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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81873 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Heart of Galveston.Your stay at this Kempner Park vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat

Beautiful appointed 1928 home in Galveston, Texas. 7 blocks from the beach and 3 minutes to the downtown strand. Luxury at the best. You and your family or guest will enjoy being in the center of Galveston. 3 minutes from all the fabulous restaurants and amusement places.

Property manager

David Painter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,873 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR07631

Property is also known as

1928 Beautiful Galveston Home Galveston
1928 Beautiful Galveston Home Private vacation home
1928 Beautiful Galveston Home Private vacation home Galveston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 15-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street and 15-minute walk from Seawall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Galveston.

Historic 1928 Kempner Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was amazing

House was amazing. Close to the beach and close everything to do in Galveston. Would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property

Eclectic neighborhood. Nice back yard. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin h., chertsey,surrey,uk

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCELLENT CHARACTER HOUSE

The house was even better than described. Lots of character inside the house. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are extremely large with their own bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom also had its own bathroom. Comfortable lounge. Kitchen with plenty of utensils. The garden was a delight to sit outside in the sunshine. Easy to park the car in the driveway. Quiet neighbourhood. Near the seawall, probably about half a mile so walkable for some. Fast and reliable wifi. Would stay here again if returning to Galveston. David was extremely easy to contact and replied quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solomon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home at Galveston

This is a neat, clean and well designed beach home. We were two families and all of us liked this beautiful house. We had everything we needed in the house from beautiful plates and utensils to Keurig coffee maker and beautiful coffee cups which makes our stay easy and enjoyable. The two bed rooms were great, our kids liked the sleepers downstairs. We definitely would like to stay in this house when we come to Galveston again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

The house is beautiful and very comfortable, the owner is a very nice person, he was always checking if we need anything. I highly recommend this property. We will be back with pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time!

The house was clean and had everything we needed. David was truly an exceptional host. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ckean, nice and neat

Everything was great, the owner was nice a very helpful. The bed were comfy and clean. The home is located near the beach. It was worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mechele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful home had everything our group needed and more. The location was perfect for our stay as we explored Seawall & Strand the most. The best part was we could easily contact the owners & communicate with them in a timely manner. That was key for us after some “not so good “ experiences in the past. We hope to come again to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The home is very beautiful and fit 6 very comfortably. The host was amazing and was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

My family and my brothers family plan a vacation every year and this year we decided to go to Galveston from the Dallas area. We chose this property because it fit our families and was close to everything. Pictures did not do this property justice! It’s a beautiful home. Communication with owner was fantastic. He set the door code to my preference which made remembering it so much easier. The property was very clean and one of the most stocked properties we’ve ever stayed in! Everything you could ever want with every detail thought out. Living room and furniture was super cozy. Thank you for the fun spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great location close to Strand and Seawall streets. A car would probably be a must. Enough can not be said about the host. He was a wealth of information and very prompt on answering any guestions. The house was furnished like you were at home. Every possible thing you needed was furnished. I have been a VRBO user for over 15 years. And this rental is one of my best. Bill
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viet N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house. Perfect location

Everything about this home is warm and welcoming We really enjoyed our stay this labor day at one of your properties in Galveston. The home was well equipped, very elegant and beautifully designed inside. Cute little back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Shreveport,

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful updated house

Beautiful home with convenient location. Great for families or adults. They had games for kids. Cute little outdoor area for sitting or grilling. Host checked in to make sure if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021