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Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach

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A yellow house with a white porch and a green door.
A wooden fence with a gate, a white picket fence, and a green building with visible pipes.
A doorway with a blue mat and a white handrail.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a decorative tray, and a wall-mounted picture.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, black and white pillows, and a small bedside table with a candle and flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Galveston Seawall

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪46 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

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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. Ready for a night out? Consider McGuire-Dent Recreation Center and Grand Galvez. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Moody Mansion Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seawall Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vida Agave - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Galveston Bagel Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fish Company Taco - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach on 17 Jan 2027 start from AU$356, 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 Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Mermaid - 4 min. to Cruise Port and half mile from beach 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good little stop before our cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit smaller than what we expected but it was clean and easy to get around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host—had a little snag with the keypad code not working before the checkout time, but the host responded right away to make sure we could get back in to finish checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
The house was a nice size for my friend and I stay for the weekend. One complaint is there was ants in the kitchen. We had an pizza box on the counter, and they got all over it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfy little house. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is just a couple minutes drive to the beach and close to the pliers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use an update on their furniture in living room. Very small couch even for short people let alone tall people. TV should be bigger in that room as well. Could use tvs in bedrooms especially since it was difficult to relax in living room with the small furniture. Overall work for our purpose for a couple nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Place was very clean and the owner was very kind and super responsive. The area is a little sketchy and the washer and dryer didn’t work but overall the stay was great and location was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental unit we stayed was absolutely adorable!!! Spacious and comfortable! Equipped with enough air conditions. Exceptionally clean, fully stocked with whatever you might need for a beach get away. Kally and Orlando are the most down to earth Host and Hostess. They are readily available before, during and after your stay at their rental. We ( 2 females) were caught of guard by the location BUT, don’t let the location fool you. Absolutely safe and friendly! We will definitely rebook a stay if it’s still available on VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Though there are two bedrooms, the living room furniture is so small that four persons are too many for this location. The restroom does not have air conditioning so it gets really warm with the door closed. The television in the living room is very small and there are no televisions in the bedrooms. There is a drunk man next door that sits out in his truck drinking beer, listening to music and filling the bed of his truck with beer cans. He appears harmless, but maybe your neighbor while there. The location is also sketchy. Will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this cute little house for one night before our cruise. Everything was as advertised. Clean. Well stocked. Comfy beds. The water pressure in the bathroom was alittle low but overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this cottage was enjoyable from the theme to the convenience of being located right in the center of Galveston. Our host was easy to contact and it was easy to access the property. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place stay. Definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very welcoming and clean. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ammenities were so close! Walkable to beach if healthy and don't mind the sun...You can see parts of pleasure pier from the home. I say home cause house doesn't do it justice!! The home had absolutely everything from pancakes and cocoa for breakfast ability on first day, even a little spice cabinet was perfect to cook at home. We heard no other guests in a bad way like overnight it was silent. The w/d was helpful and the host came by for refills of items and to and towels mid week. We had a 7 day stay and never had a host offer reups for towels or t.p. before. Very attentive hosts! Cute lil home but good space. Bespoke layout of art and cute pillows and statues. Mermaid theme was so cute. Neighbors were friendly and home felt safe with good locks and cameras. Games, books, t.v. and the kids and we had a blast in Galveston for the week and recommend staying here if you want a Home away from yours!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house is easy access to Moody Gardens, beach, downtown etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sherbert lane was great!!!

Great location if you plan to spend time at the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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