Spacious Family Home | Pets Welcome | Fenced Yard

Galveston, TX, United States

9 guests
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Stay in one of Galveston’s rare historic red brick homes in the heart of Kempner Park. Built in 1928, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath home blends vintage charm with modern comfort, perfect for families, couples, or group getaways. Near Galveston’s historic district, restaurants, beaches, and attractions, this home offers the perfect mix of charm, comfort, and convenience.

Good to know

1928 Kempner Retreat | Historic Galveston Getaway Near Beach & Cruise Port Welcome to 1928 Kempner Retreat , a beautiful Galveston home perfectly located in the heart of mid-town Galveston. This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat blends timeless 1920s character with modern comfort, making it ideal for family vacations, cruise stays, couples getaways, and group trips. Located just minutes from the beach, Galveston Seawall, cruise terminals, restaurants, shopping, and historic downtown attractions, you’ll enjoy one of the island’s most convenient locations. Prime Galveston Location • 3 minutes to Galveston Seawall & beaches • 7 minutes to the Cruise Ship Terminal • Minutes to The Strand, Pleasure Pier & downtown • Close to restaurants, coffee shops & local attractions Whether you’re heading out on a cruise, spending the weekend at the beach, or exploring the island, this location makes it easy to enjoy everything Galveston has to offer. Spacious Layout for Families & Groups Designed with comfort and flexibility in mind, the home comfortably accommodates families, couples, and small groups with multiple sleeping areas and private bathrooms. Sleeping Arrangements Downstairs Bedroom 3 • Queen bed • Ensuite full bathroom with shower • Queen sleeper sofa with upgraded gel/foam mattress Upstairs Primary Suite • King bed • Private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower Bedroom 2 • Queen bed • Access to full bathroom with tub/shower combo Loft Area • Twin daybed — perfect for kids or extra sleeping space Comfortable Spaces to Relax & Gather After a beach day or cruise excursion, unwind in the spacious family room with Smart TV, gather around the dining table for meals together, or enjoy the fully stocked island kitchen designed for cooking and entertaining. The home also includes: • Large living room • Dedicated dining room • Fully equipped kitchen • Full laundry room • Fast WiFi • Smart TV Starter Amenities Included To help you settle in comfortably, we provide: • Coffee & creamer • Shampoo & conditioner • Body soap • Toilet paper & paper towels Thoughtfully designed for a relaxing, stress-free 5-star stay.

Other Details to Note

You will love spending in the totally modern 97 year old home. Built in 1928 has the charm of old with the modern touches. This home comfortably sleeps nine people in beds and a Queen sofa bed. - No Parties are allowed-Max guest count is 9 - Each guest must listed on the reservation - No smoking, vaping or marijuana use inside or outside the home - We love our pets and are pet friendly! Pets must be added to the guest count and a pet fee does apply.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Crib
  • Fireplace guards

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

7 blocks to seawall and 3 min by car or golf cart ( Kempner Park)

Guest Access

All areas except garage and apartment are accessible to guests. We use keyless entry on the door lock for the main house.

Find us

Galveston, TX, United States

You can walk to the beach( 7 blocks) or rent a golf cart at numerous places. 3 minutes by car to the Seawall.

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Reviews

Veronica
April 2026
The house was clean and neat. The owner was very informative. Everything was just as they said. I was very impressed. My next visit to Galveston I will definitely see if the house is available
Sarah
April 2026
We loved our visit and would 100% stay here again. The house is really beautiful and comfortable, with a big table to eat at, lovely bedrooms, and a beautiful backyard. Beds were great, neighborhood is quiet and residential but close to everything. Everything was pristine—so clean! Hosts were incredibly responsive. Just a great house and lovely time all around.
Mike
March 2026
Stayed the night before our cruise. Wish we could have stayed longer - the place is beautiful and relaxing. Would definitely stay here again the next time we sail out of Galveston.
Michele
February 2026
Great house! They had so many things available in the house!!! It is decorated so amazing, you have to go around and look at everything! We are on the Krewe of Aquarius, so this was so convenient to be at the barn to take out float EARLY in the morning! Great location, great house and amazing hosts!!
Tara
February 2026
This home was so charming. Myself, my sister, the aunts and the cousins all agreed we felt right at home the moment we walked in. Also, cleanliness is at the top of the list for us. We were just looking for a place to gather to play games, cook meals and so on. And, boy, did we pick the right place!