The Belle of Ball Street. Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Galveston, TX

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪18 min walk‬
Port of Galveston
‪2 min drive‬
Galveston Seawall
‪3 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Carriage house

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

One of nicest houses on one of the loveliest streets in the heart of Galveston's Historic East End. A 1900 Storm Survivor, taken down to the studs and lovingly restored in the 2000s, with new plumbing and wiring. Featured on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

Completely renovated four bedroom, three and a half bath, with additional one bedroom/one bath carriage house apartment available for overflow. Perfectly located, with a scenic walk to the Strand, the wharf, the beach (.5 mile), mass at Sacred Heart, UTMB, Adoue Park. Coffee one scenic block away. Pastry/bakery, two short blocks.

Owner's suite: king
First Guest: king
Second Guest: full
Nana's Attic: three twins
Carriage House: queen

Property manager

Chris Malish

Premier Host

Languages

French

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Welcome to Ball St. Manor! Historic fully restored 1891 Eastlake Victorian

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Younger kids will love staying in Nana's Attic!

Events

No events allowed

Pls. respect neighbors. House parties prohibited.

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed. Learned the hard way.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Sorry, no smoking. Not under any circumstances.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Pls. respect neighbors. House parties prohibited.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GVR07006

About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

University of Texas Medical Branch - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Huli Huli Hut - ‬11 min walk
‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬15 min walk
‪Hub Cap Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
‪The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Belle of Ball Street. Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Belle of Ball Street. Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Belle of Ball Street. Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Belle of Ball Street. Walk to the beach from Galveston's Historic East End located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Blake D.

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Great house and easy to get around

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Loved our stay! Great house and great location! And owners were very easy to work with. I highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mardi Gras!

We gathered as a family and enjoyed our time. We loved the history and historic elements of the house.My only feedback was there is no downstairs bedroom, my mom is in a walker but we were able to get her upstairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

We stayed at the Belle of Ball Street for our sons wedding weekend it slept our large family comfortably and had plenty of room for visiting. We especially enjoyed the front porch.!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

17 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas at the Belle on Ball Street

Our second stay at The Belle was just what we needed for our annual birthdays and Christmas gathering! This historic home is beautiful and comfortable. The owners provide detailed notes about the property along with thorough check-in/check-out guidance, and are quickly responsive with any questions that may arise. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking needs. And the front porch is wonderful for morning coffee!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston Charm

We had 9 in our party and this home was an excellent choice. Everyone had room to spread out and relax. The location in in a historic neighborhood and convenient to The Strand and Beach. The home was clean, quiet and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Fun

We had the most wonderful in your beautiful home.,perfect size for a big family

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The property managers were very responsive and accommodating. Had a issue late in the day and they repaired it immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saturday night stay

Great location in an old style neighborhood just a few blocks from the strand. We all loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia L.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house great host

The house is so beautiful inside and it has enough beds and communication with Rachel is super fast. Check in and out are easy and I would come back again and thank you so much to host us.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and excellent location!

The house was perfect and very comfortable! Staying in this historic Galveston home was a great experience. The location is excellent and the owners were very helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding week

A beautiful home that was perfect for our family - one of the best stocked homes we have stayed in.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorrie C.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation before our cruise

This house was comfortable, clean, beautiful and spacious!! My only complaint was the water pressure being low. Now I am keeping in mind, that the house is historic, it is part of the Galveston Historic District after all, I am only writing this so others will know what to expect. The house is beautifully restored. My family and I will treasure our memories for years to come.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Great location in the historic district. Walked to coffee and strolled the neighborhood admiring the incredible homes. The home itself is immaculate and decorated simply, cleanly, beautifully AND comfortably. The millwork, doors, windows and staircases are works of art. Fun to sit on the front porch and enjoy the evening. We traveled with seniors, toddlers, and teens, and there were comfortable and appropriate accommodations for all. Nice assortment of books on the history of the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina A.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lot of Charm Under One Roof

This house is so inviting. The decor is upscale elegance, and every room has a lot of charm. It is equipped with everything you need, even baby things! I am grateful for the chance to stay in a beautiful historical home. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historical home!

We loved staying in this grand olde home. We were here to tour a little bit of Galveston before our cruise. It’s a perfect location and the host were lovely. We accidentally messed up the front door lock and they were quick to respond. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

René F.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

The property is well maintained. The kitchen, dining area, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms are all spacious. The kitchen is stocked with spices, condiments and much more. The bathrooms have extra toiletries in case you forgot something. We had a great stay!! Restaurants are close and so is the beach. The hosts are amazing!! They checked on us often and were easy to contact.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuh-MIng H.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Greatest

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our girls weekend

We loved the home and all the accommodations. Property manager was very responsive when we had questions and had lots of good suggestions. We would definitely stay at this property again. Great job maintaining the beautiful history of this home. Keep up the great work!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam l.

21 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

This is our fourth year in a row to stay at homes owned by these hosts. They are awesome! We always bring our kids and grandkids, and it’s so fun to all stay under one roof. The house is always clean, beautifully furnished, and is an easy walk to the beach, or a very short drive. Can’t wait for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay at the Belle!

We had a fabulous time in Galveston! The location of the Belle was perfect! The beds were comfortable. The rooms are so spacious. It is decorated beautifully! We loved our time there and will go back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This home is exactly as advertised. There was plenty of room for our group of 10 to gather comfortably and enjoy our time together. We loved the convenient location and could not have asked for a more beautiful place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liv S.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Family Gathering

Three generations of our 8 person family stayed very comfortably. Love the the converted attic into bedroom where the older kids felt like they were in their own apartment. Kitchen had absolutely everything we needed to make our meals. Great location close to the strand and cruise port. The house is beautiful, rich with history yet has all the modern necessities for comfort and convenience.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend weekend

Group of long time friends gathered for some Christmas cheer and birthday celebrations. Ate lots of good food and did a little shopping. The house was perfectly located to walk to some great streets and restaurants. Solid, comfortable historic home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mark Hill

Great House, perfect location, plenty of room for 4 couples

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Malish

We're a family of five based in Austin-- Dad an administrative lawyer and business owner, Mom an advanced practice nurse, Kid 1 in college, Kid 2 in middle school, Kid 3 in 5th grade. We love to travel and try new things. Mom grew up visiting Galveston with her grandma; Dad's mom's family is originally from the island going back to before The Storm.

Why they chose this property

One of nicest houses on one of the loveliest streets in Galveston's Historic East End. A 1900 Storm Survivor, taken down to the studs and lovingly restored in the 2000s, with new plumbing and wiring. Featured on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Perfectly located: a scenic walk to the action at the Strand, the art district, and the rest of downtown; UTMB; the hospitals; the seawall (.5 miles).

What makes this property unique

This house has been set up as our second home, with everything we could want when visiting -- so it should have everything you could want too. Nice cookware, dinnerware, flatware, sheets, mattresses. We love staying here. We think you will too.

Languages:

French

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 4

Carriage house

Master bedroom

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

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