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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Strand Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 21
    ‪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 7 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

  • Strand Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier 21 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Railroad Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brews Brothers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hearsay on the Strand - ‬4 min walk

About this property

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features a stereo, books, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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

  • 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

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

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
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
Property Registration Number GVR13998

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The octopus lounge was amazing. Perfect for our girls getaway on the strand and so close to everything. Taryn, the host was easy to get in contact with and instructions were very clear. The historic building had been updated beautifully. There were plenty of beds and seating for our crew, and we loved having two bathrooms. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying here , great place to stay on the strand ! Love it . I do Recommend! Lots of yummy restaurants in walking distance.. check out the Sugar and Rye restaurant for brunch !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very clean and great location! Loved our stay and will be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great! The unit was great! Very spacious and comfortable. And the host was very helpful and responsive to all my questions. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the Octopus lounge. Perfect for two couples, very spacious, amazing location. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cool place! Very clean, great location, and the host was very informative. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very nice and the location was excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

casey h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay and perfect location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host is amazing and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host interaction,mattresses very uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and easily accessed. The location was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was fantastic. Location was great, space was clean and we really enjoyed everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cricket M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and spacious! Perfect location right on the strand!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in the center of the strand. Excellent host, very clean and well appointed! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect! Location downtown Galveston was walking distance to all of our favorite restaurants and places to visit. Only had to use our car when we wanted to go to the beach. Priced very fair and housed our big family of 7 comfortably. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

The place is amazing and everything very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in the heart of Galveston

We loved this spacious, super clean apartment on Strand Street. The location was perfect-close to the beach and right in downtown. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was a big plus (the bunk bed room was very cool) and the open kitchen/living space made it easy for our group to gather. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Great Place!

Directly on the Strand, very clean and comfortable. Would stay again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Strand Lovers

The location is fantastic! Super easy check in. The apartment is beautiful and has everything you need. I have 2 daughters, 13 and 9, they loved the bunkbed/loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of the Strand! Clean, comfortable, and spacious. Very easy to communicate with management. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Perfect

We couldn’t have asked for better! This property turned out better than the listing suggests. Location was perfect for our 2 night stay, everything we wanted was within walking distance.Property was exceptionally clean, Check in and out was simple. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charidy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Octopus Lounge is the perfect location to enjoy all the Strand has to offer. The apartment was well stocked and cared for. Taryn did a great job of communicating when we had a slight hiccup. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big open space with plenty of room for the family. Pancake mix, syrup, coffee and tea were provided. Huge plus when traveling with kids. We were able to pay for early check in which helped with our morning arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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