Ok. WOW. I give five stars to everywhere from dive joints that have perfectly shucked oysters or…read moreamazing onion rings to date nights for a 25th anniversary at $300 for steaks and wine. (We may've spent as much on wine as steaks that night.What?!) Location and experience are everything, right? To start, we stayed in the Bird of Paradise room. Listed on AirBnb as a private king room in an historic mansion at an amazing mid-week price we were expecting a new experience (this was our first shared-home stay on AirBnb). What we rolled up to was even more impressive than we expected. Like, roll up, assess parking and grab your phone to take pictures impressive. Brian's home is truly a gem. Built in 1905, after the great storm of 1900, the stucco-exterior and gleaming wood interior seem to be part Craftsman, part Victorian. The massive stained glass windows are absolutely amazing. Every time we came in and out we were stopped in our tracks by something new to look at. (Oooh, look at the ceiling! Ooooohhhhh, wait, look at THAT ceiling!)(Side note, dammit, I didn't get a picture of the cherubs playfully galavanting across the parlor ceiling!) But enough about that, you get it, it's fab. Our room was comfortable, clean, and comfortably appointed, but as Brian has only somewhat recently bought the house, I expect some further period touches to be added here and there in the guest rooms (of which there appeared to be possibly six). Our bed was gorgeous and fit the room so nicely, as did the sofa, which perfectly matched the pretty fireplace tile. But let me tell you a secret. Though the bathroom for the Bird of Paradise room is private, yours and yours alone, some might be put off by the fact that it's just around a corner from the room. Don't be!!! That bathroom (with what appears to be the original clawfoot tub) is AMAZING. The bathroom itself is Victorian-era-small, but what it lacks in space that shower and bath make up for. That is literally going to be the best shower you've EVER had in your life. Really. Then you'll find yourself soaking in (sweetly supplied) bath-salt-scented water before you know it, because the tub is sheer heaven. I am waxing ecstatic for a reason, y'all. Apparently some of the rooms have Jacuzzi tubs. Color me "meh" about that, you want that clawfoot! So as it's not technically a B&B, but an AirBnB, there were no breakfast options. We had use of a butlers' pantry to store adult beverages & leftovers and such in the fridge (and leftover adult beverages, let's say I am not a fan of the Shiner berry-beer-thing we tried), though sadly we looked for a Keurig when we noticed a box of coffee pods in a cabinet, but found no Keurig or other coffee pot for guest use. Pooooor us, having to hit the Strand for coffee & breakfast. I lived through it. ;) I hope Brian and his family ALL the best in this endeavor, it was such a treat to stay in this stately old lady's warm-wood embrace. (Brian, my daughter is living just behind you and down a few homes on Market, would you like a house manager who LOVES people, loved your home, and loves to bake blueberry muffins? She's a grad student, so available and affordable. lol)

Let's be honest.... The overgrown shrubs and palm trees hit you in the face. when asking the…read morecaretakers to trim. they said it is what it is. After dodging the shrubbery there are 14 stairs to the front door and 22 stairs to the second floor 36 stairs overall and every time you go somewhere you have to navigate 72 exhausting stairs. there is a dumb waiter not offered to the public. the back patios are filled with clutter, trash, and in need of maintenance plus the furniture is broken down. There is 1 full bath with a 1/2 bath for everyone and I took issue with them not replacing the towels and cleaning the shared bath tube. A claw tub with a round shower curtain that sticks to you, the 3 nights we were there. Christmas is the decor year around..a dusty tree filled with lights and ornaments. THE ELECTRIC IS WEAK AND SOMETIMES it charges and other times it doesn't so you have to move around to get power and a lot of times it shuts off. the neighbor you can hear as if they were in the room. when talking to the care takers they say "it is what it is". This is a beautiful old home with absolutely no comforts. No coffee, but a shared coffee maker. Shared kitchen, and If you are an older adult, I would skip this rental.

Surprisingly great RV park! Level sites, full hook up, and very friendly staff. Beach access within…read more50 yards at most. Highly recommend. Recommend if your camping take some perimeter bug spray with you. Ants at campsites probably from peoples food. Stop for live bait before you get there if fishing, they have frozen on site.

Dellanera RV Park is a nice campground with a beautiful location. We had a beachfront site with…read morefantastic views of the Gulf, and there's also a nice pond on the opposite side of the campground. Unfortunately, that pond seems to be home to millions of mosquitoes! The mosquitoes were absolutely unbearable, especially in the evenings and at night. It was nearly impossible to enjoy sitting outside, and we ended up covered in mosquito bites. It really took away from what otherwise would have been a great camping experience. The morning we left, we packed up before sunrise, and the mosquitoes were relentless. Just trying to disconnect our electrical cords, water hoses, and other equipment was miserable because we were constantly being bitten. Several mosquitoes even made their way into our truck while we were packing up. We were still killing mosquitoes inside the truck 700 miles down the road! It's unfortunate because the campground itself is nice, and the beachfront views are excellent. However, the mosquito problem was bad enough to significantly impact our stay. That's the main reason I'm giving Dellanera RV Park 2 stars instead of 5.

We love staying here-especially before cruises. The view is spectacular, the retro rooms are fun -…read moreand unique upgrades possible! So convenient to everything! Check-in with Terra & Melissa was a breeze this time - friendly faces after a long day & drive (that included a flat tire & replacement)... I needed those smiles. Then, there was live music at the pool. Amazing! 100% recommend... as long as you don't book my favorite room when I want it!

Had a delicious dinner. We had steak and seafood. The salad with their blue cheese was fabulous…read more Great drinks. Great service. Definitely old-school steakhouse vibes. Fun history on the walls and pictures. Little gift shop just inside.

We just visited Galveston for the first time, staying at Whiteside Town Flats for 4 days. You'll…read morereceive 5-Star hospitality and accommodations from Joanna and Brian, who have thought of everything to make to your stay memorable. The moment you step out of the flat, Galveston history comes alive. Lovely mansions, museums, and shopping is a short walk away. Have a cocktail or soda at Fisherman's Wharf on pier 21 and enjoy the view of the bay and Pelican Island. The ghosts of pirates and early Texas pioneers come alive... and you walk away with better appreciation of their struggles for survival, and the wonderful inheritance they left us. Whiteside Town Flats is a treasure.

The outside is less than pretty because they're doing upgrades. Only 1 elevator worked most of the…read moretime. BUT the condo was beautiful. Great location. Pools were fabulous. I ordered Amazon stuff and the office holds it for you. Steven in the office was awesome during check in.

We've stayed in 3 different units. Each was nicely decorated and functional. The pools are clean…read moreand beautiful. The bad: Elevators are slow, hot, smelly, dirty and in dire need of replacement. The exterior of the property has been under construction for years. My guest this trip were a little put off by how sketchy it looks from the exterior. We'll probably stay somewhere else going forward.

Centrally located for dining and groceries, easy beach access and kid friendly. Well maintained,…read moreaffordable price, and comfortable living space.

Nice and quiet here. Long pier to fish, catch crab or just sit back relax and smell the salt water…read more Nice pool and laundry facility. Nice shaded RV spots too. All in all, this place is very nice.

Great place to stay before cruise. Excellent customer service ( Dee was awsome) excellent room…read more Well definitely come back.

We had a wonderful stay at the Harbor House Hotel in Galveston before our cruise, and the location…read morecouldn't have been better. Not only were we conveniently close to the cruise port, but we were also able to walk to The Strand and enjoy the local attractions. We picked up our wine for the cruise, treated ourselves to ice cream at La King's Confectionery, and enjoyed some live music. In the morning, we took a short stroll to Starbucks just a block away, enjoying coffee outside in the beautiful morning atmosphere. We then returned to the hotel for breakfast, which was a satisfying continental spread. They had bagels, muffins, cream cheeses, cereals, fresh fruit salad, and even some Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches you could heat up. It was a nice, plentiful breakfast with something for everyone. A special shoutout to Dee at the front desk who made our check-in smooth and welcoming. Watching the cruise ships sail in from our room was such a unique experience, and the overall comfort of the huge king bed and the spacious room really made our stay special. We're so glad we stayed here!