Title: Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! Family-friendly holiday home in Galveston with a water park ## Photo gallery for Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751804/12f77cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751804/fc20ff14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751804/9a84fabc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751804/754d3240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! (Galveston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105751900/105751804/d5c11d9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Galveston Island, Monkey Business is a 1900 Storm Survivor that seamlessly blends history and modernity. Enjoy a sparkling private pool, outdoor ping pong table, and lounge area with summer breezes. Inside, discover a well-appointed kitchen perfect for chefs to unwind while playing board games or reading books. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Pool ## 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. ### Monkey Business! Private Pool & Ping Pong Table! The best place to monkey around! Monkey Business! This fun, eclectic, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat dazzles with a sparkling private pool, and outdoor ping pong table, making it the perfect space to monkey around! Not Pet Friendly. New Listing! Private pool! Monkey Business is located in the heart of Galveston Island, just blocks from the beach and Downtown Galveston, accommodating up to 10 guests. Providing the perfect blend of history and modernity, Monkey Business is a 1900 Storm Survivor, while featuring an EV Charger to meet the new world of visitors coming to Galveston Island. Upon arrival, you'll be drawn straight to the backyard oasis, where you can lounge by the pool or sip your favorite beverage in the summer breeze. With outdoor lights illuminating both the front and back yards, family gatherings and cherished memories are practically guaranteed. Inside, the chef in your group will adore the well-appointed kitchen, complete with a butler's pantry and wine fridge. And when it's time to unwind, there's no shortage of entertainment options - from board games and books for all ages. The primary bedroom boasts a luxurious king-size bed and its own smart TV, while the secondary bedroom offers a queen-size bed and equal comfort. Meanwhile, the bunk room is a kids' paradise, with two twin over twin bunk beds, cozy bean bags, and, of course, TV with streaming capability. With a washer and dryer at your disposal, keeping up with laundry is a breeze, leaving you more time to enjoy all the fun Monkey Business has to offer. So don't wait any longer - pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable getaway at Monkey Business! Home Rules Quiet hours 9 pm-9 am. No pets allowed Vendors have access to the homes on their scheduled day. Service days have the possibility of changing. Service days have the possibility of changing and do occur up to two times a week. A laundry bag will be dropped off 1-2 days prior to departure. No need to worry, please leave it where it has been placed. This rental property is not used for Nuisance Parties or Unlawful Gatherings. 6 adult maximum plus their dependent children are allowed at the property. For your safety and security, there may be public-facing cameras installed on the property. Unauthorized late check-out will incur a penalty of $150 + tax Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may incur additional fees. Please reach out 1–2 days prior to check-in to inquire about pricing and availability. Please note: Upon booking, guests are required to complete a rental agreement, which will be sent via a secure link. Check-in instructions will only be provided after the agreement is completed. Available upon request for $40 each, plus tax: \* Pack 'n Play \* High Chair \* Air Mattress We do our best to ensure guests have a 5-star experience. Guests will be provided with a start-up supply of household items such as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc so that upon check-in you do not need to run to the store. We do not provide salt, pepper, oils, and spices. If you are staying longer than a few days you will need to purchase these items. Thank you! Important Note: We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, Please be aware amenities may break or not work during your stay and we ll do our best to accommodate you. May an amenity not work or fail during your stay we will do our best to make it right, and we can refund up to 10% of the affected nights to make it right. You have to let us know at the time of notice so we can do our best to remedy the situation. GVR14403 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70930000/70924200/70924113/w1123h1505x8y10-fbd2a6f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star East End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 95 reviews £437 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=70924113&PinnedHotelID=70924113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73770000/73766400/73766319/012bcf18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Hideaway with pool! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 GVR14046 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 859430 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.298903,-94.786995&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gizqDtapaQ%3FQ%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40S%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBSBOBQBOBSBODOBQDODQDODODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMFOFOHKHOHMFMJMFMJKHMJKHMJKHKJMJKJKJIJIJMLIJGJKLILIJGLILGLILGLGLELGLGLENGLENELELCNELENCNCLCNANCLANCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLDLFLFLHJFLHLFLHJHLJJFJHLLJHJHJJJJHLJJJJHLJJHLHJHLHLHLHLHNFJFNHNFLFNFNFLFPDLFPDLDPFNDNBPDNDPBNDNBRBNBPBN%40RBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FR%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FNAP%3FPARANAPAPCPAPCNAPCPCPCNCRENCNEPENCNEPGNEPELGPELGPGLGNGNGLINGLGLINILILILIJILILKJILKJKJIJKLKJKHKHMJKJKFMJKHMHMFMHKFMHMFMFMDMFOFMDMFMDODMDOBMDODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOAOCMEOEMCMEOEMEOGMEMGMGMEMGMGMIMGMIKGMIMIKKKGMKKKKIKIKKKMKKIKKKIMKKIMKMGKKMGMIMIOIMGMGOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQGMEQEOEQEOEOCQEOCOCSCOCQCQCQAOCQAQAQAQAOASAQ%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ct9ibTJ1k2VLA3cyPEFQ0R0228c=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - East End Historic District \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Port of Galveston \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Galveston Seawall \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile #### Restaurants - ‪Sugar & Rye - ‬11 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬8 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk - ‪Vida Agave - ‬12 min walk - ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Monkey Business! 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