Saturday shelterporn

In the spirit of Galveston as the Hamptons, we head south to the Oleander City for this week's shelterporn — it's the Trube Castle, one of Galveston's most architecturally interesting homes. Sure, it's not as opulent as some Hamptons cottages, but Shelter Island is so overrated.

John C. Trube and his wife, Veronica Durst Trube, built the house at 17th Street and Sealy Avenue in 1890. Trube — who was once the gardener for a Danish nobleman — reportedly asked architect Alfred Muller to design the home to resemble a castle in Kiel, Denmark. We don't know if that's true, but Muller definitely designed an interesting gothic-Victorian house. The 21-room mansion features 32 stained-glass windows, four fireplaces and a widow's walk; inside, it's full of opulent Victorian features, including a grand paneled staircase, ceiling reliefs and elaborate chandeliers. And if you need some help with the lifestyle you'd have to maintain living in such a home, you can rent out the two ground-floor apartments, each of which has its own entry.

It's not often that you get the opportunity to live in a Texas landmark, but if you have the cash on hand, here's your chance. Just remember to invite Houstonist over once you move in! Bedrooms: five plus. Bathrooms: five. Square feet: 7,039. Price: $1.75 million.

And: In case you're wanting a truly Hamptons-sized home, check out the former Galveson Orphans Home, a 15,696-square-foot building that dates to 1901.