The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
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Boasting a shared lounge and views of quiet street, The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Galveston, 1.6 km from Seawall Urban Park. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out. Pleasure Pier is 2.5 km from the bed and breakfast and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is 9.3 km away. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, champagne and pancakes are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus include Porretto Beach, Stewart Beach and Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal. William P. Hobby Airport is 66 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- SteveUnited Kingdom“Fantastic warm welcome, atmosphere superb. Building a real piece of history, made to feel part of the family!!!”
- JenniferGermany“We stayed in the Hitchcock Suite, said to have inspired Alfred Hitchcock while writing “the birds”. The property is beautiful, the room well equipped and comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the staff very friendly and attentive. The location...”
- KathrynUnited Kingdom“Beautiful building. Fab location for town (bars, music, shopping and restaurants) and cruise terminal. Staff made me feel like a “rock star” nothing was too much trouble. Transfer, parking and golf buggy hire available. Enjoyed cheese and...”
- JacquelynUnited Kingdom“Grand old house, lots of kookie features.. we really enjoyed our stay, all the staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was amazing.. delicious!”
- KathrynUnited Kingdom“Beautiful old mansion but well maintained and modernised to maintain the traditional feel while being comfortable. Staff were truly lovely people.”
- LeeUnited Kingdom“The Mansion on 17th itself is absolutely beautiful but the customer service level is what makes the hotel shine. We travelled throughout Texas on a leisure trip from the UK and by far the Mansion was the best place we visited. The level of...”
- KayUnited Kingdom“Absolutely stunning house. Aaron was a wonderful host, couldn't do enough to make our stay better. We had a wonderful afternoon for happy hour and thoroughly enjoyed the stories he told us about the house and the history of Galveston. Just wish...”
- PhilUnited Kingdom“Super stylish, great staff, happy hour had all guests getting together for what turned into 3 hours! Lovely breakfasts too.”
- DonnaUnited States“This is our go to place whenever we are travelling through Galveston, Texas. Great location, great staff!”
- CherieNew Zealand“The property and decor are beautifully kept. Excellent location to explore the historic area of Galveston. All within walking distance. Spacious rooms. Rick and his staff are super friendly and helpful. The breakfast is superb.”
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Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Facilities of The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer HausGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Happy hour
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Wake-up service
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
FAQs about The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
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The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Happy hour
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Room options at The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus include:
- Double
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Guests staying at The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus is 950 yards from the centre of Galveston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.