The 1890 Freeman House

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Superior Room | View from room
Point of interest
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1711 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston (East End), The 1890 Freeman House is a 4-minute walk from Grand 1894 Opera House and 12 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. .This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Galveston Seawall.

What's nearby

  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie’s Historic Pier 19 Seafood House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The 1890 Freeman House

Victorian guesthouse in Galveston with free parking
The 1890 Freeman House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Galveston guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include portable fans, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 100 miles.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 miles
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Secured extended parking on site (USD 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1890
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured extended parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal and Cash App
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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
Property Registration Number GVR09346

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The 1890 Freeman House Galveston
The 1890 Freeman House Guesthouse
The 1890 Freeman House Guesthouse Galveston