Galveston Inn at 1816 Postoffice Bed and Breakfast - click here to view large high resolution photo

This lovely Victorian home was originally built in 1886 by Galveston business man Theodore Ohmstede. Built to last, this 123 year old home has withstood numerous hurricanes including the 1900 Storm, Carla in '61, Alicia in '83, and Ike in '08. The home served as a private residence or a boarding house until 1995 when it was purchased, by the present owners, for the purpose of turning it into a Bed and Breakfast Inn. This beautiful Inn consists of 5 lovely guest rooms, a game room, dining room, and parlor all for the enjoyment of our many guests, who have in the past 14 years, or will in the future cross its aged threshhold. We invite you to come and experience our lovely Inn, stroll in our beautiful gardens, and enjoy a restful respite from your everyday cares.
This lovely Victorian home was originally built in 1886 by Galveston business man Theodore Ohmstede. Built to last, this 123 year old home has withstood numerous hurricanes including the 1900 Storm, Carla in '61, Alicia in '83, and Ike in '08. The home served as a private residence or a boarding house until 1995 when it was purchased, by the present owners, for the purpose of turning it into a Bed and Breakfast Inn. This beautiful Inn consists of 5 lovely guest rooms, a game room, dining room, and parlor all for the enjoyment of our many guests, who have in the past 14 years, or will in the future cross its aged threshhold. We invite you to come and experience our lovely Inn, stroll in our beautiful gardens, and enjoy a restful respite from your everyday cares.
 

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Inn at 1816 Postoffice Bed and Breakfast
Inn at 1816 Postoffice, Galveston, TX - Inn
Inn at 1816 Postoffice
1816 Postoffice
Galveston, TX 77550
USA
Phone: +1-409-765-9444
Toll-free: +1-888-558-9444
Innkeeper(s)
Bettye Hall & Judy Wilkie
Rates:
$135 - $220
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Originally the master bedroom of original owners Theodore and Eleanor Ohmstede this large room features a King size bed and double Jacuzzi. The room also features a writing desk, comfortable sitting area, small refigerator, central heat/air, wireless internet access, ceiling fan, radio/alarm clock, hairdryer and color cable TV. This room is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or romantic getaways.
This large private King room is furnished with heirlooms from the owners' families. The private bath includes an antique pedestal cast iron tub with shower, and an antique washstand. This room features central heat/air, ceiling fan, hair dryer, radio/alarm clock, color cable TV, and small refrigerator. Come and enjoy the originality of this special room.Our dining room awaits your morning pleasure to get your day started off just right. Menus include a full breakfast consisting of assorted hot or cold cereals, coffee, juices, milk, pastries, fruits, and always a complete hot entree. Your entree is accompanied by breakfast meats or some scrumptious creation by our resident chef.
The antique furnishings in this room have aged with the home. Galveston prints and wall hangings include a copy of the original owner's citizenship papers, first obtained in October of 1872. Also included are family prints from the turn of the century, and current photos of the Ohmstede family as it exists today. This beautiful room includes a Queen size bed and private bath. The bath area is furnished with an antique cast iron tub with French shower (telephone shower). The room features a writing desk, central heat/air, wireless internet access, celing fan, radio/alarm clock, hairdryer, color cable TV, and small refrigerator.This room was originally the family's guest room. Now named for the original owner, Theodore Ohmstede, this room touts a beautiful Queen size four poster fiberbed, The private bath includes a shower, English commode ensemble, and Pedestal China sink. The 1886 Walk-through windows adjoins a front verandah which overlooks our beautiful gardens. Wicker furniture offers an inviting visit to early morning or late afternoon gulf breezes. This room also features central heat/air, wireless internet access, ceiling fan, radio/alarm clock, hair dryer, color cable TV and small refrigerator. Theodore's 82 year old grandson, Theodore Ohmstede Bartholow, recently spent the night in this room and treated us a a special notation in the room's guest book.
Enjoy the Island breeze while sipping an early morning cup of coffee or a late afternoon glass of wine or lemonade on our front porch. Surrounded by beautiful plants and greenery this is truly a glimpse of our Island paradise.