[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋 Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Galveston Seawall ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85538700/85538620/09e58d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85538700/85538620/b709ed17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85538700/85538620/58a21e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85538700/85538620/9cdbc53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85538700/85538620/a4f0aeb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 transportation - Free offsite parking - Street parking available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73570000/73560200/73560128/d2023760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3br 2.5ba Full Home, Short Straight Walk to Beach Midtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 83 reviews CA $151 CA $575 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=73560128&PinnedHotelID=73560128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108690000/108689300/108689217/c86be2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lavish island 3-bedroom home in Galveston with AC, WiFi. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.28569%2C-94.79734&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dSsH2t-KECVN06fbF-gtXM9YQhk=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - Galveston Seawall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min drive - 3.4 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Spot - ‬4 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Fish Tales - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Poop Deck - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬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 20 lbs 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 🐋? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Aquarium House by Zen Living 🐋 located? > Located in Kempner Park, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, Galveston Seawall, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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