Step onto the deck as the sun dips toward the horizon, salt air in your lungs, and nothing but ocean stretching before you. The Mutiny House is a multi-level coastal home built for groups that want to gather, celebrate, and recharge — together. The beach is just 210 steps away, the fire pit is your evening hub, and the 270-degree deck is the show every night around sunset.
Below you'll find everything you need: codes, WiFi, parking, how things work — plus our hand-picked guide to the best of Galveston's West End. Welcome.
Please don't arrive earlier unless you've cleared it with Justin — housekeeping needs the runway to make the beach house spotless.
Lockbox combo: 2024
Two lockboxes live under the stairs. Yours is the Master lock on the right. Inside: keys to the garage and front door (only set — keep safe).
Front door keypad code: Justin sends a unique keypad code to your access email before arrival — it works only during your stay dates.
Storm-door tip: The front door is a hurricane storm door — there's a quick video showing how to open, close, and lock it. Watch once and the door becomes second nature.
First 4 hours: Walk the house and let us know about anything pre-existing. We'd rather hear about it now than after you leave.
The exterior is monitored by a local security company.
Every TV in the house is a smart TV connected to the same network. Sign in to your own streaming accounts (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) and they're ready to roll. Sign out before you leave so the next guest doesn't have your account.
Tap here for the big-text version (easy to read aloud while typing it on a TV remote).
3 spots in the driveway + 2 in the garage = 5 total.
Please use these — street parking is not allowed in this private residential area.
Remove all valuables from your vehicle. Don't leave anything visible that could entice a break-in.
Got an extra-large vehicle (RV, trailer, oversized truck)? Text Justin at (469) 844-1989 before arrival so we can sort it.
Dogs welcome. Off the furniture, please. Kennel them when you leave the house — no loose dogs alone.
Toilet paper only in the toilets — no feminine products, no baby wipes, even the “flushable” ones (they aren't, in coastal plumbing).
If anything goes wrong — plumbing, AC, electrical, anything off — call Justin immediately at (469) 844-1989. Fast fix beats a ruined day.
Take all bagged trash to the green bin on the covered driveway, opposite the entrance stairs.
If you're staying over a Sunday: the trash company rolls bins to the street Sunday evening for Monday's early pickup, then rolls them back Monday afternoon.
The cleaning crew arrives shortly after to flip the house for the next guest. Out by 10 makes everyone's day smoother.
Checking out early? Text Ashley at (409) 444-8193 with the property address — she'll get a head start.
Before you go, please:
If you posted from your stay, tag @savvystaysservices on Instagram or Facebook — we love to see how you enjoyed it.
Quick scan before you walk out — these are the things guests forget most:
Forgotten items: $25 minimum service charge + postage, mailed at our housekeeper's convenience. During peak season this can take up to 30 days — please try not to forget anything.
And please don't accidentally pack the house's belongings — items discovered missing are billed to you. The house is stocked with care for every guest.
The fire pit is one of Mutiny House's best evening spots. Light it after sunset, gather everyone around, and let stories take their time.
How to light it (it's propane):
The propane tank is below the fire pit. Turn the cylinder valve counterclockwise to open the gas, then ignite. When you're done, turn the valve clockwise to shut off the propane.
House rule: always shut the propane valve clockwise when you're done, and fully extinguish the fire before bed — no exceptions.
The wraparound upper deck is the heart of the house. Sunrise from the east side, sunset from the west — same deck, two different shows.
Loungers, sightlines across the entire Gulf, and direct access from the two upstairs en-suites. Coffee in the morning, cocktails in the evening, the deck's home.
Built for cooking with a crowd: commercial-grade fridge, ice maker, full-size dishwasher, and counter space everywhere. Dining seats six at the table and six at the bar.
Wet bar: stocked with mixers, glassware, and ice. Coffee bar: ready for morning brewing — coffee maker, blender, toaster on the counter.
Pack 'n play and high chair are tucked in the closet for the youngest guests.
Right by the entry path. Rinse the sand off before you come back inside — it's the best favor you can do for the floors and the cleaning crew.
Direct private dune crossover. 210 steps from the front of the house to sand.
Beach gear stays at the house — no need to pack chairs, umbrellas, or boogie boards. Check the garage and storage closet on your way out.
Pro tip: Sunset on the beach is roughly 30 min before sundown — bring a blanket and a glass of wine and let the sky do its work.
3rd floor — Master Suite: Sleep Number King with en-suite bath. Best Gulf views in the house, direct deck access.
3rd floor — 2nd Master: Queen with en-suite bath. Ocean view, deck access.
2nd floor — Bedroom: Queen, no en-suite. Quiet retreat away from the action.
2nd floor — Murphy Room: King wall-bed (a real King, advertised as bonus). Doubles as a flex space during the day.
Sleeps 10 across all four rooms. Linens and bath towels are stocked — please leave any beach towels you brought (we're keeping ours for the next guest).
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, small weddings — Mutiny House loves a celebration. A few simple courtesies:
Want recommendations on caterers, florists, or rentals? Text Justin and we'll send a vetted shortlist.
Cozy seafood with sunset views over Pirates Cove. Fresh Gulf catch, wide windows facing the bay.
Galveston's iconic seafood institution since 1911 — red snapper, blue crab, white tablecloths, history on every wall.
Handmade Italian pasta and Neapolitan pizzas inside the San Luis Resort, with elegant oceanside seating.
Beachfront tacos, fry baskets, cold beers — sand under your feet and unobstructed Gulf views.
Longtime Galveston Italian fixture — chicken parm, baked ziti, oversized pies. Casual, family-friendly, easy on a tab.
Galveston's top-rated coffeehouse — quality espresso, fresh pastries, cozy downtown vibe. 4.6★ across hundreds of reviews.
Charming downtown café with patio seating — flat whites, flaky croissants, and a friendly neighborhood feel.
Cozy neighborhood escape at the gateway to the Evia Community — fresh-brewed coffee, baked treats, sensory-rich atmosphere.
Marine-veteran-owned roaster doubling as a speakeasy by night. Coffee in the AM, cocktails after dark.
Local-owned coffee with a working pottery studio attached. Drink your latte, watch wheels spin.
The closest real grocery to Pirates Beach — meat market, fresh produce, deli sandwiches, and beach essentials. Open 6 AM–midnight daily.
Quick-essentials stop near the marina — bait, beer, sunscreen, ice. Two-minute run for the things you forgot.
Texas-favorite full grocery — wide selection, in-house bakery, butcher counter. The serious-stocking-up trip.
Reliable backup for full-grocery runs near the Seawall. Pharmacy on-site, decent wine selection.
The everything store — beach toys, charcoal, paper goods, prescriptions. One-stop list-clearer.
2,000 acres of beach + bay. Three paddling trails (2.6–4.8 mi), bird-watching, fishing, hiking. The wild side of the island.
The far-west tip of Galveston Island — fishing pier, quiet beach, dramatic sunset views over the bridge.
Free public West End beach with parking lot, restrooms, and rinse showers. Easy day-trip without the State Park fee.
Kayak and SUP rentals plus guided tours. Drop-off available — no need to haul boards yourself.
East-end family beach with full amenities — lifeguards, pavilion, volleyball, concessions. Great if you want services on tap.
Three iconic glass pyramids: aquarium, rainforest, and discovery museum. Plus 3D/4D theaters, ropes course, and a lazy river.
26-acre waterpark with 33 attractions including MASSIV (Guinness-record water coaster). Indoor + outdoor sections — extends the summer.
Roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. — all on a working pier over the Gulf.
19,000-sq-ft Victorian mansion (a.k.a. Gresham's Castle) — ornate carving, stained glass, and the wealthiest house on the island in 1892.
Working historic depot with a full collection of antique trains, model railroads, and the Cotton Belt steam engine.
West End's craft brewery — 18-tap wall, all brewed on-site. Wood-fired pizza and Maceo's-style sandwiches. Free brewery tours Saturdays at 1 PM.
Rooftop pool bar overlooking the Seawall. Day-pass cabanas, frozen cocktails, sunset DJ sets in season.
Casual Seawall hangout — multi-deck open-air, bar food, Gulf views. The "where everybody ends up" Galveston bar.
Strand-district craft beer bar with 30+ rotating Texas taps. Knowledgeable bartenders, no-frills room, real beer focus.
Tiny live-music venue Townes Van Zandt made famous. Singer-songwriter sets in a no-talking-during-the-show listening room.
Michelle & Justin host the property; Justin is your direct contact for anything that comes up. The 5-star experience is the bar — call or text anytime if something's off.
For early check-out only, a quick text to Ashley with the property address keeps the cleaning flow smooth. For everything else, Justin handles direct guest comms on Michelle & Justin's behalf.