House in Texas City, TX
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Step into the charm of historic Galveston at The Compass House, a thoughtfully curated Georgian home near the Historic East End. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and room for up to 12 guests, this inviting retreat blends historic character with comfortable gathering spaces, family-friendly touches, and plenty of entertainment.
*Very Steep Steps Inside the House*
Spend your morning with coffee on the covered front porch, explore The Strand, Seawall, beaches, and nearby cruise terminals during the day, then return home for pool table, putting, a backyard cookout, and relaxed conversations around the fire pit.
Whether you're planning a family vacation, group getaway, parade weekend, or pre- or post-cruise stay, The Compass House makes it easy to experience Galveston together.
♥ WHY GUESTS LOVE THE COMPASS HOUSE
• Historic Galveston home near the Historic East End
• Sleeps up to 12 guests across 4 bedrooms
• 3.5 bathrooms for added group convenience
• Garage entertainment area with 85-inch TV, pool table, cornhole, and putting area
• Backyard with fire pit, grill, outdoor seating, picnic table, and string lights
• Covered front porch with two oversized double egg chairs
• Fully stocked kitchen for family meals and snacks
• Family-friendly extras including a pack 'n play, children's books, toys, and kid-friendly dinnerware
• Convenient access to The Strand, cruise terminals, Seawall, beaches, and Pleasure Pier
• Located directly along a Galveston parade route
🟆 THE SPACE
The Compass House was designed for families and groups who want to spend meaningful time together while still having room to spread out.
The main living area offers comfortable seating for relaxing after a day around the island, while the nearby dining area and full kitchen make it easy to gather over meals.
Historic details, curated antiques, and Galveston-inspired touches give the home its distinctive character, while modern conveniences keep your stay comfortable.
When it's time for entertainment, head to the garage hangout area for pool table, putting, cornhole, or a movie or game on the oversized TV.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
》Bedroom 1 — Main-Level Primary
• 1 King Bed
• Sleeps 2
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Walk-in shower
• TV
• Ceiling fan
》Bedroom 2 — Queen Canopy Bedroom
• 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Twin Trundle
• Sleeps up to 3
• Located upstairs
• Accessed through the kids' bunk room
》Bedroom 3 — Kids' Bunk Room
• Twin-over-Twin-over-Twin bunk
• Sleeps 3
• Located upstairs
• Pass-through access to Bedroom 2
》Bedroom 4 — Double Queen Bedroom
• 2 Queen Beds
• Sleeps 4
• Located upstairs
✓ Total: 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps up to 12
❋ BATHROOMS
》Bathroom 1 — Main-Level Primary Ensuite
• Walk-in shower
• Shower only
• Partial glass shower wall
》Bathroom 2 — Main Level
• Located off the kitchen
• Shower/tub combination
》Bathroom 3 — Second Floor
• Hallway bathroom
• Shower/tub combination
》Additional Half Bathroom
✓ Total: 3.5 Bathrooms
★ KITCHEN & DINING
The fully stocked kitchen gives your group everything needed for easy meals at home, from breakfast before exploring Galveston to dinner after a day at the beach.
• Full-size refrigerator and freezer
• Gas range and oven
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Coffee-making setup
• Cookware and dining essentials
• Kid-friendly plates, cups, and cutlery
• Generous cabinet and prep space
• Dedicated dining area with table, chairs, and bench seating
🟆 ENTERTAINMENT & GAME AREA
One of the home's standout features is the garage entertainment space, designed for kids and adults to enjoy together.
• 85-inch TV
• Pool table
• Cornhole
• Putting area
• Comfortable lounge seating
• Picnic/gathering table
Whether you're watching the game, starting a friendly pool tournament, or letting the kids play while the adults relax, this space gives everyone another place to unwind.
❋ OUTDOOR LIVING
》Covered Front Porch
Settle into one of the two oversized double egg chairs, enjoy your morning coffee, and take in the atmosphere of Galveston's Historic East End.
Because the home sits along a Galveston parade route, the porch becomes an especially memorable place during seasonal parades and special events.
》Backyard Gathering Area
End your day outside with:
• Fire-pit area
• Outdoor seating
• Grill
• Picnic table
• String lights
The backyard is made for easy cookouts, relaxed evenings, and time together after exploring the island.
♥ FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
Traveling with children is easier with thoughtful amenities already at the house.
• Pack 'n play
• Children's books and toys
• Kid-friendly plates, cups, and cutlery
• Triple-bunk sleeping room
• Spacious indoor and outdoor gathering areas
★ PRIME GALVESTON LOCATION
The Compass House puts you close to historic downtown, cruise terminals, waterfront attractions, beaches, dining, and family entertainment.
➤ The Strand Historic District — about 2–4 minutes
➤ Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals — about 3–7 minutes
➤ Galveston Seawall & Beaches — about 5 minutes
➤ Pleasure Pier — about 7 minutes
➤ Moody Gardens — about 12–15 minutes
➤ Schlitterbahn Galveston — about 12–15 minutes
Drive times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, cruise schedules, and major island events.
✓ PERFECT FOR
✓ Family vacations
✓ Multi-generational trips
✓ Groups of friends
✓ Pre- and post-cruise stays
✓ Families traveling with children
✓ Historic Galveston getaways
✓ Parade and festival weekends
✓ Groups who want entertainment at home
✓ Guests who want easy access to downtown and the beach
♥ EXPERIENCE THE COMPASS HOUSE
Wake up surrounded by historic Galveston character, enjoy coffee on the front porch, spend the afternoon exploring The Strand or the coast, then return for pool, putting, grilling, and an evening around the fire pit.
At The Compass House, the home is more than where you sleep — it's part of the Galveston experience.
Book now and make The Compass House your home base for a memorable island getaway.
GVR16574
*Very Steep Steps Inside the House*
Spend your morning with coffee on the covered front porch, explore The Strand, Seawall, beaches, and nearby cruise terminals during the day, then return home for pool table, putting, a backyard cookout, and relaxed conversations around the fire pit.
Whether you're planning a family vacation, group getaway, parade weekend, or pre- or post-cruise stay, The Compass House makes it easy to experience Galveston together.
♥ WHY GUESTS LOVE THE COMPASS HOUSE
• Historic Galveston home near the Historic East End
• Sleeps up to 12 guests across 4 bedrooms
• 3.5 bathrooms for added group convenience
• Garage entertainment area with 85-inch TV, pool table, cornhole, and putting area
• Backyard with fire pit, grill, outdoor seating, picnic table, and string lights
• Covered front porch with two oversized double egg chairs
• Fully stocked kitchen for family meals and snacks
• Family-friendly extras including a pack 'n play, children's books, toys, and kid-friendly dinnerware
• Convenient access to The Strand, cruise terminals, Seawall, beaches, and Pleasure Pier
• Located directly along a Galveston parade route
🟆 THE SPACE
The Compass House was designed for families and groups who want to spend meaningful time together while still having room to spread out.
The main living area offers comfortable seating for relaxing after a day around the island, while the nearby dining area and full kitchen make it easy to gather over meals.
Historic details, curated antiques, and Galveston-inspired touches give the home its distinctive character, while modern conveniences keep your stay comfortable.
When it's time for entertainment, head to the garage hangout area for pool table, putting, cornhole, or a movie or game on the oversized TV.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
》Bedroom 1 — Main-Level Primary
• 1 King Bed
• Sleeps 2
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Walk-in shower
• TV
• Ceiling fan
》Bedroom 2 — Queen Canopy Bedroom
• 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Twin Trundle
• Sleeps up to 3
• Located upstairs
• Accessed through the kids' bunk room
》Bedroom 3 — Kids' Bunk Room
• Twin-over-Twin-over-Twin bunk
• Sleeps 3
• Located upstairs
• Pass-through access to Bedroom 2
》Bedroom 4 — Double Queen Bedroom
• 2 Queen Beds
• Sleeps 4
• Located upstairs
✓ Total: 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps up to 12
❋ BATHROOMS
》Bathroom 1 — Main-Level Primary Ensuite
• Walk-in shower
• Shower only
• Partial glass shower wall
》Bathroom 2 — Main Level
• Located off the kitchen
• Shower/tub combination
》Bathroom 3 — Second Floor
• Hallway bathroom
• Shower/tub combination
》Additional Half Bathroom
✓ Total: 3.5 Bathrooms
★ KITCHEN & DINING
The fully stocked kitchen gives your group everything needed for easy meals at home, from breakfast before exploring Galveston to dinner after a day at the beach.
• Full-size refrigerator and freezer
• Gas range and oven
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Coffee-making setup
• Cookware and dining essentials
• Kid-friendly plates, cups, and cutlery
• Generous cabinet and prep space
• Dedicated dining area with table, chairs, and bench seating
🟆 ENTERTAINMENT & GAME AREA
One of the home's standout features is the garage entertainment space, designed for kids and adults to enjoy together.
• 85-inch TV
• Pool table
• Cornhole
• Putting area
• Comfortable lounge seating
• Picnic/gathering table
Whether you're watching the game, starting a friendly pool tournament, or letting the kids play while the adults relax, this space gives everyone another place to unwind.
❋ OUTDOOR LIVING
》Covered Front Porch
Settle into one of the two oversized double egg chairs, enjoy your morning coffee, and take in the atmosphere of Galveston's Historic East End.
Because the home sits along a Galveston parade route, the porch becomes an especially memorable place during seasonal parades and special events.
》Backyard Gathering Area
End your day outside with:
• Fire-pit area
• Outdoor seating
• Grill
• Picnic table
• String lights
The backyard is made for easy cookouts, relaxed evenings, and time together after exploring the island.
♥ FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
Traveling with children is easier with thoughtful amenities already at the house.
• Pack 'n play
• Children's books and toys
• Kid-friendly plates, cups, and cutlery
• Triple-bunk sleeping room
• Spacious indoor and outdoor gathering areas
★ PRIME GALVESTON LOCATION
The Compass House puts you close to historic downtown, cruise terminals, waterfront attractions, beaches, dining, and family entertainment.
➤ The Strand Historic District — about 2–4 minutes
➤ Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals — about 3–7 minutes
➤ Galveston Seawall & Beaches — about 5 minutes
➤ Pleasure Pier — about 7 minutes
➤ Moody Gardens — about 12–15 minutes
➤ Schlitterbahn Galveston — about 12–15 minutes
Drive times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, cruise schedules, and major island events.
✓ PERFECT FOR
✓ Family vacations
✓ Multi-generational trips
✓ Groups of friends
✓ Pre- and post-cruise stays
✓ Families traveling with children
✓ Historic Galveston getaways
✓ Parade and festival weekends
✓ Groups who want entertainment at home
✓ Guests who want easy access to downtown and the beach
♥ EXPERIENCE THE COMPASS HOUSE
Wake up surrounded by historic Galveston character, enjoy coffee on the front porch, spend the afternoon exploring The Strand or the coast, then return for pool, putting, grilling, and an evening around the fire pit.
At The Compass House, the home is more than where you sleep — it's part of the Galveston experience.
Book now and make The Compass House your home base for a memorable island getaway.
GVR16574
Amenities at Galveston 4BR Getaway Game Room Sleeps 12
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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