Vacation Rental Description
The Mermaids Historical Tale was built in 1907 and refurbished in 2010. She is 2200 sq ft designed for entertaining and comfort. The Mermaid has a giant chefs kitchen with 2 inch mahogany countertop, hardwood floors and a underwater backsplash mural. Lots of windows with the high ceilings set a show place for guest. A kingbed is in the Captains Quarters located downstairs with a full bath. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms upstairs with sleeping for additional 8 people. This house is perfect for families or mature adults that like to have a good time.
Sit outside and hear the beach or cruise ships horns. Have a drink on any of the 3 porches then wake up grab your coffee and walk on the beach. The beach is 4 blocks away and has shopping or chair and umbrella rentals or fast food. This spot on the beach is great for watching the morning surfers. Many of the restaurants on the island are dog friendly. Nightlife is walkable to the Mermaid. Also if you get the chance attend church on the island.. some of the oldest churches in Texas are located in Galveston and the services are simply unforgetable.
Please note The Mermaid is one of the few houses listed with a screened in porch for those common southern summer nights that need mesquito protection.
The Mermaid has a picket fence and a place to pull a car in for off street parking.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
- Sterio
King Bed (2), Queen Bed (2), Twin/Single Bed (2), Catering Available, Charcoal BBQ Grill, WiFi (Wireless Internet).
Activities
- Fishing
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Theater
Surfing, Shelling, Windsurfing, Museums, Swimming, Antiquing, Horseshoe.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Hobby at 0 kilometers distance;
- Travel Info: East End Historic District, Galveston, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (50 Miles from Hobby Airport)