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Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything!

Vacation home near Galveston Seawall in Galveston

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Exterior
Smart TV
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

Kempner Park stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kempner Park vacation home, you'll find Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kempner Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cajun Corner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Poop Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything!

Mimi's House is a Rare Find. It is a heritage home that has been updated to maximize space for our guests. From the open floor plan of the Foyer and Living room to the huge bathrooms, spacious is the key word for Mimi's House. Just three blocks from the beach and Pleasure Pier, and minutes from the Strand, our home has got it all. Perhaps that's why it ranks high on all searches and is consistently booked throughout the year.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No marijuana on grounds, including inside and outside. No loud music or conversations on the porches past 10:30PM. Please respect our neighbors.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR05914

Property is also known as

Mimi's House Is A Happy Bouvet
Mimi's House is a Happy Home! NEW!
Mimi's House is a Happy Home! Bouvet Island
Mimi's House is a Happy Home! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street and 9-minute walk from Seawall Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Galveston.

Mimi's House - Historic Home Close to Everything! 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful stay

It was a lovely place and in a very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Beautifully kept. Great location. Beautiful backyard and front porch. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elijah C.

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

Great location in historic Galveston

Spacious with plenty of places to sit and talk, a nice patio we enjoyed for breakfast, and the whole family loved the shuffleboard. We walked to the pleasure pier and short drive everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish J.

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

Great place to stay!

Very comfortable and spacious house, with all the extras! Hosts were very helpful and responsive. We’ll definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John F.

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

Galveston

Veryy convenient location, spacious and well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

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

Girls Trip

The house is beautiful & very well stocked. The location is close to everything we wanted to do. Tim & Nancy are so nice & easy to work with. I highly recommend this house for a girls trip or family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

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

Girls’ Trip

We had a lovely stay. Beautiful old home. So spacious and very nicely refurbished The beds were amazing, but the big tub in the master bathroom was fabulous! Loved by our entire party. Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kische E.

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

Perfectly Perfect

This is one of the best VRBOs we've had the pleasure of staying at. The location was great! Easy walk to Pleasure Pier, the beach and restaurants. Plenty of room for everyone. Very clean and the hosts were easy to communicate with before, during and after our stay. I would highly recommend Mimi's House!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

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

Simply bliss!

What a wonderful location for comfort and peace. We just loved our stay. The street was quiet and the surrounding neighbors were friendly. The home met all or our needs. It was clean, spacious and conveniently located, within easy reach to the beach, the Strand, and restaurants. The surroundings were simply gorgeous on most of the street. The owners left very clear instructions that were easy to follow for check-in and check-out. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

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

Classic Galveston Experience

Mimi's House was amazing. The architecture, inside and out, and attention to detail created an impressive and relaxing environment. Light colors, hardwood floors, lots of windows, super comfortable beds and pillows, spacious bathrooms, along with a well-stocked kitchen and washer and dryer all contributed to a great stay. Our family really enjoyed the shuffle board as it quickly became an evening activity. We have stayed at a number of short term rental homes over the years and I can honestly say that Mimi's House is up there with the best of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

One of a kind!

Our family stayed at Mimi's house for a few days before going on a cruise. Such an awesome area to explore and hang out in! Unfortunately it rained and was windy the whole time! but because the house is so awesome we enjoyed staying in and the granddaughter's highlight of their stay was learning how to play shuffleboard! We all had a lot of fun! the area couldn't have been any better. Mimi's home was defiantly comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023