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Pool
TV
Pool
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6156 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach

Octopus Gardens gives every guest the vacation of their dreams. Ready to relax? Chill out on your gorgeous deck, enjoy the spectacular grounds and pool, or take a leisurely stroll on the private boardwalk that leads right to the beach.


Looking to explore? You're just minutes from the best of Galveston: entertainment and dining on the historic Seawall, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, Pleasure Pier, and much more.

Octopus Gardens, a lovely 1 bedroom/1 bath gem at Seascape Condos, gives every guest the vacation of their dreams. Ready to relax? Chill out on your gorgeous deck, enjoy the spectacular grounds and pool, or take a leisurely stroll on the private boardwalk that leads right to the beach.


Looking to explore? You're just minutes from the best of Galveston: entertainment, shopping, and dining on the historic Seawall, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, Pleasure Pier, and much more.


Octopus Gardens is located just west of the Galveston Seawall at Seascape Condominiums. Seascape amenities include a spectacular private boardwalk to the beach, fabulous pool and hot tub, large swings, a gazebo, and more.


The condo is beautifully decorated and modernized with all the comforts of home including a full kitchen with a regular coffee maker, cable TV in the living and sleeping areas as well as stunning views of the ocean thanks to your private deck. Wifi is included with your stay. 


Sleep comfortably on the king in the master, the sleeper sofa in the living room (converts to a full bed), or — for younger guests — the twin bunks in the hallway make for great sleeping arrangements.


Whether you are getting ready for the day or winding down at night, the spacious bathroom has everything you need: a tiled shower, large bathtub, and plenty of storage and counter space for toiletries.  

Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom: King


Living Room: Pull-out sofa (full)


Hallway: Twin Galley bunks

Parking:

Parking is located underneath the building. This unit is allowed 2 parking spaces.

In the Area:

Located only minutes away from the greater Galveston area, you'll have easy access to miles of beaches, local attractions/entertainment, and fine dining. The combination of privacy and convenient location makes this rental property ideal if you want to get away from it all OR venture downtown and explore. 

All Connect Coastal homes come equipped with these essential items:
1 Kitchen Trash Bag
1 Sponge
1 Bottle of Dishwashing Liquid (3 oz.)
1 Packet of Laundry Pods (If home is equipped with a washer/dryer)
1 Packet of Dishwasher Detergent
1 Roll of Toilet Paper for Each Bathroom
Linens and Bath Towels (standard beds are made for arrival, linens provided for advertised bunks & pullouts)
Pots, Pans & Cooking Utensils
Dishes, Dining Utensils & Glassware
Coffee Maker (standard or Keurig, depending on the home)
Basic Kitchen Appliances (Toaster, etc.)

Property manager

Connect Coastal

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1679.2 sq ft (156 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 GVR04885

Property is also known as

319105
Great Condo in Seascape. Just Steps to the Beach!

About the neighborhood

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Moody Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach located?

Located in Near West End, this beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach. Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center and Seawall Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Octopus Gardens! Private Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Crosby

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Our family enjoyed the beautiful weekend and even had a late check out which helped us out. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galveston getaway
1 minute walk to beach was amazing, then afterwards being able to rinse off and jump in pool and hot tub was awesome too. Condo was nice as well and the view from balcony spectacular! 10/10. Bed was really really really firm. Other than that awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Debby B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great locaion
Microwave & plug in kitchen faulty - used the mirowave once after we figured it was the breaker that I had to ask about. Tripped again when we made popcorn. This needs an electrician attention. the only lamp in living / dining area was falling apart - it wobbled and did not have the knob to turn off & on, so it was just getting unplugged. I fixed it and found a knob for it. Where do I start with all the things that are wrong with the mattress - let's just go with "invest some money & replace it", seriously. Broken drawers, no can opener. We have stayed at this location for the last 20 year & have never stayed in one that had so many things wrong with it. Good luck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristi s.

Liked: Cleanliness
My absolute favorite place to stay in Galveston
It’s just me and my kids and we go every year. It’s right on the beach, close to everything, clean and affordable. My kids and I love it! I can’t recommend it enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little get away
Love the stay here my family and I enjoyed every minute there the pool the hot tub love it totally will be coming back thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great condo
The condo was great, the only thing that wasn't great was the cleaning service they used, we had to clean it ourselves on arrival. Apart from that, we will definitely book it again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We loved being so close to the beach and not having to either cross a busy street or drive and find parking. The only downside was the right quarters and the fact that there was a keurig instead of the listed regular coffee pot. If I ha know I would have brought my kcups
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Condo
Nice condo for a smal family, good facility
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay!
Everything was clean and the condo was exactly like the listing. It was just the right size for me, my husband and my daughter. Plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly L., San Antonio, Texas

It’s ok
The check in process wasn’t too bad. The security guard was incredibly friendly. He quickly gave us our pass for our car. Sent us in the right direction. The condo was cute. I like the way it was decorated. It wasn’t very clean but livable. We wouldn’t be spending much time in there. The issues came when we came back to the condo after eating dinner, one night and the other security guard she gave out way too many passes, and there was no parking. She was incredibly rude to everybody. There was four of us trying to find parking and she kept yelling at everybody. We only had one vehicle for our condo, so it was very frustrating. They wanted us to park all the way at the opposite side of the property. They definitely need to get that ironed out so it doesn’t happen again. The other issue we had was the people above us were extremely loud day and night. They had children running all over the place being loud, waking us up multiple times throughout the night. Then one day we tried to take a little nap because we were exhausted, and they were extremely loud during the day as well. There should be reminders of people on upper floors to remember to be considerate of the people below them. Sad you have to remind people of that. Amazing access to the beach. Unfortunately the pool is heated so if you’re expecting to cool off in the pool, that’s not gonna happen which was super disappointing. So we didn’t really utilize it. All in all, it’s a decent spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The condo wasn’t as clean as others I have stayed in. The toilet ran the entire trip and half the time wouldn’t flush. The property manager sent a plumber out but it still didn’t work properly. The back door didn’t lock. The pool and beach access were really convenient though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had a great time! Perfect location and we enjoyed the property. The bed was not the most comfortable, but other than that we had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall satisfied
We enjoyed our stay very much — only issues are the back door didn’t close properly and the bathroom sink did not drain. We enjoyed the view & will definitely consider staying again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Shirlynn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn't recommend this unit
The location is great being right on the beach. The pool was also nice. Unfortunately, we experienced much of the same of the last few reviews. They were not posted when I booked the trip in June but we just got back and the lack of cleanliness was a huge let down. Cons: The closet rod was still broken so we had no place to hang clothes. The closet door tracks are so rusted the door won't even slide open all the way. The closet floors were so filthy, I dropped my son's white shirt on the floor and was so grossed out with the hair and dust and dirt on it after picking it up immediately. Bathroom shower does not have a place to set your own shampoos and such in the shower, so they have to all go on the floor. They have a hanging one on the wall filled with shampoo I would assume but the top was broken off and I didn't trust it. Lots of mold in shower and floors in bathroom looked like they have not been cleaned for quite some time. Drawers did not pull out and they were not cleaned so you couldn't store items in there anyway. We only received 5 towels for a family of 4 staying 4 days which was tricky since we were talking multiple showers during the day the towels remained wet forcing us to always dry off with a wet towel. The vent returns were super dirty, caked on dust and dirt. The kitchen cabinets and drawers were dirty inside and I found a dead spider on one. The rugs were dusty and dirty and looked like they had not been vacuumed in quite some time. The floors were so dirty, even my teen boys refused to walk around beer foot. We were disappointed because we had read previous reviews where similar concerns were expressed but it seems like the company just doesn't care and it's all about the money. We paid a $90 cleaning fee and the place wasn't close to clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not a great place.
Rented unit for granddaughters wedding. Brought clothes that needed to be hung. Found that bedroom closet had no bar to hang clothes although bar was sitting at side of closet. Had to use small broom closet and borrow hangars from our daughter. Also light bulb was out in ceiling fixture making room dark and dingy.. Called management on arrival . Said they do not provide hanging space nor hangars as people take them. It took them two days to change bulb in light fixture. Very disappointed and surprised that VRBO would list this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Tina W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean. Stay here but a different unit.
The Pros: 1) location and Seascape is a nice complex right on the beach. 2) The water pressure was great. 3) Bath towels were nice. 4) Shampoo and conditioner and body wash in the shower. CONS: there’s many. 1) it was dirty. Dirty toilet seat 💩 2) moldy shower and tile near the shower. Dirty shower head. 3) Dirty caked on filth on the large vent in the hall and on ceiling. 4) broken sink plunger so sink couldn’t be plugged. I did push it down and repair man had to come drain the sink but didn’t repair that piece. 5) floors weren’t clean along edges. And some ANTS 🐜 in the family room area. 6) There’s no beach towels. 7) There’s only 4 bowls, 4 plates even though 6 can sleep there. 8) seems like it’s only a rental and poorly equipped in the kitchen. Salt & Pepper but not much else. No storage containers at all. 9) management asked for evidence and I sent it and then they were extremely rude to me. They offered “to send housekeeping in or I could leave “ I was only there 3 nights and my friend and I were settled and had sanitized the place. I was asking for the cleaning fee refunded since it wasn’t clean. I would not rent from Coastal connect again. Note: I’ve come to Galveston 6 other times including this complex. I’ve never had a dirtier place and as poorly equipped. Look elsewhere. There’s many wonderful options. This wasn’t it. They don’t care.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay
We had a wonderful time at this property. The room was cute and our 4 year old loved the bunks. The property is great, the pool area was well maintained and the beach access cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent price for the location
Loved the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We wanted beach access without crossing a road. We got it. Our stay was great 4 days with daughter and her 2 children. We enjoyed the pool, beach and overall grounds. The condo was nice wishing there had been a washer & dryer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Very clean. Had everything we needed. Perfect location right in the beach. Great unit! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Vacation
Excellent location with the boardwalk. Great beach access and really enjoyed the pool. Unit had all we needed for our stay. I know it’s hard to maintain in that climate, but a little maintenance on inside. I’m pretty particular. Otherwise, we will stay here again. Thanks for the easy process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Everything was wonderful, such a beautiful property. Nearby everything but not in the middle of it. The condo was nice and functional, clean and decorated nicely. The minimum necessities were provided but a store nearby had all we needed. I would stay here again for sure! The process was so easy and the security was very friendly and made everything smoothe.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful and cozy, right next to the ocean.
Loved the pool and private beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Definitely will go back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Suzan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Galveston
Needs a complete cleaning. Mold in shower, apartment smells musty and like smoke.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022