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Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB

Vacation home near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal in Galveston

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Interior
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
A light blue two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to the front porch.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are large windows with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 85134 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Seaside stay .Your stay at this East End vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porretto Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pier 21 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB

Uptown Cottage is a stylish, cozy, and elegant retreat nestled in the heart of uptown Galveston. This 3 bedroom 2 bath house is the perfect home base for exploring downtown or heading to the beach.

Uptown Cottage is a stylish, cozy, and elegant retreat nestled in the heart of uptown Galveston. This 3 bedroom 2 bath house is the perfect home base for exploring downtown or heading to the beach. 


The brand new renovations, updates, and fresh decor are plucked straight out of HGTV! Relax in the warm and welcoming living area, with plenty of cozy couch seating and a large flatscreen mounted on the wall.


Serve dinner in style in the gorgeous dining area. The table is made for sharing a meal with friends and family.


The beautiful kitchen is fully-equipped and extremely spacious. The large island with chairs is a great spot for enjoying breakfast, lunch, snacks, or cocktails.


After a full day in Galveston, you'll sleep well in Uptown Cottage. The master bedroom has a comfortable king, large closet, mounted TV. The master bathroom has a beautifully tiled walk-in shower and plenty of counter space and storage.


Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and another large flatscreen TV.


Last but not least, bedroom #3 has four twin-sized bunkbeds and plenty of extra space to play, making it a perfect spot for younger guests. 


The second bathroom has a bath tub, shower, and plenty of space in the drawers and on the counter for your toiletries.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master: King


Bedroom #2: Queen


Bedroom #3: Twin bunks (4)

Parking:

Parking is located in the garage behind the house.

In the Area:

Uptown Cottage is located only minutes away from the greater Galveston area, you'll have easy access to miles of beaches, local attractions/entertainment, and fine dining.


This house is extremely close to UTMB campus.


In the off season (September - February), this house is available for long term rental. Please contact Connect Coastal for rates/availability.


 


 

All Connect Coastal homes come equipped with these essential items:
1 Kitchen Trash Bag
1 Sponge
1 Bottle of Dishwashing Liquid (3 oz.)
1 Packet of Laundry Pods (If home is equipped with a washer/dryer)
1 Packet of Dishwasher Detergent
1 Roll of Toilet Paper for Each Bathroom
Linens and Bath Towels (standard beds are made for arrival, linens provided for advertised bunks & pullouts)
Pots, Pans & Cooking Utensils
Dishes, Dining Utensils & Glassware
Coffee Maker (standard or Keurig, depending on the home)
Basic Kitchen Appliances (Toaster, etc.)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,134 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR07538

Property is also known as

319115
Newly Updated House Close to the Strand Galveston Harbor Utmb
Newly Updated House Close to the Strand Galveston Harbor UTMB.

Frequently asked questions

Does Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Porretto Beach and 7.8 mi (16-min drive) from Galveston Island Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Galveston.

Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay. Close to the Strand

This was a great location for our weekend plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Everything was great and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a convenient location for our activities as well as being spacious and clean. I would like to see some kitchen utensils and pans replaced; a set of basic glassware would be nice. Our overall opinion is very good and we would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Great location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was lovely, spotless, and very well maintained. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the water pressure was excellent — such a small detail that makes a big difference. Everything about the home made us feel at ease, like coming home after a long day. It was the perfect spot for our Galveston weekend, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mardi Gras Trip

This was a great place to stay for our group of friends during Mardi Gras.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uptown Cottage

Great stay. Nice property. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to restaurants and only 1 mile to the Strand district. House was nicely remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this house while in town for a cheer competition. There was plenty of room. The house was walking distance to the Strand. It worked out perfectly for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

This cute house was great and perfect for our wedding weekend. Very comfortable and room to move around. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. We enjoyed our visit. Only negative I would say is there is no door on the primary bathroom shower so water sprayed all over the floor. And there were no cleaning supplies especially a broom. When coming back from the beach we wanted to sweep up the sand we had brought in so we had to go to store to buy a broom. There was a dust pan but no broom. The grill was dirty so we had to cook inside but that wasn’t the end of the world for us. Overall we had a pleasant time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Juneteenth vacation

We enjoyed our stay overall. It was a great location to the places we were going. We had a few questions about the trash, the owner/management didn't respond to us until after we checked out. We would recommend having more than one set of towels for each guest as we stayed for 3 days. Also, put the rules, we were expected to clean the grill after use, but the wasn't a grill brush. We had to buy one and we left it there for future guests. I didn't particularly like that there wasn't a door on the owner's room shower. And the barnyard door going to that bathroom was broken. But overall, were enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if we had a large group again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sheree J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not good!

House not ready on time and maid slammed door in face. Bath tub clogged but they fixed next day. Mice and bugs in house. Yard not mowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Galveston Days

The home was beautiful and had a wonderful and comfortable atmosphere. Just as a note to the owner the shower in the master bedroom sprays on the floor really bad. The shower head will not adjust to prevent this from happening. There was not a trash bin to out the trash in, I looked all around he outside of the house. I was disappointed that I reached out because the internet did not work it appeared to have change or something because it did not appear when trying to connect and even typing in the name and password it was not recognized. I reported this on Friday and got no response.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cortny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and bright

This was a charming little house. Very clean, bright, and spacious. The location was perfect for us - close enough to several beaches and the cruise terminal (our ultimate destination).That being said, this house is more like a hotel than a house. We like to cook our own food, but the kitchen was barely equipped. We had 7 people, and the house will comfortably sleep 8, but there was a total of exactly 5 forks. There were coffee cups, but only two regular glasses. No cooking oil, salt, pepper, or other spices. Someone had left a bottle brush, but otherwise nothing with which to clean pots and pans.No Kleenex, only one small towel per person, not even hand soap in the bathrooms.Overall, it was very lovely, but made me realize how some of those little things make a big difference. I would still recommend this place, just know you need to bring with you things you would normally find at other houses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable, Spacious House

We loved the house. The bedrooms were comfortable and everything was nice and clean. There are a couple of things that need to be changed. I would put drapes on the windows. As soon as the sun comes up the bedrooms are bright. Some people have no problem sleeping with light, but some wake up and there’s no going back to sleep. Three out of four of us were awake every morning by 6:40 which is a little earlier when you’re on vacation. Please change the Master Bathroom door. It’s a barn style door, which is cute, but it’s not wide enough. That means there are a couple of inches that are open on either side when you close and lock it. (You have to lock it or it will slide open). Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston Family Weekend

The house was very nicely updated. We especially enjoyed having the large dining table. There was plenty of room for our group of 2 families. I especially liked the bunk bedroom. The 3 boys, ages 15, 7, and 5, enjoyed the room. The bathrooms were nice. My only problem with the master bathroom was the shower. There wasn't a door or curtain and the floor got soaked. There was a door that led outside in the front bedroom, and it had a deadbolt that was locked on the outside, but anyone with a key could enter anytime. I think, as a matter of security, a lock on the inside of the door would provide a feeling of security for your guests. There was wifi provided, but the login info provided didn't work. My daughter-in-law had to work the Friday morning after check-in so she paid for the wifi offered. I had called the numbers left, but because we called after hours, we got a call around 9 am Friday. The man didn't know what was the correct wifi info. He manages several properties. He suggested looking at the bottom of the modem, and there was the correct info! Once that was resolved we had a wonderful time. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Adnan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The AC broke on the second day and would take 2 days to fix so checked out early
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our New Go-To in Galveston

We found this property to be absolutely perfect for our family. The location was excellent and the layout fitted us as well. The proximity to the Sea Wall and beaches, as well as dining and The Strand made it easy to be lazy! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family

The property was clean and very well set up for me and my family. Nice size kitchen and living. Perfect for small kids to play. Close to beaches and The Strand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelica P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was nice

The property was nice , the yard needed to be cut .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jada S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We rented this property for Christmas time to spend with friends, just to relax from the daily day to day routines, and it was so peaceful. The property was beautiful and simple. The neighborhood was quiet. Everything was so clean and organized. I’d definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hedy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island home away from home

Inside is absolutely gorgeous ,clean and spacious. Would likely book again. I was however disappointed with the yard. It had not been mowed or manicured. Overall a great experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and comfortable.

My family and I loved this unit. Very nice, clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and right off the main street. Found that it really only sleeps 8, not the 10 as advertised unless you have two that like to sleep on a sofa and love seat in the front room and was not happy about the "cleaning fee" charged on a two day stay. Could have used a TV in the "kids" room. We would recommend this unit to anyone. We will stay here for sure next time we are in Galveston and have more time to spend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021