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The Happy Hut - walk to the beach

Holiday home with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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Smart TV, books
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features a living room, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and charcoal grills. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this San Jacinto holiday home include Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Happy Hut - walk to the beach

In close proximity to the beach and several great local restaurants, the Happy Hut is perfect for your island getaway. Perfect for couples or a small family, you can enjoy an evening breeze on the front porch or grill out on the back yard patio. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in Galveston!

BEDROOM
Built circa 1910, the Happy Hut is a one bedroom historical cottage. The bedroom offers a queen bed with a sofa bed in the living room for additional guests. Nestle yourself into a spacious bed and drift off to a restorative night’s sleep in a charming beach cottage!

BATHROOM

There is 1 bathroom with a clawfoot shower + tub combination, which is particularly convenient for families with small children. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided.

KITCHEN

This kitchen has everything you need and is the perfect space for groups that like to cook together. Fully equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 4 as well as a dishwasher for your convenience. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, and microwave included. Gas stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. The kitchen table accommodates dining for 4.

LIVING ROOM

Perfect for low-key nights in, our SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and more. A selection of board games, books, and children's activities are provided.

WORKSPACE

For moments when you need to check emails or take care of business, our dedicated workspace is the answer. In the bedroom, we provide a desk for your comfort. Strong WiFi is available throughout the house.

LAUNDRY

A full-size washer and dryer are provided in the space below the house. We also provide laundry pods for your convenience.

OUTSIDE

Let the Gulf breeze envelop you while you relax with a morning cup of coffee on the front porch. Fire up the barbeque on the charcoal grill in the fenced backyard while your dog enjoys the grass! An outdoor shower allows you to clean off after a walk from the beach.
Space for 2 cars to park right in front of the house.

ATTRACTIONS

~3-7 min walk to closest popular restaurants
~5 min walk (0.2mi) to beach & Seawall
~5 min drive (1.3mi) to Strand Historic District
~9 min walk to bike rentals
~20 min walk (1mi) to Historic Pleasure Pier
~8 min drive to Lasker Park Community Pool
~17 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn
~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants and nightlife

OTHER

~ Beach towels and accessories provided
~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets
~ Pack ’n play available
~ Detergent available for washer

We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc.

If you need us, we live nearby and are happy to help make your stay the best it can be! By default, we give our guests privacy and space to truly enjoy their stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR14723

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Happy Hut - walk to the beach?

Yep, The Happy Hut - walk to the beach is a short 9-minute walk from Seawall Beach.

Does The Happy Hut - walk to the beach have a pool?

The Happy Hut - walk to the beach has a pool and a communal pool.

Is The Happy Hut - walk to the beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that The Happy Hut - walk to the beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Happy Hut - walk to the beach?

No, The Happy Hut - walk to the beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

The Happy Hut - walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! The location was convenient and the home itself was clean and very cute. It wasn’t ideal to need to call to receive the door lock, but that’s a very small item.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Magnolia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

Check in was easy, house was clean and bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again if it's available when we come down.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025