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BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 111834 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer

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Galveston, TX
  • San Luis Beach
    1 min walk
  • Half Moon Beach
    14 min walk
  • Terramar Beach
    5 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    31 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach. .This beach vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Half Moon Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Terramar Beach.

What's nearby

  • San Luis Beach - 1 min walk
  • Half Moon Beach - 14 min walk
  • San Luis Pass - 5 min drive
  • Sea Isle Beach - 5 min drive
  • Jamaica Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Avery's Bayside Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sea Isle Fishing Pier - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

If you love the sea, and need somewhere to unplug, unwind, and just be you: this is the place. A cheerful beach bungalow, located in far west Galveston in the resort community of Pointe West; the Happy Mullet is a beautiful place to relax and reconnect with your family. From the sparkling sunrise, to the gorgeous sunsets, enjoy spectacular beach views from inside or out on our two large decks. Watch the dolphins play from the outdoor sectional sofas or while you dine alfresco with outdoor seating for 7-8 on the lower balcony. Keep reading for our special amenities:

Come on in, kick your shoes off, and relax in the living room on comfy couches. Enjoy a beverage and watch the game on the 55" HDTV, or just soak up the ocean views just outside.

Seating for 8 at the solid wood dining table, another 3 at the kitchen bar, and 7-8 on the outdoor table. Plenty of room for delicious dinners or just whiling away the evening assembling a puzzle with the family or playing a rousing game of Monopoly (there are several board games and puzzles in the house).

When we visit Galveston, usually we have a gaggle of kids at the house, and sometimes we prefer to cook leisurely, dinners as opposed to going into town. If you do too, the kitchen is fully stocked, including common spices, ingredients, condiments, and cooking utensils: including food processor, rotating waffle maker, crock pot, griddle pans, paella pan, and a small fryer. There's a charcoal grill downstairs, too for the Grillmasters in your group. Caffeine needs are met with a regular coffee maker, a Keurig, and if you’re in need of a cafecito or café con leche: a Cuban stove-top espresso maker.

Back to those evenings, when you're downstairs, enjoying adult beverages with your friends: send the kids upstairs to their room. I'm pretty sure they won't fight you on that. The "Kid Room" might even attract some adults. The large suite has two full/twin bunk beds. Luxury "Comfy Sac" bean bags, private balcony, large jacuzzi tub (to clean up those sandy urchins after a day at the beach, or for an adults only soak), 42" HDTV, a Playstation 3, an Atari Flashback 8 with 120 games, and (here's the cool part) a Cabaret style Ms. Pacman arcade game featuring the best of retro including: Dig Dug, Galaga, and many more. Even rainy days are fun with a place like this to hang out.

The bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely and clean, with high end furniture and linens.There’s a queen bed on the main floor, a king and queen upstairs (as well as the bunk beds in the kid room). There are four bathrooms, including a double vanity in the kid room, so hopefully that will keep those bathroom lines to a minimum. We'll even provide travel size soaps and shampoo in case you forget.

More importantly, this is a beach vacation, right? Well, the beach is literally just steps away. This is a remote beach, so it never gets super crowded. Maybe we're biased, but we think the beaches of West Galveston are prettier than the ones closer to town. The water is cleaner, the beach is kept immaculate, and the vibe is serene. After your day of surf and sun, there is an outdoor shower downstairs where it feels so good to wash off the day.

***RESORT FEE: Please note that you will need to obtain a wristband and access code from the Pointe West Beach Club to take full advantage of the resort facilities (pools, gym, clubhouse game room, Basketball and Pickle ball courts, restaurant and bar). They charge $25 per guest 4 years old and older for the entire length of your stay. This fee will be paid directly to the club upon registration. *** (You will receive an email from the Pointe West POA to prepay the resort fee. The primary guest on your reservation will need to show an ID at the Beach Club Office to pick up the wristbands and parking passes.) *** Fees increased to $25/per person in 2023. The fee is not mandatory. If you do not plan to use the pools and other amenities during your stay, you do not have to purchase the wristbands.***

Bikes and helmets included. Mix of (4) smaller kid bikes plus (4) big kid/adult bikes some with training wheels.

We share our great backpack beach chairs too.


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vivian and Dan Carroll

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,834 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Property Registration Number GVR04311

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This house was perfection for our extended family of two couples with 4 kids from 10 months to 16. It was super clean and set up with all the extras you would want in a vacation home. The kids loved the games and beach. Everyone had their own bathroom which really makes things easier. The kiddos loved being close to the beach over the short bridge too. We also had our dogs who stayed out on the porch and enjoyed the ocean air. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving so the beach was super quiet. We also found breakfast at a nearby food truck and dinner one night at a restaurant about 8 min away. Those seemed to be the only two close options this time of year. So bring food. We could have stayed forever. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Mullet is great
What a great place to sp no time with the family. It was everything as described! You will be very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Sixteen Success
The house is emaculate, and amenities at Pointe West were amazing. Dan and Vivian were awesome hosts. This past weekend, we celebrated my daughter's sweet sixteen with her closest friends. I believe this will be the trend for Sweet 16 celebrations. We absolutely made memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Great location. Short walk to the beach. Beach club is fun with a great pool. Lots to do in Galeveston. Overall we had a great time from kids to folks in their 80s. Hosts were helpful when we had questions and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay
We really enjoyed this house! It was very clean and so close to the boardwalk! Having beach towels, toys, umbrella and wagon at the house to borrow saved us so much packing space! The kitchen was well equipped and the kids loved having the master suite as their own hideaway. Pointe West never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for all ages
We love spending time at the beach every summer. After looking at many beach houses we chose this one because it had everything that we needed. Loved that they provided beach chairs, umbrella, toys and towels. We have a 8 month old grandson and they have a pack and play, baby gate and high chair. Beds were very comfortable and the back deck had plenty of places to sit and watch the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay :)
The property is beautiful! We had a group of 10, comprising all ages from young cousins to grandparents. I loved that it had plenty of chairs for seating at the dining table, living room, and outdoor patio space. Plenty of utensils and cookware. I really loved that they had a baby pack n play as well as a stair gate. The beach wagon and supplies were fantastic! I will say - they ain’t kidding about the mosquitos! Our first day was super windy, so there weren’t any and it was awesome. But once that wind was gone - goodness! Don’t skimp on the bug spray. The neighborhood and beach were quiet and calm. Very well kept and it was all very beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful trip!
The Happy Mullet did not disappoint. We had a wonderful time. The listing accurately described the place- Super convenient to the beach, lovely ocean views and an “At home” feel. We are already talking about returning next year. Communication with Dan and Liz was a breeze. You will not be disappointed if you rent this home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer Ann C., Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Mullet was a happy time
Short but sweet. Great location. Pointe West is the way to go and Happy Mullet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Private Retreat
We really enjoyed our time here as a family. The house was beautiful and comfortable with a lot of thoughtful attention to detail. We spent a lot of time on the beach and relaxing on the two balconies that overlook the Gulf. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., CLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family stay
This place was fantastic, exactly as advertised! I appreciated the little details that make a stay better because you are sharing the owners' actual home: Power strips by the bed, fully stocked kitchen tools, nice sheets, tasteful decor, good coffee maker, Netflix login, etc. We also got the passes for amenities. Worth it! The community is very welcoming to renters. Sometimes owners resent interlopers at their pool or bar, but not Pointe West! The staff and people were warm and friendly and everywhere we biked or walked we got hellos and smiles. The restaurant meals by Chef Ernie were surprisingly delicious. Beware of the bird-sized mosquitos! Oh my goodness, swarms of them everywhere waiting to suck your blood!! Buy deep woods off with 25% deet and wear your anti-vampire talismans. Lovely place, lovely hosts, beautiful beach. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The area is very nice. We had a bit of a problem with mosquitoes. Not sure why. Not really the house’s fault. The kitchen was nice except for the oven, which hopefully was fixed. There was some creative guess work. The arrangements of the rooms we found different. The room with the master bath has 2 sets of bunk beds. But it worked for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
HM + Family=Fun
Secong stay at the Happy Mullet and we had a blast. The house is located steps from the beach and the club house provided a pool. AWESOME for celebrating with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite beach house
This was our family’s third stay at the Happy Mullet. We keep coming back because the house always exceeds expectations. The view, outdoor spaces, cleanliness, furniture, decor, amenities and neighborhood can’t be beat. The owners are very responsive and friendly. The entire family loves it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Times at the Happy Mullet
We hope to return to the Happy Mullet. *Great proximity to the beach. Just a short walk over the dunes to nice sandy beach. There's a sand bar that made it great for shallow water play. The water was clear and blue (for Galveston). *Extremely well-equipped property saved us from hauling our own chairs, umbrella, wagon, crib and high-chair, and much, much more. The hosts showed great attention to details in providing almost everything for guests. *Very quiet neighborhood and beach area in September. The beach was nearly empty most of the week. *Good floor plan for 6 adults and a toddler but could have easily accommodated more kids in the fun bunk room. *We loved the spacious porches and spent lots of time outside. *Host was quick to respond to questions and very accommodating. Dan was a pleasure to work with throughout the process!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charidy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Getaway
For 17 years, our girls group has rented a home in Galveston each year. Happy Mullet was comfortable and well stocked to meet all our needs. The owners were great and very responsive. Couldn’t ask for a better weekend. Thanks Vivian and Dan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Beautiful home, great beach access, amazing views! We had a fantastic vacation here, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
Spacious and wonderful! Great view of ocean. Looks like a designer did the interior, much nicer than what you would normally expect from a beach house. Five star!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The Happy Mullet was an outstanding choice for our family’s vacation. We stayed two consecutive weeks and the location and privacy of the beach in front was great. Rarely did the beach seem crowded and you could set up wherever you wanted. We all agreed that the location in Pointe West was great and away from the crowds that stay closer to town ( but downtown is easily accessible too). The owners of the property were great in answering our questions and responded very quickly. The house is stocked with everything you need (beach items, canopy, umbrellas, boogie boards and floats). Inside there was a good assortment of kitchen items which was great as we cooked almost every day. The only negative, if I am nitpicking, was the Pointe West pools are just okay. No restaurants or snack bar, it’s it’s basically just a big pool and lazy river. We purchased the wrist bands for access, but probably wouldn’t do that again if we would have known the set up. Overall, it was a great stay and the house is “as-advertised”. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The House & location to the beach was good. Nicely furnished as pictured. Bike riding in the evening was fun & the garage full of beach chairs, umbrella, toys very nice! 10 definitely fills it up, but 2 large balconies gives more room. Pointe West is far out, but we went in to town for a late lunch one day. Our daughter & 2 kids bought the $25 pool pass-$100 & that was not worth it. Area has no shade, the restaurant is not open & lazy river is very small. 2 tubs didn’t drain well, needed more dish towels,& smaller coffee cups. We would rent again!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Such a great property in a beautiful location. We loved the back porches, well equipped kitchen, and proximity to the beach. Even with the holiday weekend there was always plenty of space for our family to spread out and play.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Stay Ever!
This beautiful property is right on the beach. It has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Just pack your clothes and some sunscreen. The place was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is outfitted with everything you could possible need to cook meals at the property, including basics like oils, vinegars, seasonings, etc. The house is beautifully furnished and the beds were super comfy. The kids game room was amazing. It even had a arcade-style cabinet game system. My adult children were thrilled. The property has three bedrooms and two baths upstairs and a bedroom and bath downstairs which is a great set-up for families. Every imaginable beach need is supplied-towels, chairs, toys, boards, umbrella, bikes. No need to bring anything! The unobstructed view from the balconies was so enjoyable that even the rainy days we had were pleasant. I can't say enough good things about The Happy Mullet!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy times at The Happy Mullet
Everything as described! Beach is a short walk. PAC man was a hit with the adults! Kitchen has enough plates and silverware to feed an army! Great community. Neighbors saved our hamburgers on the grill when tgey just gave us some charcoal even tho are charcoal wouldn’t light( even tho the packaging said it would!)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Beautiful home with amazing view. Perfect location for our family. We enjoyed relaxing and watching the sunrise each morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L., St Louis MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Leave your worries behind and MORE
Yes, if like vacations where you can truly leave your worries behind and more…..this is the PLACE. We were here for 3 nights with adults and 2 toddlers. Packing up for a vacation with kids let alone the beach can be exhausting which is why this place is an utopia. The description of their available items to borrow is accurate - beach chairs that are new and not rusty , plenty of kids beach toys, bikes, kites that are already assembled and ready to fly, inflatables for the incredible lazy River pool at the Sunset beach, and umbrella! The kitchen was stocked with condiments and there was snacks in the kitchen to welcome us! There was also bug spray in case you forgot. You can leave beach towels at home because they had an ample supply of quality towels and laundry detergent. This place makes packing effortless. In addition to the clean and modern interior, there was spacious room for all us to sit in the living room to watch TV or eat outside the dining table. Who needs to go to a restaurant with a water front view when you can get carry out for dinner and have a leisurely private dinner on the patio?. Plus the beach was an easy walk and extremely quiet since we are far from the crowds. The two pools are a short drive away and a kid’s dream. The owners were very easy to work with also!! No hassle or frustrations with these owners. As I said, you can leave your worries behind and MORE when you stay at the Happy Mullet. You can pack less and enjoy more in this paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023