Went for High Tea here . The setting is lovely in an old mansion. Our host was also the driver for…read moretheir car service. Interesting conversation . Food was great.. quiche, scones with clotted crème and jam; cucumber sandwiches ( a New England favorite in Galveston no less); assorted sweets and upper class teas. Table was beautifully set; prosecco was an add on but very nice touch. Highly highly recommend . Do this ... it's fun and enjoyable!

Let's talk about hidden gems. The George Manor is definitely one of those in Galveston. We stopped…read morehere to stay before a cruise and that was a great move on our part. This historic bed and breakfast offers a lot on the property. Built hundreds of years ago, The George Manor is a collection of vintage painting, craftsmanship, architecture, and landscaping. The real shining star is the Chef, Michael de Bayer. When I read his bio online, I was already impressed. How could you not be? He's cooked for Tina Turner, Prince, and a number of others that you might recognize. He's one of the most personable chefs I've met and I had a blast talking to him about food, cars, and a bunch of other things. We signed up for the prix fixe dinner service and while we knew it was a 5 course meal, it was a ton of delectable food. Starting with a curry spiced amuse bouche, then a glorious carpaccio and caviar, an über schnitzel with gulf shrimp, red snapper, and two over the top desserts. The shrimp with cassis crème was unique and the Black Forest cake was more than authentic, it was transportational to Germany. Moving to breakfast, Chef Michael makes the BEST bacon. Both the lardon bits from dinner to the strips of breakfast bacon, he's a master for sure. If you're in the area, pay this place a stop and make sure to book dinner, it will be an unforgettable experience.

A Sunday - Monday stay…read more We celebrated Valentine's the first Sunday-Monday in March in hopes of having the Island to ourselves. Instead of staying at the big hotel on The Strand, we decided to try Schaefer Haus. With two homes to select from, we selected what is Room 2 in the main haus. It is beautiful and filled with antique furnishings. Tammy and the rest of the staff are lovely. Tammy filled us in on the Happy Hour and Breakfast details and showed us our room; what is listed as the Freiberg (and now known as the Laura or Room2.) The room is comfortable. The bathroom includes a claw foot tub with shower head. There are three rooms available on the second floor and two on the third. Okay, here we go. (Let me first say, we have every intention of staying here again.) We arrived early. When we were shown our room, Room 1 and 3 were being cleaned and unoccupied. I was delighted at the idea of having the Haus to ourselves. Within an hour, both rooms were filled, as well as the third floor. As sound travels, I quickly realized there were some flaws in privacy. For instance, there is a second door in the bathroom that is right by the toilet. If opened, it would be into the space at the top of the stairs on the second floor shared by the three rooms. There is a gap at the base of the door that you could pass a stack of two magazines under. On the opposite side of the toilet is the window that is used to gain access to the private balcony. Only a sheer black curtain provides coverage from the two houses across the street. After dark, I turned the bathroom lights off and used the romantic amount of light that comes in through that door I was speaking of earlier. The actual bathroom door in no way secures to the door frame. That said, it stayed closed anytime one of us was depending on privacy. Let's talk sound. Around 2AM, Room 1 or 3 decided it was time to listen to some soothing sounds of Trip-House at volume 11. Okay. This did not wake me, but it woke the husband. However, around 3AM, what sounded like a man and woman began screaming violently at one another. This did wake me with deep concern. Ten minutes later - all quiet. We found out after breakfast, the music was coming from Room 1. Lastly, security. There is a tiny knob on Room 2 that acts as a dead bolt. Lock it! At least twice during the night someone vigorously checked our room doorknob as if they were confused about which room was theirs. Monday morning, breakfast was delicious. While there were no mimosas (which are available on Saturday and Sunday,) the quiche was fantastic and the bacon crisp! Coffee, water, juice, and milk were also available. Schaefer Haus should definitely be on your list for a stay on The Strand!

This house is perfect for a weekend getaway and deserves more recognition. Tammy is an amazing host…read moreand the staff here is very accommodating to every guest's needs. Additionally, the rooms were very kept together and clean. I would recommend the Schaefer Haus to anyone looking for a historic home away from home on the island.

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.

My husband and I had the most amazing time staying at Avenue O. We chose this bed and breakfast as…read moreour destination to get married. We wanted to do something special with just us and Avenue O was the perfect choice! Polly and Jeff were absolute pleasures to work with! This historic home was so charming and cozy. I loved how beautifully it was decorated with a coastal theme. I loved all the beachy touches from the artwork, light fixtures, colors, furniture, etc. Everything was so elegant. We stayed in the Seawall Suite which is the largest room. It has a nice balcony as well. It was also decorated beautifully like the rest of the house. It was very cozy and comfortable. We chose to get married in the backyard near the gazebo. It was perfect. It was just my husband and I, Polly, Jeff and Heidi of course. Heidi actually walked me to the gazebo as if she was walking me "down the aisle." It was adorable! She's the Yorkie in the photos. Our ceremony was quick and intimate. Jeff did an excellent job and made us feel at ease as if we were just hanging out with friends. Not only is Polly an amazing decorator, she is also a very talented cook. She even made us a wedding cake! It was very pretty and so delicious!! I believe she said it was an Amaretto buttercream with strawberry filling. It was sooooooooo amazing!! In the morning, she made us an incredible homemade breakfast! It started off with yogurt parfaits and fresh granola. Yum! Then there were mini pumpkin pancakes, fresh potatoes, bacon and scrambled eggs. The bacon was so yum. It tasted like a maple-peppered bacon but I'm not sure what it was. All I know is it was awesome! Our wedding package was so reasonably-priced. We didn't have to do anything except pay and show up. Polly took care of the rest. We just can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. Polly is so great at taking care of people. She and Jeff were both fantastic hosts. If you're ever in Galveston, I would highly recommend staying with them instead of at a hotel. You won't regret it!!

What an amazing stay! Polly and Jeff are fantastic hosts that really love what they do and it shows…read morein the details. First, the food is divine. Polly hand crafts each of the breakfasts and pairs it with a coffee from a local roaster. Each of the meals starts with a fresh fruit dish that pops with flavor. For main courses, expect to be wowed and never bored as it will be different each morning you stay. Whether you are looking for tips on what to do in the area, looking for a quiet sabbatical, or somewhere to just get away for a weekend, Avenue O is a great place to relax and enjoy your stay. We'll be back for sure!

This place is breath taking the moment we walked in the door we felt like we were on island time…read more You really enjoy every meal with the panoramic water views. We book a family reunion trip and now it's become a tradition.

5 stars "Absolutely stunning beach house! This was by far…read moreone of the most beautiful and relaxing places I've ever stayed. The home was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated with a calming coastal vibe. Every detail felt thoughtful, from the cozy furnishings to the open layout that let in tons of natural light. The views were unreal--waking up to the sound of waves and seeing the ocean was pure bliss. The hostesses were amazing--warm, responsive, and made us feel right at home. It was the perfect escape, and I honestly didn't want to leave. Highly recommend!"

My wife and I spent Labor Day weekend 2023 at Carr Mansion and we had an amazing stay. We stayed in…read morethe Carriage House behind the main house, and we loved it. Joellyn, the owner, was very hospitable and routinely checked if we needed anything. She offered us drinks on our arrival. My wife liked some cookies that were available, and she provided a package of them for her later that night. Joellyn had breakfast catered by renowned Chef Mary Bass, and it was quite delicious. Delicious breakfast casserole and tamales. It was very close to the Strand and the Seawall, so everything we did was just a short drive. We will definitely be returning to try another room at the Mansion!

It was a lovely second stay. I was in the Merchant Room this time. However, upgrades need to be…read moremade - the towel holder fell off the wall, the fridge needed a deep clean as it was yuck, and one of the light bulbs was out above the bed! Host is kind and pleasant. She made good recommendations for dining and sightseeing, and provided muffins & orange juice for a light morning snack!

Loved every minute of our stay. Can't wait to visit again for our wedding anniversary. Everything…read morewas perfect and the owners are just lovely.

This place is mind blowing. Gorgeous!! Tanya and Jeff are amazing host and offer a fabulous…read morebreakfast. You will be surprised at how much you get for the money!!

There is such rich history in Galveston, and the Lasker Inn is in of those places. A beautoful old…read morehome from the late 1800s, its owners have kept the character wjth gorgeous antique throughout and the charm this place deserves. The owner met me at the front door and welcomes me in a genuine way. He walked me through the house and showed me all there was to see and do within. He then showed me my room, (of which was very large) and explained how to use the TV and control my air. This was above and beyond any experience I had received before. Outstanding service. The breakfast was served at 8:00 am and it was delicious. All home made and timely prepared. My favorite was the apple muffins. J likes it so much I had two. Beautiful residence, with southern charm, and spacious rooms.

My husband and I got married at The Lasker in 2020. Before we even finished our weekend, we had…read moredecided that we wanted to have our 5-year anniversary party in the same spot! When he says he'll care of everything, he absolutely means it... Richard is one of a kind! We brought 12 friends down to Galveston and rented the house for the entire weekend... Our crew was absolutely blown away by how much attention to detail was put into every aspect of their stay. Each of the rooms has such a distinct personality, and the charm of the old house is put on full display to shine through. Richard checked in with us a few times during the evening to make sure we had everything we needed. On Saturday morning, breakfast was served and WOW--Logan knows his way around the kitchen. Our friends were so impressed with the food and even requested the recipes of a few items. When we slipped out to enjoy the Strand for a few hours that afternoon, Richard and his team refreshed our rooms. We decided to host a dinner with more guests Saturday evening to celebrate 5 years, and that went off without a hitch. Cocktail hour with the famous Lasker charcuterie board was enjoyed by all, and the barbecue spread for our main course was absolutely delicious! As an added treat, Richard had a miniature version of our original wedding cake for guests to enjoy. It was a hit! Sunday morning breakfast was just as delicious as Saturday's... Logan's famous hangover hash was gobbled up, and the yogurt parfaits hit the spot. We can't say enough about how much we love The Lasker, Richard, and his entire team... Their goal is to make every stay memorable, no matter the occasion, and they flawlessly execute every time.