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Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok

Holiday home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Primary bedroom with blackout shades and drapes.

Relax and enjoy your time at the cutest cottage in Galveston.

Dedicated workspace with high-speed WiFi if you need to plug back into work

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Port of Galveston
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Galveston Seawall
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok

Located in the East End Historic District and built in 1892 The Happy House has been fully refurbished. A central location full of historic charm appointed with all the modern amenities to make your stay something to remember! Kids and adults love this fun and beautifully decorated home. The white picket fence, original louvered shutters, copper New Orleans gas lanterns and hand gilded house numbers accentuate this homes charm. Walk to top restaurants and shopping. Gorgeous brick paved courtyard with market lights and gorgeous custom copper lanterns. A perfect retreat for a weekend getaway to shop on the Strand or soak up the sun on the beach. Also available for or those needing a longer stay in Galveston we are available for month or longer bookings. So pack your bags and if you want to bring your pup bring their crate and have a very happy stay at The Happy House.

All guests and pets must be listed at time of booking so that we can prepare the home with enough supplies for your stay. $100 Pet fee is mandatory with exception of service animals.

*2 bedrooms, 3 beds total, 1 bathroom
*brick paved outdoor eating area with seating for 6
*lush landscaping and market lights, gas lanterns in patio space
*6 blocks to the Historic Galveston Strand and Post Office Street- great shopping, dining and entertainment.
*dedicated work space with AT&T fiber internet.
*pet treats/bags/bowls available for pups
*Walking distance to parks and 2 of Galveston's favorite eateries - Sunflower Bakery & Cafe (breakfast/lunch) and Mosquito Cafe (breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner).
*10 minute bike ride to Stewart beach and the Historic Galveston Pleasure Pier.
*Near Cruise Terminal
*beach gear and towels
*full size washer/dryer
*pack-n-play available upon request
*A few blocks from Moody Mansion and Bishop's Palace and short drive to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn.

You'll love the old hardwood floors, large historic windows and tall ceilings. The home has curtains and shades for privacy, high-speed internet, and central air/heat. A fully stocked kitchen is available in the event you would like to stay in and dine. We offer a Keurig hot/iced coffee maker along with coffee and teas. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are available for your enjoyment. The 55" LG TV and 43" Roku TV provides access to other popular apps available with your own login credentials.
**Pet fee is $100 for 1 dog. This covers the additional preparation of the home for your pet and the additional cleaning. A portion is donated to Galveston Humane Society.
**Cleaning fee includes bed linens and towels for every guest, as well as additional sanitizing protocols. Essential toiletries are provided as well as laundry items in case you would like to go home with clean clothes. All quilts/duvets/comforters are washed after EVERY guest!

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

All pets must be added to the booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

You can put full trash bags in large bin labeled 611 16th under the house or in the alley.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please remove shoes in entry. The wood floors are 130 years old.

This neighborhood has homes very close to each other. Please respect the neighbors and NO loud music outside/no parties without permission from host.

All overnight guest are required to be register with host. There is a $50 fee for unauthorized late checkout.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GVR08779

About the area

Galveston

Located in East End, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this holiday home is near theme parks. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬4 min walk
‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk
‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Marmo Bistro - ‬11 min walk
‪Hub Cap Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sara Roberts

Hi, my name is Sara and I just love hosting friends and family so I decided to take that passion and apply it to hosting guest at our little renovated Victorian home.
As a real estate agent I love old homes and architecture. My passion is highlighting the details of a home and all its potential.
I'm also a food lover and am always on the look out for local favorite spots. Galveston has many of them.

Why they chose this property

We welcome you to what has been dubbed has the Happy House. Why the Happy House? Because it is just the cutest little Victorian home on Galveston Island that makes you immediately smile when you get there. The Happy House has the perfect location for those who want to be in the middle and explore the downtown scene or the sunny beach.
My family and I have visited Galveston my entire life and finally decided to have a little place where we can be on "island time" and relax.
Galveston has everything from surfing to antique shopping. A booming food scene will make sure no one goes home hungry. We love riding our bikes around the island to soak up as much sun and sea breeze as possible.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1892 as an accessory building to the larger main home. Original exterior architectural elements remain including her original shutters and windows. This property has survived the 1900 Storm and Located in a National Historic Designated, the Historic East End District. You are centrally spaced between The Strand, Post Office Street, Market Street and the Seawall/Beach.