The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus
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<h2>Historic Setting</h2> The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus, is housed in a historic building in Galveston. The property offers a terrace and free WiFi throughout, providing a charming atmosphere for guests. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. <h2>Delicious Breakfast</h2> Guests enjoy a continental, American, à la carte, or gluten-free breakfast with champagne, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. The breakfast is highly praised by visitors. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 41 mi from William P. Hobby Airport, the property is near attractions such as Seawall Urban Park (19-minute walk), Porretto Beach (1.2 mi), and The Grand 1894 Opera House (5-minute walk).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Sayers
United States
“Included breakfast was very delicious and made to order.” - Lisa
Canada
“Everything! This is an amazing place to stay. Aaron is a real treasure and makes this mansion come to life.” - Frangely
Dominican Republic
“I loved the vintage touch to it and how every detail is well taken care of. There’s a charm to the property that adds a nice touch to the stay. The staff is absolutely fantastic and the complimentary breakfast is lovely too. Loved how the social...” - Timothy
United States
“Beautiful property. Wonderful Staff. Great location. Could walk everywhere we wanted to go. Breakfast was delicious.” - Renee
United States
“This place is beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and it is very close to the cruise ship terminal.” - Napinuca
United States
“The people there are so friendly and welcoming. We never felt like there was anything lacking and there was always someone available to help” - Nancy
United States
“Wonderful experience. The staff is lovely. We especially enjoyed the sit-down breakfast.” - Kendra
United States
“The Mansion on 17th was exactly as represented and exceeded our expectations. The staff were very friendly and you could tell they cared about our guest experience. We have never stayed in a B&B before and enjoyed the more intimate and personal...” - Carolyn
United States
“Breakfast was great! Facility was beautiful. Happy hour was fun! And truly appreciated the cruise trip to the cruise terminal” - Troy
United States
“Breakfast was a nice touch - very good Friendly welcome Will stay again and will let others know.”

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Amenities of The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer HausGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Happy hour
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/out
- Wake-up service
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine printMust-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 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.