I remember the first time I attended a Galveston Antique Dealer's Association meeting at Grace Manor on 17th and Postoffice Streets in the East End. It must have been the winter of 2002, and Barb Gatlin (the hostess with the mostess and proud owner and operator of Grace Manor B&B) had a fire roaring in the fireplace and we were each greeted by "Gracie", the property mascot (of the canine variety) and guardian. The last time I was there, Barb was the gracious host for the Downtown Galveston Strand Seaport's "appreciation party" for the owners of the lofts on the 2007 Lofts Tour and it was just as cozy, just as warm and just as inviting.
Customers at the shop tells us again and again about this "fantastic B&B that they just stayed in that was simply perfect" and, invariably, they're talking about Grace Manor. Barb opens the gorgeous Circa 1905, white stucco-covered brick, 2 1/2 story beauty to visitors each day. She offers them a fantastic breakfast spread each morning, a quaint library/reading room downstairs and fabulous, lush gardens you can sit in or just enjoy from the balcony.
Inside, the entire house is decked out with gorgeous antiques, ornate ceiling murals, and the most amazing tiffany stained glass
windows along the curved staircase to the 2nd story. It is truly a beautiful home.
Next time you've got family or friends visiting the Island or just want to "get away" in your own backyard, give Grace Manor a shot to impress even the most "selective" of those family, friends or in-laws! If you're coming down for a cruise, you can park for free with a night's stay there too! And, don't forget the horse-drawn carriages know the way to G.M. and can provide door to door service!
Call Barb to check availability and rates today at (800) 810.8590. Thanks to Grace Manor for your generous support of the 2009 Galveston Island Beach Revue!
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