Galveston Beach House w/ Private Deck & Gulf Views

Reviews

• Location, location, location!

  5/5

  This sweet little beach house could not have been more perfect for our getaway!

  Our priority is always 1) patio w/view and 2) proximity to beach, so 100% there. The view from the covered porch was idyllic, with daisies blooming just past the yard, and beach so close. The beach seems to be private also, as there was public access to the east of us with trucks and cars parked on sand (about 3-4 houses down, with posts separating), but not in front of us. Very quiet on our stretch..also, the house is not directly on the main hwy like so many, and there is a quick route at west end of block to behind a small grocery store (1/2 a block), so you don't have to get on main hwy to fetch a missing grocery item! We felt very safe and loved this for last-minute purchases.

  The house itself, I will describe it as a fun little hippie house, which we loved. If you require fancy digs, it may not be your thing. Everything worked, ac in each room, stove, tv, coffee maker etc..beds were comfortable. Pictures are accurate. Drive into town for tours is not far at all. The West End Marina is also very close, and such a hidden surprise! The food was amazing.

  We had a blast, and hope to return!

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Leslie,
  
  It was a pleasure having you stay at our little “hippie” house. I actually take that as a compliment because of the laid back vibe it portrays. Your suggestion about the wine bottle opener and glasses is noted. You should find them there on your next visit. And thank you for placing the garbage cart by the side of the road where it belongs. Not sure why or how it got misplaced. It did get picked up.
  
  Looking forward to hosting you again soon. Take care.
  
  Ike

• 5/5

  We stayed at this house 2 years ago & booked it again for 9/5-9/8 we enjoyed it. Asked to check in early they told us the earliest was 2:30 which was fine we would have liked to check in at 2 since we got there earlier than expected but it all worked out. There were a few things broken on the deck & fence but i emailed the host & let them know. The only thing i would suggest is if you have guests checking in is to turn the ACs on at least an hour or 2 before guest arrive because the thermostat read it was 95 in the house & it took it awhile to cool down. Other than that we spent 90% of the time on the beach & it was absolutely perfect.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for your suggestions. The couple of broken spikes on the railing have been fixed. I appreciate your bringing that to my attention. Please consider staying with us again. Take care.
  
  Ike

• 5/5

• 4/5

  The location was excellent. The views were great. The neighborhood was quiet. The house is needing some minor repairs. It did have air conditioning, but the window units struggled to keep up with the heat and humidity of the day. Overall for a short stay, it was good. If we would have stayed longer, it wouldn't have been adequate.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thank you for your valuable feedback. We do have central heat in the house and are considering installing central air as well. Because of the highly corrosive ocean air and our closeness to the beach, central air conditioners do not last very long. So, we are also looking at more easily replaceable, higher cooling capacity window units as an alternative. With continual improvements being made, we are certain that you will find your next stay with us much more pleasant and enjoyable, and we look forward to hosting you again."

• 3/5

  Just okay.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thank you for leaving a review. Since no specific details were provided, I’m unable to respond directly to your experience. We always strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and we welcome any feedback you’d like to share with us directly so we can continue to improve."