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Lost Bayou Guesthouse

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  • Built in 1890 this bed and breakfast is a survivor of the great hurricane of 1900. A historical Victorian styled home located in Galveston's Lost Bayou Historic District exuberant in charm, warmth, and character. With 5 large bedrooms this centrally located bed & breakfast can also accommodate large families or group gatherings up to 12 guests.
    • Nightly Rate $100 - $175
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    • Reviews 71  
    • Rooms 5
    • Address 1607 Ave. L.
      Galveston, TX 77550-6021
      USA
    • Phone+1-409-770-0688
    • Mobile+1-917-650-2191
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    Built in 1890 this colonial-style B&B is centrally located to Galveston's city center, beaches, shopping, museums, cruise terminals, restaurants. The Lost Bayou Guesthouse stands as a symbol of elegance in design while giving a feeling of warmth and comfort. Our Amenities include: a full breakfast, air conditioning with remote control, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks 24/7, wireless internet, keyless door entries, private parking, FREE CRUISE PARKING.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 71 Reviews

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    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Stay!

    March 31, 2013

    Owners Dave and Maria are the very cordial, helpful, and hospitable owners of the Lost Bayou Guesthouse. My husband and I had a wonderful time, especially on the bicycles that we didn't expect! The parking at the Railroad Museum turned out to be perfect for our week on the cruise. It's only two blocks from the cruise terminal and secure just as David assured me. I would recommend the Lost Bayou Guesthouse for a long or short stay in Galveston.

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful B and B

    March 17, 2013

    We very much enjoyed our stay. It was a convenient location. Close to beach and many activities. the owners were extremely helpful and answered many questions about things to do and places to go.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Exceptional Hosts!!

    March 04, 2013

    My girlfriend and I spent the weekend at Lost Bayou. It was a fantastic experience that included a relaxed setting, great location, and a very clean property (room, bathroom, and exterior). What I will remember most is the hospitality of the hosts, David and Maria! Highly recommend!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Perfect for a Getaway from the Big City

    January 30, 2013

    My husband and I had tickets to the Grand and wanted to spend the night in Galveston rather than drive back to Houston late Saturday night after the show. We found Lost Bayou on bedandbreakfast.com but really knew nothing about it except it was a good location for our needs and was reasonably priced. Wow - were we in for a treat! The owners are incredible - helpful, welcoming - really delightful. They offered good dining and shopping tips, and were a pleasure to visit with. Our room was lovely, and had all the comforts of home. We will be back!

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Maria and Dave Dunn

    Innkeepers Description:

    Entertaining, movies, beach, opera, and running.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $100 - $175

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00pm - 6:00pm    Check Out: 11:00AM

    • Minimum Stay: 2 days minimum special weekends and holidays

    • Deposit Amount Required: Guaranteed reservations by credit card, check, or cash in the amount of 50% of value the day booked.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations must be made before 11:00 AM to be counted for that day. For a full refund cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to your arrival. For a 50% refund cancellations must be made no less then the 3 prior to your arrival. There are NO REFUNDS for cancellation less then 3 days.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: water, juices and soft drinks are available

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Registered guest at least 21, children under 10 call first.

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 71 Reviews

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    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.4 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Stay!

    March 31, 2013

    Owners Dave and Maria are the very cordial, helpful, and hospitable owners of the Lost Bayou Guesthouse. My husband and I had a wonderful time, especially on the bicycles that we didn't expect! The parking at the Railroad Museum turned out to be perfect for our week on the cruise. It's only two blocks from the cruise terminal and secure just as David assured me. I would recommend the Lost Bayou Guesthouse for a long or short stay in Galveston.

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful B and B

    March 17, 2013

    We very much enjoyed our stay. It was a convenient location. Close to beach and many activities. the owners were extremely helpful and answered many questions about things to do and places to go.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Exceptional Hosts!!

    March 04, 2013

    My girlfriend and I spent the weekend at Lost Bayou. It was a fantastic experience that included a relaxed setting, great location, and a very clean property (room, bathroom, and exterior). What I will remember most is the hospitality of the hosts, David and Maria! Highly recommend!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Perfect for a Getaway from the Big City

    January 30, 2013

    My husband and I had tickets to the Grand and wanted to spend the night in Galveston rather than drive back to Houston late Saturday night after the show. We found Lost Bayou on bedandbreakfast.com but really knew nothing about it except it was a good location for our needs and was reasonably priced. Wow - were we in for a treat! The owners are incredible - helpful, welcoming - really delightful. They offered good dining and shopping tips, and were a pleasure to visit with. Our room was lovely, and had all the comforts of home. We will be back!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Galveston Getaway

    January 24, 2013

    Central, convenient location. Nice property and great hosts.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Cruise ship bound

    January 02, 2013

    My husband and I stayed at the Lost Bayou the night before we left for our cruise. It is an older house and the rooms aren't anything fancy but it was very clean. The owners were the sweetest people you would ever want to meet. Pop, juice and cookies were wating for us when we arrived and breakfast was very nice the next morning. It is not walking distance to the water but it is very short dri ve to the water and to the ship. The best part was we were able to leave our car for free at the train museum( which was across the street from the ship). That makes the room well worth the cost!!! We will stay here on our next cruise!!

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Beautiful old house and friendly hosts

    December 12, 2012

    Lost Bayou is a survivor of the 1900 storm and subsequent raising of the island. It has been beautifully restored and maintained with nice ambiance. Maria and Dave are new to the B&B business and are excellent hosts. The home is in a convenient location. The one slight disappointment is there was no home-cooked breakfast but rather croissants and breakfast tacos from a nearby bakery to accompany the fresh fruit and great coffee.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback and review! We enjoyed your stay with us. As new owners of a great existing B&B, we are always looking for ways to improve the overall guest experience. Good news! As of the beginning of this year, we are now offering a full breakfast served family style in our downstairs dining room. We hope you will visit us again when you come back to Galveston Island.

    5 out of 5
     

    Great experience, and wonderful hosts!

    November 22, 2012

    Great experience and gracious hosts. Will definitely stay there again!

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  • Location

    Overview Points of Interest Restaurants

    Location Type

    • Downtown

    City - Houston

    • Distance to city: 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Houston Texas take I-45 south until you crossover Galveston bay bridge, for about 60 miles. I-45 becomes Broadway at the firs red light. Stay on Broadway until you see 17th street. Turn right on 17th and go 2 blocks to Ave. L. Turn left on Ave. L. and look for 1607 [on the right side of the street]. From I-10 East, coming from Beaumont Texas, take Beltway 8 West to I-45 South. Then follow the I-45 South directions noted above. From I-10 West, coming from San Antonia Texas, take Beltway 8 South to I-45 South. Then follow the I-45 Directions noted above.

    Airport

    • Houston, TX (HOU-Hobby) 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Out of Hobby airport turn right onto Airport Blvd., going to I-45. At I-45 turn right and go south. Stay on I-45 south until you crossover Galveston bay bridge, for about 50 miles. I-45 becomes Broadway at the first red light. Stay on Broadway until you see 17th street. Turn right on 17th and go 2 blocks to Ave. L. Turn left on Ave. L. and look for 1607 [on the right side of the street].

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • NASA

    • Airplane Rides

    • Gulf Greyhound Park dog racing

    • Boat Rides and Cruises

    • Grand 1894 Opera House

    • IMAX® 3-D Theater

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Aquarium Pyramid

    • Performing Arts

    • Boat Rides and Cruises

    • Airplane Rides

    • IMAX® 3-D Theater

    • Island Museums

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

     Nearby Cities

     Nearby States

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    Property highlights

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Telephone

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Access to Snacks and Drinks 24/7

    • Secured Garden area

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 AM

    • Serving Location: Balcony, or Garden,Hospitality Room,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Fresh Fruits

    • Hot and Cold Cereals

    Additional food services

    • Fresh Coffee & Tea all day

    • Fresh baked cookies

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