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Mermaid Lair

Vacation home in Galveston with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Mermaid Lair (Jamaica Beach)
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Smart TV, fireplace - Mermaid Lair (Jamaica Beach)
Jamaica Beach Getaway is the perfect haven for families, nestled right on the canal. Enjoy fishing and kayaking off the attached dock or take a short walk to Flamingo Park. With a community swimming pool nearby, this home offers all the comforts of home with easy access to quieter beach areas where you can drive onto the shore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot Tub

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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.

Mermaid Lair

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful getaway...located right on the canal in beautiful Jamaica Beach just west of the Galveston seawall. Fishing and kayaking right off the attached dock or a 30 second walk to Flamingo Park! Community swimming pool and park nearby. Bait shops, surf shops, groceries, and restaurants nearby. Access to a quieter part of the beach where you can drive onto the shore. All the amenities of home, away from home.

HOT TUB RECENTLY INSTALLED AND READY TO ENJOY!

The space
There are 3 bedrooms: Bedroom 1 is the master suite with a queen bed and en suite full bathroom, Bedroom 2 has a double bunk bed with 1 trundle bed, Bedroom 3 has a queen bed, both Bedrooms 2 and 3 share the full bathroom in the hall. There is a pull out sleeper sofa in the couch, but we prefer if it is only used if absolutely necessary. There is half bathroom on the lower level, as well as an outdoor shower.

The kitchen has a Keurig coffee machine, crockpot, waffle-maker, toaster, and a variety of cooking spices and utensils. There is large boil pot in the lower-level for crab boils.

Guest access
All areas of the home that are accessible with the keys is available for use! We do ask that guests do not operate the boat lift or any of the knobs and buttons on the boat lift.

Other things to note
A pet might be accepted, but on a case-by-case basis. Please specify what kind of animal (and the weight). It must be less than 40 lbs, is not allowed on any furniture, and must be crated when unattended. If accepted there is a one time, $200 pet fee per stay. Limit one per stay maximum.

There are 5 single person kayaks and 5 kayak paddles and 1 stand-up paddle board (SUP) and 1 SUP paddle. Several life jackets from youth to adult size are available.

Exterior security cameras are positioned in these areas on the property: Driveway entryway gate and front door. Please do not reposition cameras as they are currently positioned for safety and security. Thank you!

STR 25-000031, Occupancy 7

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 STR23-00134

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Palm Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pirate's Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Lair pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Where is Mermaid Lair located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Galveston Island State Park Beach, Jamaica Beach, and Indian Beach. Palm Beach and Kahala Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Mermaid Lair Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mckensie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great fishing. The host was very responsive and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess B.

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

Beautiful propery in safe neighborhood.

My husband and I couldn't have been happier with this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn G.

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

Perfect!

Perfect for those that love to fish, and we do. Especially my son, who I’m sure fished more than he slept. We were all really comfortable and would DEFINITELY stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Mermaid Lair was Wonderful

This is a gem of a property! Everything needed was provided and then some! The kayaks, life jackets, and other outdoor items were there if needed. The house was well stocked and had an awesome TV too. The host was responsive. It was a great home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Wonderful home for weekend getaway!

This home is located directly on the canal and a short ride from the beach! The home was clean, had plenty of places to lounge, as well as a hot tub on the lower level next to the water. Great community and very peaceful. We had a wonderful time and i would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Everything You Need!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. Everything we could possibly need to make our stay unforgettable and enjoyable was available! No need to pack up the entire house to have a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

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

The trip was perfect!

My husband and I with our kiddos enjoyed our home so much. It was the perfect size home for family too. The house and everything were very cleaned (from exterior to interior) everything as advertised. The home was nicely renovated.The balcony was spacious and great view although we didn’t spent too much time there. We were down stair at the deck fishing and crabbing for most of our times. The host was awesome. She provided very clear checked in and checked out instructions and quick response at the time of needed. Everything were smooth for us. Thank you so much again! We know where to stay again when if we make another trip to Galveston again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025