The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
511 17th St., Galveston, Galveston, TX 77550, United States – Excellent location - show map
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.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Steve
United Kingdom“Fantastic warm welcome, atmosphere superb. Building a real piece of history, made to feel part of the family!!!”- Jennifer
Germany“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...” - Kathryn United 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...”
Jacquelyn United Kingdom“Grand old house, lots of kookie features.. we really enjoyed our stay, all the staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was amazing.. delicious!”
Kathryn United Kingdom“Beautiful old mansion but well maintained and modernised to maintain the traditional feel while being comfortable. Staff were truly lovely people.”
Lee United 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...”- Kay United 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...”
- Phil United Kingdom“Super stylish, great staff, happy hour had all guests getting together for what turned into 3 hours! Lovely breakfasts too.”
Donna
United States“This is our go to place whenever we are travelling through Galveston, Texas. Great location, great staff!”
Cherie
New 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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Facilities of The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer HausGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Happy hour
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Wine/champagne
- Street parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Wake-up service
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- 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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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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Check-in at The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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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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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 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
