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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage

Welcome to Sherbet Lane. Enjoy a whimsical & fun mermaid experience at this centrally-located cottage, a half-mile from the beach. Our cottage was recently updated & themed for a unique experience. Including satin mermaid robes for all genders. We offer iced cold water, hot coffee plus a light breakfast which includes waffles or oatmeal. Our keyless entry and brightly lit patio provides safety when coming in after dark. Full laundry services. A charcoal BBQ is available outside for grilling.
Our yard is a shared space with our vacation rental next door. Please be courteous to each other. We do offer bike rentals. We have two bikes for the entire property. First come, first serve basis.

Property manager

Kally & Orlando
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee $25. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GVR08607

About the area

Galveston

Located in Old Central, a neighbourhood in Galveston, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 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. 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

  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gypsy Joynt - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Light Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Donut Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage located?

Located in Old Central, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kempner Park, Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

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

Getaway

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa e.

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

Whimsical Mermaid

Great house! Very good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cruise stay over

What fantastic hosts!!!! Very responsive. The property was a great location and neighborhood. I will stay here when we cruise out of Galveston in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Cottage was clean and stocked.

Cottage was nice and Orlando and his mom were kind and courteous. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Great house

This house was perfect for our family stay in Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Girls weekend

Great price for such a clean, cute & comfy cottage. The decor is perfect for providing a relaxed beachy vibe. We so enjoyed our stay in this adorable little house & would book it again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I like that it was easy parking and entry, had some reservations about some of the people walking around. But felt safe and enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Girls Getaway

Orlando and Kally have made all the details for these cottages super cute! My friend and I loved staying here. It's the perfect size for two people, and not too far from The Strand shopping and the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie B.

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

Wonderful cottage!

My husband and I came to town for Dickens on the Strand. The cottage was absolutely perfect! It was within walking distance of the Strand, restaurants and breweries. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Adorable Cottage, Great location

My friend and I had a girl's weekend. We truly enjoyed this little cottage. It was small and perfect for us. It was very clean and comfortable. Very good location as far as restaurants and entertainment. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We fell in love with this little house. It is designed absolutely beautifully and every want you could have has been thought of. We are already planning to stay here on our future trips to Galveston, and recommending this house and its wonderful hosts to our friends and family. Zero complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael F.

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

Nice Place

Very nicely kept and decorated. However the block that it sits on is sketchy... and people walking the streets all hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Nice Little House

This house was great. Very clean and the location gives you easy access to whatever you want to do in Galveston. However, there is limited parking just on the street in front of the house. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy but the house suited the purpose of our trip well at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute property. Everything in the listing was correct. Very clean and decor was cute. Super easy to get around Galveston by walking. The area the house is located in is kind of a mix. It is ok during the day but at night I would recommend that you are home before dark. I would book stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judy C.

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

Beach Vaca

Home was great but not in an ideal neighborhood. Everything was easy to get to. It was nice coming back to a comfortable home after spending the day out. Thanks Kally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Cute little house

My wife and I walked in and loved it the second our eyes met the indoors. It smelled super fresh and relaxing. Everything was organized and perfect for our stay. Wonderful showerhead to wash off the day and comfortable beds with soft and fresh sheets. My wife and I definitely recommend staying here. We met our host Orlando and he was very very informational and nice to communicate with. Kally & Orlando are very nice and professional and my wife and I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beata Z., Wonder Lake

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

Perfect location

Cutest place ever.!! We love the theme . You can see the cruise ships from the porch to the left and to the right you can see the tower on the pleasure pier. Bicycless are very helpful. Area is safe! Although some homes in the area are iGalvestone are in despair. House is cute and has everything needed! Owners are awesome !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Area was a little loud, but the property was wonderful. The home was clean with lots of amenities. My only complaint was that there was a limit of one load of laundry a day as the washer was tiny. Coming off a cruise I specifically looked for a property with laundry. I took my own soap but they do provide that too (I am allergic to some soaps so took what I use). Walmart offered deliver to this property so I didn't have to shop for groceries which was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

For the price it gets 5 stars

What we liked about this place: central location in Galveston for what we needed. Walking distance to children’s museum. Very short drive to sea wall but not walkable. Very short drive to nice restaurants in historic downtown area. Place was clean. Lots of thick bath towels. Smart tv that had Netflix easily available. Queen beds that were nice and firm. And quite cost-effective for a quick trip. What we didn’t like so much: it is a pretty small house. Be aware of that. For 2 adults and 2 kids it was a nice 3-night stay but any longer stay, or more than 2 adults then it would’ve started to feel cramped. The “kitchen” is more like a kitchenette. Very little counter space. No dishwasher. The fridge is undersized. So if you like to bring lots of your own food and cook for yourself at your VRBO then you may run out of places to put your cold stuff and cooking is tight with limited space. Neighborhood: old Galveston is what it is. It’s a lower income street and area. I felt perfectly fine during the day but I didn’t want to be outside after dark. A previous review that said it’s a “great neighborhood” is a little out of their mind. Beachside Village where the houses are 3 stories and $600 per night is a “great neighborhood”. Summary: for the price point it was good and there were pros and cons. If I had paid 50% more then I’d have given a lower star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Great experience!

The Whimsical Mermaid Cottage was a cute little place to bring my small family for our first trip to Galveston! It was very clean and not a far drive to the beach and all that Galveston has to offer! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colleen M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gwen S.

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

Small but functional

The home was small but functional. The beds did not seem to be queen size but the headboards were. The cleaning crew was still working when we arrived and asked us to give them additional time to finish. The neighborhood was questionable, lots of foot traffic, men sitting on the corner with loud music and drinking. As single women we would not stay here again, it did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kally & Orlando

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Hi, from Orlando and Kally. Orlando lives in Houston and Kally lives in Montana. Together we refurbished a block in Galveston and called it Sherbet Lane. Grape + Tangerine + Lime. They are the brightest and sweetest vacation rentals on the block. Our goal is to provide a comfortable space for you with plenty of extras. You almost will feel like you're at home. We are constantly listening to our guests and making tweaks to ensure you have a great visit to Galveston Island.

Why they chose this property

This is more than a little tangerine cottage. We have also a created a fun experience for your stay with us. We took our love of mermaids and created the Whimsical Mermaid experience. In addition to all the fun but classy mermaid touches throughout the cottage, we have also included 4 satin mermaid robes. So fun for selfies and memories. The Whimsical Mermaid is perfect for a fun staycation, the weekend cruiser, a birthday celebration, the annual girls trip, or that romantic getaway! We know your stay in Galveston will be a sweet adventure. Hopefully, you'll find our home relaxing and stress free. We have stocked our kitchen full of coffee, tea and water. Along with a few breakfast items to start your day. We want you to consider our home your home, even it's only for a few nights. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns. We are very quick to respond.

What makes this property unique

Our neighborhood is a multi-cultural neighborhood, centrally locally in Galveston. Because it's centrally located, you will sometime hear the sounds of sirens. In addition, our neighbors across the way enjoy the island vibe which includes listening to music and hosting small gatherings. They typically turn their music down by 9:00pm. When you're inside the home, you can barely hear the music. If you are sensitive to sounds, our property may not be the best option. If you enjoy experiencing liveliness and ethic diversity, then our property is perfect. .

Languages:

English, Spanish

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