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The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach towels
3 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About this property

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

The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand

Welcome to the Ava Belle Inn, your family’s peaceful island retreat in Galveston. Ava Belle is located in the beautiful historic district near the Strand yet only a half mile from the fun of the Galveston beach. This three bedroom retreat is perfect for families, and friends, medical professionals rotating through the Galveston hospitals, or snowbirds who want to escape the winter cold. Our historic home also has amenities people love: bicycles, boogie-boards, indoor/outdoor games, and a great gas grill for cookouts. The Ava Belle Inn is where tranquility, location, and hospitality equals fun!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from East End Historic District. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and a few minutes from Galveston Seawall
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (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 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
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 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
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 GVR13518
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.

The Ava Belle Inn: A Gem in the Historic District by the Strand Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Beaumont, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay to celebrate two birthdays. House was stocked with everything we needed, and location was within walking distance to the Strand and other desirable locations. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
loved the house! perfect for our family stay for the weekend, which was centered around a performance at the Grand Opera House.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay at the Ava Belle!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the location and neighborhood. We walked to eateries and had a comfortable stay. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen Bethany T.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute house, clean, well stocked, comfortable beds, and close to everything. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed with my mom, our three children (26,13,2) our nephew (9) and our dog. The house was the perfect size for all of us, we never felt cramped. It was very clean, the beds were so comfortable, kitchen had everything you needed to cook, back yard area was shaded and had a really nice ambiance. It’s so close to the historic downtown area and it’s very quiet at night time. We did not have hardly any traffic on our road, which was nice because of all of the kids. It was exactly what we wanted for our trip to Galveston.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great time in Galveston. This property was a wonderful place for our family of 6 adults to stay. It was clean and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable.

I sat on the porch every night and enjoyed the quiet breeze. I met and visited with the neighbors. Inside was so comfortable! Kitchen had everything we needed. 8 minute walk to church for Palm Sunday. Close to everything we wanted. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property close to everything we wanted

We stayed at Ave Belle Inn over the weekend and we had a great time. The house was perfect for our family and withing walking distance or VERY short driving distance to everything we wanted to do. The owners, Marshall & Christa, we very accommodating and friendly. When we arrived, the house was very clean and all of the instructions were very clear. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks again for a great stay.Joseph P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter in Galveston

Our stay at the Ava Belle was nothing short of delightful. The house is steps away from all the activities of Galveston's downtown, restaurants and beaches. We had an extended stay of two months and were sad to leave. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. The property is bright, cheerful and very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

denise m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Dirty House/ I had to rate cleanliness 1 star to process this review . It’s really a zero.

Front porch tables/chairs were dirty. All 3 upstairs bedrooms had mold on vent and ceiling. Used bar of soap left in shower. Used bottle of mouth wash left out. Towels were old and had hair in them. Left over dog hair and dust throughout the house. Bug dropping in kitchen drawer. Workman left screws and dirt on bedroom floor and bed linen .we left 2 days early . Breathing in mold was not my idea of a weekend getaway . Very Disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting the Island

Very nice property in a very convenient location. It is a nice Victorian house that has been renovated. We had a great weekend visiting family. Well apportioned house with all the modern amenities. We highly recommend this place and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAMON S., Central Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvelous Mardi Gras!

This beautiful historic home was ideal for a Mardi Gras weekend! We had seven adults, so the bedrooms were the perfect configuration. We walked to the beach in the mornings and walked to the strand in the evenings. Could not get a better location! Communication was excellent, house was clean and comfortable, and beds were amazing! Highly recommended (except for Mardi Gras... that's for my family!! LOL)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute!

Nice place with super comfortable beads. I loved how the house has room darkening curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful home with very comfortable beds. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Super easy to get to Very Comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris/Melrena L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston Stay

Lovely place, very clean, very nice, had everything you need...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, relaxing and quaint.

This house has every appliance and toiletries one could need for a family beach trip. Beds are super comfortable. Short walk to historic downtown Galveston and piers and situated in the middle of many historic society homes. Well lit and safe. House interior is modern beach and comfortable. Great rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022