Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Q: Where is Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East End Historic District, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

About the neighborhood

Located in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston, this vacation home is near theme parks. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Jelaina R.

Jul 21, 2025

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Soccer tourney weekend stay

Cute small house located in a nice neighborhood. Easy access to beach and downtown Galveston. Nice outdoor seating area to relax after a long day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wylie m.

May 31, 2023

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Great stay

Great stay, very comfortable and great location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

Jul 14, 2025

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We loved this property and the delightful host was amazing and super responsive to any questions we had. I slept in the green room bed and it was so nice and not a hard mattress! It’s located at a great spot if you want to shoot to the seawall and go to the beach or shoot the opposite way and head to the strand! Thank you for the wonderful stay and all the attentive features! The little touches all around the house are so cute and well thought of.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Miller M.

Jan 21, 2024

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Winter Vacation

My family enjoyed our stay over Christmas. The home was beautifully decorated and conveniently located to the Strand and Pleasure Pier.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheri C., Fort Worth Texas

Jun 2, 2023

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Cute and very clean

We would stay here again. The outdoor area is very sunny even with the umbrella but nicely appointed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Jun 30, 2023

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Fantastic property

We loved our stay at the Happy House. It is meticulously maintained, has everything you would need for your stay even down to toys and popsicles for the kids. Sara was extremely helpful and attentive. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Jul 15, 2022

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Perfect Vacation Home

This is such a cute home in a nice historic neighborhood, perfect for our family. We enjoyed everything about it, enjoyed a drink on the patio after a long day on the beach. Close to everything. It has everything you need, we loved it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan V.

Jul 17, 2023

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Beautiful home, excellent outdoor space

We really enjoyed this property, close to cruise terminals, clean, safe, and fun! We were celebrating a birthday and they had a banner and hats laid out waiting for us, really made our day!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Apr 2, 2022

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Cozy and convenient!

Our first visit to Galveston!! Loved our stay at the happy house. Everything was impeccable. Convenient to everything. Sara was an amazing host. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne E.

Jun 12, 2022

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Beautiful home in a quiet area

We enjoyed our stay at Happy House. Sara communicated well and was great recommendations. There were extra toiletries and towels in the bathroom. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and can't wait to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Jul 16, 2023

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Had an amazing time at happy house

Everything was perfect. The house was set up very welcoming and warm heartedly They thought of everything in case you forgot something it was there for you we had an amazing time and will return again in the future visits to Galveston Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert P.

Jul 3, 2023

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Perfect location

From beginning to end, property owner was always in contact with us making the whole process extremely easy. The house upon arrival was clean and just a perfect little house for me, the wife and 2 teenage daughters. Location was just a perfect as it took us 10 minutes or less to get anywhere we wanted to go.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Aug 27, 2023

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Relaxing Stay in Galveston

The house instructions were great. Upon arriving the home was nicer in person than in pictures which says a lot. It is gorgeous inside and out. We have stayed at quite a few homes over the years and this one was the BEST stocked home by far. Comfortable and clean, we can't wait to make staying here a summer family tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tara h.

Nov 8, 2022

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October

I stayed during Halloween week and was surprised to arrive and find the house decorated for the holiday. Instant smile and definitely set the mood for the rest of the stay. The place is exactly as descried and the beds are super comfortable. The outdoor area is a plus. This is a sweet gem hidden in the historic area.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S., Houston, Tx

Nov 6, 2022

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Short but Enjoyable Stay

We enjoyed our recent stay. This is a cute cottage and quite well done. Cleanliness on our arrival was very good. Communications with the owner were easy and very responsive. We found the beds to be quite comfortable and the neighborhood quiet. Enjoyed using the outdoor courtyard. Comfortable and nicely landscaped. The only downside is the cottage is a bit small and living room and kitchen seating was tight for 4 adults.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gladys H.

Mar 17, 2023

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The Happy House was perfect!

Everything was great! All the supplies, the games, the furniture, it was perfect. So comfortable. Loved the neighborhood. It was a beautiful home. Great location. Not too far from everything. Really enjoyed every part of our stay at The Happy House. Amazing thing is that Happy is my word. So yes, that house was meant for me.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

May 4, 2022

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Absolutely perfect!

The house is the complete package - amazing decor, great layout, great curb appeal, and the most charming patio! It was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need from kitchen tools to snacks to beach gear to toiletries. I was a little worried about five of us using one bathroom, but it was really roomy and had lots of great storage. Also, the location is great - lots of beautiful historic homes near by and you can easily walk to great restaurants within a few blocks. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Dec 12, 2022

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Wonderful!

House is charming and beautifully decorated. The outdoor patio is peaceful and lovely. Location is in the heart of the historic strand district close to shopping and restaurants. Not only is it beautiful, It is also extremely well equipped!! From bottled water in the fridge, all the coffee supplies you need, extra toiletries, you might have forgotten, there’s even a basket of toys and puzzles for small children in the bedroom cabinet! Love this rental!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janise M.

Jul 10, 2023

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30th Birthday Trip

After a long drive into a Galveston and a full afternoon at the beach it was a pleasure to drive up to such a cozy place to stay. My siblings and I were very pleased to find such a sweet welcoming home to spend the night in. The Happy House was exactly as advertised! We planned to go back out to explore a bit but the home was just so inviting we stayed in and enjoy a night of movies. So happy we found this little gem in Galveston! Any trip we make out again we are for sure looking to stay here. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Dec 11, 2022

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So Great

We stayed during December and enjoyed walking around looking at lights, the parade and the Nutcracker at the Opera House! Everything is so close. The property is super cute and cozy with all that you need. The Christmas decor was a special touch we really loved The weather was 70 Degrees so we went to the beach and the house had all the stuff for the kids. We even rode the bikes.🎄🏠☀️

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Oct 16, 2023

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Beautiful home and a great value!

We loved our stay and will definitely be returning to this perfect little place again! The decor was lovely, cleanliness top notch, and location was ideal. Everything we needed and more was provided. The kitchen is excellently stocked with everything you need to cook delicious meals and amazing restaurants were so close by, if cooking isn’t your thing. Spotless bathroom with the thoughtful touches of toiletries provided was also much appreciated. Relaxing in the patio area at night with the soft lighting of the lanterns was dreamy and felt very private. The neighborhood was calm and quiet, making us feel right at home. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Oct 10, 2022

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Petite perfection!

This sweet house is amazing. It was very clean, the beds were incredibly comfortable and Sarah, the owner, has thought of every single thing a guest might need! Fresh ground coffee, toiletries, popsicles in the freezer, equipment for the beach; I could go on but needless to say, we felt very welcomed and pampered at this lovely house. The location is very convenient as well. 3 minutes by car to the Strand and 3 minutes by car in the other direction to the Seawall and Poretto Beach. We would love to book again! Thank you, Sarah!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Nov 24, 2023

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History is just a pedal way!

The bikes provided by the host are a must! We easily pedaled to the sea wall and along it to take in the sights and read the benches (history) along the way. We easily pedaled to The Strand, Post Office Street, & Market street, just blocks away, to wander into gift shops, antiques stores, and breweries. The Bishop Palace tour was amazing. Just riding through the neighborhood was such a history lesson. The patio was a welcome sight after riding and the beds were very comfortable. The neighborhood has plenty of little places to eat. Try Skykatz for breakfast. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia R.

Jul 8, 2023

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Great House with everything needed!

I stayed here with my husband and two kids. This house was a great fit for us. My kids loved having their own beds. We had plenty of space. I really appreciated all the little things that are available at the house so we didn’t have to pack them. Items very helpful to us were the beach gear (towels, wagon, chairs, umbrella, cooler, sand toys, boogie boards), laundry basket, extra ice trays, etc. The house was very clean. It looks just like the pictures. We didn’t need to contact the host much (because we had everything we needed) but she was always quick to respond. We would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Sep 27, 2023

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Cute, historic cottage!

Great little house in the old part of Galveston. We loved the little courtyard. Walkable to the Strand and the Beach. The cottage is small, but we'll laid out, so plenty of room for my wife and me and our two teenagers!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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