Enjoy the Warmth of Galveston by the Sea

• Just as listed

  Just as listed

  • Guest VAR
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 10/29/12
  Great location, great view, clean and what is listed is what you get – which is good, no surprises! – would recommend this to others. PS The beds are very comfortable, no back ache!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Disappointed

  Disappointed

  • Guest part of the group
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 06/22/12
  I have stayed at several VRBO's across the country and this was the most disappointing one of all. Upon entering it is very nice looking, but that changed quickly. The air conditioning never went below 80 and then started leaking all over the floor. The sliding door in the bedroom stuck and would not open, the refrigerator did not cool entirely and the ice maker was completely rusted out. The cushions on the couch are in bad need of re-upholstering as the stuffing is coming out. The vertical blinds in the bedroom are pretty much gone with so many missing slats, it is virtually worthless. There is a sliding partition between the bedroom and living room and that is broken also and off the track. This property basically needs a whole new overhaul .Every person monitoring the desk when you come in all agreed that the owner is the hardest person to get ahold of when he is called.I have never stayed in a place that was not stocked with toilet paper, paper towels and a hair dryer.

  Owner response: The remarks indicate this was #183447 (1005) and not #150644 (905). The AC was repaired when reported, the bedroom sliding door was off the track and was later replaced on the track by the housekeeper, the refrigerator ice maker was disconnected years ago after tenants tried to make their own adjustments, ice trays in the freezer make ice, the vertical blinds are great in that they block the sun without elimnating the view, however, they are therefore relatively fragile and need frequent replacement by using spare individual slats. I am sorry the guest's stay was uncomfortable and will make all corrections needed. During the interval in question, I was recovering from a fall that resulted in a fractured pelvis and left wrist. My problem, not my guest's problem.

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• Anniversary Get Away

  Anniversary Get Away

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/19/12
  Well let me first start with the positive, the location is great, the staff is super friendly, plenty of parking and close to restaurants and shoppping. The view was amazing. It ends there.. My confirmation was for VRBO # 150644 but the pictures isn't of the unit we actually got. There were no sheets on the bed, we had to hunt around and dig them out of the dryer and put them on the bed. There were dirty wet towles on the bathroom floor. The garbage had not been emptied from the previous guest in all rooms. The light over the dining room didn't work, there was no extra toilet paper in the bathroom and no extra paper towels in the kitchen. The unit is adorable but needs work. The pet friendly patio was horrible, rusty, broken and sharp chicken wire, nothing safe or pleasing about it We couldn't let our dog out on the patio.. The owner was very difficult to get in touch with. The condos themselves are great but not this unit at all.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Again, my apology as in the above review. It appears that while I was not in everyday control, somehow the guests were given the keys to #183447 (1005) rather than the intended #150644 (905), when at the time 1005 obviously had not yet been cleaned. I am very sorry. Will check the balcony pet barrier wire. Also, the light over the dining room table is actually a true candelabra with candles for ambiance.

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• A Beautiful Condo With a Beyond Amazing View !! It's a Relaxing Paradise :))

  A Beautiful Condo With a Beyond Amazing View !! It's a Relaxing Paradise :))

  • Guest atidleywinks
  • Date of stay 04/03/11
  • Review Submitted 04/07/11
  We stayed at this condo April 3 rd to 6th 2011 This condo is an amazing find!! This condo is Very clean & beautifully decorated in a nice tropical decor. It has a Queen size bed over looking the gulf. You can watch the sunrise from your bed. An amazingly comfortable King bed in the master suite that is so comfortable if it wer'nt for the gorgeous view out of the sight of the master suite we never would have gotten out of bed. But the view won! This is absolutely a much better option than a hotel. The view from the condo's 24 ft private balcony is GOD sent. We watched a baby dolphin playing in the surf we It was so cool we were blown away. We loved it . We will definantly stay here again. We are already making our reservations. Very Highley recommended. Thanks Trey ~*~ atidleywinks:) Katy, TX

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

• Stayed 1st week June 2010

  Stayed 1st week June 2010

  • Guest Pete
  • Date of stay 06/03/10
  • Review Submitted 07/01/10
  Hi Trey, Thank you for sharing your unit. It is one of the more beautiful and comfortable units we have seen at By the Sea. We have been staying at different locations in Galveston trying to find a second home and renting your unit convinced me that we would like to make By the Sea Condo our future home. Until we are able we will continue to reserve your units as the view is great, the unit that we stayed in again is great and the location is great! Thanks for the wonderful time.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

• • Guest Rhea D.
  • Date of stay 01/26/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/10
  Trey, we have been intending to add a comment since our visit in June of last year 09. Since we have reserved another vacation with you this coming summer this lets you know how wonderful the condo is and as others have said how terrific it was to work with you. All of our Texas family thought it was as great as we did and we can't wait to lull the days away on the balcony. Or as you would say, "watching the sunrise and the moon shine like diamonds on the water" See you soon.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 09/19/08
  • Review Submitted 09/19/08
  Stayed in your condo in May. Hope you and family stayed safe. Our prayers are with you and all the wonderful people of Galveston. Helen and Daryl Arend

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

• • Guest Sara and Kevin
  • Date of stay 08/24/08
  • Review Submitted 08/24/08
  We loved this condo so much. It was perfect. The view was absolutely amazing and the decor inside really reminded you that you were "by the sea." We'll be back! :)

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• • Guest Susan and Bill Taylor
  • Date of stay 08/18/08
  • Review Submitted 08/18/08
  This was a delightful weekend getaway for our family. The owner is so delightful and very caring. I had family in from England and the view and the location could not have been better. We all had a wonderful time. Coffee on the balcony overlooking the Ocean is such a treat and the sunsets where beautiful. We will definitely be back. THANK YOU TREY.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• • Guest The Arend's
  • Date of stay 05/31/08
  • Review Submitted 05/31/08
  We were first time visitors to Texas and plan to return to see much more. The Condo was wonderful and having his and her bathrooms was a gift. Staying here we were close to everything, Moody Gardens, Space center and much more. Strongly suggest the tram tour. My favorite was having coffee each morning and a glass or two of wine each evening on the balcony, watching and listening to the waves from the gulf.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

OFF SEASON RATES 2012 SEPT 15 - MAY 15  ALWAYS ASK FOR SPECIALS
Any two nights/ea    $110  +15% hotel/sales tax & $60 cleaning fee
Three + nights/ea    $100  +15% hotel/sales tax $ $60 cleaning fee
Seven + nights/ea    $90  +15% hotel/sales tax & $60 cleaning fee
31 consecutive days  $1300 total
$200 reservation deposit applied to balance which is due after check in
Please visit my other Galveston VRBO listings #149377 & #183447

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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