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Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB

Vacation home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

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Living area
Dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 85134.4 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, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Property Registration Number GVR07538

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Parasailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • UTMB Health John Sealy Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪America's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB?

As of Feb 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB on Feb 28, 2026 start from $278.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Uptown Cottage! 2 minutes to The Strand and UTMB located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B., San Antonio, Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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