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3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand,

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Outdoor dining
Large island for eating and playing games
Queen size sofa
Large screen Smart Roku TV
Twin size day bed with trundle - sleeps 2

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81520 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand,

If you’re looking to reconnect with family or friends while staying close to everything happening in Galveston, this is the perfect place for you. Whether you’re planning a getaway to enjoy the island or need a comfortable spot before or after your cruise, our location couldn’t be better. Relax, explore, and make memories — Galveston is right at your doorstep.

This spacious, newly renovated apartment is perfectly situated near the Strand shopping district, the Historic District, and the Pleasure Pier — giving you easy access to Galveston’s best restaurants, bars, boutiques, antique shops, and historic sites. It’s an ideal spot for a fun getaway with family or your closest friends. Plus, the trolley stops right outside, making it a breeze to hop over to the Strand or the beach.

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This charming, spacious apartment puts you right in the heart of Galveston’s most beloved attractions. We’re just five blocks from The Grand 1894 Opera House and within a leisurely 10‑minute walk to the Post Office District and the Strand. Along the way, you’ll pass St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica and the Galveston County Historical Museum — a beautiful introduction to the island’s rich history.

Stroll or pedal your bicycles through the Historic District and enjoy the stunning Victorian‑era homes that make this area so special. It’s a true treat for architecture lovers. You’ll also find plenty of restaurants, local taverns, and cozy bars perfect for a romantic evening or a relaxing night out.

If the weather turns, simply hop on the city trolley — it stops right outside the building and makes exploring the island easy and enjoyable.

The beach is just eight blocks south. On your way to the Seawall, be sure to stop at the renowned Bryan Museum or visit the historic Grand Galvez Hotel, located right on our street. The beach directly in front of the Grand Galvez is a favorite spot for guests.

For a bit of fun, “Escape the Island” is located right next door — challenge each other to see who can break out of an escape room first. Across the street, you’ll find Pho 21 and Domino’s Pizza, and just five blocks away are Rudy & Paco and many more dining options as you head toward the Post Office District and the Strand for even more shopping and antiquing. With everything so close, there’s no need to worry about parking — simply walk and enjoy the Historic District at your own pace.

Just one block away, you can rent a golf cart or carriage car for a fun and easy way to tour the historic homes and landmarks.

Whether you want to spend a day at the beach or explore the harbor, you’re perfectly positioned to enjoy it all — right in the middle of everything Galveston has to offer.

This newly renovated apartment provides a luxurious stay with all appliances, beds, sofas, chairs, and more being new! Retreat in the evenings to your own king-size bed accompanied by a Roku smart TV for streaming enjoyment!

If you're in search of a luxurious island retreat with plenty of room for you, your partner, family or friends, this place is ideal!

Relish the comfort of sleeping in a comfortable king-size bed in each of our 3 spacious bedrooms. Convene in the kitchen in the mornings to enjoy a cup of coffee while you prepare a homemade breakfast! Doesn't get much better than that for a wonderful family stay!

You will have a wonderful, memorable Galveston visit to remember for years while staying in a spacious, luxurious apartment! No cramped quarters while staying at Doc's Quarters near the Historical District! Hope to hear from you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a wash of towels
Inform the host when checking out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking allowed on balcony; cigarette butts disposed appropriately Two vehicles allowed free in parking lot. Parking spaces available at street side
Home must be left in the same general condition as received or additional cleaning fees will be charged.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GVR14163

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Located in Historic Downtown Galveston, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this apartment is near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Rye - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 SPACIOUS KING beds, FRIENDS GETAWAY; Rooftop dining, Easy Walk to Strand, located?

Located in Historic Downtown Galveston, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lost Bayou and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely attentive and wanted to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. The condo is nicely laid out, located on the main street in the town and had everything that we needed. Despite a cold, rainy weekend in Galveston, we enjoyed family wedding festivities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was the perfect setup and location for our group. We came to Galveston for two different concerts and this location was in walking distance to both venues. The property itself was exactly as pictured and it had everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful interior. Lots of room to move about and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cindy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room were very nice and spacious. Close to wedding ceremony and reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Galveston Stay

Wonderful stay and very clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Del J.

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

Comfortable

Our stay was great. Nice cozy place. Close to many attractions and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch J.

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

Great stay

Three true king size beds along with 2.5 baths. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest place we've ever stayed in Galveston! The host was amazing and very kind! Close enough to everything we needed and easy to cook meals in the huge kitchen! Hughly recommend this place and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment in a great central location! Everything was very clean and comfortable. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. We loved the large kitchen area for meals and playing card games. The onsite parking was also really convenient. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was clean and spacious and provided everything we needed. Check-in process was easy and Yolanda was very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed to be within walking distant to Dickens on the Strand. Very good location. Nice, clean, and large rooms. The only drawback we had was the distance to the front door and no inside deadbolt lock. If someone would have came in the front door we could not have heard them at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a total of 8 guests and all had an awesome stay. The place was very well kept and had lots of amenities. What was especially important for us was the kitchen; we were able to comfortably cook our meals every day for our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

S F.

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

Fabulous Place!

The property was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

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

LOVELY HOME

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia C.

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

Mardi gras krewe trip

This place is super convenient to both the historic district and seawall. Very comfortable beds, and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Will rent again!

This place was so nice and clean! The owners were very helpful and friendly! They made the trip a breeze!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Best Place Ever

The unit was lovely and had everything we needed. It was located on the Strand, just blocks from all the best shopping, and 8 blocks from the beach. The owner, Yolanda was awesome and replied promptly to any questions we had. Definitely want to go there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia E.

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

Best Kept Secret

The pictures doesn’t do justice. This property is well kept and exceeded our expectations. The location is centralized to everything to everything (shopping, attractions, restaurants). Will definitely have a repeated booking my next time in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J J.

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

Easy Breezy

Everything was just right. Property was clean, comfortable and located close to everything. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

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

Beach Getaway

What a wonderful and clean property! We stayed here before we left out on our cruise. It was so close to the beach and the port! I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Amazing property

This was the only one I looked at and glad I didn't look further. You have been an amazing host and look forward to returning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

Fantastic place

We absolutely loved the apartment, decorated so simple and cute. Location was great, parking so easy. Loved that each bedroom had a close bathroom to themselves. Kitchen very well stocked, had everything we needed. Loved the kitchen peninsula for playing cards and or working on laptop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

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

Hidden gem

We enjoyed our stay very much. This place has everything we needed. You can see the owners take pride in caring for their place as you enter the apartment. Detailed instructions were given in advance of our stay to help us prepare for our trip which shows they care about their guests too. This place is clean, cool and comfortable. Short walking distance to boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, and a short drive to the beach. We enjoyed coffee each morning at Mod Coffee. Highly recommend people stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Yolanda Lonsford

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I began hosting in Galveston in 2008, coinciding with the year Hurricane Ike wrought devastation upon the island. The sense of loss and shock at the destruction was indescribable. Thanks to the efforts of countless volunteers nationwide, we were able to rebuild the island. My affection for this enchanting island and its beaches grew from this experience. Our latest project is this suite, and it fills us with pride. After two years of remodeling, we're thrilled to share it with others. Our other properties have also seen great success, and we always look forward to welcoming back returning guests. Some I know only by name and have never met, yet I feel a strong connection to them and their families. Hosting families who cherish our homes as their own brings us immense joy.

We are immensely thankful for the blessing of abundance and the opportunity to share our spaces with others.

The gratification that comes from hosting strangers is profound, particularly when they leave notes expressing how much they enjoyed their stay.

Why they chose this property

While we have several properties close to the beach, this particular home stands out. It's designed to offer families or couples an opportunity to stay near the historic district and immerse themselves in the city's vibrant essence.

What makes this property unique

Our apartment is meticulously crafted to offer an optimal location for guests eager to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant core. We've spared no expense to ensure our apartment's design and comfort are top-notch. We look forward to sharing our home with you! We think our apartment is well suited for couples who want to enjoy a quick trip to the heart of Galveston and all its festivities. No reason to take a Huber drive after an enjoyable evening on the town! You can easily and safely walk back!

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