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Mermaid Lair

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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Jamaica Beach, TX
  • Jamaica Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Broadway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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!

Property manager

Shanelle Bershad

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR23-00134

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Galveston

Jamaica Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and popular attractions include Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Broadway and Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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Jamaica Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Broadway - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Palm Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Moody Gardens - 20 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End Marina & Restaurants - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Pizza Pirates Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hummel's General Store & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬12 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 23 kg per pet.

Where is Mermaid Lair located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Shanelle Bershad

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My husband and I love to travel! We especially prefer to stay in short term rentals because it's a much more authentic and comfortable experience and we strive to provide our guests with the same wonderful experience we would want to have!

Why they chose this property

We chose Jamaica Beach because of how well kept and peaceful this area of the beach is. We have all the essentials nearby and we can fish, kayak, relax with a serene view and it's less than 5min from a drive-on beach access point which we love...no toting lots of beach gear!

What makes this property unique

Our property offers a lot of extras...bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, fish cleaning station, seafood boil equipment, beach toys, is gated for safety with lots of space for lounging around in the hot tub, or on the upper or lower decks or on the private pier along the canal. There is a giant Smart TV and sound bar for movie theater-style movie nights to snuggle after a fun-filled beach day!

Languages:

English