The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus)
Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance
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About
The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) is a hotel to stay in Galveston. The hotel is close to Galveston County Historical Museum and Dolphin Tree Sculpture, around 8.5 km from Scholes International Airport at Galveston. Guests rate it 4.8/5 across 314 reviews. Recent guests highlight Old world.charm with 1st class amenities and service!.
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Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Galveston County Historical Museum0.4 km
- Dolphin Tree Sculpture0.5 km
- 1892 Bishop's Palace0.6 km
- Galveston Historic Seaport0.6 km
- Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum0.7 km
- Texas Seaport Museum0.7 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) — 8.5 km → all hotels near GLS
- Nearest beach
- Porretto Beach — 1.3 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 31.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- USD
- Power
- Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus)?
From The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus), Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) is around 8.5 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) from the beach?
The nearest beach, Porretto Beach, is about 1.3 km from The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) in a straight line.
Does The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) have wifi?
Yes — The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) offers breakfast, restaurant, free wi-fi.
How is The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) rated?
The Mansion on 17th (formerly Schaefer Haus) scores 4.8 out of 5 across 314 guest reviews.
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