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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
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Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding neighborhood from this balcony with a seating area and ornate columns.
Stunning two-story building with a central entrance, balcony, and covered porch.
Classic room with a parquet floor, armchairs, and a chandelier.
Stunning living area with a grand staircase, elegant chandelier, and comfortable seating for relaxation and dining.
Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed and a window offering a view of the outside.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪50 min drive‬
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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a TV in a common area. Free self-serve breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The free breakfast at The Mansion on 17th gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from East End Historic District. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace, a communal living room, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and a 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Mansion on 17th also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 697 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a screened in balcont shaped like a turret. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was personable & very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

COMES WITH BAGGAGE ISSUES

These folks work hard to take care of the customer. That said, I likely would only stay there again if I were living out of a backpack. There is no elevator or lift to provide for getting bags to the room. Parking is on-the-street curbside. There is a couple of steps up from the curb, more steps to the gate, way more steps to the porch, thus luggage of any weight becomes an issue. There is only one room on the lowest floor so the rest of the guest must climb more stairs to get to their room. The facility is nicely done with good attention to the rooms. If I were traveling light luggage-wise, I would not hesitate to stay there. The happy hour, carriage rides, morning breakfast, low parking price during cruise plus shuttle to and from the cruise terminal are all positives. The staff is friendly and helpful. If they solve the luggage issue, it could be a very attractive venue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the mansion and if we come back to Galveston we will try to book a room again. The breakfast was really good and fresh.

10/10 Excellent

Labrisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay

Very friendly staff. 100% will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, beautiful home. Excellent staff care. We recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next level service. Cocktail hour and breakfast were lovely. Bed was super comfy. Balcony charming. Property stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Wake Village

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, older house with upgrades making comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back

We feel special every time we stay here. The service is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is delicious. And the happy hour is fun! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and efficient, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming setting, friendly staff. Nice amenities such as afternoon cocktail hour and included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful historical mansion

Service was exceptional! Beautiful historic old mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Belton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at the Mansion on 17th. We plan to return in the fall. The property is a gem and the staff are stellar! We highly rate this wonderful Galveston getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Bayville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Post Cruise stay and visiting Historic district.

The Mansion on 17th Street was awesome. It was right in the middle of the historic district and an easy walk to The Strand. Breakfast was made from scratch and excellent; the afternoon happy hour was fun to talk with other guests and staff about their cruises. The staff was very accommodating! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely victorian home. Breakfast was provided. Would have liked more variety. Yogurt, fresh fruit, oatmeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sleeping on a bed almost on floor in a broom closet of a bedroom with a bathroom it feels like. no room to set anything on it is not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed every minute we stayed there. The staff were amazing! Stephanie and Aaron were the best!! Loved how they care for the people and made our stay unforgettable. These is for sure our place to stay while in Galveston. Thank you Jeff for having a top notch place, we are in love with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025