RENT AN HISTORIC HOME
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Can't find a room in town? Don't want to stay on the Beach in the Winter? Stay close to the STRAND! THE CAPTAIN is the ONLY Historic home that has Resort Rental rates. Rent the entire HOUSE for the week or weekend. Do your own cooking with our fully furnished kitchen. It is just like going to Grandma's house - but you have the place to yourself!

CORPORATE: A local Board of Directors needed a location for their out of town members to stay as well a location to hold their quarterly meetings. THE CAPTAIN was perfect. They held their meetings in the Parlor and then retired to the Hot Tub! Many UTMB Doctors have also used the house for their visiting seminars.

WEDDING: When Gail wanted a wedding on the beach in Galveston - the largest expense she was looking at was the hotel bills for all her family, wedding party, and out of town guests. And in hotels - they would be scattered ALL OVER the place. THE CAPTAIN was perfect. Each family had their own room and could share meals and family tales over the Soda Fountain Kitchen bar. There is a Wedding Chapel 2 block from the house on Broadway and we even arranged a Horse-Drawn Carriage from the house to the the Chapel!

We can arrange a catered Rehearsal Dinner and Bridesmaid Brunch at the House. We can even accommodate a small Parlor Wedding. We can also arrange transportation to the Cruise Terminal for the Honeymoon Cruise!

CRUISE VACATION: Phil & Judy Brice extended their Cruise Vacation by arriving 3 days early for their cruise. They stayed at THE CAPTAIN, enjoyed the Island's antique shopping and even took in a concert at the OPERA HOUSE. We arranged transportation to the Cruise Terminal for them and even held their local purchases until they returned.

FAMILY REUNION: The Lee family was having a hard time finding an intimate location to hold their reunion - and a location that would entertain the entire age scope of the family. The family was too large to descend on a member's personal home - but too small to qualify for hotel discounts. THE CAPTAIN was "Just Right". The older members enjoyed the Hot Tub and a Hot game of 42 in the garage or Bridge game at the poker table - while the BORED TEENS were off to the new indoor Schlitterbaun, Stewart Beach or the live concerts at East Beach. Grandpa - was found on the fishing jetty just 4 blocks away and Uncles Jed and Ted returned from their charter fishing trip with dinner!

CLASS REUNION: Ball High was having their 30th class reunion and 4 members wanted to bring their entire families. Since the reunion activities are usually geared to the graduate - THE CAPTAIN filled the need. While the graduates were off renewing old friendships, their families were exploring the Island, the Strand, and the taking the trolley and Duck Tour. - And all returned to share their tales and relax in the great parlor.

LADIES CHURCH RETREAT: Recently my sister's church in Ft. Worth was looking for a location that 14 of their Church Ladies could go for a retreat. THE CAPTAIN was perfect. They could study and worship in the comfort of the beautiful 2nd floor parlor, have evening vespers on the roof and share their favorite recipes in the fully furnished kitchen. The weekend was so peaceful; they have booked the Gentlemen's retreat here this fall too.

CHRISTMAS: The house is especially beautiful at Christmas. We reserve the house for ourselves for Thanksgiving weekend (or the weekend after if reserved for the holiday) and spend this entire time - DECKING THE HALLS! Our family reclaims their Christmas spirit that carries throughout the holiday season. The families that rent at Christmas get to enjoy all the festivities of Dickens on the Strand and then return to enjoy their own festivities at our home - as their parents have before them - without having to find beds for everyone!

CHARTERED FISHING TRIPS: The men love their fishing and so do many wives. The house offers a central location for the families to stay and enjoy the Island while waiting for the Sailors to return! We have many charter fishing affiliates that offer specials for our guests. The Galveston Yaght Club (launch your boat) is about 1 mile away. There is also a fishing pier (granite grown) at 10th St. and Seawall - just blocks away.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:

Urban Seal Coastal Tours - Historical and HAUNTED Galveston Tours - Phone: 409-740-7294 - E-mail: mjurbanseal@hotmail.com

Arial View of Galveston- Airplane rides - Prices range from $99 for a half hour flight, $169 for a one hour flight and $199 for a one hour sunset flight. For more information or to make reservations visit www.airplaneride.com - Phone: 409-741-8313

Rental Policy: We rent to families, Companies, and Corporations. The responsible Guest must be 25 year of age to register and will be held responsible for the condition of the house when the rental period is over. Any use of our home for purposes other than small corporate rentals (with meetings), family vacations, wedding families or affairs listed above, must be addressed at the time of the reservation. We DO NOT rent to prom groups, school groups, spring break groups, fraternities, or sororities. Photo id is required at time of check in.

Interiors: This is our Private Home and is furnished for our needs and tastes. Every effort has been made to insure all descriptions are accurate; however we are not responsible for changes we make in furnishings, bedding, and equipment. The home has 2 central air and heating units plus additional window units on the 3rd floor. There is a full bath on the first & second floors. The bathrooms will have minimum 2 rolls of toilet paper - if you will need more, please bring them with you. The second floor also has an area by the 2nd floor Parlor - with a sink and drain for additional "primping".

Telephones: The phones at the house are digital FREE LONG DISTANCE. You will need a calling card or credit card for any operator assisted phone calls. Recommend - to bring your cell phone. (information is now a charged call - so will not be available - there is a local directory on the kitchen bar)

Security: THE CAPTAIN is furnished with a security system and both monitored and self-contained smoke detectors. If the system goes off, please enter the code furnished to you. If you desire to set the system while you sleep or are away, please follow the furnished directions. Remember that the first floor has motion detectors - and if you set the system at night - please put up the child gate at the top of the stairs to remind you to disarm the system from the pad at the top of the stairs - before you go for that midnight snack!

Entertainment: THE CAPTAIN has 6 rooms with TVs and cable installed. On the 1st floor there is a TV plus a VCR, DVD, and VCR/DVD library. In 2nd floor parlor, there is a TV with Nintendo64 hooked up.

The 1st floor "Library" has a poker table, board games, cards & chips, dominoes, and other entertainment items plus a full library from children's books to Galveston history books.

Dining: There is a drop leaf table that can seat up to 6 plus the poker table that can seat up to 6. An additional drop leaf table in the livingroom adds up to 8 more seating. If you need more, please pull out the banquet tables (3) and chairs that are stored in the garage.  

Babies: There is a high chair and play yard. There is also several stair gates for child or puppy proofing the stairs.  

Pets are Allowed: Small Pets are allowed (30 lbs and under). They will need to be restricted to the 2nd floor Bath area via closed Dutch doors or baby gate during the evening hours and when you are away. There is a small doggie door from the Kitchen to the small high fenced yard. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required and due at check-in. Evidence of pet "accidents" will result in loss of the entire security deposit. (There are pet cleaning products in the pantry - Carpet Fresh, Carpet Cleaner, etc) Also - be aware, there is a Sand Flea that inhabits Galveston beaches and surrounding areas. There is a large washtub in the garage that can be used to bath your pet after a visit to the beach. Be sure to bring appropriate pet shampoo. There are older towels stored near the washer that can be used to dry Fido. Also - please be sure your pet is DRY before reentering the house.

Bedrooms: Sleeps over 18 adults
Floor 2 - Two larger bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor. There is no elevator. The stairs are nice and wide and uncarpeted. Bedroom 1 has 2 Queen beds (One is an adjustable Craftmatic) plus love seat & Cable TV (Sleeps 4 or more).
Bedroom 2 has 2 Queen beds & Cable TV (Sleeps 4 or more).

Floor 3 - Two smaller bedrooms are located on the 3rd floor. The stairs are steeper and carpeted.
Bedroom 3 has 2 Twin beds plus a Double Futon. (Sleeps 4) These can be pushed together to form a King.
Bedroom 4 has 2 Twin beds plus a Double Futon. (Sleeps 4). Roof Patio has it's access from this room. In the summer - hot air swirls down these stairs and causes bedroom 4 to stay warm - unless the roof access door is kept closed.

Include the double futon on the 2nd floor parlor plus the Queen Sofa bed and large sectional sofa on the first floor and you can sleep up to 7 more adults. There is also a single cot and single rollaway.  

Roof Patio: Located on the roof (FLOOR 4), the roof patio gives a panoramic view of the entire city. The patio has tables & chairs and flood lighting for nighttime. Access is through Bedroom #4. The stairs are similar to an attic access drop down stairs. The opening to the roof patio is to remain closed when not in use or during prolonged stay on the roof.

Hot Tub: We have a large Hot Tub! It is the size you would find in most health clubs. The water is kept balanced by a pool service. Please refer to the instructions for operation on the door. Please leave it as you found it. No pets allowed in the Hot Tub area or water. The hot tub is located is a room that has been built in the garage. It is fantastically decorated with a ship's wheel and ceiling fan. It has Jacuzzi jets and 4 cycle combinations with and without heat. It is large enough for 8 adults. Please supervise children.

Garage: We have placed a table and chairs in the garage - for the comfort of our smokers (No Smoking allowed in the house). It is hard - but a small car can fit into the garage - otherwise there is parking for up to 1 car on the driveway. We are trying to keep bicycles for your riding pleasure - they seem to keep "riding off"!!!  

Kitchen: The kitchen is equipped for the number of people the house accommodates. It has full table service, cooking utencils, pots & pans, mixing bowls & ovenware, electric can opener, toaster, blender, 12 cup coffee pot, Belgium Waffle maker, etc. We ask that you leave these clean and put away. There will be a small amount of dishwashing liquid available - please bring extra with you. We even have a small assortment of condiments (Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Sweet & Low, Catsup, etc). Kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, disposal, Fridge with Ice Maker, range and oven. Please remove all unused foodstuffs prior to check out. The kitchen will be stocked with some paper towels, large and small trash bags, sandwich bags, foil, plastic wrap, etc. There will also be other necessities in the pantry (under the stairs) - like batteries for the smoke detectors, light bulbs, small tools, sewing kit, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc. If you will need any other supplies, please bring them with you.

Linens: The sleeping arrangements will have enough linens (Pillows, sheets, light blankets, spreads, etc) for one change each. The baths are furnished with towels and washcloths for the number of people the house accommodates - again enough for two baths for each guest. Any further changes will be the responsibility of the guest. You are welcome to use the washer and dryer.  

Laundry: THE CAPTAIN has full laundry facilities on site. Please wash your linens - if you desire to change them. Also - please DO NOT wash any items just returned from the beach. Allow them to dry, shake them thoroughly to get rid of excess sand - then wash. After washing - Please rinse the washer and dryer out - to remove any residues of sand. There will be a small amount of laundry detergent and water softener available. Please bring extra with you.

Maid Service: Please treat this as your own home. To reduce costs - we have maid service only between visits and weekdays for Corporate Rentals. If you desire the beds to be made and baths to be cleaned during your stay, please indicate at reservation time (There is a $50 a day maid charge). Vacuum, broom, cleaning products can all be found in the pantry. Please straighten up before leaving. Also - please take the trash regularly to the garage cans - we have service to take out the garage garbage cans for the city pickup.

Check-In/Check-Out: Our local arrangements are handled at our permanent home located just blocks away. Rentals available for after 3 pm arrival and departure before 11 am. Late checkouts available for an additional fee. Special check in or check out times can be accommodated if there are no guests checking in or out before or after your visit. We need minimum 4 hours to clean between guests.  

Reservation Deposits and Payment Methods: Advance reservations required with $250 security deposit. When reservation is received, you will be emailed a contract that requires your signature, names and ages of the guests, and to be returned within 10 days. Then 1/2 of full rental fee is due 7 days prior to arrival and the balance at check-in - unless otherwise stated in the contract. (Security Deposit refunded at checkout). We accept Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal and company checks only. This can be submitted through the Rates page.  

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are required more than 30 days notice - before the arrival date and is subject to a $25 cancellation fee, balance refunded within 14 days of the cancellation date. Cancellations within 30 days will forfeit the deposit (not any of the the advance rental fees)

Theft or Damage: We understand that accidents do happen - even with well-trained pets, kids, and husbands. Please let us know of any broken or damaged item so that we can have it repaired or replaced. The fair value of repairing the damage and/or relative replace value will be deducted from the security deposit. If you are found to be DELIBERATELY NEGLEGENT in the destruction or theft of any property in, around, or to the house itself, you will lose the entire security deposit and we will file criminal charges of vandalism. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy when it comes to Theft or Vandalism. We take it personally - this is our HOME!

Smoking: Smoking is allowed on the roof patio, Hot Tub, and Garage areas only. Please use furnished ashtrays and do not throw ashes or butts from the roof, on garage floor or in Hot Tub area. Smoking inside the house will result in loss of the entire security deposit.

Loss of Deposit: The deposit will be 100% lost if there is damage due to the roof top patio hatch not being secured at night or during rain and damage due to not properly running the Hot Tub. (running too long, running with low water level, excessive splashing, etc). Any damage to property or contents will be deducted from the deposit. If damage exceeds the deposit amount, you will be expected to pay the fair replacement or repair amount.

Keys / Parking: A maximum of two sets of keys will be issued to you at check-in. Please make sure these are returned - or - $25 replacement fee will be deducted from you deposit (means we have to rotate locks as well as have new keys made). There is parking for up to 5 cars on the street. There is room for 1 small car in the garage and 1 car on the drive.

Furnished:
Bed Linens & spreads, pillows, blankets, bath & hand towels, washcloths, & dish towels
Washer & Dryer, Dishwasher, microwave, Gas range, & 2 Fridges - one w/icemaker
12 cup Coffeemaker with filters & Some Coffee and coffee mugs
Electric Can opener, Blender, Electric Wisk, Wok, Toaster, Belgium Waffle Iron (Flip style)
Table Service for 20+ (flatware, carving knives, dishes, bowls, glasses, etc)
Some Cookware (large, med. & small pots), mixing & serving bowls, & cooking utensils
Some Condiments, instant coffee, & tea, salt & pepper, sugar & sweet & low
Some Paper products (Toilet, Paper Towels)
Some Detergent (Sink, Dishwasher, Laundry, Dish Scrubby)
Some Bath Liquid soap & bar soap & blow Dryer
Some Trash bags (Large & Kitchen)
Some Cleaning Products - Comet, Carpet Fresh, Lysol, Windex, etc
Some grocery bags to take home your wet/dirty clothes & leftovers
Several Irons and Ironing Boards
Baby playyard and High Chair and several baby gates
Many Lawn Chairs and Charcoal BarBQ Pit (Webber)
FREE LONG DISTANCE - Telephone service (see rules above)
Minimum 6 TVs with Basic Cable (1 w/Digital Cable). First floor has VCR/DVD and VCR/DVD library. Second Floor with Super Ninento & Games
Poker table, full library and cabinets full of board games and several radios (tape/cd players) throughout the house.
Alarm Clocks

Remember to bring for the House:
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels
Extra Sink, Dishwasher, & Laundry detergent
Trash bags (Large & Kitchen)
Extra Condiments (salt, pepper, sugar, catsup, mustard, mao, creamer, coffee, tea, lemon, etc)
Extra Bath Soap, Shampoo, & personal products
Foil, Wax Paper, Plastic Wrap
Tupperware bowls for leftovers you desire to take with you

Remember to bring for Your Use:
Cell Phone (house phone - local calls only)
VCR/DVD tapes, & Game systems & games (Nintendo 64 and games furnished)
Salt Water Fishing Gear and fish cleaning tools (Freezer Paper and tape for your catch)
Bathing suits, Beach Towels, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, Coast Guard approved life jackets
Pet Shampoo and Flea and Tick spray (Blow dryer) - Pet Bedding
If you are bringing electronics, remember - some outlets are not grounded (bring adaptors).

Lost & Found:
Items left will be held for 30 days and labeled with the date found. Upon proper identification of item, the lost item can be mailed to you at your expense.

Purchase Hold Service:
If you are continuing your vacation with a cruise, we will be glad to hold your local purchases for you until you return. We can also help with transportation to and from the Cruise Terminal.

FREE CRUISE PARKING with $25 Drop off and Pickup service
Instead of paying $60 or more to park when you cruise - let us drop you off, keep you car and then pick you up when you return.

When you leave - We ask that you:
Leave the beds you slept in unmade, place used towels in washer/dryer area (you could start a load!)
Wipe down the Kitchen (load and start Dishwasher & remove items from Fridge/freezer)
Pick up and take out trash
Secure the Top Patio
Check water level in Hot Tub, inspect and remove items from washer/dryer
Turn off TV/radio and lights and turn down AC

Then Call us - we will run over, get the keys back and authorize the return of your deposit.

Pamper Service: $75 a day for up to 12 guests ($2.50 per person add'l)
We Make beds & touch up bathrooms and Kitchen
We Straighten up - pickup - trash out
We Prepare Breakfast at time requested (between 6:30 & 10am only) & clean up (even if you left the kitchen a mess the night before!)