BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man
About this house rental
Situated in Galveston Island, this attractive house for $550 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Galveston Island, TX
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(160 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
This place was fantastic, exactly as advertised! I appreciated the little details that make a stay better because you are sharing the owners' actual home: Power strips by the bed, fully stocked kitchen tools, nice sheets, tasteful decor, good coffee maker, Netflix login, etc.
We also got the passes for amenities. Worth it! The community is very welcoming to renters. Sometimes owners resent interlopers at their pool or bar, but not Pointe West! The staff and people were warm and friendly and everywhere we biked or walked we got hellos and smiles. The restaurant meals by Chef Ernie were surprisingly delicious.
Beware of the bird-sized mosquitos! Oh my goodness, swarms of them everywhere waiting to suck your blood!! Buy deep woods off with 25% deet and wear your anti-vampire talismans.
Lovely place, lovely hosts, beautiful beach. Thank you!!
5.0
The area is very nice. We had a bit of a problem with mosquitoes. Not sure why. Not really the house’s fault. The kitchen was nice except for the oven, which hopefully was fixed. There was some creative guess work. The arrangements of the rooms we found different. The room with the master bath has 2 sets of bunk beds. But it worked for 3 days.
5.0
This was our family’s third stay at the Happy Mullet. We keep coming back because the house always exceeds expectations. The view, outdoor spaces, cleanliness, furniture, decor, amenities and neighborhood can’t be beat. The owners are very responsive and friendly. The entire family loves it!
5.0
We hope to return to the Happy Mullet.
*Great proximity to the beach. Just a short walk over the dunes to nice sandy beach. There's a sand bar that made it great for shallow water play. The water was clear and blue (for Galveston).
*Extremely well-equipped property saved us from hauling our own chairs, umbrella, wagon, crib and high-chair, and much, much more. The hosts showed great attention to details in providing almost everything for guests.
*Very quiet neighborhood and beach area in September. The beach was nearly empty most of the week.
*Good floor plan for 6 adults and a toddler but could have easily accommodated more kids in the fun bunk room.
*We loved the spacious porches and spent lots of time outside.
*Host was quick to respond to questions and very accommodating. Dan was a pleasure to work with throughout the process!
5.0
For 17 years, our girls group has rented a home in Galveston each year. Happy Mullet was comfortable and well stocked to meet all our needs. The owners were great and very responsive. Couldn’t ask for a better weekend. Thanks Vivian and Dan!
5.0
Beautiful home, great beach access, amazing views! We had a fantastic vacation here, highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful home, great beach access, amazing views! We had a fantastic vacation here, highly recommend!
5.0
Spacious and wonderful! Great view of ocean. Looks like a designer did the interior, much nicer than what you would normally expect from a beach house. Five star!
5.0
The Happy Mullet was an outstanding choice for our family’s vacation. We stayed two consecutive weeks and the location and privacy of the beach in front was great. Rarely did the beach seem crowded and you could set up wherever you wanted. We all agreed that the location in Pointe West was great and away from the crowds that stay closer to town ( but downtown is easily accessible too).
The owners of the property were great in answering our questions and responded very quickly. The house is stocked with everything you need (beach items, canopy, umbrellas, boogie boards and floats). Inside there was a good assortment of kitchen items which was great as we cooked almost every day.
The only negative, if I am nitpicking, was the Pointe West pools are just okay. No restaurants or snack bar, it’s it’s basically just a big pool and lazy river. We purchased the wrist bands for access, but probably wouldn’t do that again if we would have known the set up.
Overall, it was a great stay and the house is “as-advertised”. We would definitely stay again!
5.0
The House & location to the beach was good. Nicely furnished as pictured. Bike riding in the evening was fun & the garage full of beach chairs, umbrella, toys very nice! 10 definitely fills it up, but 2 large balconies gives more room. Pointe West is far out, but we went in to town for a late lunch one day. Our daughter & 2 kids bought the $25 pool pass-$100 & that was not worth it. Area has no shade, the restaurant is not open & lazy river is very small.
2 tubs didn’t drain well, needed more dish towels,& smaller coffee cups. We would rent again!! Thank you
5.0
Such a great property in a beautiful location. We loved the back porches, well equipped kitchen, and proximity to the beach. Even with the holiday weekend there was always plenty of space for our family to spread out and play.
5.0
This beautiful property is right on the beach. It has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Just pack your clothes and some sunscreen. The place was very clean and comfortable.
The kitchen is outfitted with everything you could possible need to cook meals at the property, including basics like oils, vinegars, seasonings, etc. The house is beautifully furnished and the beds were super comfy. The kids game room was amazing. It even had a arcade-style cabinet game system. My adult children were thrilled.
The property has three bedrooms and two baths upstairs and a bedroom and bath downstairs which is a great set-up for families. Every imaginable beach need is supplied-towels, chairs, toys, boards, umbrella, bikes. No need to bring anything!
The unobstructed view from the balconies was so enjoyable that even the rainy days we had were pleasant.
I can't say enough good things about The Happy Mullet!
5.0
Everything as described! Beach is a short walk. PAC man was a hit with the adults! Kitchen has enough plates and silverware to feed an army! Great community. Neighbors saved our hamburgers on the grill when tgey just gave us some charcoal even tho are charcoal wouldn’t light( even tho the packaging said it would!)
5.0
Beautiful home with amazing view. Perfect location for our family. We enjoyed relaxing and watching the sunrise each morning.
5.0
Yes, if like vacations where you can truly leave your worries behind and more…..this is the PLACE. We were here for 3 nights with adults and 2 toddlers. Packing up for a vacation with kids let alone the beach can be exhausting which is why this place is an utopia. The description of their available items to borrow is accurate - beach chairs that are new and not rusty , plenty of kids beach toys, bikes, kites that are already assembled and ready to fly, inflatables for the incredible lazy River pool at the Sunset beach, and umbrella! The kitchen was stocked with condiments and there was snacks in the kitchen to welcome us! There was also bug spray in case you forgot. You can leave beach towels at home because they had an ample supply of quality towels and laundry detergent. This place makes packing effortless. In addition to the clean and modern interior, there was spacious room for all us to sit in the living room to watch TV or eat outside the dining table. Who needs to go to a restaurant with a water front view when you can get carry out for dinner and have a leisurely private dinner on the patio?. Plus the beach was an easy walk and extremely quiet since we are far from the crowds. The two pools are a short drive away and a kid’s dream. The owners were very easy to work with also!! No hassle or frustrations with these owners. As I said, you can leave your worries behind and MORE when you stay at the Happy Mullet. You can pack less and enjoy more in this paradise!
5.0
House was comfortable and well appointed- the hosts did a great job setting it up and keep it ready for guests. Location was nice too. It was a perfect stay for our group!
5.0
Our family of 6 adults and 4 young children stayed here over New Years holiday. It was a great home, clean and spacious with everything we needed. The kids loved the beach toys and bikes that the property had, and the adults loved the chairs! The easy access to the beach was absolutely perfect for us.
5.0
Great rental
5.0
The beach house was in excellent shape and very important to me clean. The host was accommodating and quick to action as my Grandaughter left student I’d and visa and had to be mailed quickly.
5.0
Our Happy Mullet visit had us wishing we had more time booked. The house was in amazing for our family of 9 and 2 dogs. All rooms were perfectly furnished for an active family. We would highly recommend The Happy Mullet.
4.0
House has the perfect view for incredible sun rises! It is a great house and we had a fabulous time.
5.0
The Happy Mullet is a beautiful, clean home. The view is unbeatable, best in the neighborhood, and has been my family’s favorite home we’ve stayed in since visiting Pointe West ever year for the past handful of years. We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
This property is a gem! We had a group of 8 women, and the house was perfect: Well equipped kitchen, plenty of comfortable beds, lovely furnishings and well maintained. Hosts were very responsive as well.
5.0
We had a great time! House is very well stocked. The boogie boards we are huge hit with the kids. The listing says “we have a few sand toys” but there were TONS of sand toys, we brought some but definitely didn’t need them. We had 2 families including 6 kids ages 3-8 and we had plenty of space and everyone had a comfortable bed. The kids loved the bunk room and it was very spacious which gave them lots of room to play. The only thing to note is that the mosquitoes are insane. I have lived in Texas my whole life and I’m not new to mosquitoes but these were HUGE super mutant island mosquitoes that were absolutely savage and there were a zillion of them. You need strong bug spray all over to make the beach walk or you will be eaten alive. Bring LOTS of bug spray! But the house was great, super clean and we had a wonderful time.
5.0
The house was well stocked with basics. Comfortable. Easy beach access.
5.0
Excellent!!
This property was clean with access to the beach. The property owners supply great beach toys, bicycles and boogie boards!
5.0
Family Vacation
This is our second time staying at this property. Owners are wonderful to work with and communication is great! They have it completely stocked with everything you need!! Our kids used the bikes and boogie boards. We also used the grill and firepit. You won’t regret staying here!!
5.0
I've stayed at many VRBO's and this is by far the most well appointed home we have rented. EVERYTHING that we needed was there. The house itself is exactly as described and is in the perfect location. You are far enough away from the crowded beaches but still close enough to get back into Galveston for a dinner out. The owners were so quick to respond to any questions from the initial booking and all along the way. It did rain a few mornings but there was plenty to do in the house(let me know if you beat my score on Ms. Pacman!) Aside from that, all of our time was spent at the beach which could not have been any closer. Anything that you needed for the beach was right there in the garage. My main focus is always a great beach and this location was the best. Thanks for providing us with an excellent family vacation. We look forward to a return trip!
5.0
Perfect Stay at the Happy Mullet
I've stayed at many VRBO's and this is by far the most well appointed home we have rented. EVERYTHING that we needed was there. The house itself is exactly as described and is in the perfect location. You are far enough away from the crowded beaches but still close enough to get back into Galveston for a dinner out. The owners were so quick to respond to any questions from the initial booking and all along the way. It did rain a few mornings but there was plenty to do in the house(let me know if you beat my score on Ms. Pacman!) Aside from that, all of our time was spent at the beach which could not have been any closer. Anything that you needed for the beach was right there in the garage. My main focus is always a great beach and this location was the best. Thanks for providing us with an excellent family vacation. We look forward to a return trip!
5.0
Wonderful Property
Family enjoyed a great time. Seemless check in/out process. Owners are very responsive... would certainly stay here again.
5.0
Very nice experience. Problem with oven not heating properly. Also suggest leaving room/space in pantry for food items guests bring. There was no space available. Top queen bedroom needs chest of drawers for guests’ clothing. Downstairs A/C had problems cooling. Never reached desired temp of 70. Extra sheets for all beds needed. Sleeping arrangements with master bath in kids’ room was awkward. Larger bath should be in another bedroom.
5.0
Great, but few suggestions
Very nice experience. Problem with oven not heating properly. Also suggest leaving room/space in pantry for food items guests bring. There was no space available. Top queen bedroom needs chest of drawers for guests’ clothing. Downstairs A/C had problems cooling. Never reached desired temp of 70. Extra sheets for all beds needed. Sleeping arrangements with master bath in kids’ room was awkward. Larger bath should be in another bedroom.
5.0
The best home we ever rented on the island. Very well equipped and very comfortable. The views were incredible.
5.0
Family Getaway
The best home we ever rented on the island. Very well equipped and very comfortable. The views were incredible.
5.0
Thank you for allowing our family to stay in this beautiful place. Great location and lovely home. We hope we can stay here again.
5.0
The Happy Mullet
Second time staying here!!! Love the home and love the location!!! Will come back again and again!!!!
5.0
It has everything you could possibly need and is in a great location! We hope to come again next year!
5.0
We have stayed at the Happy Mullet several times and it in perfect for our family.
It has everything you could possibly need and is in a great location! We hope to come again next year!
5.0
Beautiful view!
We loved our time at this beautiful, well appointed property! The kitchen was well stocked, very clean all around, and the nearby Beach Club is a huge bonus. A couple of the bikes weren’t really in working condition but that would be my only feedback, the kids still enjoyed several of them. Thank you for having us, highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Galveston Island?
The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is $202 per night. This rental is $348 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man. Enjoy the water!
Is BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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