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3 bed/3 bath home, 3 min to Pleasure Pier & Beach, King Suite, Pet Friendly

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

3 bed/3 bath home, 3 min to Pleasure Pier & Beach, King Suite, Pet Friendly

1928 Kempner Retreat is close to everything Galveston has to offer and is only a 3 minute drive to the seawall where you can spend a day soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach or dine at one of many Galveston's famous restaurants. For those cruise passengers in town prior to their cruise, we are only a 7 minute drive to the Cruise Ship Terminal. The perfect mid-town location on Galveston island!

Our home is filled with loads of extras to make your visit a 5 star experience.

Maximum Occupancy : Sleeps 6 in beds and 2 on Air Mattress

* 3 Bedrooms/3 bathrooms

* Primary Suite: King bed and ensuite full bathroom with walk-in shower

* Bedroom two: Queen bed with access to a full bath tub/shower combo.

* Bedroom three: Twin daybed with twin trundle bed. Has a full bath connected with a shower.

* Office/Loft area offers a queen size air mattress

* Full laundry room

* Large family room with Smart TV

* Dining room

* Island kitchen and fully stocked

Provided... Starter of Toilet papers, Paper towels, coffee, creamer, shampoo, conditioner, soap.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kempner Park. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes by foot from Galveston Seawall and a 2-minute drive from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,873 square feet

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

Rules

There are 6 cameras on the property recording 24/7. 1 to monitor front porch and one to monitor back deck. 4 others monitor the complete property.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR07631

Property is also known as

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3 bed/3 bath home, 3 min to Pleasure Pier & Beach, King Suite, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautifully appointed property equidistant from the Seawall (beach) and the Strand (shopping). Parking is available onsite which is very rare in this part of Galveston. This pet friendly home has a lovely courtyard and nice patches of grass across the street should your pet be picky. Of note, i always put my pets in diapers when we vacation due to the scents they can detect in vacation homes. Mine did not react, which tells me this home is also thoroughly cleaned between visits.The home offers central air and dehumidifiers which keep the air quality plessant throughout the house. Coffee was provided and MUCH appreciated! We didn't cook, but the kitchen has everything needed for any meal. We came for a very short stay to attend a wedding. We left wishing we would have arranged to stay longer.This lovely home is ingrained in our memories of our nephew's wedding and our overall impression of Galveston. That's all to say, we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brio P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This charming home stole our hearts! We didn’t expect such a lovely home because it seems like the photos are always better than real life, but quite the opposite here. The house had EVERYTHING we could possibly need to cook for ourselves, do some laundry and just kick back and relax. The couches comfortable as well as the beds. A lot of short term rentals have the cheapest furniture so I really appreciate that this place had real furniture! We’ll definitely stay here again and can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home had so much available for guest. All the tools and things to cook or bake anything. A large TV and they offered and share some streaming services to use as well! Everything was clean and extras linens if needed. Communication was excellent with David. I was arriving late and he had the a/c turned on for us knowing how late we were checking in. He also checked in the following morning to ensure if anything else was needed he was just a call away!. Great host. I would definitely choose this place again when returning. We were able to walk to the beach was was just great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

1928 Home

House was super clean, equipped with all the essentials and more. Really felt like a home away from home. Very inviting. Super close to Seawall Blvd -beach, stores and lots of eatery places. Would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was amazing

House was amazing. Close to the beach and close everything to do in Galveston. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property

Eclectic neighborhood. Nice back yard. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin h., chertsey,surrey,uk

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCELLENT CHARACTER HOUSE

The house was even better than described. Lots of character inside the house. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are extremely large with their own bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom also had its own bathroom. Comfortable lounge. Kitchen with plenty of utensils. The garden was a delight to sit outside in the sunshine. Easy to park the car in the driveway. Quiet neighbourhood. Near the seawall, probably about half a mile so walkable for some. Fast and reliable wifi. Would stay here again if returning to Galveston. David was extremely easy to contact and replied quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solomon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home at Galveston

This is a neat, clean and well designed beach home. We were two families and all of us liked this beautiful house. We had everything we needed in the house from beautiful plates and utensils to Keurig coffee maker and beautiful coffee cups which makes our stay easy and enjoyable. The two bed rooms were great, our kids liked the sleepers downstairs. We definitely would like to stay in this house when we come to Galveston again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

The house is beautiful and very comfortable, the owner is a very nice person, he was always checking if we need anything. I highly recommend this property. We will be back with pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time!

The house was clean and had everything we needed. David was truly an exceptional host. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ckean, nice and neat

Everything was great, the owner was nice a very helpful. The bed were comfy and clean. The home is located near the beach. It was worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mechele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful home had everything our group needed and more. The location was perfect for our stay as we explored Seawall & Strand the most. The best part was we could easily contact the owners & communicate with them in a timely manner. That was key for us after some “not so good “ experiences in the past. We hope to come again to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The home is very beautiful and fit 6 very comfortably. The host was amazing and was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

My family and my brothers family plan a vacation every year and this year we decided to go to Galveston from the Dallas area. We chose this property because it fit our families and was close to everything. Pictures did not do this property justice! It’s a beautiful home. Communication with owner was fantastic. He set the door code to my preference which made remembering it so much easier. The property was very clean and one of the most stocked properties we’ve ever stayed in! Everything you could ever want with every detail thought out. Living room and furniture was super cozy. Thank you for the fun spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great location close to Strand and Seawall streets. A car would probably be a must. Enough can not be said about the host. He was a wealth of information and very prompt on answering any guestions. The house was furnished like you were at home. Every possible thing you needed was furnished. I have been a VRBO user for over 15 years. And this rental is one of my best. Bill
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viet N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house. Perfect location

Everything about this home is warm and welcoming We really enjoyed our stay this labor day at one of your properties in Galveston. The home was well equipped, very elegant and beautifully designed inside. Cute little back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Shreveport,

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful updated house

Beautiful home with convenient location. Great for families or adults. They had games for kids. Cute little outdoor area for sitting or grilling. Host checked in to make sure if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021