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Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining

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Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Pier 21
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strand Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Galveston, steps from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 6 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston. .This apartment is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Seawall and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Galveston Island Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Pier 21 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas Seaport Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yaga's Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston - ‬1 min walk

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, Shrimp Festival
- History and architecture enthusiasts! Fully restored 1878 JS Brown Building by architect Nicholas Clayton. Restoration completed in 2024. - Street noise can be loud some nights.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include parasailing nearby and windsurfing nearby.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Set thermostat to 74

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Custom sash windows, fall risk, open at own risk

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number GVR13997

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We go to Galveston all the time but this was an awesome staycation. Beautiful place and great location if you like the strand like we do. Very cool place with close proximity to plenty of great places.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an adorable place! Will definitely be back!! Perfect location and had such a fun time celebrating my best friend’s birthday! Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were there during the middle of the week. The loft was great and just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific property. Just be ready to listen to music from the bars till 2. You’ll hear every bottle tossed in a trash can on the street below. I didn’t mind, but this could be a deterrent if you’re sleep sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place! It's in a really good location, and was easy to access and extremely clean. The host was very communicative, which was so helpful and appreciated. The bathrooms are large and the beds were very comfortable. If given the chance in the future, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! The pictures do not do this place justice. It is huge and super cool. We loved everything about Jellyfish. There are a lot of great restaurants, cafes, and bars within walking distance. It is on The Strand so don’t go for peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very attentive, the property was in excellent shape, very good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great! The place was immaculate, completely remodeled with modern touches and matched the pictures in the listing. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

crystal l.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very accommodating and the loft was amazing. Just note that you can hear the music and talking from the strand clearly up until early morning hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K., League City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Loft was very clean. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The loft was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. Taryn has been easy to message and quickly answered all my questions. The location was perfect for us. We had no car, so it was easy to explore historic Galveston on foot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay and it was as awesome as the 1st one!! Love the that you feel right at home the moment you walk in! The location even makes it more appealing!! Great Host! She always makes her self available! Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I have stayed in a number of lifts in the Galveston Stand District and Jellyfish Lookout is our favorite. It's located on Strand Street which can get noisy on the weekends; however, the loft includes a white noise system and the primary bedroom is located toward the back of the unit and we had no difficulty in getting a good night's sleep. It's a great layout and the large windows provide perfect natural lighting to wake up to. The loft is thoughtfully decorated with a nice floorplan. The host was excellent and we plan to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING…Host, Location with lots of shopping and great food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHI A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful, just wish it didn’t have 28 steps to reach the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location! This is a historic loft in a historic area on 'The Strand'. High ceilings, brick walls and the most beautiful, modern bathrooms we've seen. Walked everywhere...loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, air conditioned, beautiful, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location. Super clean and stylish. Parking easier than expected. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, amazing site. We absolutely would stay here again in preparation for a cruise. Beds were comfortable, home was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chavaun l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, loved the space with party lights and Sonos system.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025