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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • East End Historic District
    1 min walk
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    3 min walk
  • Mosquito Café
    3 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bamboo - a Historic cottage & Asian inspired garden

Bamboo is located in Galveston’s East End Historic District minutes from the Historic Strand, beach, cruise terminal, and UTMB.

Bamboo is a historic cottage that has been completely renovated, built in 1910 with 1100 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, comfortably furnished, sleeping 4 with a king-size bed in bedroom one and a queen size bed in bedroom 2. Bamboo is a private home, not a corporate rental. Sorry, no more than 4 guests at the home.
Bamboo has hardwood floors, central air/ heat, WI-Fi, a smart TV, and a washer /dryer. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless appliances, an island with bar stools, and equipped with all the appliances, pots/pans, and dinnerware you’ll need.
The bathroom has both a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
The back deck has outdoor eating and sitting areas and overlooks an Asian-inspired garden which has been featured on two Galveston Garden Tours.
A children's public park is 1 block away and two famous eateries are a 2 blocks walk.

Possible Fees for your stay -
A nightly rental fee
A cleaning fee of $125
City and State hotel taxes of 15% against your nightly rental fee and the cleaning fee.
Fees collected by VRBO for their services
A refundable deposit of $200. This is a hold placed on your credit card and it is released 14 days after you depart unless we have to claim damages. You will not
really notice it in your statement.

Beach Trash: To decrease litter on the beach and protect marine life, the City of Galveston has implemented a City Ordinance (No 19-017 Secs 8-27) that states all items left on the beach after sunset will be discarded. The Galveston Park Board strictly enforces the ordinance.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from East End Historic District. Enjoy features like a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 11 minutes by foot from Strand Historic District and a 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features a garden and local meal delivery service.

Property manager

Richard D

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please don't throw your butts in the yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR06965

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Bamboo - a Historic cottage & Asian inspired garden Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, cozy cottage!
We had a great time at this house, everything was clean and true to description. Beautiful garden in the back. Richard the property manager was very helpful, prompt, and courteous. 10/10, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute bungalow
Such a cute house, walking distance to bakeries, the Wharf, and UTMB. Very comfortable stay with everything you'd need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good, could be great with small changes
The house is nice, it was clean and the photos are accurate of the space. We would rate the space as food rather than great because of a handful of small things. These things might seem like nitpicking but stood out to us on our stay. 1) The closet in the master bedroom has a padlock on it and a mirror in front of the door. While there is a freestanding wardrobe to use in the room there are no drawers. Plus with the closet being locked there is no place to tuck your luggage away. 2) The woven rugs throughout the house are quite literally painful to bare feet. And with it being a beach house, feet are often bare. My husband actually had to wear sandals indoors, which he typically would not do, because of how uncomfortable they are. 3)The bathroom space could be greatly improved with a few small changes. The mismatched older towels just don’t feel like a vacation. Plus there we only 2 washcloths for a family of 4. Additionally there is a large basket in the bathroom which could be great for a guests items, but it’s filled with a hodgepodge of random items and half empty bottles of lotion and such. 4) Lastly the backyard space is quite pretty but it’s miserable to go out back because the process of locking the back door is a nightmare. It honestly took my husband and I 5 minutes or more to get the door to lock after going out. Again, the overall space was nice, clean and as anticipated. It’s just these small areas that if improved upon could really make a difference in the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around great place to stay
It was a very nice place to stay ! I wish it would have had a few big pots and pans but we made due with what we had . we found a dirty bowl in the dishwasher, no biggy I just washed it and put it up . Some food still caked on the counters but we just wiped everything down before we used counters , I clean houses for a living so I know that some things get missed . Master bed was pretty hard as well ! But overall nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Demeaka C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware Of This Property
Where should I start? Upon our arrival, we drove around the block several times looking for the property, but kept passing it up due to the wild bushes, trees and shrubs that surrounded the home. It looked as if the property had not been maintained in years. After finally identifying the property, we immediately noticed the garbage can outside of the home overflowing with trash and garbage bags on the ground. To be greeted by these conditions after an almost six hour commute, was needless to say extremely disappointing. Maneuvering our way through the wild landscaping to locate the front door of the property very was challenging. It was nothing like the picture displayed on Vrbo. As we approached the front door of the home, there was a smell that wreaked of water damage and cigarette smoke. As we opened the door the the pungent odor hit us right in the face. We immediately knew that we could not stay there and made the conscious decision to check into a hotel. We contacted the property manager in an effort to explain our experience and concerns, however the property manager became extremely defensive and refused to refund our money. Since there was no resolve with the property manager, we opened up a case with Vrbo, sent them photos of the overflowing garbage and the poorly maintained home. They did absolutely nothing. We were blown away! We were extremely mislead and are disappointed that both the property owner and Vrbo did nothing to try and remedy the problem. Our trip was ruined and we lost our money all because there are no consequences in place for people who misinterpret properties. Who protects the customer in all of this? It’s sad that people can get away with this kind of false advertising in 2022. You have been forewarned. Stay at your own risk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Nice house. Quiet neighborhood. Close to attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
We enjoyed this property very much. The house was clean and felt like being home. Thank you for a nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This house was amazing for my two children, my spouse, and me. It was in a nice neighborhood and we did not have any trouble. It was a quick trip to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We enjoyed sitting out on the front porch before our day started or while winding down for the night. The house was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The cottage I was charming — shiplap walls, fully updated, clean and well-decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bamboo House
Good location and very interesting decor. Good beds. Good air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My review
Everything was good except for the cable TV was having trouble getting connection and coffee maker was very dirty I ran 3 pots of water through to clean it and coffee was still disgusting. Other than that all else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021