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Octopus Lounge on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining

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2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Octopus Lounge on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining

Restored in 2024, the Octopus Lounge blends history, luxury, and convenience in The Strand Historic District. The loft provides comfort and style for quick visits before a cruise, longer vacations, or accommodating a traveler with work-from-home needs. Enjoy local shopping, restaurants, and festivals within walking distance.
The loft supports modern lifestyle amenities in the fully restored 1878 JS Brown Building, which is a rare public offering in a building from famous Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton. After an extensive restoration was completed in 2024, the Octopus Lounge now offers a sprawling entertaining-focused kitchen and open-layout common area, Central AC, modern bathrooms, and yet retains historic charm like original Texas heartpine floors and 12 foot windows.

The loft boasts a private new art installation by famed local artist (Gabriel Prusmack: @gabsmack87), and the common area is bathed in natural sunlight by a large new skylight. Galveston’s best shopping, nightlife, restaurants and the cruise terminal are within walking distance.

Sleeping accommodations for up to 8 guests in either: (A) one bedroom with a queen bed and full private ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity), or (B) the 2nd bedroom with featuring 3 semi-private loft-style beds (queen, queen, and double) and its own ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity). All mattresses are Simmons Beauty Rest, and the unit includes access to private laundry facilities.

The south-facing loft provides easy-access for all the local festivals (Dickens, Mardi Gras, Lone Star Rally, Shrimp Festival, etc.) that are happening at your front door! The Octopus Lounge provides comfort and style whether your visit requires a quick stay before a cruise, longer vacation requiring entertainment or relaxation, or accommodating a traveler with work-from-home needs.

Guests have private use of the entire home on the 2nd level of the JS Brown Building, which is accessed through a shared stairwell. There is no elevator in the building.

Entrance to the property and home is through electronic security keypad.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. You'll find features like a water park. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston
This apartment offers its guests a water park.

This Galveston apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Taryn van Hengstum

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR13998

Octopus Lounge on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great loft
Exactly as advertised. Lovely loft that was perfect for 2 couples. Would also be great for large families. The loft is right on the strand. You could not have a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This property is wonderful. Owners were very responsive. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystal l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious and beautiful place.
Weekend get away with friends to escape winter. Location cannot be beat and fair rates for what you are getting. Would stay here again in the future. Spacious common area with full kitchen that has everything you will need and 2 nice bedrooms with ensuites. Right in the center of the Strand you are blocks away from restaurants and the harbour. Property manager was super helpful and easy to get in touch with. When we go back to Galveston will plan on staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay before cruise
Excellent location and property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston Strand VRBO-Perfect Location
Our family participated in the Galveston Shrimp Fest as a vendor. The property was the perfect set up for us and in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING SPACE
7 adults all family in for the ballet. It was a perfect location and able to walk for anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is one of the best I have ever stayed in! It was super clean and smelled new. It's in a great location to shops and not far at all from the beach. My 13 year old daughter absolutely loved the bunk bed/loft room, as did my wife and I! Such a fun place to stay and they have thought of everything incase you forget to bring something. Definitely recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Our family of five really enjoyed this stay. The loft is beautiful! We were able to walk to restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., League CityTX.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST VRBO EVER
Wow! What a place! Just returned home and couldn't wait to tell people all about this place. Will definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Octopus Lounge
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Octopus Lounge. It was beautiful and very clean! The location is awesome! I loved walking out of the lounge and shopping is right there! We absolutely loved staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024