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.

We had such a lovely stay at the Grand Manor! We stayed in the Garden Lace Suite and it looked just…read morelike the pictures. The house is glorious. I've always wanted to stay in a home built in the early 1900's and this was just that and more. I needed to check in early and Brian was happy to accommodate my request. We look forward to coming back and staying longer than one night next time!

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.

Check out Surfside Oasis & Surfside Oasis Too! Love Love Love this place! These houses are new to…read morethe market & they are wonderful! The pool is awesome & you are literally just steps from the beach. Had a great time with the family! We had both houses & there was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchens in both houses are furnished, have granite countertops & plenty of room. We ate most of our meals out on the deck overlooking the beach. The houses are surrounded by Palm Trees. There are BBQ grills, adirondack chairs, loungers & games for the kids. The big house even has an arcade video game that takes no quarters. New TV's, Direct TV, WiFi & nice furniture. Not your typical Beach House. It is even totally fenced in so we could corral the grandchildren. There was room for all of us to park inside the fenced in area & the guys even parked their boat underneath the house & we could lock the gates for added security. Both houses have outdoor private showers & foot washing stations & outdoor refrigerators so you don't have to go inside to get a beverage. It was great sitting at the swim up table under the umbrella & watching the kids swim. At first glance it seems pricey but when you average out the price it is very affordable. I can't say enough about this place. This is our FAVORITE new vacation spot! We can't wait to go back! :)

Love this place. Been comming here for 4 yrs now. We come 2-3 times a year as a weekend getaway.read more

We just recently spent a week at Dellanera and we were just feet away from the beach. We had a…read moregreat view oceanside from our RV windows. They have a nice laundry facility, game room, showers and restrooms. They had conveniently placed trash receptacles that were emptied in a timely matter daily. I like that we were just minutes from the activity on the island, yet we felt we were away from it all.....peaceful. There is an upper deck with lots of seating to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. We plan to go back again next year....

Perfect location! Just a couple blocks from Pier Pleasure, the beach, chick fil a, Wendy's,…read moremurdochs, restaurants. The owner is fantastic and very informative on places to go each day! We will definitely book our next fam vacay here again!! Very hospitable and friendly! Super cute apartment with cable! Very very happy with our stay!!

Great location for a stay at Galveston. Beautiful rooms and super nice guys that run the place. If…read moreyou are upstairs Room 4 or 5 you will have to use the stairs to get to your room (just a heads up). The back of the house has a lounge area that is private and a great way to end the night with a glass of wine. You can't beat being a block away from the Pleasure Pier and quick jaunt to eating establishments.

Very nice place and I eat here often. I have enjoyed each item I have eaten. I like the open…read morefeeling with lots of light. Waiters and waitresses have all been top notch. Owner is always present it seems and takes time to talk. Nice guy! Too hot now but look forward to using the outside seating this fall. Be sure to check out their bakery goods.

This is an amazing place. Very peaceful and large with all the comforts of home. We were here…read moreduring a long weekend in August 2019. The hosts are awesome and the furnishings first class. The location is perfect. A few blocks from the Strand, a few blocks to the beach. The second home on the property has recently been completely renovated. That is where we stayed. Not sure if they offered bed and breakfast in the large home. Very safe neighborhood. Perfect location. Awesome place for two couples to make home base for all the fun stuff to do on Galveston Island for a weekend or longer. This may sound like a small thing, but the air conditioning kept the home very comfortable during some pretty hot humid days. Exactly what you want when you return from a day seeing the sights.

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.

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!"