With a stay at The Mansion on 17th in Galveston (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. .This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Seawall and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Moody Gardens.
University of Texas Medical Branch - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Katie's Seafood House - 11 min walk
Pier 21 - 12 min walk
Fisherman's Wharf - 12 min walk
Huli Huli Hut - 5 min walk
About this property
The Mansion on 17th
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Turndown service
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This is our second stay at the Mansion on 17th. We plan to return in the fall. The property is a gem and the staff are stellar! We highly rate this wonderful Galveston getaway!
The Mansion on 17th Street was awesome. It was right in the middle of the historic district and an easy walk to The Strand. Breakfast was made from scratch and excellent; the afternoon happy hour was fun to talk with other guests and staff about their cruises. The staff was very accommodating! Highly recommend!
We enjoyed every minute we stayed there. The staff were amazing! Stephanie and Aaron were the best!! Loved how they care for the people and made our stay unforgettable. These is for sure our place to stay while in Galveston. Thank you Jeff for having a top notch place, we are in love with it.
I was going on a solo cruise and when I saw this beautiful property I booked it. I can't say enough about how wonderful my stay was, the woman there are so nice and a big thank you to Stephanie for all her help and being so sweet & friendly. Erin was so knowledgeable about the area, he gives a tour in the nicest car. The breakfast was made fresh and the pressed coffee was delicious. I would recommend this place to everyone and when I go back to Galveston would love to stay here again.
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
A stay in a lovely pre 1900 mansion. The epitome of southern hospitality, host extremely congenial and helpful-going out of their way to ensure comfort.
Great location cant wait to come back!
This location was a hidden gem nestled in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood.
We were delayed getting there and they were kind enough to check on us and give us detailed checkin instructions with a picture.
The room was comfortable and had a claw foot tub😍
Although we were unable to partake in breakfast(last minute errand) we enjoy the most delicious French press coffee and the food looked and smelled heavenly!!
All of the staff were beyond courteous and kind.
We will absolutely be staying again.
What a cute place and close to the port and downtown. The staff was marvelous and attended to every need we had. I will warn you there is no elevator and there are three floors and schlepping or luggage down three floors was not the greatest fun. Overall I would stay here again. They were friendly. We were able to get a ride over to the port and the breakfast was amazing.