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About this house rental
Enjoy water views and sunrise off Galveston bay from the front porch/balcony! Escape to this beach themed home with many windows for natural light and an open concept floorplan. It is 3 bd 2 bth 1620 sqft 17' off the ground on stilts (no lift) but the house is single story. It sleeps up to 10 with 2 foldaway beds. Middle room includes tv, desk and chair for working/gaming. Spacious backyard with outdoor dining, refrigerator and firepit. Pet friendly.
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Enjoy water views and sunrise off Galveston bay from the front porch/balcony! Escape to this beach themed home with many windows for natural light and an open concept floorplan. It is 3 bd 2 bth 1620 sqft 17' off the ground on stilts (no lift) but the house is single story. It sleeps up to 10 with 2 foldaway beds. Middle room includes tv, desk and chair for working/gaming. Spacious backyard with outdoor dining, refrigerator and firepit. Pet friendly.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
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Ratings and reviews
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(44 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
This was a super fantastic and beautiful place to stay. Could not recommend it more!
8.0 / 10.0
Generally good property with features and amenities as described. Location was convenient to all of the different places we wanted to visit. The house itself was pleasant in providing sufficient room for the few of us to just hang out and chat as a family. The condition of the property was good and only lacking in small details, such as missing light bulbs and no lighting near bedside for the 2nd bedroom. Soon the entry stair case will need repair as it was begiining to sag and wood structure was splitting. Other miscellaneous cosmetic repairs could be performed to bring this property to 5 star. Net net, we enjoyed the use of this VRBO rental and wouuld recommend it yo others with small groups.
10.0 / 10.0
The house met all of our needs. Close to Kemah and the Space Center with an easy drive to both. Local dining was easily accessible also.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice spot. Quiet time of year to visit.
10.0 / 10.0
We would definitely stay again! Great communication, very clean! Truly enjoyed our stay!
6.0 / 10.0
The property was as described. The only downside to our side was the poor communication with the host. We asked to stay an additional night and the house was available but the host could not negotiate with VRBO to let it happen.
10.0 / 10.0
For 20 years we spent most weekends on our little houseboat on Clear Lake until 12 years ago the storms finally sent her to that “Big Marina in the Sky”. This was our first time to spend a few days checking out our old hangouts.
Our stay at Portofino was thoroughly enjoyable! Our two Yorkies were comfortable and safe, and the house is convenient to all the Kemah and Seabrook restaurants and activities. While it’s obvious the property sees lots of pets, it was very clean and fresh, and fully stocked with everything.
Our sincere thanks to the owners for a most pleasant walk down memory lane!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and a very nice house for a crew racing sailboats on Galveston Bay. Nice view of the Bay and great access for drone launch and retrieval. Best for a group of four or five since "twin beds" really are a trundle bed and others would have to be on the nice large sofas in the family room. Hot tub was great after sailing!
8.0 / 10.0
This was a fantastic property. A little crazy right now with the construction, but honestly better than staying in Kemah where it seemed to be worse. I loved the house and the location. My only complaint is that the house smelled of pets and a bit of pet urine. They tried to cover it up by using an infuser, but since I'm allergic to the chemicals in those things, I had to turn it off. Since they allowed my pets because they have pets, I hate to complain about pet smell, but I figure someone without pets should know. The property was overall clean. I think if they got rid of the carpets, that would probably resolve the issue.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our babymoon/last family trip of 3 plus late celebration of my daughter’s 13th birthday. We love Kemah, and make a day trip to Galveston every time. We loved the location of this house. It was absolutely perfect! We also discovered a beach really close by, El Jardin. It was perfect for families. This house had it all. My daughter enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings, and the view is so nice, too. Extremely clean. Super nice neighborhood. The house just had all the comforts of home.
10.0 / 10.0
There’s nothing lacking in this property. It’s beautiful, stocked with anything you might need, great location. Even comparing this to other Vrbo’s in the US and Europe, this exceeds our expectations.
6.0 / 10.0
Our stay was good but with perfect 5 star ratings and price we paid when I booked - I was a little disappointed. The house had night amenities for anything you would need but the bedding felt older and was pilling, and beds had a slight odor like someone had sweat in them night after night. It was hard to get a good nights sleep. The location was great, close to everything, and great view of the water but was off put by the bedding and beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and cozy
Cute and cozy
We very much appreciate enjoyed this rental home. We will definitely be back in the future. Great location and everything we needed in the home.
10.0 / 10.0
perfect place!
perfect place!
we absolutely loved our stay here! we travel a lot as a family of 5, and this was definitely one of our favorite vrbo's! we were in houston mostly to see nasa, so the location was perfect! wonderful kitchen to cook in, loved having the hot tub, and loved the front porch!
owner was great to communicate with--air conditioning wasn't working quite perfectly in the morning and she responded IMMEDIATELY and it was fixed in no time at all! super impressive!
thanks so much for hosting! we would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The host was accommodating. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
👏👍
👏👍
Excellent property and communication was great!!
5.0 / 10.0
This was the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed in. It was also the most stocked. Less than a mile from the seafood markets and the Kemah Boardwalk. Very quiet neighborhood. Perfect for our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend Getaway
Weekend Getaway
Everything was wonderful if I did forget anything they supplied a lot in the house. The owner was nice and replied in a timely matter. Definitely will come back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing
Amazing
This house was burning short of amazing! The view from the front porch of the house was breathtaking! The only thing I’d say is that the first aid kit needs to be stocked- because there i cut myself while cooking and there were two bandaids, gauze, and some anti itch cream in the kit! The hosts were so quick to fix both things I called about so I’m sure they will stock it before next guests arrive!
10.0 / 10.0
Coastal Relaxation
Coastal Relaxation
Julie's property is ideally located btwn dwntwn Houston and Galveston Island. It has wonderful views of the bay from patio, a relaxing hot tub, and a few beaches within minutes away, as well.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Vacation
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at this property! The owner was cleaning it when we wanted to check in early, and he was able to get us in early!! The property had everything we could ever need!!! Will be coming back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazingly RELAXING!!!!
Amazingly RELAXING!!!!
We came down for my 9 year old daughter to attend Robotics Space Camp for the week. My Mom traveled with us as well - the 3 bedroom house was perfect! We each had our own room - all the beds were fabulous! The house is well stocked and has lovely views from the front porch. We will be back - thank you for another wonderful stay!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Home
Lovely Home
Was a very nice place to spend our vacation. The house was clean and had everything needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Family Home Away
Perfect Family Home Away
Beautiful coastal home with ocean views. Perfect place to have family over after my mother's Celebration of Life. Very comfortable, clean and the most amenities ever! Would love to come back to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Seabrook property
Seabrook property
We had a seamless experience in renting this property. The house was as described and in a great and easy to find location. The owners were very welcoming in their instructions and very willing to help. We did not need to contact them as the home had everything we needed.
8.0 / 10.0
All you need ... but street traffic is LOUD!
All you need ... but street traffic is LOUD!
THE GOOD
Overall, closer to 3.75/5. Other reviews accurately illustrate several of the property's excellent amenities. We enjoyed the large kitchen. Covered parking is a plus on sun-filled hot days. Lots of space, though the third bedroom's bed is tiny. Outdoor hose provided to wash sand off. The back yard is likely a great place for Fido to roam/do business. Attractive property as you drive in. You have a partial bay view from 2nd floor (large waterfront houses across the street block much of the view). Mini fridge is provided next to grill. Nice outdoor picnic table with string lighting. Front porch/deck would be great if not for the car noise. The house is close to Kemah Boardwalk (but not walking distance). There is a decent little park around the corner (within walking distance) with covered basketball courts, a public swimming pool and a small disc golf course. Small corner grocery close by. Neighborhood felt safe (a big +). Ample seating in living area. Good TV with cable, several apps for movie viewing.
THE BAD (Owners should address)
The gas grill's propane tank was empty (bummer!). An outdoor, ground floor video camera struck me as odd for a property rental. We could not get the carport gate to operate so we parked outside of it. The Edison bulbs in the kitchen are annoying. The door lock mechanism was a pain and was difficult to operate. Small master shower, but good water pressure.
THE UGLY (Not much owners can do about these)
Until the new highway construction is complete nearby, plan extra time to get to where you're going. I am stunned none of the reviews mention the busy street and resulting noise. Some of it is from cars going too fast, but there does not appear to be a lot of wall insulation either. It was loudest during commuter times (sunrise & sunset). It does fortunately taper off at bedtime. A stilt house sways ... anytime somebody gets up to walk to another room. Odd feeling. Not a perfect location for beaching in Galveston. It's a legit 40-plus minute drive to the island. But you're not paying seawall prices to stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent stay and location. Not far from Galveston if you want to swim at a larger beach. Overall excellent property for the family.
10.0 / 10.0
Totally recommended
Totally recommended
The house is beautiful!
Everything was perfect we felt like home.
10.0 / 10.0
We felt like being at home
We felt like being at home
Going through the process of reserving the home was quick and easy. We heard from the owner which was very personal and felt welcomed. The home was very clean and had all that we required. To top it all, the view was beautiful!
Thank you for opening your home to our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect peaceful getaway
Perfect peaceful getaway
We came into town for our nieces graduation and loved our stay in this Seabrook property! The front porch was a great spot to sit & sip coffee in the mornings. Since we had our two small dogs with us, the back balcony and steps down to the fenced in yard area were very convenient. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this property. Thank you for a perfect getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
Amazing!
We loved our short stay- we wish it was longer. The bed we slept in was SO comfortable. The decor was beautiful. It had everything we needed!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time loved the location
We had a wonderful time loved the location
We loved staying there was like being at a 5 star resort
5.0 / 10.0
The property was so clean and beautiful. Our host, Julie, was so friendly and even contacted us one night when there was a weather warning just to make sure we were aware. The house was close to several great activities but we honestly enjoyed sitting on the deck and in the backyard more than anything!We would love to come back to the home for a get away in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Anniversary Trip Vacation
Anniversary Trip Vacation
The property was so clean and beautiful. Our host, Julie, was so friendly and even contacted us one night when there was a weather warning just to make sure we were aware. The house was close to several great activities but we honestly enjoyed sitting on the deck and in the backyard more than anything!
We would love to come back to the home for a get away in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Mother's Day Getaway, Great Experience!
Mother's Day Getaway, Great Experience!
This is a charming and super clean ocean view property. Perfect for a family getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice and quiet. Perfect!
Nice and quiet. Perfect!
This was a great experience. We were very close to seafood markets, great restaurants and tons of things to do . The house is very spacious and clean. All the comforts of home. Great view of the bay and boats all day long. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching boats. There are a lot of activities to do very close and Kemah is a mile away. Overall great experience We will definately do it again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for our family
Perfect for our family
We spent the weekend with daughter, son in law and his family searching for a home for them. This was the perfect place to stay. Clean, modern and fully stocked.
Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing accommodations!
Amazing accommodations!
Our stay was absolutely wonderful (even if the weather didn’t always cooperate)! The house is beautiful, tastefully decorated, clean, and well-stocked. We had everything we could have needed. There was even an arrangement with candy upon our arrival. They had all the kitchen essentials you might need and even ones that you don’t expect but are so appreciated. The bathrooms were fully stocked with all the toiletries and essentials you could need. The bed was super comfortable - we slept like babies! We loved the backyard and the grill. There are lots of walking paths nearby and it’s close distance to grocery stores, shopping, dining, etc. If we make it down here again, we will definitely stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay!
Everything was pristine.. Owners are exceptionaly nice and extremely accomodating....
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Stay
Lovely Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Plenty of room for all of us! The amenities are great. They provided every basic item you would need.
Thanks!
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Portofino Seaside Escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Portofino Seaside Escape pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Portofino Seaside Escape?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and pets allowed.
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