About House
Built in 1914, The Broadway Palms is a 3,600 square foot historic home located at the corner of 17th and Broadway in Galveston’s Historic District, offering unlimited parking and accommodation for up to 20 guests. The home features spacious living areas, high ceilings, and original hardwood floors, blending modern conveniences with historic charm. It provides easy access to The Strand, the beach, restaurants, Pleasure Pier, fishing spots, and local festivals. A highlight is the air-conditioned and heated basement, “Captain Mike’s Pirate’s Cave,” a 1,300 square foot man cave equipped with pirate décor, Foosball, Ping Pong, Poker, Darts, a Smart TV, and kid-friendly games, along with the Grog Room featuring a Pool Table and the largest Pirate flag in Texas. Beach gear including a portable table, bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes, corn hole, and beach toys are also available, making The Broadway Palms the ideal getaway in Galveston.
Come explore our Historical Home
Discover the Island’s Best Man Cave! Step into our 1300 sq. ft. Pirate-themed Man Cave, featuring a mini night club and Pirate Pub. Recently highlighted in Coast Magazine, our historic Broadway location offers easy access to the beach and the Strand. Enjoy abundant natural light, original hardwood floors, and 40 windows that create a bright and welcoming space. The spacious backyard further adds to the charm. We love this house, and we’re confident you will too!
This three-story house is located in the famed Historical District, just minutes from the Seawall and the Strand. Built in 1914, it holds significant history, originally constructed for an attorney who was the main counsel and controller for John Charles League. League, a prominent land developer and financier, developed what is now League City.
Envision the influential conversations, deals, and events that took place within these walls and across the street at League’s ‘castle.’ Imagine the grandeur of early 20th-century parties held here. This period marked the beginning of WWI, the introduction of the assembly line by Henry Ford, the first commercial airline flight, the opening of Wrigley Field, Babe Ruth’s debut, and the establishment of the Federal Reserve Bank.
Living here meant no electricity, no modern conveniences, and a lifestyle vastly different from today. Growing up in this house, I now fully appreciate its historical significance. Late at night on the front porch, you can almost see the horse-drawn carriages and well-dressed couples from a bygone era. This house, built for a key figure of the island, continues to be a testament to its rich history, which I am dedicated to preserving.
The Cave features a 700-watt Bluetooth stereo for your favorite music, enhanced by LED rope lighting, Disco/Laser lighting, black light decor, and three beer pong tables with pirate photo props for fun. Mrs. Captain Mike’s Flamingo Lounge in the backyard boasts a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, 10 feet of buffet space, and four cooking options: a large propane gas grill, fire pit/grill, brick oven/grill, and a large smoker. The fenced backyard offers seating for 20+, two outdoor wash/rinse stations, and four bikes for exploring the island.
The 2nd floor includes a spacious living room with games and puzzles, a cozy nautical-themed Sun Room convertible to a “5th bedroom,” a formal dining room, a breakfast room, and a modern, fully equipped kitchen. The 3rd floor offers four bedrooms: the Nursery with a queen bed connecting to the Master Bedroom, the Master Bedroom (Palm Room) with a king bed and twin bunk beds, the Beach Room with two queen beds, and the Texas Bunk Room with twin bunk beds and a full-sized bed. The house also features five Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, a Blue Ray DVD player, and ample natural lighting from 40 windows. There are no parking restrictions on Broadway or 17th Street. Enjoy the space, convenience, and relaxed atmosphere of this historic and amazing home.
The Cave features a 700-watt Bluetooth stereo for your favorite music, enhanced by LED rope lighting, Disco/Laser lighting, black light decor, and three beer pong tables with pirate photo props for fun. Mrs. Captain Mike’s Flamingo Lounge in the backyard boasts a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, 10 feet of buffet space, and four cooking options: a large propane gas grill, fire pit/grill, brick oven/grill, and a large smoker. The fenced backyard offers seating for 20+, two outdoor wash/rinse stations, and four bikes for exploring the island.
The 2nd floor includes a spacious living room with games and puzzles, a cozy nautical-themed Sun Room convertible to a “5th bedroom,” a formal dining room, a breakfast room, and a modern, fully equipped kitchen. The 3rd floor offers four bedrooms: the Nursery with a queen bed connecting to the Master Bedroom, the Master Bedroom (Palm Room) with a king bed and twin bunk beds, the Beach Room with two queen beds, and the Texas Bunk Room with twin bunk beds and a full-sized bed. The house also features five Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, a Blue Ray DVD player, and ample natural lighting from 40 windows. There are no parking restrictions on Broadway or 17th Street. Enjoy the space, convenience, and relaxed atmosphere of this historic and amazing home.
