Borden House · Historic Borden House: Hot Tub Sauna Pet Friendly
Galveston, US
Sleeps 12 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
About this place
Escape to this beautifully remodeled historic gem in Galveston, on the former site of Gail Borden Jr.’s farm. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends heritage charm with modern luxury — ideal for families, friend groups & multi-generational trips. Pet-friendly, Sundance hot tub, Redwood 8-person wet-dry sauna, Level 2 EV charger. Minutes from beach, Strand, restaurants & attractions. Extended Stay Bonus! 7+ nights: $25 Mario's 14+ nights: $50 Rudy & Paco 10+ guests? See our Borden Retreat Location You're just 6 blocks from the beach — about a 10-minute walk — and 1.5 miles from the Strand, about a 5 minute car ride, centrally located to Galveston's best beaches, dining and nightlife. The house sits on a quiet one-way street in the safe, established Kempner Park neighborhood. The Space Step into bright, airy rooms where original architectural details meet state-of-the-art amenities. Gather in the open-concept living area around the grand piano, or relax on the classic front porch swing. Upstairs, a second living room doubles as a game room with board games for movie nights and family fun. The fully equipped chef's kitchen features premium appliances, making it easy to cook together. Luxurious bathrooms offer deep soaker tubs and oversized walk-in showers — perfect after a day at the beach. Sleeping arrangements (sleeps 10–12): Bedroom 1 (First Floor): Queen bed with ensuite bath and walk-in closet Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): Queen bed Bedroom 4 (Upstairs): Two twin beds Upstairs Living Area: Pull-out Queen sofa bed Private Backyard Oasis Your fully fenced backyard is your own private resort: Sundance 6-person Vistamar Spa (hot tub) Redwood Outdoor 8-person wet-dry sauna Outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach and before enjoying the hot tub or sauna. Vision BBQ grill with a gas insert on a spacious patio Fire pit for evening s'mores High-top patio table, back deck seating, and front porch swing Work & Stay Connected High-speed WiFi throughout (497 Mbps verified) Dedicated workspace — great for remote workers and extended stays Level 2 EV charger in the private double-wide driveway Extended Stay Bonuses We love longer visits and reward them: 7+ nights: $25 gift card to Mario's Ristorante 14+ nights: $50 gift card to Rudy & Paco Corporate guests, UTMB staff, and offshore energy workers are especially welcome — our dedicated workspace make this an ideal home base. Traveling with a Larger Group? Hosting 10 or more guests? Check out our Borden Retreat next door for additional bedrooms and shared access to the full outdoor amenity suite. Traveling with a Larger Group? For smaller groups of up to 6, see our Carriage House, a charming and more intimate option on the same oversize lot. Pets Welcome Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome in the fully fenced backyard. Please review our pet guidelines in the house rules. Peace of Mind for Gulf Coast Travel We understand that booking a Galveston property during hurricane season requires confidence. In the event of a tropical storm watch or hurricane warning issued for Galveston County within 7 days of your arrival, we offer flexible rescheduling. Your stay — and your deposit — are protected. Full details are in our cancellation policy. We also maintain regular pest prevention treatments year-round, as is standard practice for all well-maintained coastal properties in the Gulf region. Good to Know Self check-in via smart lock — instructions sent before arrival Private off-street parking for 2+ vehicles in the double-wide driveway Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM (peaceful neighborhood, great neighbors) No smoking indoors Exterior security cameras on the property perimeter Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms throughout GVR Registration: GVR-09307 Your Hosts Terry, Alma and Eduardo are Galveston locals and Superhosts with a 100% response rate. We respond within the hour and are available throughout your stay. You'll also receive our curated Galveston Local Guide upon booking — with our favorite restaurants, hidden beaches, historic walking routes, and insider tips for making the most of the island. Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire 4-bedroom house, the fully fenced backyard, and the private double-wide driveway for convenient, off-street parking. Enjoy a seamless self-check-in process for your convenience. We respect your privacy and won’t be on site during your stay, but we’re always just a message or quick phone call away if you need anything. Very safe neighborhood, with great neighbors. The house is located in a 1 way street. There are many restaurants and bars (Brick house and The Spot) located within half mile of our house. The beach is 6 blocks away and within easy walking distance. The strand is a short 5 minute drive where Galveston's night life gets lively. If you prefer not to drive your own car, we would recommend renting a Golf Cart at Galveston Golf Cart rentals, or Uber is always a good option! Registration Number: GVR-09307 High-speed Wi-Fi throughout Pet-friendly w-fully fenced backyard (up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome) Extended Stay Bonus: 7+ nights receive a $25 Mario’s Ristorante gift card 14+ nights receive a $50 Rudy & Paco gift card Larger groups (10+ guests)? Check our other listing, Borden Retreat, for additional space Smaller groups (up to 6 guests)? Check out our Carriage House, if you don’t need as much space. No smoking inside. Quiet hours 10 PM – 8 AM Cancellation Policy & Pre-Arrival Hurricane / Tropical Storm Protection Special Weather Protection (Hurricanes & Tropical Storms) We want you to feel confident booking during hurricane season. If the National Hurricane Center issues a Tropical Storm Watch or Hurricane Warning for Galveston County within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, you may contact us to request one of the following options with no penalty: Reschedule your stay to new dates within 12 months (subject to availability). All payments already made, including your deposit, will be transferred in full to the new reservation. Full refund of amounts paid (minus any non-refundable Airbnb processing fees, if applicable). This protection is intended for situations where a watch or warning is issued close to your arrival and creates meaningful uncertainty about your stay. It does not apply to watches or warnings issued well in advance of your trip (more than 7 days out), as long-range forecasts are often uncertain and subject to change. If a qualifying watch or warning is issued within the 7-day window, please reach out to us promptly so we can assist you with your options. For all other cancellations or weather-related concerns outside this specific scenario, our standard Airbnb cancellation policy applies.
Availability
From $300/night (2 nights minimum).
Open dates in the next 60 days:
- 2026-07-27 to 2026-07-27 (1 night)
- 2026-08-02 to 2026-08-06 (5 nights)
- 2026-08-15 to 2026-08-19 (5 nights)
- 2026-08-23 to 2026-08-27 (5 nights)
- 2026-08-30 to 2026-09-10 (12 nights)
- 2026-09-13 to 2026-09-24 (12 nights)
Good to know
- Check-in: 16:00
- Check-out: 11:00
House rules
Visitors: Up to 4 additional non-staying guests are welcome during the day (until 10:00 PM) with advance notice. Overnight guests: must be included in your reservation guest count — if your plans change, please message us to add guests, subject to our extra guest fee and our max occupancy Borden House 12 max Borden Retreat 18 max). No partying. No smoking or vaping inside the house. No loud music after 10pm.
Amenities
- OUTDOOR_SEATING
- BAKING_SHEET
- FREE_PARKING
- AC
- CLEANING_BEFORE_CHECKOUT
- SAUNA
- PACK_N_PLAY_TRAVEL_CRIB
- CRIB
- DINING_TABLE
- HOT_WATER
- DISHWASHER
- BARBEQUE_UTENSILS
- BATHTUB
- WINE_GLASSES
- BABYSITTER_RECOMMENDATIONS
- SHOWER_GEL
- TOASTER
- ESSENTIALS
- HEATING
- BOARD_GAMES
- SMOKE_DETECTOR
- LUGGAGE_DROPOFF_ALLOWED
- CEILING_FAN
- PATIO
- EXTRA_PILLOWS_AND_BLANKETS
- ALFRESCO_SHOWER
- GARDEN_OR_BACKYARD
- KEURIG_COFFEE_MACHINE
- PIANO
- WARDROBE_OR_CLOSET
- CARBON_MONOXIDE_DETECTOR
- ROOM_DARKENING_SHADES
- RICE_MAKER
- LAUNDROMAT_NEARBY
- WIRELESS_INTERNET
- EV_CHARGER
- PATIO_OR_BELCONY
- FREEZER
- CONDITIONER
- HANGERS
- FIRST_AID_KIT
- THEME_ROOM
- CLOTHES_DRYING_RACK
- BEACH_ACCESS
- HAIR_DRYER
- COFFEE
- ALFRESCO_DINING
- PORTABLE_FANS
- LAPTOP_FRIENDLY_WORKSPACE
- KITCHEN
- ETHERNET_CONNECTION
- DISHES_AND_SILVERWARE
- HIGH_CHAIR
- TV
- PRIVATE_LIVING_ROOM
- IRON
- REFRIGERATOR
- OVEN
- STOVE
- FIRE_PIT
- CLEANING_PRODUCTS
- HOT_WATER_KETTLE
- STREET_PARKING
- WASHER
- BREAD_MAKER
- BODY_SOAP
- SHAMPOO
- COFFEE_MAKER
- BLENDER
- LONG_TERM_STAYS_ALLOWED
- BOOKS
- FIRE_EXTINGUISHER
- PRIVATE_ENTRANCE
- JACUZZI
- BED_LINENS
- COOKING_BASICS
- MICROWAVE
- MINI_FRIDGE
- DRYER
- BBQ_AREA
- KITCHENETTE
Reviews
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★★★★★
Very beautiful place to stay. Clean and beautiful inside and out.
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★★★★★
Fue mi primer viaje a la isla de galveston y quedamos todos encantados con la casa y el bello lugar, las habitaciones impecables y con un lujo de hotel 5 estrellas, los baños muy limpios y equipados con todo lo que necesitas y cuando hablamos de la cocina!!!, uffff, la cocina que quiere toda mujer en casa, con lujo y todo lo que necesites para servir una linda cena familiar, hemos quedado muy satisfechos y con ganas de quedarnos, el patio muy acogedor y lleno de encanto y muy seguro para mi mascota que lo disfruto muchísimo, gracias por todo lo lindo que nos brindó en nuestro viaje, las flores sobre la mesa y los chocolates fueron un lindo detalle, Dios bendiga su negocio grandemente
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★★★★★
Amazing stay with my wife and some other family. Great home, great back yard and great neighborhood. Would definitely stay again!
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★★★★★
My son and I greatly enjoyed our time at Eduardo’s place! It was exactly as described and had everything we needed
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★★★★★
Very clean and comfortable! Was exactly what we were looking for.
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★★★★★
Cute place, fit my party of 9. Eduardo was very responsive if I needed anything or if I had questions, he went out of his way to pick up something that was missing. And had it to us within the hr. Clean, spacious, Eduardo was a great host.
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★★★★★
We absolutely loved The Borden House! The house was very clean, stocked with amenities, and beautifully designed. I loved the memorabilia on the upstairs wall, as well as the front yard plaque, showing the history of The Borden House. The front and back porches were perfect for relaxing outside or enjoying a cup of morning coffee. I definitely recommend this property.
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★★★★★
The Borden house was amazing, filled with all the necessities and more for a stay in Galveston. Beautiful house that I highly recommend this house and plan on staying there again in the future. Eduardo was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions quickly. Very responsive.
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★★★★☆
The house was really nice but the air conditioning in the living and kitchen area was not working after the first night.
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★★★★★
We had a great time at the Borden House. I the place was very clean and exactly like to picture. Will definitely stay here again!
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