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Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Galveston Seawall

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Aquarium House is a unique beach house one block away from the beach and Galveston's famous SeaWall. With an ocean view from the deck bar, working desk facing the sea, and aquarium-themed decor throughout, you'll feel like you're underwater. Enjoy fresh seafood eateries or thrills on the Historic Pleasure Pier just minutes away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋

Send us a message now for Winter Special Price!

Welcome to Aquarium House ultimate family vacation retreat!

An ideal place for families and friends seeking comfort and convenience during the stay.

Perfect for beach getaway

You won’t want to miss this perfectly situated vacation rental while you’re in town!

Book a stay today with Zen Living | Short Term Rental & Vacation Rental

✔︎ 1 block away from the beach

✔︎ 1 minute to SeaWall

✔︎ Pet Friendly
The space
Ask the host about Weekly/Monthly discount availability

☛ 4 Bedroom
☛ Can accommodate up to 8 Guests
☛ Bedroom 1 - 1 x Queen Bed
☛ Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bed
☛ Bedroom 3 - 1 x Queen Bed
☛ Bedroom 4 - Twin Bunk Bed
☛ Spacious Loft Space
☛ Well Equipped Kitchen
☛ Free WiFi
☛ Free Parking on Driveway

Welcome to your home away from home!

We offer:
✔︎ Dedicated Workspace
✔︎ Central Air Conditioning
✔︎ Washer/Dryer
✔︎ Aquarium Themed Rooms
✔︎ Private Entrance
✔︎ Beach access
✔︎ Ocean View
✔︎ Keyless entry
✔︎ Excellent location
✔︎ Easy access to all amenities
✔︎ Perfect for a family stay
✔︎ LONG term booking discounts
Guest access
➞ The entire house is yours to enjoy, you won't be sharing with any other guests.
Other things to note
➞ FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing entry & gate), access only by stairs

➞ Pets are welcomed! Please let us know ahead of time the number, breed, weight of the pet. Pet Fee is $80 each pet per stay. Please watch them carefully as we will charge for any damages or waste they left.

➞ You can park you car by the street in front of this house.

➞ No Cable. We don’t have cable, but we do have WIFI so you can stream videos

➞ There are two city street parking permits in the living room desk.

➞ Put visitor parking permit in your car under the windscreen while you are parking.

➞ You must grab back the two park permit to the living room desk before you check out.

➞ The house has Minut noise tobacco detectors in the living room, basement game room, garage door, and 3-season room—4 in total.

➞ Before mailing, please ensure that the package recipient is the name of the booked guest and that it is delivered during the guest's stay. We are not responsible for receiving packages after guests check out, and guests must bear the risk of package loss.

➞ Your door pin number will invalid after at 10am of your check out day.

➞ Remember, if you don't return the city parking permit, you will be charge $500 per parking permit.

Note: The permits are expired and we are renewing them.

➞ Please review the House Rules section for a complete list of guidelines to ensure a pleasant stay.

❂ If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at Zen Living | Short Term Rental & Vacation Rental. We're here to assist you ❂
Registration number
GVR-13743

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 GVR13743
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seawall Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porretto 27th Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McGuire-Dent Recreation Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Tavern + Tap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋 located?

Located in Kempner Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Nice stay

Great location, cute house. Older but clean and everything worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

A trip to Galveston

Great location, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish D., Magnolia TX, Montgomery County

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome House

We loved our stay! Will go back to this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Fantastic location!

You are a few minutes walk from the Pleasure Pier and the beach. From the amazing balcony you can even see a view of the water. One of the best locations I have stayed in on the island. Beds were comfortable and the place was very clean and tidy. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally K., Henderson, TX

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

Great day at the aquarium house

Property was clean and set up exactly as advertised. Communication with the owner was excellent. All around a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Wonderful house next to beach

We stayed here prior to our cruise. The house accommodations were on point. We had 5 adults and 1 child and we had plenty of room to spread out. Definitely recommended a stay here. I know if we are in the area again we will request this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selina S.

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

Great Location

We had a great time. The home was perfect for us. The hot water was HOT! (but I like it like that) Very centrally located, quiet neighborhood. Slept well and we were all very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard U.

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

Clean, Comfortable House in a Great Location

We stayed for 1 night with a group of 3 adults and 3 teenagers. There was plenty of room for everyone. Beds were comfortable and the A/C keep everyone cool at night. The location is fantastic! Only a few minutes walk to the beach. About a half mile walk to Pleasure Pier and several nice restaurants. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

It was a fine place to stay

The house was clean. The yard was overgrown with weeds. Check in was at 4 and the check was at 10 am for a one night was not even 24 hours. Over all it was a good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

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

Bike Rally Vaca

The house was really nice. Love how close it is to the seawall. I do recommend that you put a dresser in bedrooms so we don't have to put our clothes on the floor, and chairs on the porch, and something to keep the screen door from flying open.But would love to rent again 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024