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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Seaside stay .A stay at this Strand Historic District apartment places you steps from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Galveston. Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property manager

Taryn van Hengstum

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • 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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR13997

Frequently asked questions

How close is Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining to the airport?

This apartment is 35.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining to the beach?

This apartment is 3.6 mi (8-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches and 1.3 mi (5-min drive) from Porretto 27th Street. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Jellyfish Lookout on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining to downtown Galveston?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Galveston.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th stay

We had a fantastic time staying at the jellyfish on the strand! The property manager was kind and responsive. The location is fantastic if you’re looking for a place that is in the heart of shopping, dining, etc.. The condo itself is an amazingly restored historic building. Simply gorgeous. I also appreciated that the owners had very thoughtful touches, such as pancake mix, pouches scissors in the kitchen and sharp knives placed in a holder in an upper cabinet as a safety measure for people with young children. We really enjoyed our stay and we’ll hopefully be staying here on our next trip to Galveston!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ms

Wonderful place, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Trip

Summer birthday quick trip! We had a blast on this trip. Perfect rental, perfect beds, perfect location! Excellent communication with the owner throughout the stay, couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

missy e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything wonderful!

Our entire experience was wonderful. Taryn and Pete are both exceptional hosts!! The Jellyfish Lounge is beautiful and bright. Our needs were more than met. The parking is free on the Strand between the hours of 6pm and 9am and this worked out for us as we were gone most of the day. Thank you Taryn and Pete for this lovely oasis.
Stayed 29 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mother's Day Stay

We stayed here for a Mother’s Day celebration. We love to people watch, and this is the spot to do it. The four big windows allow views of the entire street. We kept track of the people who waived at us (31).The property is incredibly clean! The showers/bathrooms are amazing. It is equipped with anything you will need to cook. The TV was easy to use. And the information book provided gives lots of good information. The check out process was simple and easy to understand. Nothing crazy, just take out the trash, start the dishwasher and close the windows/set the ac. The book also contains the history of the building; they received an award for historic preservation (the floors are beautiful). Things you need to know. There are no curtains! Dress accordingly. Additionally, the bedroom walls do not go all the way to the ceiling and there are large transoms in the second bedroom. This means the entire property starts to get light at sunrise. This didn’t bother us a bit, but if you can only sleep in a cave, bring an eye mask. It is a noisy property, and they provide earplugs. Again, this didn’t bother us as we were there for the action.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lance h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This is a great property and great communication with the host. You pay for parking and you have plenty of options so don’t let that keep you away from this great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kadon l.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

Great location on Strand street. The property is very well done and very spacious. All amenities available. Sleeps 8 and has 2 full baths.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arron G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everting was perfect!

Understanding that we are staying in the Strand, the locations can be a little loud at night, but it was manageable. Very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Retreat

Very Clean & Modern. Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great plave

Very open rooms! Love the view of the strand !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

I recently stayed at the jellyfish look out on the Strand and had an exceptional experience. The location is perfect, right in the heart of everything. It was spotless and incredibly well-equipped, with every amenity thoughtfully provided, even down to ear plugs for a quiet night's sleep. The host was attentive and ensured the place felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024