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BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

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Galveston, TX
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Luis Pass
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sea Isle Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

If you love the sea, and need somewhere to unplug, unwind, and just be you: this is the place. A cheerful beach bungalow, located in far west Galveston in the resort community of Pointe West; the Happy Mullet is a beautiful place to relax and reconnect with your family. From the sparkling sunrise, to the gorgeous sunsets, enjoy spectacular beach views from inside or out on our two large decks. Watch the dolphins play from the outdoor sectional sofas or while you dine alfresco with outdoor seating for 7-8 on the lower balcony. Keep reading for our special amenities:

Come on in, kick your shoes off, and relax in the living room on comfy couches. Enjoy a beverage and watch the game on the 55" HDTV, or just soak up the ocean views just outside.

Seating for 8 at the solid wood dining table, another 3 at the kitchen bar, and 7-8 on the outdoor table. Plenty of room for delicious dinners or just whiling away the evening assembling a puzzle with the family or playing a rousing game of Monopoly (there are several board games and puzzles in the house).

When we visit Galveston, usually we have a gaggle of kids at the house, and sometimes we prefer to cook leisurely, dinners as opposed to going into town. If you do too, the kitchen is fully stocked, including common spices, ingredients, condiments, and cooking utensils: including food processor, rotating waffle maker, crock pot, griddle pans, paella pan, and a small fryer. There's a charcoal grill downstairs, too for the Grillmasters in your group. Caffeine needs are met with a regular coffee maker, a Keurig, and if you’re in need of a cafecito or café con leche: a Cuban stove-top espresso maker.

Back to those evenings, when you're downstairs, enjoying adult beverages with your friends: send the kids upstairs to their room. I'm pretty sure they won't fight you on that. The "Kid Room" might even attract some adults. The large suite has two full/twin bunk beds. Luxury "Comfy Sac" bean bags, private balcony, large jacuzzi tub (to clean up those sandy urchins after a day at the beach, or for an adults only soak), 42" HDTV, a Playstation 3, an Atari Flashback 8 with 120 games, and (here's the cool part) a Cabaret style Ms. Pacman arcade game featuring the best of retro including: Dig Dug, Galaga, and many more. Even rainy days are fun with a place like this to hang out.

The bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely and clean, with high end furniture and linens.There’s a queen bed on the main floor, a king and queen upstairs (as well as the bunk beds in the kid room). There are four bathrooms, including a double vanity in the kid room, so hopefully that will keep those bathroom lines to a minimum. We'll even provide travel size soaps and shampoo in case you forget.

More importantly, this is a beach vacation, right? Well, the beach is literally just steps away. This is a remote beach, so it never gets super crowded. Maybe we're biased, but we think the beaches of West Galveston are prettier than the ones closer to town. The water is cleaner, the beach is kept immaculate, and the vibe is serene. After your day of surf and sun, there is an outdoor shower downstairs where it feels so good to wash off the day.

***RESORT FEE: Please note that you will need to obtain a wristband and access code from the Pointe West Beach Club to take full advantage of the resort facilities (pools, gym, clubhouse game room, Basketball and Pickle ball courts, restaurant and bar). They charge $25 per guest 4 years old and older for the entire length of your stay. This fee will be paid directly to the club upon registration. *** (You will receive an email from the Pointe West POA to prepay the resort fee. The primary guest on your reservation will need to show an ID at the Beach Club Office to pick up the wristbands and parking passes.) *** Fees increased to $25/per person in 2023. The fee is not mandatory. If you do not plan to use the pools and other amenities during your stay, you do not have to purchase the wristbands.***

Bikes and helmets included. Mix of (4) smaller kid bikes plus (4) big kid/adult bikes some with training wheels.

We share our great backpack beach chairs too.


During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from San Luis Beach. You'll find features like a gym, a water park, and a hot tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as a jetted tub and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from San Luis Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Half Moon Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Vivian and Dan Carroll

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,834 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GVR04311

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Beach Front Happy Mullet Surf Sun Perfect Ms. Pac Man Galveston
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BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbie S., Cassville, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Family Trip

This home is beautiful. The location is wonderful with a very nice neighborhood location. It felt very safe and was extremely clean and well kept. We seriously enjoyed the golf cart parade the morning of the 4th. We never left the back deck for the holiday as there were fireworks on the beach. What a great place to spend the day! The home itself was wonderfully decorated, lacking nothing major that we couldn’t live without for a few days. The kids really enjoyed the video games in the bunk room and although we never used them, the garage area has everything you could possibly need. My only complaints about the home: The air conditioner was set to reset itself at 74 every night. While this is not, in itself, overly warm on the bottom floor where the thermostat is it leaves the upper floor where, the bedrooms are, in the upper 70s at night. Sleeping hot is very uncomfortable. The ability to control this would have been preferable. We tried several times to turn it down at night but it would always turn itself back up. Very frustrating. Also, the latch on the door leading to the upper deck is unusable due to salt water corrosion. The only way to keep the door closed is to dead bolt it, so we were not able to use the upper deck. We never took advantage of the pool area so I cannot comment on any of that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun, family trip

Our week staying at the Friendly Mullet was a fun, family trip. The quiet neighborhood, clean beach, and calm gulf water was great for small children. The rental was well stocked with all essential items and the gulf view from the covered patios was relaxing. The use of the beach chairs, wagon, and toy dump trucks were appreciated. We swam at the two pools each one time for a change of pace from the beach. Thanks for the opportunity to stay in your rental home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach vacation

This makes our 3rd stay at the Happy Mullet! Twice through VRBO and once direct through homeowners when we couldn’t stay the full 7 nights. It suits all our needs especially with teens. We also have a Yorkie and were able to bring her this trip since the home is dog friendly. Love that it is beach front and close to the walkover. We have made many memories here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Break

This property is as advertised and has easy access to the beach as well as lots of amenities to make our stay more enjoyable.Sand Toys for the kids, a wagon to haul your beach supplies, beach umbrellas and beach chairs, etc.So that keeps from having to haul all of that from home!
Board Walk
Sunrise
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

An excellent place to rest, recharge and enjoy family and friends. The sound of the waves and the wind was restful and calming. The perfect place to regroup your thoughts and enjoy a quiet moment or day. Super clean well appointed! The hosts were easy to contact and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Pearl of a Home

This is the best home. We’ve stayed here twice and it always has everything we need. Also had a problem the first year and the owner had it resolved in several hours! It definitely exceeds expectations! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home in Pointe West!

We absolutely loved our stay at this home! It is a great location with easy access to the beach and beach club/pool. The home is wonderful with each room having its own bathroom. We loved the space. The kitchen was great for cooking and the outside porch was beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

Overall stay was good, wifi is really bad upstairs and the lower lever where the bonfire is. Can’t really watch any TVs or play games unless you’re in the first floor. House was clean everything was nice and organized. The bikes where a fun ride. The rooms where nice and spacious for all 9 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second visit!

Loved our first stay so much we came back a few weeks later! Such an amazing property! Spotless and beautifully appointed… and the location is pristine. Gorgeous neighborhood and nearly secluded beach. I’m a sucker for new bathrooms and soft beds that remind me of my own house and this place does not disappoint!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelia E., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

Well-kept and well-appointed! Easy communication with property owners. Right on the coastline with beach access just steps away! Fun weekend with our book club!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

Gorgeous house in a lovely community. The ocean made for a fabulous view and the amenities were perfect. The beds were really comfortable with plenty of blankets and pillows. Every thing was super clean and well cared for. There was plenty of space and the layout was perfect. We loved it so much we’re coming back in a few weeks - and we’ve never stayed in the same place twice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This was our second time staying at the property - 3 generations of our family had room to gather and also retreat. We love it. We have stayed at many of the houses in this area and this is our favorite. The home, layout, location, supplies, cleanlines...all perfect - and the owners are lovely to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness

As Advertised

Clean, well appointed, great location and view with a non vehicle beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas stay!

We had a great time. It is a wonderful time of year to rent a beach house. The weather was great. The beach house was very comfortable and had a beautiful view of the beach. Pointe West Beach Club has a large pristine beach where no cars are allowed as well as many other amenities. The owners of our beach house were very accommodating, very detailed in house description and made check-in very easy. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This house was perfection for our extended family of two couples with 4 kids from 10 months to 16. It was super clean and set up with all the extras you would want in a vacation home. The kids loved the games and beach. Everyone had their own bathroom which really makes things easier. The kiddos loved being close to the beach over the short bridge too. We also had our dogs who stayed out on the porch and enjoyed the ocean air. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving so the beach was super quiet. We also found breakfast at a nearby food truck and dinner one night at a restaurant about 8 min away. Those seemed to be the only two close options this time of year. So bring food. We could have stayed forever. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Mullet is great

What a great place to sp no time with the family. It was everything as described! You will be very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great location and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Sixteen Success

The house is emaculate, and amenities at Pointe West were amazing. Dan and Vivian were awesome hosts. This past weekend, we celebrated my daughter's sweet sixteen with her closest friends. I believe this will be the trend for Sweet 16 celebrations. We absolutely made memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Great location. Short walk to the beach. Beach club is fun with a great pool. Lots to do in Galeveston. Overall we had a great time from kids to folks in their 80s. Hosts were helpful when we had questions and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacay

We really enjoyed this house! It was very clean and so close to the boardwalk! Having beach towels, toys, umbrella and wagon at the house to borrow saved us so much packing space! The kitchen was well equipped and the kids loved having the master suite as their own hideaway. Pointe West never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house for all ages

We love spending time at the beach every summer. After looking at many beach houses we chose this one because it had everything that we needed. Loved that they provided beach chairs, umbrella, toys and towels. We have a 8 month old grandson and they have a pack and play, baby gate and high chair. Beds were very comfortable and the back deck had plenty of places to sit and watch the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay :)

The property is beautiful! We had a group of 10, comprising all ages from young cousins to grandparents. I loved that it had plenty of chairs for seating at the dining table, living room, and outdoor patio space. Plenty of utensils and cookware. I really loved that they had a baby pack n play as well as a stair gate. The beach wagon and supplies were fantastic! I will say - they ain’t kidding about the mosquitos! Our first day was super windy, so there weren’t any and it was awesome. But once that wind was gone - goodness! Don’t skimp on the bug spray. The neighborhood and beach were quiet and calm. Very well kept and it was all very beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful trip!

The Happy Mullet did not disappoint. We had a wonderful time. The listing accurately described the place- Super convenient to the beach, lovely ocean views and an “At home” feel. We are already talking about returning next year. Communication with Dan and Liz was a breeze. You will not be disappointed if you rent this home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer Ann C., Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Mullet was a happy time

Short but sweet. Great location. Pointe West is the way to go and Happy Mullet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Private Retreat

We really enjoyed our time here as a family. The house was beautiful and comfortable with a lot of thoughtful attention to detail. We spent a lot of time on the beach and relaxing on the two balconies that overlook the Gulf. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024