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Stunning Galveston Bay Beach Getaway!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
TV, fireplace, video library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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La Porte, TX
  • Sylvan Beach Park
    7 min walk
  • Shell Beach
    9 min drive
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center
    11 min drive
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    45 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Porte

With a stay at this vacation home in La Porte, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kemah Boardwalk and Sylvan Beach Park. .This beach vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from NASA Johnson Space Center and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Space Center Houston.

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clear Lake - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 21 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Galveston Bay Beach Getaway!

You’ll love this amazing modern waterfront retreat on Galveston Bay with large private pool. Walk to the beach and hiking trails or do a little fishing from the back yard. Open concept floor plan with floor to ceiling water views. Chef's kitchen with Viking appliances, cooking essentials and seating for 10. This home is perfect for couples, families, small groups or small corporate retreats! Only 30 minutes from downtown Houston.

Neighborhood overview:
A 5 minute walk to sylvan beach, Minutes to The Kemah Boardwalk, south shore harbor, NASA and the Houston yacht club!

Other things to note:
- Pool/spa is not heated, but can be heated for an additional fee. $200 minimum for up to 4 days and then $50 per day after. If you would like the pool/spa heated for your stay, you must request at least 48hrs in advance of your arrival. No parties, no outside guests or loud music on the patio.

- Limited Liability for the pool and pool equipment. Our pool is outdoors and fronts to the bay. This means that the pool and spa are exposed to the elements including leaves falling in, debris blown in from the wind, rain, algae formation etc. The pipes and pool heaters have to withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions. When something breaks it can take time to get parts and technicians out. Because of this, our liability is limited to 10% of your nightly rate if anything fails with the pool or pool equipment and we are unable to repair within 24 hours. We will always try to make your stay as pleasant as possible but sometimes it is out of our control.

- Please note while the house is child-friendly in the sense that we allow children, you do need to watch your children and not leave them unattended, as the pool does not have a gate and there is direct ocean access from the back yard.

- Please keep in mind this is a coastal property in Texas and there are naturally a lot of bugs and other local animals around. We have monthly service for spraying inside and around the property and have several Dynatraps to help control the situation. It is also very important to keep all doors closed. Leaving doors open for only a minute can cause bugs can come in. Also, leaving food and trash out will attract all kinds of unwanted visitors which is why we suggest you store and properly dispose of your food items. We do not give any type of refund for insect sightings or related issues.

- As the detailed photos show, two of the upstairs bedrooms are open to and overlook the living space below, they are also connected upstairs. These two rooms also have stunning views and are the best place to see the sunrise over the water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Case-by-case basis, must be approved prior to stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Parties & events are not allowed without approval
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stunning Waterfront Retreat On Galveston Bay! La Porte

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pleasant week
It was an awesome stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
The property is very nice !! Ocean front view and the pool is awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo S., Boston, MA - USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Beautiful views, beautiful house. Had no issues and was easy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing waterfront escape
Wow!! I can’t say enough good things about this home. Every morning we caught the beautiful Sunrise from the master bedroom. The house is very well furnished an had a gorgeous and functional kitchen. We were able to cook dinner almost every night in the house and ate at the outdoor table. Love the open concept of the house where you can really absorb the views of the Galveston Bay and sailboats going by. The house was very clean beds/ bedding very comfortable. The house is located in a cute safe neighborhood with very friendly neighbors. We ended up walking several times to sylvan beach (a public beach) just a few Minutes away. We also checked out Kemah Bay, Nasa and the battleship. The host Chris was very accommodating and even left champagne on the counter for us. I cannot say enough good things about the house. We will be back soon!! Thanks again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Justin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty, older and worn
Place was filthy. Every corner and surface was dirty. Pool was full of debris. Clear, plastic furniture that was unable, or unstable to even sit in. Bathrooms were dirty the floors were dirty it felt like the pictures were taken 10 years ago compared to the property today. I messaged the owner explaining to him that after the first night my wife and I didn’t even stay for the remainder of our trip told him about these things and I didn’t even get a response. I wasn’t looking for a refund I just wanted to let him know and I got no response. Rusty hinges on the refrigerator doors, dirty shelving in the refrigerator. Outside the property was dirty and dingy. All of the windows looking out of the ocean were dirty. I really hope that they took the cleaning deposit and actually did something with it this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disgusted and disappointed
What a letdown. The view was beautiful but everything else was terrible. Tried multiple times to reach owner and got no response. Outlets in master bedroom and dining room don’t work. Many lights throughout the home don’t work. Live roaches in bathrooms. Towels were old and stained. Yuk. No batteries in tv remote for master bedroom. This place is an absolute mess. Stains on floors from water leaks, broken windows, trash in backyard…both construction trash and someone else’s trash…maybe previous guest? I could go on and on. Wish I could post pictures of the disgusting mess this place is. I cannot believe VRBO allows this.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela A.

Very nice
Great house in a nice area. Chris and his wife are very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlo N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
We all had a great experience at the place especially the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karen m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
not family friendly
this is house not for families, between the offensive art work, lights out, broken stairs my son fell down, bugs everywhere and being extorted for an extra money for my dogs that I entered from the beginning beofre getting access to the the keys which I have been infomred i will not be getting back even though they made zero mess and stayed outside. Owner is rude and the neighbors hate this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
The house was spacious and comfortable. The pool size was just right and the view very pleasant. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E., Houston TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We had a great time.... pool was great for the kids and home was as described. Open concept home so you can hear everything from bottom floor but we were loud anyway! Would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with gorgeous views
Everything was very clean and the owners were very easy to get a hold of. Great kitchen if you like to cook and a beautiful backyard overlooking the ocean with views from the upstairs bedroom. Fairly quick and effortless to get around the area with many restaurants around.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house! Amazing views
The house was beautiful and the sunrises were insanely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We and our adult kids brought in the New Year 2022 here. House has a great view and all upgraded amenities. We had an issue with the pool but the host Chris addressed our concern. This is definitely a place we will come again. Look forward to our next stay. Thank you Chris.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Masab M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing place
top notch communication, lots of space, amazing views this place is superb. I had an absolute blast. Cheers to the owners! They’re a awesome and very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Stayed here with my wife and our kids plus the in laws. Had a great stay! Very comfortable inside. Kids had a blast in the pool area. Not to mention we had a lot of luck catching fish from the backyard. Overall a very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

RANDY D.

Great view
We were very happy with the View. The house was very nice and spacious. The grounds could have used a clean up, and grass was vey long. Pool guy stopped by and cleaned the pool on the only day we stayed at the house all day to swim, which we couldn't swim for a few hours due to all the chemicals. Would have been nice to know in advance, we would have planned differently.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Latrice C., Chicago, United States

Perfect Getaway!
This house was amazing! Chris was very quick with responding to our needs per question! Both sides of the house just needs a little attention in the grass plus the the patio furniture pillows need to be replaces! Also! The balcony lock needs to be fixed up stairs as well but other than that the house is perfect for a girls weekend out!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Miesha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for our Bachelorette Weekend!
This house was aesthetically beautiful. So much so that the bride cried when she walked in and saw it. She loved the beautiful view from her bedroom on a daily basis. The check in/out process was seamless and easy for us. We had a group of 10 friends for a bachelorette weekend. We were worried about it only being two bathrooms with a large group but people were courteous and made it work. The couple issues we had were that there were no wash cloths in the house and definitely should be something listed in description so that people can know to bring their own. The plumbing in the 2nd bathroom had some issues throughout the weekend. Chris (the host) came right away to address it. We didn’t heat the pool because we had such a busy weekend and didn’t have time to use it. We bought sheets from the store to cover the outside patio chairs, they were worn from the weather. It’s important to note the futon in the room with the bunk beds does not let out so essentially that’s just a couch. The welcome champagne was a nice touch and overall the group really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend in Paradise
My family and I enjoyed this property for 4 days and 3 nights even without the best weather! Highlights from our stay were the sunrises from the Master bedroom (everyone needs this in their vacation life), the gorgeous and functional updated kitchen, the views from the common areas, the spacious living room for our infant and pups to spread out and the super friendly neighbors. They kept inviting our dog over to hang out with them. Chris and Kelsey were responsive and accommodating hosts who clearly love sharing their property. We had the pool heated and it made a huge difference for the April cool front that blew in. It was mid-60's-70's outside and the heated water felt great. The built-in crib was a convenient touch and the cleanliness was top notch. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a getaway that still wants easy access to Houston or the coast, without feeling like you're in a touristy hotspot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Oceanfront for 2 weeks, Delightful Neighbours, Ensure open plan suits you though
We had a tranquil and absolutely amazing 2 weeks here and the neighbours next door are super nice (important as no fence separates back yard facing ocean). The house is very updated although you can see wear and tear from being oceanfront - nonetheless felt luxurious. Be mindful that 2 bedrooms (master and adjoining sitting area) are connected and face ocean and open to living/dining area. It suited our family of 4 just fine but may not suit groups needing privacy. Our children are 10&12, but this property would be a bit tricky for those with young children as the drop from the terrace to the pool is high and the rocks a bit precarious at Ocean Front. For our older kids, no biggie. My son fished daily onsite and we walked daily to the link ve bait shop. We also paid to heat the pool - totally worth it! Owners were responsive and gracious.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and view !
We enjoyed the property so much that we ended up staying an extra day. Clean house, beautiful view, and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antwonn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place !
Great view great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Very nice place. Very clean with a responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020