Newly Renovated | 1/2 Mi to Pier 21 'The Grand at the Strand' is the Gulf Coast vacation rental you've been looking for! Located in a restored landmark home in the heart of Galveston’s Historic East End, this 2-bed, 2-bath apartment makes the perfect home base for relaxing on sandy Texas beaches and enjoying local nightlife. Plus, you can walk to eateries and art galleries, tour nearby museums, and visit Moody Gardens with ease. Reserve your stay today! -- THE PROPERTY -- GVR15318 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 2 queen beds, 1 twin bunk bed - Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa SHARED AMENITIES - Patio w/ gas grill UNIT FEATURES - Updated floors, transom windows, partial downtown views - Smart TV - Dining table, bar seating KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher - Drip coffee maker (coffee provided) - Dishware & flatware, cooking basics GENERAL - Keyless entry, self check-in - Free WiFi, Starlink internet - Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Iron/board, trash bags/paper towels - Central heating & A/C FAQ - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM) - 4 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story apartment, 2nd-floor unit - Stairs required to access PARKING - Free street parking (2 permits provided) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: - There are 3 additional properties available on-site with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking -- THE LOCATION -- - Easy access to local events: ARToberFEST, Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, Ghost Coast Festival, Galveston Island Oktoberfest, Holiday in The Gardens & more - 2 blocks to The Strand: restaurants & cafes, shops, art galleries, cruise terminals - 0.2 miles to the Grand 1894 Opera House, 0.5 miles to Pier 21 & 0.6 miles to Al's Authentic Paranormal Tours - 1 mile to Seawall Beach access, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier & Ghost Tours of Galveston - 1 mile to the Moody Mansion, Galveston Children's Museum - 6 miles to Moody Gardens - 67 miles to George Bush Intercontinental Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story apartment is located on the 2nd floor and requires using stairs to access - There are additional bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay - Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Cameras 1 and 2 are by the building’s front and back entrances, facing outward. Camera 3 is by the exterior entrance to unit 3 facing outward. Camera 4 is in the main lobby, monitoring the interior of the building’s front entrance. These cameras do not look into any of the unit’s interior spaces; they record video and audio when activated by motion