10/10 Excellent
B L.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property.
B L.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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Newly remodeled 1868 5/3 East End Historic District Cottage. Free Wifi & Parking
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15163.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galveston, TX
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal20 min walk
- Port of Galveston2 min drive
- Galveston Seawall2 min drive
- Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Blue Room
1 Double Bed
Front Room
1 Queen Bed
Green Room
1 Double Bed
Kids Upper Loft
+1
1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib
3 bathrooms
Hallway Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Jack & Jill Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Kids Loft Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Newly remodeled 1868 5/3 East End Historic District Cottage. Free Wifi & Parking
Welcome to The Blue Herron! We celebrate the legacy of our beloved and dearly missed grandparents, Ellis and Jeffalene Herron. They loved Galveston and it's where we spent all of our family Fourth of July celebrations with them. We look forward to sharing our newly remodeled cottage built in 1868 and 1900 storm survivor, and know they would be delighted to share it with you as well!
Experience Galveston like a local in this delightful 5-bedroom cottage built in 1868. Conveniently located in the East End Historical District very near east end beaches and the Strand, you'll arrive to either in minutes!
With 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 full beds, 4 twin bed (one set bunk) 2 full-size futons, a convertible chair, and 1 pack 'n play, there's plenty of space for 15 guests. The large comfy L-shaped sofa can accommodate two, if needed. Enjoy cold AC, WiFi, Washer/Dryer and a charcoal BBQ pit.
The 3 updated bathrooms offer a tub and/or shower.
The upstairs space is dedicated to the kids, but can most certainly accommodate adults. We do not recommend an adult sleep on the top bunk. With 6 beds and a projector for movie night, and a chalkboard wall, all the cousins will be kept busy here!
Outdoor games for the backyard provide for a fun family night. The patio is just as comfortable as the house, so cozy up in a chair or the sofa while watching a game of giant Jenga until dinner is pulled off the grill.
Take a video tour here: https://youtube.com/shorts/hgLRPKykBWA?si=FyL0Z4Vy5NgaOim3
We hope you enjoy what our charming cottage and everything Galveston has to offer!
Experience Galveston like a local in this delightful 5-bedroom cottage built in 1868. Conveniently located in the East End Historical District very near east end beaches and the Strand, you'll arrive to either in minutes!
With 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 full beds, 4 twin bed (one set bunk) 2 full-size futons, a convertible chair, and 1 pack 'n play, there's plenty of space for 15 guests. The large comfy L-shaped sofa can accommodate two, if needed. Enjoy cold AC, WiFi, Washer/Dryer and a charcoal BBQ pit.
The 3 updated bathrooms offer a tub and/or shower.
The upstairs space is dedicated to the kids, but can most certainly accommodate adults. We do not recommend an adult sleep on the top bunk. With 6 beds and a projector for movie night, and a chalkboard wall, all the cousins will be kept busy here!
Outdoor games for the backyard provide for a fun family night. The patio is just as comfortable as the house, so cozy up in a chair or the sofa while watching a game of giant Jenga until dinner is pulled off the grill.
Take a video tour here: https://youtube.com/shorts/hgLRPKykBWA?si=FyL0Z4Vy5NgaOim3
We hope you enjoy what our charming cottage and everything Galveston has to offer!
Property manager
Brandon
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR14484
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Galveston
Located by the sea, 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. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Port of Galveston - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Restaurants
- Miller's Seawall Grill - 14 min walk
- Saltgrass Steak House - 10 min walk
- Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant - 12 min walk
- Huli Huli Hut - 12 min walk
- The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe - 10 min walk
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca R.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Rebecca R.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pedro M.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Pedro M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
David H.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna W.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home Away from Home
Anna W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Brandon
Welcome to The Blue Heron! We celebrate the legacy of our beloved and dearly missed grandparents, Ellis Lee and Jeffalene Herron. They loved Galveston and it's where we spent all of our family 4th of July celebrations with them.
Why they chose this property
The Blue Herron is perfectly located on Broadway in the East End Historic District making it a breeze to access the beaches or The Strand. The beatiful League-Kempner House, Moody Mansion, and Bishop's Palace are all very close by. The neighborhood is full of amazing homes that will take you back in time.
What makes this property unique
Rebecka Behrman Tenant Cottage built 1868 and remodeled in 1913 and 1956.
Information written and complied by: Jami Durham, Historian - Buildings & Cultural History, Galveston Historical Foundation, July 2024.
German widow Rebecka Olmstead Behrman (1797-1886) built this Gulf Coast cottage for use as a rental property in 1868. Behrman was born in Oldenburg, Germany, where she married August Ludwig Behrman in his hometown of Hannover in 1824. Between 1826 and 1837, the couple had seven children, including daughters Augusta (1826-1902, Mrs. John Hermann Carstens), Theresa (1830-1912, Mrs. Heinrig Aschoff), Elise (1836-1912), and Sara (1837-1920) and sons George (1828-1862), Henry (1829-1863) and Friedrich (1832-1866).
In 1843, the Behrman family immigrated to Galveston, where George was one of the the island's earliest pharmacists. By 1850, Rebecka was a widow supporting five children still living at home. They relocated to Houston, where George Jr. worked as a merchant clerk to support the family. Rebecka, along with Sara and Elise, presumably remained in Houston during the Civil War while her sons all eventually enlisted in the Confederate Army, and by 1866, were all dead.
By January 1867, Rebecka had returned to Galveston and purchased two lots on Broadway, on the southeast corner of 17th Street, where she built two houses. Situated directly on the corner, 1627 Broadway (demolished 1913) served as the family's primary residence, which she shared for the remainder of her life with daughters Sara and Elise.
In 1868, Rebecka contracted to build 1623 Broadway on lot two, which she utilized as a rental property. In 1870, she gifted lot two and the tenant cottage to her youngest daughter Sara.
The 1868 Behrman tenant cottage is an example of a Gulf Coast cottage, one of Galveston's most common forms. Sometimes called Creole cottages, the one-and-one-half story, three-bay frame cottage features a side-gable with dormered windows.
Information written and complied by: Jami Durham, Historian - Buildings & Cultural History, Galveston Historical Foundation, July 2024.
German widow Rebecka Olmstead Behrman (1797-1886) built this Gulf Coast cottage for use as a rental property in 1868. Behrman was born in Oldenburg, Germany, where she married August Ludwig Behrman in his hometown of Hannover in 1824. Between 1826 and 1837, the couple had seven children, including daughters Augusta (1826-1902, Mrs. John Hermann Carstens), Theresa (1830-1912, Mrs. Heinrig Aschoff), Elise (1836-1912), and Sara (1837-1920) and sons George (1828-1862), Henry (1829-1863) and Friedrich (1832-1866).
In 1843, the Behrman family immigrated to Galveston, where George was one of the the island's earliest pharmacists. By 1850, Rebecka was a widow supporting five children still living at home. They relocated to Houston, where George Jr. worked as a merchant clerk to support the family. Rebecka, along with Sara and Elise, presumably remained in Houston during the Civil War while her sons all eventually enlisted in the Confederate Army, and by 1866, were all dead.
By January 1867, Rebecka had returned to Galveston and purchased two lots on Broadway, on the southeast corner of 17th Street, where she built two houses. Situated directly on the corner, 1627 Broadway (demolished 1913) served as the family's primary residence, which she shared for the remainder of her life with daughters Sara and Elise.
In 1868, Rebecka contracted to build 1623 Broadway on lot two, which she utilized as a rental property. In 1870, she gifted lot two and the tenant cottage to her youngest daughter Sara.
The 1868 Behrman tenant cottage is an example of a Gulf Coast cottage, one of Galveston's most common forms. Sometimes called Creole cottages, the one-and-one-half story, three-bay frame cottage features a side-gable with dormered windows.
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