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

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

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Front row right on the beach, walkover is right next door, 4 bedroom, 4 bath
Front row beach - Main deck with comfortable sectional sofa and outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Main deck:  Outdoor seating for 7-8 with a great view
Pac Man arcade party - Ms Pac, Pac, Galaga, Dig Dug, and more in bunk/play room

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Popular LocationSan Luis Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTerramar Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Luis Pass5 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1, Downstairs

Bedroom 2, Upstairs

Bedroom 3, Upstairs

Bedroom 4, Upstairs Bunk Room (2 Double/Twin bunks)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1, Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2, Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3, Upstairs, King Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4, Upstairs Bunk Room

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.


Property manager

Vivian and Dan Carroll
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkout time is 10:00AM, an additional fee will be incurred for late checkout.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Property Registration Number GVR04311

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

This vacation home is located in Pointe West, a neighborhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Galveston Island Beaches and San Luis Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Galveston Country Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Beach - 1 min walk
  • Terramar Beach - 5 min drive
  • San Luis Pass - 5 min drive
  • Sea Isle Beach - 5 min drive
  • San Luis Pass County Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • West End Marina - 8 min drive
  • The West End Marina & Restaurants - 8 min drive
  • The Sandbar Grille - 8 min drive
  • Sea Isle Fishing Pier - 8 min drive
  • The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - 2 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer Ann C., Houston Texas

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

About the host

Hosted by Vivian and Dan Carroll

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Hi! My husband, Dan and I live in the Dallas area with our two teen boys. I grew up in Humble, north of Houston (Humble High School class of 1991, man, I'm old). We both went to college at Texas A&M (Class of '95). Fast forward a couple decades, I'm a veterinarian, working at a unique hospital that only services animals in the rescue system. I was in private veterinary practice for 20 years, prior to making the switch to non profit. My parents live in the Clear Lake area, so we make that long trip down 45 so often to visit them, and our beach house, that the Houston area still feels like home.

Why they chose this property

As a child, I remember fishing in Galveston bay and watching the mullets skip across the sea. My dad would always proclaim "there goes the happy mullet!" Sure, it was probably just being chased by a bigger fish, but I'm going to stick to my childhood belief that he was jumping out of sheer joy of being in the ocean. That's what beach vacations are all about: building memories.

I grew up in the Houston area. I have so many happy memories of visiting Galveston, that as soon as we could, we bought property here. This is our second rental property in Galveston. At this house, all I have to do to get my beach fix is look out the window! The views are spectacular.

I love the funky island vibe, and the peace and quiet of the West End. This is my happy place. I'm content to just hang out at the house and read on the balcony, or pack up and go into town to experience some of the many activities and restaurants available in Galveston proper. There is so much to do, rain or shine!

Our kids have been coming here since they were babies, they've got Galveston memories to last a lifetime. We are so excited to share this wonderful island retreat with you!

What makes this property unique

This house was made for family and relaxation. Our everyday lives are so hectic, with kid activities, work, just running a household. We want this home to be a respite from all that hustle and bustle. Where you can just reconnect with your family, hang out at the beach, unplug for awhile, and forget your troubles. We are going to work hard to facilitate that by providing a fun, clean, comfortable home with amenities and perks you won't forget (and if something isn't right, let us know and we'll fix it ASAP!).

Languages:

English

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