Apartment in Texas City, TX
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
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.
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.
Amenities at Octopus Lounge on Strand- historic neighborhood, local shops and dining
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Texas City, TX
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
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!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
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 !
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Everything was very clean and great location! Loved our stay and will be booking again!
6 / 10Average·Nov 2025
Host interaction,mattresses very uncomfortable
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"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 b..."
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