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Reviews of Kari's Island Escape - Historic District

611 13th Street, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

#5 of 319 Holiday rentals in Galveston

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Review score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so cute and clean was absolutely perfect

    It was wonderful, so much better than a hotel had everything we needed, thank you so much for the wonderful stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quiet, cozy, and very clean. Close to the beach, restaurants, and other attractions. I'll try to book this place first before any others when I do come back to the island. Loved it

    This place was awesome. It was close to everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    I wish I could stay for two weeks!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing-everything was exceptional!

    Close to everything, charming decor, cozy and comfortable, attention to details to make our stay extra special such as providing beach chairs and beach towels, kitchen items very high-quality

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything about my visit! Super cozy house and central to everything ✨️ I will be staying again when I make my way back to Galveston

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Loved it, would definitely stay here again, and will recommend to anyone I know planning to go visit Galveston!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was amazing!! So thoughtful, well furnished and very comfortable!! Highly recommend!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    I would stay there again if Galveston is in my future
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That this box isn’t big enough to write more than I did about how much we enjoyed our stay. The prism was in the bathroom when we got there. A perfect start to a wonderful stay.

    It was so much better than a hotel. Even the teenagers were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. It was so homey. Everything was perfect. They had everything we needed to cook.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Historical great find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Well appointed. Anything you possibly could need was provided. Kitchen had everything to prepare a from scratch meal and appliances were new. Bathrooms were stocked with supplies and everything was spotless clean. Bed was comfortable and area was quiet. Host was responsive, but since everything was perfect nothing was needed. Close to UTMB the Strand and Beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Historic Comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very comfortable and clean guest house in a beautiful historic neighborhood. Fully stocked with everything one might need in the way of toiletries, detergent, etc. Comfortable beds and a great shower.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well appointed and done with care by the owner. Great central location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Our new go-to place to stay in Galveston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Wonderful cottage in the historic district, done up in perfect vintage style. Beautiful old houses all around and great restaurants within easy walking distance. Just a few minutes' drive to the Strand entertainment district. Kari has thought of everything you might need, from two Roku TVs and a fully-equipped kitchen with an exceptional supply of dishes, spices and utensils, to a sitting porch with barbecue grill, to a full array of towels and all toiletries. We came for our anniversary, and my wife loved it so much, she hated to leave. Kari is a great host and even went out of her way to search the house and find a pair of earrings my wife left behind and mail them to us. We hope she keeps this home available forever because we want to make it our go-to spot every time we return to Galveston.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Everything I hoped it would be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable!

    The property was as expected. Was not disappointed. Loved this property.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    We felt nothing but serenity!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cool on the inside and felt a lot bigger than the pictures, we had four stay and it was VERY comfy! Clean and beautiful interior and it was so relaxing sitting on the porch outside as well, honestly I would rent the house to just relax and hang out there the entire time ❤️

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Very comfortable and very clean and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was great

    Very easy location and very clean and stocked get away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Kari’s place felt just like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely appointed place with everything you could possibly need for a great stay already taken care of by the host. We loved it.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was very comfortable. All necessities were met. Great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Could not recommend any more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We parked right outside the door. We felt very safe and secure.

    Such a cute little house. Very well maintained and decorated. Fantastic location and great hosts! It was also very well stocked with kitchen equipment and personal items for the bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    10
    We will definitely stay here again. It was cozy and lovely and perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thoughtful layout and amenities.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Helpful hosts!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Charming, comfortable, and quiet getaway cottage with a friendly and gracious host—highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We’ve traveled to Galveston for the past 4 years and Kari’s place was by far the best vacation rental we have stayed in! The cottage was spacious (even for 4 people: king bed, daybed & trundle), well equipped (fully stocked kitchen, lots of extra pillows, blankets and towels), quiet (loved hearing the frogs on the screened in porch w/ fan), comfortable (felt like a home and not just a blank-slate rental unit), and walkable to everything in the historic Strand district. Our host was gracious, friendly, and communicative before and during our stay. We will be staying here again and cannot recommend this place highly enough for its location, charm, and value! Thanks, Kari, for an amazing Labor Day weekend getaway!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cozy, decorated, and supplied. Close to the Strand and beach.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Had a great time. Enjoyed the house. Very clean and very well kept.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to historical district. Very clean well put together home. Owners are very communicative. Would definitely recommend! Nothing bad to say at all.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything. The neighborhood, the cottage. It was lovely and very comfortable. Very clean and everything smelled nice and clean. Everything stocked for perfection.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    10
    We went for relaxation. It was a great time. I was very relaxed and ready to come back to work.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing!

    It was the perfect location for what we wanted. The kids wanted the beach as well as myself wanting the beach, but there was also activities for them to do close by just a short drive. We felt safe the whole time we was there very good host and we will be back.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is amazing!! The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was incredible, and the location is perfect!

    Stayed in July 2024

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