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1913 HISTORICAL HOME LOCATED 4 1/2 BLKS FROM PLEASURE PIER + BEACH

 
 
 
Galveston house rental - This is the front of the home at night
This is the front of the home at night
  • Galveston house rental - This is the front of the home at night
    Looking from the living room into the dining room
    Dining Room looking into living room
    Looking from the kitchen into the sun-room
    From the sun-room, looking into the kitchen. My grandson is having waffles.
    Another view of the kitchen
  • Galveston house rental - This is the bedroom downstairs. To the left is a door which opens to the living.
    One of the bedrooms upstairs. The shower bathroom is located off this bedroom.
    This is the shower bath
    The upstairs bedroom with the king bed and a large book shelf filled with books.
    Another view of the bedroom with the king bed.
    Across from the bedroom with the king bed is the hall bathroom.
  • Galveston house rental - This is the sleeping porch. The deck door is beyond the futon, to the right.
    2nd floor deck, cushions are in the container, and the table is an ice chest.
    The back courtyard with 2 of the 3 deck columns. The bbq grill is along the wall
    The long driveway with the wood gate closing off the back yard.
 
Galveston house rental - This is the front of the home at night

This is the front of the home at night

Looking from the living room into the dining room

Looking from the living room into the dining room

Dining Room looking into living room

Dining Room looking into living room

Looking from the kitchen into the sun-room

Looking from the kitchen into the sun-room

From the sun-room, looking into the kitchen. My grandson is having waffles.

From the sun-room, looking into the kitchen. My grandson is having waffles.

Another view of the kitchen

Another view of the kitchen

This is the bedroom downstairs. To the left is a door which opens to the living.

This is the bedroom downstairs. To the left is a door which opens to the living.

One of the bedrooms upstairs. The shower bathroom is located off this bedroom.

One of the bedrooms upstairs. The shower bathroom is located off this bedroom.

This is the shower bath

This is the shower bath

The upstairs bedroom with the king bed and a large book shelf filled with books.

The upstairs bedroom with the king bed and a large book shelf filled with books.

Another view of the bedroom with the king bed.

Another view of the bedroom with the king bed.

Across from the bedroom with the king bed is the hall bathroom.

Across from the bedroom with the king bed is the hall bathroom.

This is the sleeping porch. The deck door is beyond the futon, to the right.

This is the sleeping porch. The deck door is beyond the futon, to the right.

2nd floor deck, cushions are in the container, and the table is an ice chest.

2nd floor deck, cushions are in the container, and the table is an ice chest.

The back courtyard with 2 of the 3 deck columns. The bbq grill is along the wall

The back courtyard with 2 of the 3 deck columns. The bbq grill is along the wall

The long driveway with the wood gate closing off the back yard.

The long driveway with the wood gate closing off the back yard.

Per night (USD) $350 - $500
Per week $2,325 - $3,100
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Galveston vacation house rental

If you enjoy the French Quarter in New Orleans, I think you are going to enjoy our home. Although shown on a former historical home tour, we decided to incorporate a few updates, without changing the feel and character of the home after Hurricane Ike.

The first floor contains a living room, a dining room, a half bath, a bedroom, a fully modern kitchen and a sun-room. From the sun-room, one can visit the back courtyard with landscaping, seating, and a propane grill.

The bedroom on the first floor was at one time the patient receiving room when a doctor owned the home. You will notice that there are a couple electrical outlets about 4 feet off the ground in this room and the sun-room. That's because ether was used in these rooms. The bedroom has a queen sized bed.

The kitchen is a full functioning kitchen including baking pans, soup pots, seasonings, and various goods in the cabinets. In addition one will find storage bags, foil and oil.

The dining room has an antique french dining table that expands to seat 10. It also includes a piano that still works,and serving pieces in the china cabinet.

On the 2nd floor there are 2 bedrooms that have french doors leading to the sleeping porch, which has a door leading to the large 2nd floor deck. The 2nd floor deck is breezy with a cross wind, which makes for few mosquito's in the evening. There is seating on the deck along with plastic glasses and a few plates for snacking on the bookshelf facing the door to the deck.

There is another queen-sized bed and a king in the two bedrooms, along with a futon on the sleeping porch. There is a 4th bedroom upstairs that is not available for rent at this time and will be closed off. It is the front bedroom which Val + I use.

All bedrooms along with the sleeping porch and the sun-room have tvs with dvds attached. The living room has a large Sony with speakers and dvd attached. After constant problems with cable, I gave up and installed an antenna in the attic. We have all of the Houston stations. We also have a wide variety of movie and music videos. We do have internet at the house including a computer already set up in the sun room.

All beds including the futon have memory foam toppers and good quality bedding.

'The a/c's are post Ike along with extra insulation.

There is a large shower in one bathroom and a whirlpool bathtub in the other bathroom.

The driveway holds 3 mid-sized cars. The back yard is gated, and if you wanted, you could bring bikes and leave them there.

The best time to visit the front porch is early morning. I usually drink my tea there before starting the day.

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About Tricia Morrison

Although native Houstonians, Galveston was a favorite destination the family loved to visit year around. My oldest son now works here as a fishing captain.

We moved into the property 3 months before Hurricane Ike hit. The battle with the insurance companies has been long and slow. After 3 1/2 years the lawsuit was settled with Texas Windstorm, receiving a net of 58% of the proceeds. There has been no settlement with FEMA, and may not be; which is why the decision was made to share our home with others.

We felt it would be a great opportunity for others to learn how it feels to live in a home that was built for another way of life.

I think in general people believe the future is always better, yet looking back over my life, I'm not so sure anymore. Yes, we now communicate vial texts, smart phones and the internet; yet because we don't use the old fashioned approach of calling and talking live via a land line phone or in person, we don't know how many problems could have been avoided simply because the text or email wasn't received for one reason or another.

We don't have the opportunity to redefine our statements so the other person finally grasps our idea because we don't have the time.

Why; because we are so busy trying to figure out how to make contact as a result of our technology not working correctly for one reason or another. So, we work twice as hard, making work weeks longer and days worked longer.

There isn't time for casual human interaction and in my opinion the reason our country is so polarized. Without human interaction, there is no possibility of a shift toward middle ground.

Visiting an old house makes one wonder when they see something out of the ordinary; and in an old house there's going to be a lot things that stick out.

I think wondering is good, it's makes us think outside our box of coziness.

Tricia Morrison purchased this house in 2007
Why Tricia Morrison chose Galveston

It simply felt right.

What makes this house unique

The home is just down the street from the Pleasure Pier, the beach, Murdoch's and the restaurants and shops around the Pleasure Pier.

Although the railroad museum and the strand area are only 15 blocks away, I would suggest biking. It's the perfect way to get around the island and a great way to see so many neat places on the island. Galveston is a world class birding paradise, and during migration unique birds can be seen all over the island.

If biking is out, another option is the Seawall Trolley. No, it's not the real trolley, those tracks need to be redone. It goes to the Seawall and then back to downtown. In either direction, the house is only a few blocks away from where you can pick it up. It's a great way to return home after partying in the Strand area without having to drive.

The schedule is on the fridge. No, it's not free, but it's quite reasonable.

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Galveston house rental - This is the front of the home at night

This is the front of the home at night

Looking from the living room into the dining room

Looking from the living room into the dining room

Dining Room looking into living room

Dining Room looking into living room

Looking from the kitchen into the sun-room

Looking from the kitchen into the sun-room

From the sun-room, looking into the kitchen. My grandson is having waffles.

From the sun-room, looking into the kitchen. My grandson is having waffles.

Another view of the kitchen

Another view of the kitchen

This is the bedroom downstairs. To the left is a door which opens to the living.

This is the bedroom downstairs. To the left is a door which opens to the living.

One of the bedrooms upstairs. The shower bathroom is located off this bedroom.

One of the bedrooms upstairs. The shower bathroom is located off this bedroom.

This is the shower bath

This is the shower bath

The upstairs bedroom with the king bed and a large book shelf filled with books.

The upstairs bedroom with the king bed and a large book shelf filled with books.

Another view of the bedroom with the king bed.

Another view of the bedroom with the king bed.

Across from the bedroom with the king bed is the hall bathroom.

Across from the bedroom with the king bed is the hall bathroom.

This is the sleeping porch. The deck door is beyond the futon, to the right.

This is the sleeping porch. The deck door is beyond the futon, to the right.

2nd floor deck, cushions are in the container, and the table is an ice chest.

2nd floor deck, cushions are in the container, and the table is an ice chest.

The back courtyard with 2 of the 3 deck columns. The bbq grill is along the wall

The back courtyard with 2 of the 3 deck columns. The bbq grill is along the wall

The long driveway with the wood gate closing off the back yard.

The long driveway with the wood gate closing off the back yard.

Nearest Airport : Hobby airport; Bush International airport at 20 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Galveston Island Ferry to Port bolivor at 3 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Interstate 45 at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Galveston at 0.4 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Fish Tales Bar, Pleasure Pier Bar at 0.4 Miles
Nearest Golf : Miniture Golf at 1.2 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Fish Tales, Wendy's, Pleasure Pier Restaurant at 0.4 Miles

The home is near the Pleasure Pier, the beach, Murdoch's and the restaurants around the Pleasure Pier. The Strand, Galveston's historic downtown, is 15 blocks in the other direction, or take the Seawall Trolley. No, it's not the real trolley, the tracks need to be redone after Hurricane Ike flooded the island.

This is the Seawall Trolley bus. It goes to the Seawall and then back to downtown. In either direction, the house is only a few blocks from where you can pick it up. The schedule is on the fridge. No, it's not free, but it's quite reasonable.

If one is interested in shopping; we have a new discount mall 17 miles away with wonderful shopping opportunities along with shopping downtown.

We now have Disney Cruise lines calling Galveston home. Come a few days early, or stay a few days later if arriving to take a cruise. It's the perfect time to relax, regroup or just to shop great deals. Transportation can be obtained for shopping.

In my opinion,

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Galveston, Texas

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
USD
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$375
$375
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,325
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $350 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
winter
Jan 1 - Feb 28
$375
$375
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,325
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $350 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
spring
Mar 1 - Apr 30
$450
$450
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,750
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $400 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
summer
May 1 - Sep 8
$500
$500
Fri, Sat, Sun
$3,100
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $450 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
fall
Sep 9 - Dec 30
$450
$450
Fri, Sat, Sun
$2,850
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $400 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded

Additional information about rental rates

1/2 pmt is required to hold the reservation.The entire pmt is due 14 days before the reserved date. Pmt can be made via paypal or check, however nothing is reserved until I have received and deposited the check. There is a $500 damage deposit. I require a personal check which I hold and return/shred upon satisfactory inspection.
Bike ralley is summer rate.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Galveston, Texas

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2100 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Beach View ...
    Located 4 1/2 blocks from Pleasure Pier and the Beach
Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Washing Machine ...
    The washing machine and dryer are available to families staying a minimum of two weeks.
  • Internet ...
    There is wireless internet available
  • Air Conditioning ...
    There is central heating and a/c system for each floor which was put in post Ike. In addition there are window units in bedrooms as a backup.
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided ...
    Clean linens, blankets and comforters are on the beds when you check in.
  • Towels Provided ...
    There are clean towels and rugs provided in the bathrooms.
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Parking ...
    There is a driveway that holds 3 cars.
  • Living Room ...
    There is a formal living room and a sun room.
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    I have a service for 8 in the kitchen, for 16 in the china cabinet. There is a full kitchen of pots, baking pans, measuring cups etc.
  • Pantry Items ...
    There is a healthy supply of canned goods, condiments, spices, + kitchen necessaries.. ie, flour, sugar...
  • Coffee Maker ...
    There is a small coffee maker with ground coffee in the fridge or freezer. There is also a water boiler for tea, and many types of tea; small european coffee maker, small coffee plunger.
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen ...
    see detail
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    In the kitchen there is a dining area which seats 4. The dining room seats 8, an addition round table in the sun room seats 4, There is a booster for a small child, if needed.
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , There is a half bath downstairs
    Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , jetted tub
  • 2.5
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • King size beds (1) king bed upstairs, Queen size Beds (2) 2 queen beds; one upstairs, one downstairs, Child Beds (1) There is a portable Spiderman cot in the closet of the bedroom with the king bed., Baby Cribs (1) There is a portable crib in the closet of the bedroom with the king bed., (1) There is a twin bed and a platform baby bed mattress beneath the twin bed in the sleeping porch.
Entertainment:
  • Video Library ...
    There are music + video dvds located in the small book shelf in the bedroom downstairs.
  • Television ...
    (6) There are tv's in the bedrooms, sleeping porch, sunroom, + living room. After several problems with cable, I gave up + bought an antenna, which was installed in the attic. We receive all the stations of Houston with an excellent picture, except when it's storming.
  • DVD Player ...
    There is a dvd player located in the formal living. All the other tvs have a dvd player built into the tvs.
  • Stereo ...
    The living room tv has a stereo system attached to the tv, but can be used separately.
  • Music Library ...
    see video library
  • Games ...
    There are board games inside the side table in the sun room.
  • Books ...
    There are various types of books located in the bookshelf wall in the master bedroom.
  • Toys ...
    There are a few toys in the bookshelf in the downstairs bedroom
  • Video Games ...
    I have 3 apex dvd/tv's which are advertised as h/d gaming tv's.
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    There is a propane grill located outside in the back yard patio.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    There is a small garden abutting the patio
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    There are beach chairs available for those staying a week or more; a deposit is required.
  • Bicycles ...
    Bicycles can be made available for those staying a week or more; a deposit is required.
  • Deck / Patio ...
    There is a 2 story deck available in the back off the 2nd floor and a patio off the first.
Suitability:
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    21 with proper credentials
  • children welcome ...
    The sleeping porch has a single bed and a baby bed mattress on a roll out platform beneath the single bed. This is where my grandchildren sleep. I have an addition portable children's cot upstairs in the closet of the king size bedroom.
  • non smoking only
  • limited accessibility
  • pets not allowed
Pool / Spa:
  • jetted tub ...
    see detail
Onsite Services:
  • Chauffeur
  • Massage
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • arboretum
  • churches
  • marina
  • playground
  • synagogues
  • winery tours
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • boating
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • golf
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • skiing
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • jet skiing
  • paragliding
  • pier fishing
  • roller blading
  • surf fishing
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • water skiing
  • basketball court
Notes:
3 must do's in my opinion. See the tree carvings from the fallen trees of Ike; many are breath taking. Take the harbor tour, most of the time there are dolphins. See the Elissa, a square rigging sailing ship from the 1800's.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Galveston, Texas

1913 Historical home located 4 1/2 blks from Pleasure Pier + beach
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
business
1913 Historical home located 4 1/2 blks from Pleasure Pier + beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424455vb
+1 713.907.4158
Silk Stocking District Galveston
Houston TX
5

Great Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 29, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
Very charming home located in great area of Galveston. Owner was very helpful in making the stay enjoyable. House had all necessities plus a few extras. Very good value and I highly recommend!
business
1913 Historical home located 4 1/2 blks from Pleasure Pier + beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424455vb
+1 713.907.4158
Silk Stocking District Galveston
san antonio
5

Above and Beyond!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 18, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
We had a girls weekend at this lovely historical house! from walking distance to the beach and Pleasure Pier to sitting out under the stars on the back deck drinking wine! The owner was very pleasant to work with and made sure that we all felt right at home for our retreet. The beds were big and comfortable, and TV's in everyroom, too bad the boys weren't invited to enjoy them :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
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