Location: Acapulco Village, Galveston, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (Acapulco Village, just West of Jamaica Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Beach House
New and improved! We've replaced all the windows with hurricane windows. While we were at it, we put new windows in the gables to really open up the views. It was nice before, it is terrific now!
Come experience Southern Comfort's incredible views and relax to the sound of the surf. Enjoy the views from nearly every room in the house. Hang out on the main deck (with sun in the morning, shade in the afternoon), or the side deck (shade in the morning, sun in the afternoon).
Prefer the beach? You are just a short walk away. When you are finished with the beach, clean up in the outdoor hot/cold shower.
Enjoy your privacy? Southern Comfort is located between a private cul-de-sac to the West and an open lot extending to the beach to the East.
The deck will provide parents a piece of mind, with a latching gate at the top of the stairs and closely placed balusters to avoid injury.
We have spent to past five years updating Southern Comfort to make it as enjoyable as possible. With new furniture in the family room, new carpet and window coverings throughout, updated fixtures and bathrooms, new roof and new exterior paint, this beach house is truly our pride and joy.
So come and experience a relaxing vacation at what is sure to become your favorite beach house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Bed linens are provided. You will need to bring your own towels.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Garage is not available to renters, but we added a special "Rentor's storage" where you can keep your beach stuff.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : Master Bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin trundel beds in the family room.
- Bunk Bed (2) : 2 twin bunk beds in the second bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : Queen sleeper sofa in the family room.
- Crib : We don't have a crib, but we do have a play-pen that can double as a small child's bed.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 31 inch LCD in family room. 24" flat screen in master.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Lots of kids movies and several movies for Mom & Dad. Library of more than 50 DVDs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Just a few CD's in case you forgot your I-Pod. In addition to the CD player we have a high quality I-Pod speaker system.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large fully equipped kitchen with new stainless steel appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : High quality propane grill
- Deck/Patio : Extensive, newly refurbished wrap-around deck. Sun and shade available all day long.
- Lanai : Bench swing and nice outdoor table and bench chairs.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Unobstructed views of the Gulf from decks, lanai, family room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom. Only a 100 yard walk to the beach.
- Ocean View
- Other Amenities
- Children's toys, games, and oversized outdoor shower with hot & cold water.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Hunt for sand crabs at night on the beach, just minutes from Galveston State Park, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Water Park, many other Great Galveston activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak May 15 to Sept 15, $275/wknight, $330/wkendnight,($660 Min) $1,750/week
Sept 16 to May14: $225/wknight; $275/wkendnight ($550 Min), $1,420/week
Memorial Day and Labor Day subject to a minimum $900
2009 holidays: July 4, Thanksgiving & Christmas (weekly only) $1,825
Prices above do not include 15% hotel tax.
We require a $500 deposit. Check availability before emailing.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Southern Comfort - a Perfect Family Beach House
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Acapulco Village
We live in Houston and wanted a getaway that was close enough to visit on short notice but far enough to be a true getaway. The location is perfect ... just over one hour away, but a world away from the day-to-day pace of Houston.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Whether you are in the house, on the deck or on the beach, the views of Gulf of Mexico and the sounds of the surf are sure to relax you. We especially enjoy boogie boarding and kayaking in the surf. If you are a bocce player, bring your bocce set for a great game on the beach. And at night, break out the flashlights and try your hand at sand crab hunting! And when you are done at the beach, enjoy our incredible oversized outdoor shower.
This is a small, but very well stocked grocery store less than a mile from Southern Comfort.
This is a great little restaurant and bar less than a mile from Southern Comfort
If you love to fish but don't have a license, pay the $5.00 fee to the Galveson State Park and fish hear without a license. This is also a great place to Kayak or bird watch.
Have fun at this great little local hangout! It is no longer called Avery's. The new owner has put a lot of money into it and it looks like its going to be even better than before.
Enjoy this unique treasure of Galveston Island. Attractions include a world class aquarium, I-MAX Theater, 4-D Theater, Paddle Boat rides, a tropical rainforest and much, much more.
This little flight museum will surprise you. It has an extensive collection of classic war planes.
Enjoy Old-town Galveston, go to one of several museums, ride on a horse drawn buggy, etc.
http://www.shrimpnstuff.com/ Shrimp n Stuff, known for affordable and delicious seafood dinners, po-boys, gumbos and salads, has been an island mainstay since it opened for business in 1976.
http://www.gaidosofgalveston.com/restaraunts.html Local Seafood Restaraunt established in 1911.
Great Burgers. Try the Jamaica Beach Burger. Cafe Michael Burger 11150 Termini San Luis Pass Rd. Galveston, TX 77554 Phone: (409)740-3639
Owner's Map of Acapulco Village
My wife, Jean, and I have owned Southern Comfort since 2005 and have rented it since that time. We pride ourselves on providing renters with a great experience and enjoy being able to share our beach house with other families. Many of our rentors are repeat customers who treat Southern Comfort like their very own vacation home. We encourage you to read the past rentor's comments!
Matt
Property Photos
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- Beautiful view from the main deck - Galveston Beach Rental
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- The family room as seen from the dining room table - Galveston Beach Rental
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- Family room and dining room seen from the family room before new windows
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- Southern Comfort's large, fully equipped kitchen with new countertops and floor
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- Master Bedroom with king sized bed, TV and new dresser drawer
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- The main deck with views of the gulf, before new windows
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- The second bedroom with 2 bunk beds
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- Master Bathroom
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- View from the afternoon sun deck
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- The patio with bench swing, table and gas grill
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- New and improved view from the kitchen showing new windows in the gable.
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- Watercolor painting of Southern Comfort by Don Springer, 2007
Traveler Reviews (35)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Melanie & Kemal
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/19/07
We really liked staying at Southern Comfort! It is a lovely, cozy home with relaxing views of the beach. This was our first time, but we felt so at home. Our two boys didn't want to leave! It was hard to go home and we look forward to returning soon.
Recommended for:
Relax and Play at Jamaica Beach
Guest: ABP
(Katy, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at Southern Comfort. The house is clean, beautifully decorated and well stocked. We utilized the kitchen, although there are several restaurants in driving distance. The house has new furniture throughout, several TVs, fans, and new appliances and surfaces in the kitchen. The beach is VERY close and not over-crowded. We enjoyed watching the sunrise over the Gulf from the spacious deck. The owner was gracious and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this house for a family vacation.
Owner response:Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review! We're glad you enjoyed the house and your stay in Galveston. We loved the "thank you" notes from your kids. They are adorable!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The Best Rental in Galveston!
Guest: Tracey
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
I almost hate to tell y'all about this place, in case it gets so popular that I can't rent it next summer, but this place is amazing. My sister and I are pretty much the most persnickety people on the earth, and we were thrilled with everything about the whole rental experience and this house. The owners were wonderful from start to finish and beyond. This place has all of the amenities (like cooking and eating utensils, a washer and dryer, an outside hot and cold shower, a grill with propane at the ready, blender, toaster, coffeemaker, brand new dishwasher, new full-sized fridge/freezer that's way nicer than mine at home, etc.). Sigh. Heavenly.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect Galveston Getaway!
Guest: Stacey
(Ft. Worth)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
My family and sister's family rented this gorgeous beach house for 4 nights and had an amazing time. The house itself is lovely and very thoughtfully, tastefully decorated. We were only a few short steps to the beach and had a beautiful, unobstructed view of the ocean from the deck (which is huge and has comfy lounge chairs and a picnic table). The house has a lot of amenities (dozens and dozens of kids' DVDs, TVs in each room, blenders, kitchen utensils, gas grill, etc.)........but by far the most-utilized feature was the outdoor shower. My 7-year-old never took a shower inside! The master bedroom bed is so comfortable I want one just like it in my house. The owners are incredibly friendly and make themselves completely available to us by phone, text and email. Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in Galveston.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Perfect Beach house for family beach trip!
Guest: Melissa
(Dallas, Tx)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 07/28/11
We stayed here for a long weekend trip with our two kids. There are plenty of toys & movies to entertain young kids and adults, if the beach isn't enough! The house has very easy access to the beach, a wonderful deck with beach view, and plenty of room for everyone!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Wonderful vacation!!!
Guest: Family of 5
(Spring, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
My family absolutely loved staying at Southern Comfort. The house was beautiful and very well maintained. We found everything we needed and more at the house. The short walk to the beach was perfect for our children. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and being able to see the ocean. Our children loved being able to play out on the deck. The Wigle's also had toys and movies for children which definitley came in handy. Loved having a washing machine and dryer to use while there. It was a short drive to get back to the seawall which was perfect when we wanted to go out to dinner or go have fun in town. Jean was definitely a pleasure to work with and I would definitley recommend this property to anyone that I know.
Owner response:I am so glad the house worked out for you! Thank you for taking the time to post a wonderful comment. Please keep us in mind next time you're in Galveston! Matt and Jean
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Charming Beach Home
Guest: jjking
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
This house was the PERFECT location. Far enough outside of town to avoid the crowds, but close enough to drive in for anything that is needed. We were literally a stone's throw from the water, and when we weren't on the water, we were enjoying the view from the large patio. Everyone was in agreeance that Southern Comfort was a perfect place to spend a nice beach vacation. I would recommend to anyone!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Comfort with a View
Guest: Dave M.
(The Woodlands, Tx.)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
Very well-appointed beach house that's very convenient to the beach. It's hard to estimate the value of a close stay to the beach until you don't have to pack your entourage back and forth on consecutive days. We set up our canopy and chairs and left them out on the beach for 5 days without any concerns as it's a low traffic area and we had the beach largely to ourselves. The convenience of the kitchen, laundry and wonderful deck for lounging makes a trip to the beach a wonderful experience. The owners are very responsive and very gracious and they come highly recommended from this repeat tenant.
Owner response:Thanks for the great review Dave! We'd love to have you back anytime!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great home for family vacation!
Guest: Michelle
(Brenham, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
We rented this beach house so that we could have a place for our older children (7 & 5) to enjoy the beach and for our youngest child (6 months) to take naps and come in out of the heat. My in-laws also joined us for part of the trip so that we could spend some time with the older children at Schlitterbahn. The drive to the seawall and other parts of Galveston was easy and not too far. We made several trips during our stay for activities and dinner and no one seemed to mind. At the house, there was ample room for everyone and all of our things. I especially appreciated the size of the kitchen and dining area as we ate breakfast, lunch and two of the dinners at the house. The distance to the beach from the house was also great and the beach was not crowded. When the little one got fussy we were back at the house in no time. I would definitely recommend to others and we will be back the next time we plan a trip to Galveston.
Owner response:Thank you so much for taking the time to post a comment - we so appreciate it. Have a great summer and let us know when you're ready to come back! Matt & Jean
Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Didn't want to leave!
Guest: Bubba (Gary) and Anne
(Hurst, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
To the Wigle's, We had a fantastic time, everything was excellent at this property! It was everything and more than we could have dreamed. It was so fantastic, I know when we come back not to bring my entire kitchen with me!! The girls loved having their own bedroom/ bath, and the fact that we were so close to the beach, and of course the outdoor shower with hot water! Loved all of your little artifacts and the book on Hurricane Ike, and of course the TV's in every room.. Hope to talk with you later about our next trip. Thanks for checking on us to make sure we made the trip ok. Everything was spotless when we got there and I hope I was able to leave it that way. Bubba and Anne
Owner response:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're glad you had a great time in Galveston and that the house worked out for you. We look forward to having you back! Matt and Jean
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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