[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok Vacation home with kitchen, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73674400/73674340/c02f5f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73674400/73674340/a1a50357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73674400/73674340/1e2bc1eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73674400/73674340/9878c0aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73680000/73674400/73674340/f440afe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Seawall, Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok provides a water park, laundry facilities, and more. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok Located in the East End Historic District and built in 1892 The Happy House has been fully refurbished. A central location full of historic charm appointed with all the modern amenities to make your stay something to remember! Kids and adults love this fun and beautifully decorated home. The white picket fence, original louvered shutters, copper New Orleans gas lanterns and hand gilded house numbers accentuate this homes charm. Walk to top restaurants and shopping. Gorgeous brick paved courtyard with market lights and gorgeous custom copper lanterns. A perfect retreat for a weekend getaway to shop on the Strand or soak up the sun on the beach. Also available for or those needing a longer stay in Galveston we are available for month or longer bookings. So pack your bags and if you want to bring your pup bring their crate and have a very happy stay at The Happy House. All guests and pets must be listed at time of booking so that we can prepare the home with enough supplies for your stay. $100 Pet fee is mandatory with exception of service animals. \*2 bedrooms, 3 beds total, 1 bathroom \*brick paved outdoor eating area with seating for 6 \*lush landscaping and market lights, gas lanterns in patio space \*6 blocks to the Historic Galveston Strand and Post Office Street- great shopping, dining and entertainment. \*dedicated work space with AT&T fiber internet. \*pet treats/bags/bowls available for pups \*Walking distance to parks and 2 of Galveston's favorite eateries - Sunflower Bakery & Cafe (breakfast/lunch) and Mosquito Cafe (breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner). \*10 minute bike ride to Stewart beach and the Historic Galveston Pleasure Pier. \*Near Cruise Terminal \*beach gear and towels \*full size washer/dryer \*pack-n-play available upon request \*A few blocks from Moody Mansion and Bishop's Palace and short drive to Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn. You'll love the old hardwood floors, large historic windows and tall ceilings. The home has curtains and shades for privacy, high-speed internet, and central air/heat. A fully stocked kitchen is available in the event you would like to stay in and dine. We offer a Keurig hot/iced coffee maker along with coffee and teas. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are available for your enjoyment. The 55" LG TV and 43" Roku TV provides access to other popular apps available with your own login credentials. \*\*Pet fee is $100 for 1 dog. This covers the additional preparation of the home for your pet and the additional cleaning. A portion is donated to Galveston Humane Society. \*\*Cleaning fee includes bed linens and towels for every guest, as well as additional sanitizing protocols. Essential toiletries are provided as well as laundry items in case you would like to go home with clean clothes. All quilts/duvets/comforters are washed after EVERY guest! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116720000/116717600/116717585/4cc7a3da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic home within walking distance of the cruise terminal and The Strand! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please remove shoes in entry. The wood floors are 130 years old. This neighborhood has homes very close to each other. Please respect the neighbors and NO loud music outside/no parties without permission from host. All overnight guest are required to be register with host. There is a $50 fee for unauthorized late checkout. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: All pets must be added to the booking. ### 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit, 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 Property Registration Number GVR08779 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.30533%2C-94.78523&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BAfnsUewSI0qwOGeRB0vbXJxY8g=) Galveston, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Port of Galveston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Original Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Marmo Bistro - ‬11 min walk - ‪MOD Coffeehouse - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Heart of East End Historic District Beach Gear+BBQ+Patio+Bikes+Pets ok? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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