Under the Ivy Guest House

05/19/2025

Keep your eyes open for these guys

05/17/2024

One of Galveston’s treasures

Built by J.C. and Verona Trube in 1890, the Trube Castle was fashioned after a Danish Castle. It is a prominent Galveston, TX landmark often described as the most unusual building in a city of unusual buildings because of its architecturally imaginative design. Photo by

05/15/2024

This beauty greeted me when I arrived at the house this morning. American White Ibis

03/13/2024

Smart! I’d do this.

Welcome to your Pool Pass--where you don't have to stay with us to use our pool--the perfect addition as the weather warms! We're now offering guests who are just stopping by the option to purchase a $50 day pass to our pool (subject to availability). This amount will be applied towards a food and beverage purchase minimum (not including 20% gratuity). You can obtain a Pool Pass by contacting us in advance through phone or email, or simply inquiring with one of our front desk associates upon arrival.

If you're already making plans to join us for a bite and some cocktails, you might as well enjoy them while soaking up the Texas sun--poolside!

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01/26/2024

Tree giveaway this Saturday. I’m thinking Bur Oak

  Welcome to Galveston Island Tree Conservancy! Galveston has a rich history and diverse population — of both people and trees. Our vision and challenge is to make lasting connections between Galvestonians and their trees on our streets, in neighborhoods and public spaces. Learn more How can you ...

12/23/2023

Researchers say a pack of Galveston coyotes have genetic markers that could make the canines perfect candidates to help replenish the population of the world’s most endangered wolf, the red