Beachfront Cottage w/ Boardwalk in Freeport

Reviews

• 5/5

  Great place right on the beach! Make sure you bring your own water for drinking and/or bathing. Beach is clean. Low key place during the week. Really nice stay overall!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• 3/5

  1. Online pictures were not a true reflection of the property specifically the toilet and boardwalk.2. There was no prior indication that the water supply was well water and was heavily infused with sulfur odor.3. Toilet seat had surface damages and bowl was stained.4. Overall odor of the house was musky.5. The walkway to the beach was overgrown with bushes. Contrary to online pictures. When property manager was notified she indicated that it was a GLO regulation preventing them from trimking the bushes even for the walkway as it was not elevated.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We want every guest to arrive with clear expectations, so we followed up with the homeowner after reading your comments, and they wanted to share the following:
  
  - A water advisory is included in the pre-arrival message sent via email or text to all guests. We understand this may be unexpected, and we aim to provide this information in advance so guests can plan accordingly.
  - Dune vegetation does change with the seasons, and while we’re able to trim growth along the boardwalk to maintain accessibility, environmental regulations prevent us from clearing vegetation on the dunes themselves, as they are protected areas.
  - We take your feedback about the musty odor seriously. Our team is currently inspecting for any possible leaks, and repairs will be made promptly if an issue is found.
  
  We appreciate you sharing your thoughts as we continue working to deliver the comfortable, 5-star stays we’re known for.

• 5/5

  The property manager was very communicative and nice! Overall the property was clean, easy to access, and the guest mode on the TV’s allowed for easy access to our streaming services. Amazing host!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Pink Beach House Review

  3/5

  The pink beach house was fine for our stay. It is beach front and has a wonderful view. The AC worked well and we enjoyed having the washer and dryer. The house does not have drinkable water. The iron in the water has significantly stained the toilet, shower, and sinks and the water smells strongly of iron making it undesirable to use for showering, brushing your teeth or rinsing a dish. Also the mosquitos on the bottom deck were literally unbearable even with bug spray on. They didn’t bother us much on the top deck. The bridge to get to the beach is lower than most around and does touch the dunes underneath making it slightly uncomfortable for anyone with a fear of rattlesnakes or anything else in the dunes. This house will do if you are on a budget for your beach trip.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Dear Lora, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at SeaForever Cottage did not meet your expectations.
  
  It’s our understanding that all guests receive a Water Advisory Notice and a Suggested Packing List the week before arrival, which includes important details to help them prepare for their stay. However, we recognize that expectations and experiences can vary, and we truly value your comments.
  
  We appreciate your suggestions and will take them into consideration as we continue working to improve our home and the overall guest experience. Your feedback helps us ensure that future guests have an even better stay."

• 5/5

  The house was lovely, with a lot of amenities and we really enjoyed it! There are games to play for rainy days and the view is amazing! We stayed right after Memorial Day weekend. The beach was full of trash. Some of the larger items were cleaned up as the week went on, but all of the smaller trash remained. We chose to drive down to Galveston to swim. Also, the water in the city of Freeport isn’t good. You’ll need to bring a lot of bottled water and be prepared to for your body and the dishes to smell like metal.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo