Title: Historic Palapa House between the beach and Strand Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Palapa House between the beach and Strand Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100664300/100664237/w906h683x59y0-85d149bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100664300/100664237/w903h683x60y0-26a6f5b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100664300/100664237/w907h683x58y0-3c547be3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100664300/100664237/w508h683x258y0-1b8ff26a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100664300/100664237/w907h683x59y0-fd6bca2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Historic Palapa House between the beach and Strand provides a playground, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Palapa House between the beach and Strand Perfectly located close to one of the top beaches nationwide for families - Stewart Beach, the Historic Strand, UTMB and several great local restaurants, the Historic Palapa is perfect for your island getaway. The three bedrooms include 1 king bed, 1 queen and a trundle. Enjoy an evening breeze on the patio while taking in the beautiful garden views. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in Galveston! This is a fully furnished rental in the incredible historic east end. The space Perfect for remote workers (and families) looking for a change of scenery, Medical Residents/Visiting Professors at UTMB, a long weekend getaway with friends or those just looking for a unique living experience. BEDROOMS The Historic Palapa is perfect for your island getaway. The three bedrooms include 1 king bed, 1 queen, and a trundle. Each room includes a comfortable bed, a little library, and a dresser. By request, we can also provide a playpen, stroller and a small collection of children's toys. BATHROOM (s) In the house, there is 1 bathroom with a shower + tub combination. The Tub is also jetted for a night of reading, wine, and a glorious bath. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided. There is also an additional outdoor shower to use once returning from the beach or those that just want to enjoy nature. A secondary toilet is in the the garage for more privacy. Both toilets' have a bidet. KITCHEN A great kitchen with plenty of counter space and a garden window. Fully equipped with cookware, glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 6. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, crock pot, and microwave included. Gas stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. LIVING ROOM Perfect for low-key nights in, a SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+, and more. A selection of books and children's activities are provided. All the amenities such as a deck of cards, yoga mat, and family games round out your experience. WORKSPACE The room with the trundle bed has a workspace for our monthly renters who are virtual employees or our short stay guest when they need to check emails or take care of business. We provide a desk for your comfort, located in bedroom 2. Strong WiFi is available throughout the house. OUTSIDE Let the Gulf breeze envelop you while you relax with a morning cup of coffee under the Palapa. Fire up the barbeque on the charcoal grill in the fenced backyard! Space for 1 car to park parallel in front of the garage. Garage available for motorcycles. Guest access Street parking is available in front of the property. Garage parking for motorcycles. Several local vendors are available for bike or golf cart rental. Other things to note ATTRACTIONS ~ 4 min walk to Adoue Park - A great place for children! ~10 min walk to closest popular restaurants ~15 min walk to beach & Seawall ~ 3 min drive to Strand Historic District ~4 min drive to Historic Pleasure Pier ~10 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn ~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants, and nightlife OTHER ~ Beach towels, wagon, chairs and accessories provided ~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets ~ Pack ’n play and full crib available ~ Detergent available for washer We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc. If you need us, we are a text away. Guest access The historic downtown strand and seawall are both walking distance. Bikes are also available. For a deposit we also have Paddle Boards for use. Other things to note Your host our environmentally conscious. We ask that you practice sustainable living as much as possible when our guest. Be mindful of energy and water consumption. Use our shopping bags that are provided to you during the stay. We have detergent sheets for you to use in lieu of large unrecyclable plastic detergent bottles. Take care of our Island and she will take care of you. Registration number GVR-13153 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109690000/109680800/109680745/d8c606bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your 1878 historic Shaw House awaits! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number GVR13153 ## About the area East End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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 Moody Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum. 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Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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