Title: The Happy Hut - walk to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Happy Hut - walk to the beach Holiday home with kitchen, near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112606000/112605956/cc8c729e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112606000/112605956/a90e5922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112606000/112605956/d979ade6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112606000/112605956/92a17d3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112606000/112605956/5232b78a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, The Happy Hut - walk to the beach provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pool - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - 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. ### The Happy Hut - walk to the beach In close proximity to the beach and several great local restaurants, the Happy Hut is perfect for your island getaway. Perfect for couples or a small family, you can enjoy an evening breeze on the front porch or grill out on the back yard patio. This house has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay in Galveston! BEDROOM Built circa 1910, the Happy Hut is a one bedroom historical cottage. The bedroom offers a queen bed with a sofa bed in the living room for additional guests. Nestle yourself into a spacious bed and drift off to a restorative night’s sleep in a charming beach cottage! BATHROOM There is 1 bathroom with a clawfoot shower + tub combination, which is particularly convenient for families with small children. Enjoy steady hot water and great water pressure. Bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hand soap, and body lotion are provided. KITCHEN This kitchen has everything you need and is the perfect space for groups that like to cook together. Fully equipped with glasses, mugs, plates, bowls & silverware for 4 as well as a dishwasher for your convenience. Coffee/Tea Bar includes drip coffee maker, Keurig, and electric kettle. Blender, toaster, and microwave included. Gas stovetop range + oven. Pots/pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper. The kitchen table accommodates dining for 4. LIVING ROOM Perfect for low-key nights in, our SmartTV will entertain your family as they relax and unwind on the heavenly couch and sofa chair. Log in to your accounts to enjoy Netflix, HBO, Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and more. A selection of board games, books, and children's activities are provided. WORKSPACE For moments when you need to check emails or take care of business, our dedicated workspace is the answer. In the bedroom, we provide a desk for your comfort. Strong WiFi is available throughout the house. LAUNDRY A full-size washer and dryer are provided in the space below the house. We also provide laundry pods for your convenience. OUTSIDE Let the Gulf breeze envelop you while you relax with a morning cup of coffee on the front porch. Fire up the barbeque on the charcoal grill in the fenced backyard while your dog enjoys the grass! An outdoor shower allows you to clean off after a walk from the beach. Space for 2 cars to park right in front of the house. ATTRACTIONS ~3-7 min walk to closest popular restaurants ~5 min walk (0.2mi) to beach & Seawall ~5 min drive (1.3mi) to Strand Historic District ~9 min walk to bike rentals ~20 min walk (1mi) to Historic Pleasure Pier ~8 min drive to Lasker Park Community Pool ~17 min drive to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn ~Close to groceries, shops, restaurants and nightlife OTHER ~ Beach towels and accessories provided ~ Extra pillows, towels, linens & blankets ~ Pack ’n play available ~ Detergent available for washer We provide a guest manual with all the information you need for your stay plus itineraries, restaurant suggestions, etc. If you need us, we live nearby and are happy to help make your stay the best it can be! By default, we give our guests privacy and space to truly enjoy their stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79660000/79656100/79656079/w1200h787x0y0-4963d189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Beach Cottage- Minutes to the beach & Historic Strand San Jacinto - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 76 reviews £203 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=79656079&PinnedHotelID=79656079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76324800/76324751/f2beb945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hip-Nautic - Carriage House - King Beds near Beach Midtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=76324751&PinnedHotelID=76324751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109610000/109600300/109600219/w800h599x0y1-16717002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Blue Palms Escape San Jacinto - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=109600219&PinnedHotelID=109600219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75620000/75618500/75618436/fb9b7bb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whimsical Mermaid 2 Bedroom Cottage Old Central - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=75618436&PinnedHotelID=75618436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23611700/23611681/e7d69cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 117 YO home in Historic District-Hot Tub-Bikes San Jacinto - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 124 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=23611681&PinnedHotelID=23611681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112680000/112670100/112670037/w2285h1524x1y0-896cf31e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront | Pool | Hot Tub San Jacinto - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=112670037&PinnedHotelID=112670037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65718900/65718818/00d45eef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Renovated Historical Galveston Home - 8 min walk to beach! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 GVR14723 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. 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. [Visit our Galveston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston.dx1341) [View more Holiday homes in Galveston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1341-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.299511,-94.77838&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:amzqDzknaQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40O%40S%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBQDOBQBODQDODODQFODODOFOFOFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKJIJKJKLIJILIJKLGJILGLILGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNELCNCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFJJLHJHJHLJJJJHJJJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFNFNDNFNDNFNDPDNDNBPDNBPDNBPBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40R%40N%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPANCRANCPCNCRCNCPEPCNENCPENEPENGNENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGLINGLINIJILILILILILKJILKJKJIJKJKJKJKHMJKHKHMHKJMFKHMFMHMHMDMFMFMFMFODMDMFODMDOBMBODMDO%40OBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOAMEOEMCOCMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMEMIMIMGKIMGKKMIKIMIKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIKIOGMIOGMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOEOGOEOEQEOEQCOCOEQCQCOCSCOCQAOCSAOAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bBjFpRGM0RAcbTbiO7T-3Bm6RRQ=) Galveston, TX ### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Galveston Seawall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬4 min walk - ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Benno's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sunflower Bakery - ‬14 min walk - ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Happy Hut - walk to the beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Happy Hut - walk to the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### Where is The Happy Hut - walk to the beach located? > Located in San Jacinto, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lost Bayou, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Happy Hut - walk to the beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura K. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location Check in was easy, house was clean and bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again if it's available when we come down. ##### Laura K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Sue A. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay! The location was convenient and the home itself was clean and very cute. It wasn’t ideal to need to call to receive the door lock, but that’s a very small item. ##### Katie Sue A. 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