Mermaid’s Grotto Family Friendly Home with Playground, Steps from the Beach

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Galveston, TX

Pirates Beach4 min walk
Broadway5 min drive
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark13 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our family friendly beach home getaway can be your family getaway too! Just steps from the beach, it has everything you need to enjoy your trip. We've also recently renovated!

The home layout has a large living and dining area at the front of the home, which has a large selection of games and a TV with local channels and a Fire Stick for streaming. Then you walk into a large functional stocked kitchen, great for cooking or serving a meal, has a coffee maker and tea kettle, and a full compliment of cookware and dishes. Then towards the back of the home are 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first bedroom is a great kids room with two sets of bunk beds, and also a bed rail should one of the sleepers need a little extra support to stay in the bed. The hallway has a closet with puzzles and books for the family. The shared bathroom is spacious with a tub and shower, a large counter and sink, a kids friendly potty, and a stool for little ones to more easily reach the faucet. The second bedroom hosts a queen bed with nightstands and a dresser chest and its own TV. The third bedroom is the master, also with a queen bed, and has a dresser, nightstand and TV. The master also has an attached bathroom that hosts a shower, sink, and ample counter space for your things.

All bedrooms have Dohm sleep sound machines (with various soundscapes) for a peaceful nights rest, table lamps, easily accessible power outlets with USB ports, and ceiling fans.

The best part of the house is the covered deck off the dining area that hosts a seating area with some views of the water. It often has a great breeze and is in the shade after the early morning hours. There is a second uncovered deck that is shaded in the morning for your tea or coffee time.

A huge bonus for kids and families is the great play area in the backyard. It has 3 swings, a swinging buoy, a climbing wall, rope wall, stairs, a lookout point, and a large slide. There is a large open space for yard games and plenty of space under the home to be shaded on the hot days.

The home has some beach gear available outside that guests can borrow (or leave unwanted gear for other guests). The selection of items changes, so be sure to bring your favorite gear as well.

Here is a list of the key amenities:

* Coffee maker
* Electric tea kettle
* Charcoal grill
* Fast Wifi
* TVs with streaming video (Fire TV)
* Kids books & games
* Playground
* Bed rail
* Pack N Play (bring your own sheets)
* Baby monitor

You’ll want to bring the following things for your stay:

* Shampoo/conditioner
* Body wash/soap
* Additional toilet paper and paper towels for longer stays

Property manager

Jeremy Wilken

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Abby`s Pardadise Offers a Nice Size Yard for Kids to Play

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a lot of kid friendly toys, books, videos.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Property Registration Number GVR05678

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galveston

This holiday home is located in Pirates Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galveston, TX

What's nearby

Pirates Beach - 4 min walk
Bermuda Beach - 4 min drive
Broadway - 5 min drive
Moody Gardens - 13 min drive
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 13 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Jimmy's on the Pier - 10 min drive
Galveston Country Club - 3 min drive
Galveston Island Brewing - 11 min drive
Viet Cajun - 10 min drive
Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid’s Grotto Family Friendly Home with Playground, Steps from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid’s Grotto Family Friendly Home with Playground, Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid’s Grotto Family Friendly Home with Playground, Steps from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid’s Grotto Family Friendly Home with Playground, Steps from the Beach located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach. Galveston Island State Park Beach and Palm Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

20 March 2024

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

Great location and play set

Excellent property for families

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

16 March 2024

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

PERFECT Family spot

This rental made our family spring break beach trip SO EASY. The playground was sturdy, clean and well maintained and thoroughly enjoyed by our 2 and 7 year old. The wagon, beach toys, showers, and proximity to a nice quiet beach made this rental so valuable and loved! The house was incredibly clean and was stocked with clean dishes, utensils and all the little kitchen things you would need if you wanted to whip up some quick easy meals for picky kids. All the time and consideration of things a family with young kids would would need was much noted and appreciated. We loved everything and we would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli H., Waco, Tx

10 March 2024

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

Great place to stay with kids!

I picked Mermaid Grotto specifically because of the playscape in the back yard. With a family of four kids, ranging in age from 8 to 2, we needed something to keep them all occupied. My only complaint is that the fence around the yard has a few gaps between fence posts that need to be replaced and the gate is missing. When we arrived Friday evening, there was an ant pile under one of the swings on the swing set. I reached out to Jeremy who quickly came to the rescue with some fire ant killer that we put out and rid ourselves of the pesky buggars. The rooms all had noise machines, fans, and there was even a booster seat for our toddler for the table. The sofa in the living room with the chaise lounge pulls out and makes a massive couch-bed. There were loads of games and even toys for toddlers. I was a little disappointed when I got there as I thought the view as advertised had been obstructed by housing. It wasn’t until the next morning when I stepped out onto the outdoor patio the next morning that I saw it. The swath of blue ocean and rolling waves. Although we couldn’t hear them over the howling winds, I could see them. Overall, my ONLY complaints are the bed in the master bedroom is terribly hard, and the mattress on the bottom bunk next to the door in the bunk room, is extremely noisy. Every time my daughter would roll over, we’d hear it. It’s not nearly enough to deter me from staying here again, hopefully soon! I love that its distance away from the seawall.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K., ennis texas

6 August 2023

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

Kid friendly

The toys were a great addition to our stay. One less thing we had to pack!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

3 August 2023

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

Great place for families

We enjoyed our stay! The house was an easy walk to the beach. It was clean and as described. It had everything you need for little kids, so we didn’t have to bring books, toys, etc. Be aware that there are no kitchen staples (salt, oil, etc.), so bring everything you need if you plan to cook, but otherwise the kitchen had all of the appliances and dish-ware we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Wilken

We are a young family who has family in the area, so we use this house as a base of operations for visiting. We love to find ways to make improvements to the house as we can and host other families!

Why they chose this property

The playground is the best part of this house for a family, with such a large play area right in the backyard its hard to beat! We also love the neighborhood, Pirates Beach has Mario's Pizza, a couple of shops, and just the right distance from the city to enjoy a quiet beach vacation while being close to things.

What makes this property unique

We settled on the name Mermaid's Grotto very early and have worked hard to find ways to bring the theme to life all over the house. The playground is of course a big benefit, but we also have a large set of books, games, and toys for the whole family to enjoy.