Well set in the East End district of Galveston, The 1890 Freeman House is located a 19-minute walk from Seawall Urban Park, 1.1 miles from Porretto Beach and 1.2 miles from Stewart Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Pleasure Pier is 1.5 miles from the inn and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is 5.8 miles away. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a terrace. At The 1890 Freeman House every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal, Moody Mansion Museum and The Grand 1894 Opera House. William P. Hobby Airport is 41 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
High score for Galveston
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Love this place for so many reasons. This was my 4th stay and the first with my husband. He loved it. Probably the cleanest, most elegant home we’re stayed in. So quiet and peaceful. The period furniture and decor is so lovely. The kitchen is...
  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    The house was gorgeous, the staff were responsive, location was walking from downtown, and checkin was super easy
  • T
    Tammy
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location! Excellent customer service. Quiet rooms, and comfortable beds!
  • K
    Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a BEAUTIFUL home in an excellent location. Shannon was extra helpful. Bookings.com didn't send me the email.with all the info I needed to enter the house. She was beyond helpful.
  • Fox
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone staying there was attending my brother's wedding so it was especially fun. It was cool, clean. and mostly quiet. Unfortunately, my room was next to the kitchen, but its location on the first floor was helpful for moving suitcase.
  • Jay
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful, quiet, charming Victorian home in historic residential area. Coffee in the parlor. Large rooms with high ceilings. After many stays at the Hotel Galvez, we have found our new place in Galveston.
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    We absolutely love the charm and uniqueness of this home. It’s an old Victorian home in Galveston that has been renovated into a six bedroom airbnb. Loved the architecture, quietness of the neighborhood (mostly all Victorian homes that are also...
  • Kimykins007
    United States of America United States of America
    This was an absolutely beautiful historic home in a great location. Our second-floor room had a walk thru window leading out on to the balcony. It was the perfect place to sit and drink my coffee looking out to the nearby palm trees and...
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    The house itself was beautiful. Our room had everything we needed for our stay. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The location was perfect for walking to a nearby restaurant for breakfast and lunch. We also enjoyed walking to the downtown area.
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location felt like I was at home. Excellent staff.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, could you confirm that you have parking on the premises and are pet-friendly (small dog)? If so, are there fees for either? Thanks!

    We have free parking available on the street in front of the property. We may offer parking in our private garage in the near future. We are pet fri..
    Answered on 12 June 2022
  • do you have parking while I'm on my cruise?

    We have a limited amount of space in a private on-site garage that we can offer our guests. Please reach out to us to discuss that option. Thank you!
    Answered on 12 August 2023
  • Are pets allowed??

    Yes, we have two rooms that we allow pets. They are the Fredericksburg and Malburg Rooms - both have queen beds. We ask for a signed pet agreement and..
    Answered on 16 June 2022
  • Hi can 3 people stay in the quadruple room ?

    Absolutely, from our standpoint. The decision depends on guest comfort, but up to 4 people can share this room. Keep in mind the room has 2 antique fu..
    Answered on 2 January 2023
  • How safe to park car

    Our neighborhood is very safe and we have had no issues with theft or damage to guest vehicles. We also offer private parking in our garage (for a sma..
    Answered on 25 October 2023
  • Before I served this room. Do you have all utensils and pans cooking ware and utensils and everything we need in the kitchen? Any other good informati..

    Yes! Our kitchen is fully equipped and you will be able to cook or bake most anything you want. Though we are surrounded by great restaurants, many of..
    Answered on 20 July 2022
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Area info

Amenities of The 1890 Freeman House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The 1890 Freeman House

  • Check-in at The 1890 Freeman House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The 1890 Freeman House is 2,800 feet from the center of Galveston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The 1890 Freeman House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The 1890 Freeman House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from The 1890 Freeman House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The 1890 Freeman House include:

    • Double
    • Quad