Smokeyone Posted June 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I have already booked a Galveston cruise for March 2016 and am now in the plotting stages - I was thinking along the lines of a couple of nights in Galveston before and a couple of nights in Houston afterwards. Have been researching hotels in Galveston but came across Grace Manor B & B - has anyone stayed their recently - seems to be a lot to do in galveston for a few days - we will not have a car so are most places walkable in Galveston or is it a taxi everywhere - Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted June 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I do not believe the B & B is operational . The owners appear to have retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted June 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2015 We stayed at Avenue O B&B in January 2014 and can highly recommend it. The prices are great and you get a full hot breakfast with mimosas. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and the yard is beautiful. Many of the B&B's are centrally located between downtown and the gulf beaches. I would say only walkable if you walk a lot! But many provide bicycles free of charge to use while you are there. Check the individual websites. Good luck on your search! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted June 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2015 In addition to b&b are many short rentals on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyone Posted June 8, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Many thanks for the advice - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2015 You might want to check out the Galveston Bed and Breakfast Association website at http://www.galvestonbedandbreakfast.com/. They list five inns and one is the Avenue O B&B minnesotamamafish mentions in their post. I hope this information will be helpful! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin crazy in Michigan Posted June 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Did they provide transportation to the port from the B&B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted June 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We had our own car, and many (all?) B&B's have contracted parking behind the old railroad station (1/2 block from terminal) included in the price of your stay. I imagine you could call a taxi and the proprietors could help with that or would possibly give a ride for a fee or free. The ride would generally be 2 miles or less, so not expensive. I would check the websites and call directly to ask. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin crazy in Michigan Posted June 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B! Great! If this will be your first visit to Texas & the island where I was born, let me be the first to welcome you!!! Be sure to check out the webcams on the cruise ships & various locations on the island at http://www.galveston.com/webcams/ when you have a chance. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted June 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B! Wonderful! I hope your stay is as pleasant as ours was! As a matter of fact, this thread has inspired me and we are now booking a beach week in August in Galveston! We knew when we were there in Jan. 2014 we wanted to return and now we are. We will be with kids, so a B&B isn't practical so we will be staying at the Quality Inn Beachfront. So excited! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin crazy in Michigan Posted June 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyCPA Posted June 14, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2015 http://www.vicbb.com/ Not sure if my link is working, but the Victorian B&B (not the condos) is very nice. It's within walking distance of quite a bit. We stayed there last year. The owner is quite interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted June 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We stayed at Avenue O B&B in January 2014 and can highly recommend it. The prices are great and you get a full hot breakfast with mimosas. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and the yard is beautiful. Many of the B&B's are centrally located between downtown and the gulf beaches. I would say only walkable if you walk a lot! But many provide bicycles free of charge to use while you are there. Check the individual websites. Good luck on your search! :) I saw where you said Avenue O has parking close to the cruise terminal. Glad to hear that. Did you park in that lot or at the B&B the night you stayed at the B&B? Also wondered if Avenue O is within walking distance to restaurants and bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted June 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) I saw where you said Avenue O has parking close to the cruise terminal. Glad to hear that. Did you park in that lot or at the B&B the night you stayed at the B&B? Also wondered if Avenue O is within walking distance to restaurants and bars? We parked on the street in front of the b&b the night we stayed there. It is in a residential area with many people parking on the street. It felt very safe. We just made sure we brought all our luggage in and locked the doors. There is a Bubba Gump's Shrimp Co. and a Fish Tales at the Pleasure Pier 1/2 mile away on the beach. There may be more in that area along the beach, but I can't remember. Fisherman's Wharf is just over a mile next to the cruise terminal. There is the Strand right there and , I imagine, places to eat and drink there, but we haven't looked. We ate at FW and saw the Triumph leave port from the back deck. It was a great meal, good service, and enjoyable time! You will find tons of info on restaurants and everything else at http://www.galveston.com. Edited June 16, 2015 by minnesotamamafish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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