Cottage in Galveston Island, TX
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Olivette was built in 1886 and is a comfortable cottage that sleeps 5. While very historic, Olivette is a cute, bright, colorful home. It’s mid-town, just a short drive to the Strand or the beach. Or, you could just stay at Olivette - it’s the perfect oasis! There’s a front porch with rocking chairs, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. Our sparkling pool and patio are very private and cozy. We have high speed WiFi, satellite TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Galveston Island, TX
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We absolutely loved our stay! The home was beautiful, peaceful, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. One thing we really appreciated was how well stocked the house was. There were so many thoughtful extras, including a cooler, pool floaties, laundry detergent, sunscreen, and more. It saved us from having to purchase several items we thought we'd need, which made our trip so much easier.When we first arrived, the air conditioning wasn't cooling properly, but the host had already been notified by the housekeeper. She responded quickly, and the A/C technician arrived within minutes and had everything taken care of. The host was always easy to reach and responded to messages promptly throughout our stay.The property was also perfect for our fur baby, making it easy to take them outside for bathroom breaks. We truly felt at home.There were only a couple of minor things that could make an already great stay even better. The bathroom we used stayed a little warm, so a small fan or additional ventilation might help. The mosquitoes around the pool were also pretty bad in the evenings, so we ended up buying tiki torches and mosquito repellent and couldn't really enjoy the pool after about 5 p.m. However, we understand that's simply part of nature and not something the host can control.Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again. It was a lovely, peaceful home, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Our family has stayed at this location twice. We really enjoy the historic nature of the house and the surrounding area. The oldest home in Galveston (Menard House) can be seen from the front porch.But what had us coming back was the wonderful back yard pool. My 6 hear old grandson had us using that feature multiple times a day during our stay. The owner was very responsive in resolving some minor issues resulting from the prior guests (broken coffee pot & microwave).
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Love this little cottage!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2025
No check in instructions, had to call owner twice to receive check in instructions. Upon arrival someone was cleaning the pool, and shocked it with chemicals, telling us we shouldn't swim in it for a few hours... We got a second opinion from a maintenance man (who had to come over because the oven was broken) and were then told not to swim for the rest of the day - which was our entire reason for booking this property. Oven was 2nd whole reason we wanted a home, to bake together, and it was broken upon arrival but we didn't know/weren't told. Photos do portray the house properly per se, but in reality the windows have moss growing on them from the humidity, we cleaned the floors before cooking and our paper towels were jet black from previous dirt, and the lint traps of the laundry facilities hadn't been cleaned in a long time - they were full of pet hair and lint. Overall just wasn't wowed with what I thought I was getting VS what I got. It's a rental that sleeps five, we came in 3 cars, and the neighbors sternly asked me to move our cars (we were not blocking his property) as if he had no idea this home was for short term rentals. Maintenance came twice throughout my stay and the second time they smelt of cigarettes so aggressively that we got headaches and felt a bit unsafe as we are all young women. A pro of the property is that the owner is very responsive and kind, but too many issues to have made our stay anywhere near worth what we sadly paid for this rental.
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9.4Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"We absolutely loved our stay! The home was beautiful, peaceful, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. One thing we really appreciated was how well stocked the house was. There were so ..."
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