10/10 Excellent
lance h.
14 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
lance h.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Apartment
Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galveston, TX
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal3 min walk
- Port of Galveston6 min walk
- Galveston Seawall2 min drive
- Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining
Location: The Strand Historic District, Galveston
-Walking distance to shopping, nightlife, restaurants, and cruise terminal
Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom A: Queen bed, private ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity)
Bedroom B: 1 queen over queen bunk bed
- all beds have Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses
- additional full bath in loft
Features:
- Spacious entertaining kitchen and open common area
- Central AC, modern bathrooms
- Historic charm: original Texas heartpine floors, 12-foot windows
- Private new art installation by local artist Gabriel Prusmack (@gabsmack87)
- Overlooking the Strand
Additional Amenities:
- Private laundry (washer and dryer)
Perfect for:
- Quick stays before cruises
- Longer vacations with entertainment or relaxation
- Work-from-home travelers
- Festivals Nearby: Dickens on the Strand, Mardi Gras, Lone Star Rally, Shrimp Festival
- History and architecture enthusiasts! Fully restored 1878 JS Brown Building by architect Nicholas Clayton. Restoration completed in 2024
-Walking distance to shopping, nightlife, restaurants, and cruise terminal
Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom A: Queen bed, private ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity)
Bedroom B: 1 queen over queen bunk bed
- all beds have Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses
- additional full bath in loft
Features:
- Spacious entertaining kitchen and open common area
- Central AC, modern bathrooms
- Historic charm: original Texas heartpine floors, 12-foot windows
- Private new art installation by local artist Gabriel Prusmack (@gabsmack87)
- Overlooking the Strand
Additional Amenities:
- Private laundry (washer and dryer)
Perfect for:
- Quick stays before cruises
- Longer vacations with entertainment or relaxation
- Work-from-home travelers
- Festivals Nearby: Dickens on the Strand, Mardi Gras, Lone Star Rally, Shrimp Festival
- History and architecture enthusiasts! Fully restored 1878 JS Brown Building by architect Nicholas Clayton. Restoration completed in 2024
Property manager
Taryn van Hengstum
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Custom sash windows, fall risk, open at own risk
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR13997
About the area
Galveston
Located in Strand Historic District, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
Galveston, TX
What's nearby
- Pier 21 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Port of Galveston - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 2 min walk
- Stuttgarden Tavern - 4 min walk
- La King's Confectionery - 4 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House - 4 min walk
- Pier 21 - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
kadon l.
30 March 2025
kadon l.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Celeste R.
9 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celeste R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacie Z.
5 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Stacie Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arron G.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everting was perfect!
Arron G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald A.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Retreat
Gerald A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dylan L.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great plave
Dylan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Raelyn G.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
Raelyn G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Taryn van Hengstum
Languages:
English
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