Medical Branch - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
‪Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas - ‬7 min walk
‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪La King's Confectionery - ‬5 min walk
‪Gypsy Joynt - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car

Step back in time to living on the rails. This 1949 rail coach, The Bonnie Brook, was once used by Jackie Gleeson. The understated luxury you will experience is phenomenal. It is outfitted with all of the luxuries you are accustomed to as well as 24 hour Porter Service.
You will have muffins or pastries waiting for you along with a couple of nice surprises. Tea and coffee are available at your finger tips. You can enjoy the historic Strand Entertainment District. We always have free parking. Be sure to book a nightly ghost tour with one of the many tour guides available.

Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. Limited housekeeping is available.

Property manager

David Robertson

Languages

English

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$771 nightly

Aug 1 - Aug 2

Total includes taxes and fees

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

$454 nightly

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

Free breakfast available

Things to do

Books
Games
Playground

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

Garden
In the mountains

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Kitchen
Meal delivery service
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: There will be a pet deposit.

Children and extra beds

Note from host: Children are welcomed.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Perfect for parties.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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: 21

Property Registration Number 31912313

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.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99.
Note from host: Perfect for parties.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this bed & breakfast?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Strand Historic District within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. You'll also find Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Is this bed & breakfast associated with a casino?

No, this bed & breakfast is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this bed & breakfast?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic bed u0026 breakfast include a kitchen, a meal delivery service, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does this bed & breakfast provide breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free breakfast.

Will this bed & breakfast allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this bed & breakfast.

Does Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car?

Yes, every guestroom at Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car comes with a deck.

Enjoy a Night at the Galveston Museum aboard the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Tomas R.

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Super fun stay the night before a cruise, walking distance to the carnival cruise terminal!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

David and Chris are the best.. Our group consisted of 4 kiddos ages 5-13 and 2 adults had a blast. They already looking forward to returning to the train museum. Awesome experience!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Jul 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th Holiday with Friends and Family

We had an amazing time, relaxing and spending time with friends and family. The kids had a blast walking around the train station at night. David and Chris were helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying on the train!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bethany h., Houston

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrations

What a fantastic weekend get-a-way! Celebrating a 5th grade promotion, a 53yr anniversary and an 18yr anniversary, this was perfect for our family! David was so kind and helpful. Chris was a huge help and Andrew did a great job sharing information. Core memories made. The train was comfortable and so stinkin cool. What a unique way to celebrate and spend time with family. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lynn W.

May 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Train from the good old days.

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to sleep on a train back in the good old days? Well, you can do exactly that at the Galveston Train Museum Rail Hotel.My family and I spent the night in the Historic Bonnie Brook Rail Car, a 1949 rail coach once used by Jackie Gleeson. The car has been renovated to serve as a private suite, allowing guests to eat, sleep, and dine like passengers used to do back in the golden era of railroads.Along with modern amenities like Wi-fi internet and a widescreen television, our suite also included complementary bottled water, a basket of muffins prepared by a local bakery, and a bag of saltwater taffy provided by a local confectionary.Best of all, the museum was located in mere walking distance of the downtown area, not only allowing easy access to local shops and eateries, but also to the cruise terminal. My family and I only needed to wake up and walk to our cruise ship.If you always dreamed of sleeping on a train, then this suite is perfect for you and/or your family.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z., Milton

May 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

I loved this trip! Staying on this train was such a memory to make! My grandchildren loved it and so did we! It will be something to remember always! It was so clean and inviting and everyone was so nice! If I could afford it I would stay again!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great interesting night

We stayed here the night before our cruise staff was super accommodating and helpful. The location was cool the only issue we had is the bunks are kinda had and worried some of our party was concerned. Not the establishment fault.our people were skiddish

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele m.

Apr 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Stay

They are very helpful and willing to do anything you need. Fun for the kids to stay in the train.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Los Angeles, USA

Mar 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pre-cruise experience

A great place to stay before a cruise. Easy walking distance. David and Chris go out of their way to make sure you have anything you need.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston getaway

Loved the Bonnie Brook. Everything was great. The porter - Chris took excellent care of us. Loved being able to wander around the grounds when the museum was closed. Memorable experience. I would highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily t.

Mar 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for the Kids

The train was a lot of fun for the kids! Staff were helpful and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Mar 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

A classic stay in a vintage Pullman coach

We arrived at the location, and we were greeted by staff and given information and a safety briefing. Justyn was very friendly and helpful. David provided us a written welcome. Very nice touch. The car was a classic built in 1949. We had 5 guests and it was very comfortable for all of us. We had a comfortable night. Nice touch of supplying shampoo and conditioner for each guest. Only thing to keep in mind is that the bedrooms and corridor are narrow and there are some tight spaces. The cars were built at a time when people took a carry-on bag, with the rest of the luggage in the baggage car. Nice to have smaller bags. We were given a nice convenient parking space. This experience reminded me of travelling with my parents and brother on Amtrak when younger. An overall great experience.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

Mar 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

An unforgettable historical experience!

My family, ranging from 3 - 73, had a wonderful time! The train was fully furnished with everything we needed. The half baths in every bedroom was more than anyone could ask for! The 4 bedrooms allowed everyone privacy. The large seating area in the front was spacious! We had family fun time with everyone being comfortable! Our host, David, was exceptional! He greeted us when we arrived and someone was always available if we needed anything. We were in a fenced in area and our vehicles were close by with free parking. Staying in this rail car is an experience anyone will love! The location at the Strand is an added bonus!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treasa V., Katy, TX

Feb 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Trains, Beads and King Cake!

I made the reservations for the Bonnie Brook several months ago for Mardi Gras weekend, so we had a long time for the anticipation to build up and we were not disappointed! The 3 grandkids, all under 10, had never experienced a train before, let alone slept on one, and they had a blast. It was right there in the train yard, so we had access to all the trains to explore and the location, right on the Strand, couldn't be more perfect. The kitchen is small and not conducive to much cooking, but we didn't come to cook and the restaurants are all within walking distance. David and Justin were very welcoming and saw to our every need and the King Cake they provided was incredible (David, I need to know where you got it!). Thank you for a very memorable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyeguy 2.

Aug 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was rainy. Touring around the museum and the various train cars was super fun. The grandkids (ages 4, 6, 7, 9) were over the moon with this 'surprise' overnight stay before we headed to our cruise. The staff were terrific. The pullman car was awesome. We knew it wouldn't be a spotless, newly built hotel room, but this made it all the more exciting to be in a venue from days gone past.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Apr 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy process

The process of booking the venue to checking in and out was so easy. We will be returning to stay again in the future.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Apr 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

What fun! More room than we expected, great courteous and helpful staff. Interesting look back into rail travel. The grand boys just loved it and, of course, want to come back. The railroad museum is a treasure . Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Apr 8, 2024

Galveston Train

We stayed here the night before our cruise. Incredibly unique experience and everyone there were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Apr 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

12 year old Train Enthusiast Birthday

What an amazing experience!!! David you are Fabulous! Thank you for making this duch a great memorable experience!! Such an authentic train experience!! Wonderful hosts made everything perfect!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Mar 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Recommend this stay!!!

We had a family group of 9 staying the night before our cruise and could not have been happier about our stay!! The team at the museum, especially David and our porter Dennis, we're super welcoming and helpful with information about our stay and nearby dining options. The Bonnie Brook train car was so unique and access to the museum let us get out and stretch our legs. Absolutely recommend this stay and we will likely stay again the next time we're in town.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Mar 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleep on a Train!

Staying on the Bonnie Brooke was a great overall experience. We all enjoyed checking out the trains, exploring downtown and being so close to our cruise ship. The only low point was the air conditioner running all night and lowered the temperature to the 60’s. I contacted the person in charge of maintenance but they didn’t start their shift until 6:00 am. Even though it was cold enough for a polar bear, we had a great time. It was very cool to step back in time and experience what life was like on a rail car.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Jul 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!!!

This was such a fun property to stay at!! Our group ranged in age from 70 years old down to 7 months old. All of us had a great time! Very unique place to stay. The staff was extremely accommodating and quick to answer any questions we had or help us in any way. We were greeted with a basket of goodies, fun items for the kids, and even a handwritten thank you note for staying on the train. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much to David and his staff for making our stay such a pleasant and fun experience!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Jul 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Funtime with grandkids

My grandson loves trains!! When he found out we were staying in the Bonnie Brooke Rail car he couldn't believe it. The train was beautiful, clean,nice toiletries, my grandkids had a blast playing hide and seek, and running around. The muffins for breakfast were good. I would come back for a special occasion. Would be fun for a girls getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

greyson j.

Jul 7, 2023

Inaccurate description

Said free Wi-Fi. Not true. Told to use our own hot spot. Same with TV. Their hot spot box had been removed and returned on the final day. Said 5 bathrooms . Two not working. Said warm muffins/ breakfast delivered every morning. Food left in the afternoon, not breakfast.. Poor staff communication. Given 4 different numbers to call for 3 days. Often no or slow response. No water for several hours while train tanks refilled. Non working generator had to be replaced. Smell in the working bathroom s. Leaking water across the floor when raining. Refrigerator at 50 degrees. Off temperature.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Semalee B.

Jul 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!

We had such a good time for our family vacation- 10 guests slept well. Our favorite part was being locked in at night and able to explore without other people around! David was attentive and e loved our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023