Cottage with separate garage apartment sleeps 10. Perfect for large groups or two families vacationing together. Has a Tiki lounge with a roof top deck to relax. Perfect location that is minutes to the beach, Pleasure Pier, The Strand, Shopping, and restaurants.
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Located in the East End Historic District super close to the Strand and Seawall!
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Located in the East End Historic District super close to the Strand and Seawall!
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No early check ins allowed during summer months. Please pick up after your pet(s).
Please do not set thermostats below 70 degrees. Do not jump on furniture or beds.
There will be an additional charge of $150 if excessive cleaning is needed.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number GVR11535
Property # 3345525vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Galveston
Midtown, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this cottage. 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 Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
Galveston Island Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
The Spot - 19 min walk
Shrimp N Stuff - 9 min walk
Salsas Mexican Restaurant - 15 min walk
Papa's Pizza - 12 min walk
Brick House Tavern + Tap - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge on 8 Sept, 2026 start from S$497, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Academy with Tiki Lounge located?
Located in Midtown, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Samuel May Williams House and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The place was just what we needed. It was clean, well maintained, and has a great location. I will definitely be staying here again.
Our group had a great time staying here. We were celebrating 3 birthdays and the place was perfect. The host was easy to work with and accommodating. Highly recommend this place.
This was a wonderful little place,just what we were looking for prior to leaving on a cruise. Perfect for a getaway. Dog friendly which was fantastic. 10 ot 10 recommend
Enjoyed our visit. Loved the courtyard between the buildings. The kids could roam back and forth between grandparents. Great stay and cute safe place to stay
The property is really cute with a great vibe. Good place to hang out after arrival and or fishing trip. Host was very easy to get a hold of to ask a couple of questions. Rented for 3 nights but only stayed the 1st and last night. Location is very central to everything we do in Galveston. Would definitely rent again for our next trip.
One of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in! The cottage and garage apartment and charming patio were absolutely perfect for us, our adult son, and our daughter and her fiancé. The nicely appointed kitchen made it easy to accommodate dietary restrictions. Quiet neighborhood was within easy walking or driving distance of everything we wanted to do in Galveston. The hosts have thought of everything. We can’t wait to come back.
We came to Galveston for my daughter’s national dance competition. The house is about 2-3 mins from everything you would probably need to go to.
This is excellent for 2 families, the back garage is a separate efficiency apartment.
I loved the ability to bring the dogs, and especially liked the outdoor shower to give them baths after the beach, without dirtying up the house.
This cute little house was perfect for our blended family vacation!! Garage apartment was right out the back door to the house for our kiddos to be able to safely move back and forth between parents. We thoroughly enjoyed hanging out in the backyard hut when we weren’t out enjoying the activities around town. Our family said several times that we would like to book this house every time we come down now! When we needed to get In touch with the host she was very quick to respond and gave her personal number for faster response. We will definitely come back!
Beds are super comfy! Has everything stocked with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom essentials that you could possibly need & all you need is your own food!! Julie is very nice & responds quickly! Definitely recommend to anyone who has a family. Only thing I would suggest is a handrails for the stairs going in & out of the house/garage apt. My son is blind & had a difficult time going up & down the steps without assistance. Otherwise everyone loved it!
This was my first time actually booking with Vrbo myself. I must say our stay was very relaxing. House was as pictured. Had one hiccup, but property manager was very nice and addressed issue ASAP. Nothing that made our trip less enjoyable. Back yard was perfect for the little ones or would be nice for adult fun as well. The kids spent most of there day outside in the backyard. Property very well taken care of and clean with everything you need to start a relaxing vacation.
Crishon G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Matisha T.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
No drive way had to park on street. College across street and there was an event going on so barely any parking. There was water on the kitchen floor coming from the fridge which was leaking. The kitchen table was dirty and there was dust everywhere. The internet did not work at all, so no one had internet access until the next day when att came to check it out. One of the folded beds was broken and the sofa bed in the garage had crumbs from food on it and the sheet was very dirty. The host says they have cleaning people. I find that hard to believe from the way the house was. The only good thing was the host was easy to get a hold of and communicated effectively.
Matisha T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Hi Matisha,
I have addressed the cleaning issues and also had offered to have the cleaners come out to correct and you refused.i have replaced the broken rollaway. The refrigerator filter was leaking and have also replaced. I was on the phone with AT&T and you for 2 hours that evening trying to troubleshoot and they did come out and fixed the next day and checked in with you to make sure. There is an alley in the back that you can also park in but if you have more than 3 cars, parking will be a challenge anywhere. The listing states street parking and there is no driveway. I am sorry your stay was not up to par. The issues have been addressed and corrected.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nicole M.
2 Sept, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not horrible
Nice house and space. The pull out couch was broken in rhe garage apartment. There were small dead and alive roaches in the garage apartment. Told the owner and she replied that there was roach spray(but there wasnt). There wasn't enough bath towels for the number of people staying. There wasn't enough toilet paper either. Not horrible, but not great.
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
PEGGY A.
30 Nov, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very Disappointed
Cannot believe this property is rated 10/10. Cabana is very old and dilapidated. Rooftop deck was sloped in middle. Husband and son in law deemed unsafe. Dog feces on deck and astrotruf not secure. Exposed nails and screws on cabana and raised flower beds. Not toddler or young child safe. Floors have unevenuneven surfaces. Clean and beds comfortable. Unable to attach pictures.garage.
PEGGY A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tracy R.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed
I really do not want to write a review like this, but I have to let others know of our experience. Firstly, the owner/manager is very responsive and friendly. I do appreciate that, but we found two major issues upon checking in. The air in the garage apartment was not working, but we managed to get that working ourselves and were reimbursed for the cord needed to get it going. The second issue was an infestation of German roaches. I would love to believe that this was not known to the owner beforehand, but I cannot possibly imagine how it wasn't. The main house bathroom was crawling with them. On the toilet, the walls, the shower curtain. We found some in the living room and kitchen. We killed roaches all weekend. I was uncomfortable sleeping, as we'd found on on the wall next to my bed. I found a baby trying to hitch a ride home with me as I was loading my car. I hope that I did not bring them along. I was thoroughly grossed out, and I'm really disappointed. Also, upon cleaning up to leave, I found a huge stain on my bedding that was apparently not washed after the last person. I have included pictures.
Tracy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Hi Tracy, I am so sorry about your experience. As I told you, the electrician had just been out there to fix the tripped outlet and obviously it still didn’t work and did reimburse you for the cord. Secondly, I have the house sprayed professionally quarterly and will alert them to the roach problem. I was NOT aware until you told me about the one in the bathroom and would not have allowed that problem to go untreated or resolved as I agree that is unacceptable. I even checked with my cleaners to see if they saw any and they did not. I did provide spray as a temporary fix until I could get pest control to come out and re-treat. Being a holiday weekend it is pretty tough to get someone out. But again, I only heard about one, not an entire infestation that you were fighting constantly. I don’t see any pictures but will be sure to inspect the sheets for stains. If you could send directly to me that would be great. Rest assured the issues will be address and resolved immediately.
Cute place, good location, but older home with older quirks
This was a cute place in a decent location and would have been ok if we did not need all of the rooms we paid for/were promised. There are a lot of beds and they are comfortable not counting the pillows (those are like concrete) but it’s an easy fix to just bring your own. However expect this is a very old home with old house issues like chunks out of the hardwood floors so you have to wear at least socks at all times or risk foot injury. Everything squeaks, doors do not close properly and the bathroom door will not stay closed so exposure is a real issue. The TVs are old, we could not download any tv apps on the bedroom tv and the living room tv is super hard to work with a broken remote. The main bath sink is cracked, several mirrors are cracked, it’s like a huge rager was held there and they didn’t replace everything, even one drape is on backwards in the bedroom. There is no off street parking and if there is anything going on at the school across the street you can’t find a place to park. Also, the listing makes it seem like all of the bedrooms are in the same structure but in reality the house only has 2 rooms and 1 bath. The other rooms and bath are in a converted garage out back. One of the air conditioners did not work our entire stay and we had to cram everyone together in the main house because it was so uncomfortable to stay out there. We asked the owner for help and only received apologies but no resolution. Overall it was “ok”.
JOHNNY S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Hi Johnny, I again apologize for one the two of the ac units not working in the garage. I was hoping to have that fixed during your stay. There is now another unit in the garage. I am aware that the mirror in the garage apartment is broken and am in the process of replacing as it just recently was broken. But, I am unclear when you say “several” mirrors are broken as that is the only one. There are many pillows to choose from with different firmness for your preference. I also would like to clarify there is parking available in front of the house and across the street. Yes there may be short periods where you may not be able to park right in front but I have never had a problem. I was not aware of the tv remote being broken so I will replace that. You received all of the rooms you paid for so I am also unclear what you mean by that. There was dog feces left in numerous places after your visit which was not appreciated.