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Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around!

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black island, and a large window with a stained glass design.
A hallway with a bright pink wall, a white door with glass panels, and a black and white patterned window valance.
Big, and gorgeous!
A room with a piano, framed artwork on the walls, and a staircase with a red accent wall.
A glass table with a cheese board, grapes, a starfish, and two drinks with lime.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seawall Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bryan Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Secondary Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Primary En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Galveston

Located in San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Bryan Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strand Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Bagel Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around!?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! on 25 Oct 2027 start from AU$997, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lost Bayou and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this house! The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable, and it had everything we needed to feel right at home. The location was perfect, and the space was even better than we expected. The host was wonderful and made everything easy from check-in to check-out. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so adorable! We had a blast staying here. Our favorite parts were having a ton of space both inside and outside. The dining room area was my favorite it is so pretty and had plenty of room for family dinners. The location is great too, 3min drive to the beach! I did read some past reviews about ac and hot water but we didn't have any issues with it. It is an older house so it takes some extra time to cool and for pipes to heat up but once you gave it a couple minutes everything was great. I did have to do some cleaning before we unpacked and that was a bit annoying because there was nothing to clean with so I had to go to the store and buy cleaning supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Hi Mary, thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the spacious indoor and outdoor areas, especially the dining room for family dinners. We're also happy to hear that the location was convenient and that you had no issues with the AC or hot water during your visit. However, we sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns and the inconvenience of having to purchase cleaning supplies. This is not the experience we want our guests to have, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is an amazing piece of history and a treat to stay in. My one complaint is the mattresses where very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pool was cool but the lack of hot water made the showers at end of day terrible and the fact the bedrooms was 80 or higher the hole time made it hard to get sleep I’ve stayed in 50 or more houses on this site this is the worst one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so amazing, the back yard is a wonderful private oasis.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Hi Brittany, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house and the backyard. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Historic Home

Very nice old home. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Hello Dan, Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time at the home. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall, Monkey Business is a nice place that is close to so many things. The pool is nice and refreshing, the beds are comfortable and the porch is a nice place to sip your coffee or cocktail. The inside was mostly clean and there is so much room to spread out.Negatives: We had to take cold to lukewarm showers the 5 nights we stayed. It was reported and were told to let it warm up and to lower any multiple usage. We had already tried these things so contacted the host again but never heard back.Upon our arrival we found sand all over the back porch, a lot of trash lying around the backyard (some sharp objects) and the pool toys were thrashed. The table was dirty. We had to clean up the yard before we could enjoy it. We were looking forward to playing ping pong, but the paddles were broken. Communication was good but could have been much better. We didn't feel we were being taken very seriously. After our trip, I requested a refund and were given about a 4% discount. We appreciated it but felt they could've done a little better. I really hope management will address these issues as this place has a lot to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very convenient location. Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2024
Hi William, thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you found the location convenient and the property clean. We strive to provide a great experience for our guests, and your feedback is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home getaway

We booked last minute as our vacation plans were changed due to weather. We were very happy with our stay. Was exactly as listed, very beautiful home and the backyard oasis provided the best stress relief. Kitchen was stocked so well with pots pans etc that was needed for our stay. We would recommend again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Melanie! We’re so glad to hear that you found the home beautiful and that the backyard oasis provided the perfect stress relief during your stay. It’s great to know that the kitchen was well-stocked with everything you needed. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monkey Business is an awesome home!!!

I love all the antiques, bold beautiful colors, the money theme from the front door thru the house well done
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Shana! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the house and appreciated the unique antiques, bold colors, and fun theme throughout the house. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Kids loved it!!

It rained the whole time we were in Galveston, but that didn’t put a damper on the swimming 😆 Our kids loved the pool and being able to spread out in the spacious house. It was spotless, and comfortable. We just had a hard time w/ back and forth communication, but nothing went wrong, so wasn’t much of an issue!! We’d stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Hello Justin and Michaela, we appreciate you sharing your feedback and experience with us during your recent stay with Porter. We are glad to know that your kids had the best time during your stay while utilizing the pool and spacious home. We can't wait to host you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could do with some TLC

The property was very quirky, lots of space and good amenities. However there were a few things that need attention. The gates are falling off the hinges, one bedroom's ceiling fan didn't work,another the light didn't work. The window in the main upstairs bathroom was shattered with the decal coming off, the front porch swing was also broken. We asked if it was possible to check in early (around 2pm instead of 4pm) and were advised that the house had not been cleaned yet and we could pay an additional $75 to get the cleaners out early. We didn't bother as we decided to go for a late lunch instead. However when we arrived at the property (around 4.30pm) the downstairs smoke alarm was giving out the low battery signal - a beep every 30 seconds and a low battery voice message every 2-3 minutes. I found it strange that the cleaners had not reported this considering they were meant to have been out that afternoon! However, they did get the groundstaff out and it was fixed the following morning. This aside the house was very nice, and in a good area, walking distance to cafes and to the beach. After checking out I received an email regarding the damaged bathroom window as apparently the ground staff/cleaners had not reported this. I advised that it was like that and reported the additional issues. I was thanked for replying but between that and the additional fee for early entry I felt it was more of a money grab and not the customer service received from previous VRBO stays
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBO experiences of all time - amazing home and perfect amenities. The house is a gem with incredible detail to art and history and architecture. We were delighted too to bottom and will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
We really enjoyed this historic home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Hello Jess, thank you for your review. We hope you had the best time during your stay. We can't wait to host you again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Hi Noel, We’re thrilled you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your support. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
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