Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14

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Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Jamaica Beach, TX

Galveston Island State Park Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Jamaica Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Broadway
‪5 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

4 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room Bedroom 4

2 Single Futons, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

THIS HOME IS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP.
See all the improvements the new owner has done!
It is a must see! Come stay and play in the sun!!!!
ALL PHOTOS WERE TAKEN DEC 16, 2022

This beautifully appointed home has 4-bedrooms and 3 baths that sleep up to14 guests.
It is located between the beach and the bay in Jamaica Beach, TX on Galveston Island.

Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, large capacity front load washer and dryer and 2 patios. One patio has a fireplace with a sofa area and deck great for sunning. The other patio has a sofa area with a Tiki Bar for visiting family and friends.
The back yard has an outdoor pool bar area that houses the hot tub, wet bar, and swings for relaxing. There is a tropical landscaping with palm trees and foliage surrounding you! You will never want to leave!

All this next to your own private heated swimming pool (32'X16' Swimming Pool-
ONLY heated when outdoor temperatures are 55-75 degrees). Huge wood decking that surrounds the entire pool area with lounge chairs and a gas grill (Propane is not provided-Tanks are available for your use to exchange at the corner store if needed), 2 picnic tables and plenty of seating for everyone.

Wet Mermaid's Pool is only heated in the winter months when outdoor temperatures are 55-75 degrees.

Large parking area at the house.
(6-8 car parking depending on the size of the vehicles. No parking on the street).

Just a short distance to dining, cocktails, grocery shopping, and convenience stores.

Must be 25 years of age or older to rent this property.

Property manager

Tana Aucoin

Languages

English

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number STR23-00002

About the area

Galveston

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

Galveston Island State Park Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Jamaica Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Broadway - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Pirate's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Sea Isle Beach - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬10 min drive
‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬6 min drive
‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬6 min drive
‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Outdoor Fireplace/Sleep 14 located?

Located in Jamaica Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach and Jamaica Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug, 2023

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

Great Stay

Location is great. Amenities were great. Downstairs rooms are completely separate from each other and upstairs apartment with portable cooling units vs Central heat and air, so not as comfortable as the upstairs apartment, but this was manageable and the pool area became the centralized meeting spot. Overall a great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda H.

29 Jul, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

So much potential…

This place has so much potential... It's in a quiet neighborhood, close to the beach, has a great outdoor area, great balconies, and plenty of space for bigger groups to spread out and have their own space when needed. Room for Improvement: We understand coastal air and moisture are hard on structures, but not a single door in this house opened smoothly. At one point a few of us were trapped on the front balcony until two people (one on the inside and one on the outside) were able to lift together to get the stuck and unlevel door open. After that we understood why someone had shoved a paper towel into the door latch. When we arrived the lever on the upstairs toilet was broken and we had to remove the tank lid and pull the chain each time we flushed. After a full day and a half of constantly contacting the managing company regarding the toilet and door issues they finally sent someone to replace the toilet lever but we didn't notice any improvement in the doors. All the downstairs rooms had a musty smell, and struggled to keep cool despite us making every effort to minimize going in and out and keeping the doors shut as much as possible. We prefer to book through owner owned rentals because we appreciate the love and care people put into their own properties vs corporate hotel chains. Dealing with this particular management company (not VRBO) felt worse than dealing with even the biggest hotel chains.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

27 Jul, 2023

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

Had a great time!!!

Was exactly as stated!! Family had a wonderful time!! Would love to stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Faith K., Massillon ohio

1 Jul, 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

room for opportunity

Too many too list

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly S., Kingsland, TX

27 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed our stay!

Family trip to the beach. The house was clean and accommodated 10 adults/kids and a baby. The shared living space and pool were just what we were looking for. We did not realize that the bunk room is not accessible from the main house, only by an outside entrance. This was a challenge with small children you could not leave them alone by the pool while entertaining in the kitchen/living space. This created separation. Overall enjoyed the stay! Vacasa was responsive when contacted.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandra K.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Fun But hot!

The location was great but the AC units couldn’t handle the heat. The breaker keep blowing. We had to have people rent an hotel because the bunk room didn’t hold the air and was hot. Had to turn off the unit in lower kitchen to make the AC in bunk room somewhat work. Had to move people in the living room upstairs. The pool was great. AC worked great upstairs. Need to supply more trash bags, paper towels and toilet paper. Keep calling the new management company and got someone but they didn’t nothing. Keep saying will keep in touch with status but never did.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim L., Austin, TX

26 Apr, 2023

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

Outstanding Outdoor Space

Great house and great outdoor space. It was perfect for our group of 2 families. A few minor cleanliness issues with the outdoor bars, but the interior was immaculate. The downstairs kitchenette was so perfect since we mostly cooked outside on the grill. It was nice to not have to pack all the food up and down stairs. The only real issue was the pool never heated up, but that never stopped the kids from enjoying it. The hot tub more than made up for it with the adults. The neighborhood is very quiet in the evenings which was awesome for chill evenings and winding down after a busy day. I would absolutely recommend and rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMY K.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Weekend Stay

This was a great property and we would stay here again. I only had one issue while we were staying and we weren’t able to have the pool heated. The check out instructions should have a little better explanation but overall this was a great property! We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tandi M.

28 Mar, 2023

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

Great place for larger groups with kids!

We had a large group with several kids. This was just the place. The outdoor area was a perfect place to gather with so many seating options…shade, sun, hammock, chair. My son has mobility issues, so the bedroom on ground level was perfect for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lee C.

24 Mar, 2023

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

Great for groups

We had 3 families house was perfect for space and setup kids had their own room which was nice. Only negative was the hot tub was very cloudy like it needed to be cleaned. Other than that great location and perfect for a fun getaway!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

27 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

Enjoyed the property! Great outdoor amenities unfortunately the weather did not cooperate for us to enjoy them as much as we would have liked.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Pete & Terri G., Fulshear

8 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wet Mermaid

We had a great time…pool and deck area with the bar and hot tub was everyone’s favorite. Pool is large and about 3’6” deep so that was a plus! House does need a good cleaning, musty smell in lower rooms, take your Lysol. Game/workout room is more of a storage room…no weights,no games, etc. Agent was great when we had an issue with the clothes dryer. Convenience store and other businesses right around the corner. Beach is close and clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

13 Jul, 2022

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

Discovered additional rooms after the first two night

We really enjoyed it. We’ll mostly be looking at it again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna B.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Awesome Stay!

We loved our stay. Just having the pool to come back to after a hot summer day was worth it! This place has so many little hang out spots. It's great for a large group.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desiree G.

29 May, 2022

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

More than enough room for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes F.

26 May, 2022

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

Fabulous!

Our weekend stay at The Wet Mermaid was fabulous! The pool and hot tub were clean and perfect for relaxing. The pool area had a bar area, hammocks , deck chairs, a swing, and a large table. The evenings on the hammock were idyllic! There are two bedrooms on the pool level and two bedrooms upstairs. Everyone slept comfortably. There are three enclosed porch areas upstairs which were ideal for reading, visiting, having coffee, or just resting. The kitchen is well stocked. There was excellent communication with the manager. The property is well maintained and it is a great beach house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The beach is an easy half mile walk. There is a convenience store a quarter mile away. We hope to return to The Wet Mermaid the next time we plan a trip to Galveston!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig P., Johnson Creek, WI

27 Mar, 2022

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

Vacation well spent!

The house was everything and more! We enjoyed the low key area of Jamaica Beach, it was just as beautiful as anywhere else along the gulf. The house was very unique and very fun! We utilized the hot tub and pool every day. Both were clean, warm and all around enjoyable for my family and I. The local management team were super nice, easy to communicate with, and just all around professional. Thank you we had an excellent experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

21 Mar, 2022

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

Super fun party house-great for a family vacation

This home exceeded our expectations. It had plenty of cozy beds for a big group like ours and all the amenities one could imagine including a huge swimming pool and a hot tub. We didn't even get a chance to use the outdoor fireplace. It is also located close to a ton of family fun. We rented a golf cart and were able to access the beach just a short distance away. It is the perfect get-away. Next time we stay a week.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

2 Jan, 2022

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

Great stay

Was a great stay

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ShaRee H.

7 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house is AMAZING to have get togethers. The backyard is truly an oasis.

The house was exactly like the description. The only problem is there needs to be some upkeep done on the outside furniture. Some of it was not useable at all. We still loved our stay there though. It could have been cleaner in the yard. But would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deidra H.

12 Aug, 2021

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

Great place!

Had a great time! Great location and service! Would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Diana M., Saint Jo

10 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Get Away

I loved that the house accommodated our large family well. The kitchen was well stocked . We loved the pool and hot-tub.. The place could use some TLC one bedroom had a piece of carpet torn out, and a punched place in the wall. Allot of the outside furniture was either stained , frayed , or torn. Also some Maintenance or repair to outside ceiling fans.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Darlene F.

27 Jul, 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

vacation

The pool was the best part of this property. It needs a good cleaning of all the air vents and filters. It would be nice to have more of the basic necessities. More toilet paper and paper towels. More than one hand towel for the bathroom and kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie G.

18 Jun, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not an oasis or luxurious

The pictures of this rental paint a relaxing picture that did not match our experience. The upkeep of the place was terrible. It looked like this was a luxurious oasis perhaps 10-15 years ago and forgotten since. The first thing we needed to do when we arrived was to buy bug spray for the flies and gnats, and the buy garbage bags since none were there for us. The property owner did bring some on day two. The outdoor furniture was largely broken and the cushions were too disgusting to sit on. We had planned to grill, but there was no gas provided and the grill hadn’t been cleaned. We did spend some time in the pool on the first two days. After that, the water began to turn green. There were no pool care instructions, no pool cleaning provided by the owner, and when I texted her about it on our fourth day, I got no response on that topic. In the short time we spent on the pool deck, we ended up with a significant splinter in a foot. The sink in the outdoor bar was rusted and not useable with dead bugs. The screen door was broken. The air conditioning vent in the main living space was caked with layers of dust. The room with bunk beds smelled musty and we largely stayed out of it. The mattresses on the futons were terrible and pillows on all the beds were old and flat in need of replacement. I had seen mention of this in reviews from 2019 and before. It looks as though that feedback has never been acted upon. While there are technically three bathrooms, the outdoor one had not been cleaned, the shower in the bedroom with the queen bed was so small and awkward it was virtually unusable. So, we used mostly used the main bathroom, which was challenging at times for two adults and 3 teens. The only gathering place for meals is outside. The door to the “gym” was locked and no key was provided. Access to the beach was great. We did rent 5 chairs and an umbrella from Rick’s Beach Rental. They were accommodating and helpful. After the discount it cost us $90 per day, which seemed high. Overall, we felt disappointed at every turn and are surprised to see so many 4-5 star ratings after having been there. A good cleaning of ALL spaces, and care or upkeep of the furniture would go along way.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jun, 2021

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

Fantastic stay

Great place for a larger gathering. Plenty of off street parking. Large outdoor space. Plenty of pots pans plates for larger crowd. Cold AC everywhere.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tana Aucoin

My name is Tana. I manage this beauty for the new owner Thomas.
I have been enjoying The West End of Galveston Island in Jamaica Beach for many years.
I love the tranquility of The West End and believe that you will too!
Come visit, relax and see what it's all about!

Why they chose this property

This property offers adventure and relaxation with a pool that is heated in the winter. It is a great place to build new memories with your friends and family!
It is located between the beach and the bay just minutes from all the attractions the Island has to offer.