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The Happy Hut - walk to the beach

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A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A well-lit room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a garage.
A kitchen with a gas stove, white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and two chairs.
A spacious living room with a dark wooden coffee table, a grey sofa, and a white armchair. There is a ceiling fan, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (San Jacinto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Port of Galveston and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • East End Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Bryan Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬7 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this 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

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Maximum of 2 cars are allowed to park on the street in front of the house Please be respectful of the property and the neighbors at all times.

No parties or events are allowed. Registered guests only. No smoking inside the house. No illegal substances are allowed on the premises.

Keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm. Please do not rearrange the furniture.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed at this property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Property Registration Number GVR14723

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The Happy Hut - walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location-easy talk to Seawall.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Happy Hut was a great stay while vacationing. The home was clean and had everything we needed. It was a wonderful place for our dog with the fenced backyard and with the option to lock the front deck. The location is great and close to the beach, stores, and restaurants. We would love to stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Very convenient walk to the beach and starting line for the Galveston Marathon! Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is truly perfect for what I wanted and needed. This was a bucket list trip for my dog, Jude. It is centrally located and is in a nice, quiet area. We did come off season, but I really enjoyed my time here. This house is clean & well stocked for what you need. If you need anything else, there’s plenty of stores in the area. I loved the yard for my dog. The front and back patio areas were both very nice. Plenty of room for a couple and a dog. The front patio has a gate so you can close the area off for your dog to roam freely. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lesley S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was very old and the door knobs were loose and falling off making opening and closing the door difficult. The wood door also jammed and would stick. The bath tub was peeling and overall did not have a clean feel. Do to the door issues we left early… could not open or close it and actually got stuck inside the house because could not open the stuck door. Had to go out the back door and climb over a gate! Wish we knew it faced and elementary school… noisy and had lots of lights on at night. We made a poor choice. Should have stayed at a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Melodie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a poorly advertised property. The owners know the house has problems but has refused to correct them. The biggest being the door, only access to the house. I, like Lesley left early due to being locked out of property at midnight in a very hard rain. Lesley explains the door issue perfectly. The door needs to be shaved to fit the frame. The door handle and lock need to be replaced. There is no pool, washer/dryer, no closet, bathtub needs refinished or replaced, shower installed, no closet, better mattress on only bed. Biggest issue owner knew about door and did nothing.House is overpriced for condition it is in. It should not be listed for public use. Checking out early on a holiday weekend, the door issue and overcharging were major inconveniences. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a peaceful little place to stay, and it's well situated with a walkable distance to the beach. The hosts were responsive, quick and helpful. This was the first Vrbo rental we have stayed at, and it was a wonderful first experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025