The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Room amenity
Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Dining room
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free self-service breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception.
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at The Mansion on 17th gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace, a communal living room and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and a 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Mansion on 17th also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Schaefer Haus

The Mansion on 17th Galveston

The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast

The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 852 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the breakfast and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and service. Breakfast also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic home, very friendly and accomodating staff. Perfectly easy and relaxing stay. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, breakfast outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the staff and made to order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique stay! Love the vintage feel and history. Breakfast was so good!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always so friendly and the house is so comfortable it has become our Go to spot in Galveston
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and within walking to all downtown areas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is the very best. Location is wonderful. Best breakfast anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Mansion on 17th St. beautiful accommodations, friendly staff, authentic charm. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so historic and close to the ports.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and lovely stay- we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teemu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing service & breakfast. Lovely environment & history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved this historic home. The staff is pleasant and attentive to guests needs. The social hour was great to meet other guest and share our stories. Breakfast is great and again opportunity to visit with other guest. We will definitely be coming back anytime we are in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Home is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the favorite places I have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was very clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful home, we chose to stay here for one night as we were going on a cruise. The room was clean and comfy, bed was so comfortable!! Loved the happy hour with complimentary drinks and breakfast was delicious. Staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful. The location was walking distance from the Strand festivities. The breakfast was delicious! I loved that they served mimosas and coffee and breakfast made to order. I would recommend and want to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property & staff. The room & breakfast was fantastic. We especially enjoyed visiting with the owner at check in and during happy hour. Very interesting houses in the area and worth enjoying during a stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025