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A modern living room with a round marble coffee table, two black candles on a black stand, a blue sofa, and a black armchair.
A modern living room with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a small side table with a plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A yellow house with a white porch and a green door.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a cabinet containing dishes and glassware.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $241
$213 nightly
$241 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at this cottage in Galveston (Old Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall. .This cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Moody Mansion Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee $25. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GVR08607

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

This is a cute little property that perfectly hosted our stay of 4 adults. We really appreciated the amenities, and seamless checkin process. Good communication with hosts. If we return to Galveston, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whimsical Mermaid

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Beautiful place right between the strand and pleasure pier! Had a power outage first night and the owners quickly called to have it taken care of and provided me lanterns for the night. Thanks for making me feel safe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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