Loved the house. Super clean. Note that the bunks are geared towards littles. Was a tight fit for our adult sons. Great communication with owner. I recommend this home & host.

We had a fantastic time at the property. It was very clean upon arrival and it had everything we needed for an easy stay away from home and while on vacation. We loved how the place was set up with several rooms for multiple families. It was an easy walk or drive to the beach and that's where we spent most of our time while in Galveston. We would recommend this place to family and friends, it was a great location and the perfect spot for our kids/grandkids to experience the beach for the first time!

The house was perfect for our family vacation. It was well equipped with everything you’d need from the kitchen to the beach. We had 4 kids in the group and they loved the bunk bed room and reading the octopus books every night!

100% the best rental we’ve ever booked. Clean, clean, clean! Amy is a wonderful host! Way more than you’ll ever need for your stay, complimentary toiletries to get you started, k- cups, board games, extra trash bags and beach items (tarps, chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, wagons to haul it). When I say beach items, this place is stocked - no need to bring or buy anything! Thanks Amy for sharing your amazing beach house with us:)

This house had everything we needed! Nice neighborhood, short walk to the beach! We loved staying here and would chose it again!

The Octopus Garden Beach House has a floorplan that utilizes every inch of space with the most thoughtful of details, making it the perfect space for entertaining. The home was close to the beach and extremely clean with quality furnishings. The check in/check out process is efficient and the owner is very helpful and responsive. We can’t wait for our next trip to Galveston so we can stay at the Octopus Garden! Thank you to the owner for a wonderful experience.

Absolutely love this property. The short distance to the beach was a pleasant stroll and the beach itself was perfect for our weekend getaway. The house was amazing and the owner thought through everything a family with kids could need. Right down to the Octopus story books!! But it is also a perfect getaway for a group of adults just wanting to chill island style. Highly recommend this property for a vacation get away!!

We had so much fun! Owner has thought of everything! Appreciate light switches being labeled! Everything you need to get started. Would stay here again, really comfortable.

The place was fantastic! It was clean, well represented, and perfect for the family and I stay in for our beach wedding weekend!

Great property short walk through the neighborhood to the beach.

The property is great, well taken care of, well stocked & a fabulous location - a short walk to the beach! Loved it & looking forward to visiting the Octopus Garden again!!

We had some issues with a musty smell in the basement and cleanliness upon arrival, but Amy was excellent to work with and had good communication the entire weekend to remedy any concerns. The house is a couple blocks away from the beach. Our 2 year olds were able to walk the entire way easily. Great extras such as beach toys, wagon, towels, games & books were appreciated. The bunk room was great for the kids. We really enjoyed staying in the upstairs area but if we went again, probably would plan to just not use the basement except for laundry.

This home was a perfect spot for our family’s Thanksgiving. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed. The bedrooms had plenty of storage spots for our clothes. The owners also included lots of extras: games galore, books for kids in the bunk bed room, and a fully stocked wagon to take to the beach. We loved this place and plan to return in the future.

My family could not have enjoyed our stay more! We only wish it had been longer! Every detail has been thought of in this home. From the fully equipped kitchen, the garage full of beach items, the built in bunk beds, and even a charging station for all of the devices, it’s easy to feel right at home here and not worry about all the minute details. Plus, the decor and all the finishes in the home, truly give it an upscale beach house feel. We look forward to returning!

We are three couples, in our late sixties. This place was perfect! PLUSES: clean, quiet, family friendly neighborhood, fully stocked kitchen (although we didn't cook, just had coffee and snacks) comfortable beds, clean updated bathrooms, and decorated in a fun style! This place is designed for the guests. It's obvious Amy wants you to have a REAL VACATION. The staircase to enter the top level is outside. So, if you are staying in the private bottom level, be aware that you need to walk up the outside steps. Highlights: sitting on the deck, lazy mornings. One couple took their fresh coffee and enjoyed a short walk to watch the sunrise on the beach. Almost always vacant beach. It was so beautiful We love the shoulder season. Traffic was very light driving to downtown. Fun night with a great meal at "Hearsay." Even a little impromptu dancing on the sidewalk. A second highlight was the short trip to "Cooper's Landing." Excellent restaurant/bar. Cooper's Landing opened in the Spring. They have all their kinks worked out. Just great food. Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour. This is our second stay here and it won't be the last.

We loved this place! The deck was amazing and you could hear the waves from the beach! It was spacious for 11 people and we all had own own privacy. The extra amenities were plus! (Laundry detergent, kcups, seasonings, beach stuff and towels, dish soap) We look forward to being able to enjoy this place again soon for another family vacation. Also very quick to get any issued fixed. Check in and out was easy and hassle free!

Everything from rental to checkout was top notch. The property was perfect for two families with five elementary school age children. Nothing could have been better - a fully stocked garage full of beach gear and a kitchen with all of the needed cooking equipment gave us a long weekend of memories! Thank you, Amy for the treasured experience - we are hopeful to make it an annual tradition!!

Great for family gatherings and convenience to beach (2 short blocks away) meant no driving or parking problems.

This beach home is just lovely. Everything was new and decorated beautifully. It had such a lovely theme carried throughout the home. It was supplied with everything we needed, including beach chairs, a canopy and beach towels. I would recommend this home to everyone! The location was great, too. Thank you!

Great location with a close walk to the beach. Clean with nice updates! We will be back!

It worked great for 4 adults and 3 kids! Loved the size of the family room so everyone could lounge around. Kitchen was great so everyone could help. Beds were comfy. Coffee cabinet was SO amazing!! Very conducive for family get togethers.

Everything was very neat and clean. They provided a lot of essentials even some food and drinks it was amazing

Our group consisted of myself, my husband, my four children (age range 4-10), my brother, sister-in-law and mom. My mom had the downstairs to ourselves, and the rest of us took the upstairs. It was perfect space for multigenerational family getaway. The house is exactly like the photos. The house is also very well stocked with everything you need. We used the beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards and floatie devices everyday. We loaded everyone up and drove to one of the spots in the neighborhood to access the beach everyday, it was great. If you have a golf cart, that’ll make it even easier if you’re worried about sand in your car. 10/10 recommend this house.