Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spring Break 2012

Guest: katieh16 (Krum, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

We stayed at the Texas Court House during 2012 spring break and had a great time. The house is clean, very well stocked, and huge! My 18 year old son and his friends loved having the entire downstairs to themselves. We liked it as well! The 2 master suites upstairs are large, very comfortable and I think must be soundproof as we never heard anything! The weather was ok, rainy at first and then very windy, but we were still able to fish off the pier and catch a few fish. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing vacation-much needed relaxing!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spring Break 2012

Guest: Katie H. (Krum, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

We stayed at the Texas Court House during 2012 spring break and had a great time. The house is clean, very well stocked, and huge! My 18 year old son and his friends loved having the entire downstairs to themselves. We liked it as well! The 2 master suites upstairs are large, very comfortable and I think must be soundproof as we never heard anything! The weather was ok, rainy at first and then very windy, but we were still able to fish off the pier and catch a few fish. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing vacation-much needed relaxing!!

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2012 Spring Break

Guest: Katie H. (Krum, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

We stayed at the Texas Court House during 2012 spring break and had a great time. The house is clean, very well stocked, and huge! My 18 year old son and his friends loved having the entire downstairs to themselves. We liked it as well! The 2 master suites upstairs are large, very comfortable and I think must be soundproof as we never heard anything! The weather was ok, rainy at first and then very windy, but we were still able to fish off the pier and catch a few fish. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing vacation-much needed relaxing!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great place!

Guest: Kent (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

This place is very nice in a VERY quiet neighborhood (at least in October). We enjoyed fishing off the pier and lounging on the two decks. There is also a wide variety of bird species in the area this time of year; we saw tons of hawks, Caracaras, sea birds, etc. The owners are very helpful. This would be a great place for a large or extended family. We only had two people and stayed mostly in the upper half of the building (great views). There are two masters upstairs and a full kitchen on each floor.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Hope to return soon..

Guest: j.m. s.
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

If you are looking for a party hot spot this ain't it. If however you are looking for a quite home away from home to gather an extended family you will not beat The Texas Court House. The upstairs family room with decks on both sides took my breath away. Pictures just did not do this place justice.The only thing you will need to bring besides clothes is food and your own bathroom products. (Yes, you have to provide your own soap and shampoo it's not hotel.) The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. And went above and beyond in getting a left behind article returned to my granddaughter. Almost anything we needed was right where we would have expected to find it at home. From fishing gear and life jackets, to first aid kit and flashlights. Yes, I would recommend this place to my closest friends.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. This is why we love to share our house. Thanks for the suggestion regarding soaps and shampoo. We strive to provide everything anyone might want and are going to make sure these things are provided in the future. God bless you and your family!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Family Vacation 2011

Guest: Betty B.
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

This house was amazing, it made you feel like you were at your own house. My family takes a summer vacation every year,this was one of the best. My 10 year old son loved it. He was able to fish, do some crabbing, swim. He had a awesome time. We all had a great time. We had about 16 of us and we all were very comfortable. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a awesome vacation near the water.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Family Graduation Celebration

Guest: Recent Grad (Sugar Land, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

Decor was charming following a beach theme and home was large enough to accommodate 12 people, which is the limit before a $10 fee a day per person is added. Having two kitchens was definitely a plus. The outdoor sitting areas all around the house gave great moments to soak up the sun--the upstairs one facing the pier gave wonderful views of the water. Homeowners provided many things for various activities. Came to celebrate my graduation with my family members and they all enjoyed their stay. Good place to come together and make great memories. Nice way to get away for a bit. It's not too far from where we live, so we'll probably be coming back for an extended stay soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Stacey Jimenez (Wharton, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/10

We stayed at The Texas Courthouse for the start of our Spring Break. I must say that the house is immaculate! There was more than enought room for everyone! The views fron the front balconay and the back deck are priceless! The home had everything we needed. There was always something to do for the adults and the kids! My children enjoyed the beach and the playground! This is the best vacation rental that we have ever visited! We saw the porpoises, the kids played baskeball, we BBQed, we saw beautiful sunsets and sunrises! My kids really enjoyed EVERYTHING...they didn't complain one time during our stay! I would gladly refer this rental to anyone looking for a nice KID FRIENDLY stay! Thanks for having us Raub Family!

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Guest: Laura Schulz (Angleton, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09 Review Submitted: 12/21/09

We stayed at the Texas Court House for our Family Christmas 2009. The house and amenities were perfect for our family. There was plenty of room for everyone--2 nice living spaces, balconey and patio views of the water and the pasture land (a couple of deer were even spotted), a playground for the kids, a pier for fishing and feeding the seagulls, and even a game room for the kids. The weather was cold and misty, but it did not deter us from having a great time. Our family weekend included my dad (age 74) and my grandkids (the youngest is 1 1/2)and everyone found something to do and enjoy. The house is decorated beautifully and both kitchens have just about everything you could need. I had planned to decorate a bit for the holidays, but was pleasantly surprised to find the house already decorated. (Granddaughter Madelyn loved Santa and the flamingos.) It is also a very short trip (about 15 minutes) into Port Lavaca to a WalMart. Our stay was very enjoyable and my 4 kids and 4 grandkids are already talking about checking into renting it for next year. Thanks for allowing us into your home for the opportunity of building memories for our grandkids!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

My siblings and I stayed at this remarkable home from July 18 through July 26. The Texas Court House is more than the owners advertise. It is truly a home away from home. The home was very clean and well furnished. The atmosphere of this retreat fit all of our needs ranging from true fishing experiences to fun with the little ones on the play ground equipment out back. We watched beautiful sunsets and sunrises on the pier. The porpoises came within 20 feet of the pier several times, entertaining all that were present. We launched our boat at a nearby boat ramp and enjoyed the experience of the bay in many ways. We followed several porpoises, watching them majestically play in the water. We found a sand beach just a few miles out in the bay that yielded a playground for the little ones and fishing for the older ones. The house was furnished with everything that one could dream of from games to home entertainment systems. There was more than adequate room to prepare a meal for more than 20 individuals without having to rush or get in each other's way. The beds were comfortable to all. There is a small beach just at the start of the pier, which provided hours of fun and enjoyment for the little ones to collect shells and play in the water. Their were kayaks to be used by the guests, but the wind was a little too strong most of the days for unexperienced kayakers to attempt. We visited with several of the locals and learned when the fish were biting and where to go in the boat. Our entire family created wonderful memories during this stay. To say the least, this is truly a magnificent location to rent, very reasonably priced and strategically located to obtain all of your personal needs. Thank-you for allowing us to rent the Texas Court House. See you next year.

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Texas Court House - Home away from Home

Guest: Juds Crew (Edna, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

My siblings and I stayed at this remarkable home from July 18 through July 26. The Texas Court House is more than the owners advertise. It is truly a home away from home. The home was very clean and well furnished. The atmosphere of this retreat fit all of our needs ranging from true fishing experiences to fun with the little ones on the play ground equipment out back. We watched beautiful sunsets and sunrises on the pier. The porpoises came within 20 feet of the pier several times, entertaining all that were present. We launched our boat at a nearby boat ramp and enjoyed the experience of the bay in many ways. We followed several porpoises, watching them majestically play in the water. We found a sand beach just a few miles out in the bay that yielded a playground for the little ones and fishing for the older ones. The house was furnished with everything that one could dream of from games to home entertainment systems. There was more than adequate room to prepare a meal for more than 20 individuals without having to rush or get in each other's way. The beds were comfortable to all. There is a small beach just at the start of the pier, which provided hours of fun and enjoyment for the little ones to collect shells and play in the water. Their were kayaks to be used by the guests, but the wind was a little too strong most of the days for unexperienced kayakers to attempt. We visited with several of the locals and learned when the fish were biting and where to go in the boat. Our entire family created wonderful memories during this stay. To say the least, this is truly a magnificent location to rent, very reasonably priced and strategically located to obtain all of your personal needs. Thank-you for allowing us to rent the Texas Court House. See you next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/29/08

We had the best of times! Really wonderful accommodations and the gentlemen could not say enough about the beautiful surroundings and accommodations. You have a wonderful home on a wonderful piece of land and I would recommend the trip and stay at your home to anyone. We may plan to make this an annual event!!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Well rested (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/07/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

This was a great space for our large family. We had grandparents to grandbabies and everyone had enough room and lots of fun. The house is spacious and well equipped, including two full kitchens and master suites. There was very little that was not provided that we wished we had on hand. The large decks and porches offered amazing views of sunrises and sunsets as well as plenty of room and shade for lounging all day (or night) long. This is a great spot to get away from the "noise and crowds" of suburbs and cities.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Well rested (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/17/08

This was a great space for our large family. We had grandparents to grandbabies and everyone had plenty of room to relax and have fun. The house is spacious and well equipped, including two full kitchens and master suites. There was very little that was not provided that we wished we had on hand. The large decks and porches offered amazing views of sunrises and sunsets as well as plenty of room and shade for lounging all day (or night) long. This is a great spot to get away from the noise and crowds of suburbs and cities.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/18/08

Wow. Great home... great stay. Decks front and rear. Beautiful views on a large private lot. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to escape city and work. Guiet peaceful neighborhood. Fun on the water. Owners offered lots of toys and personal amenities. My wife and I just kicked back, relaxed and enjoyed. Would not recommend to folks looking to keep "city life" kicked in! This is the real deal!!!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/12/08

This property is as nice in person as it is in it's pictures. We had Dolphins come within 15' of pier two days in a row. Lots of shells on beach - kids had a ball. Caught several fish right off pier. Owners have created a nice guide of area attractions. We had one minor issue with property when we showed up. Owners responded and corrected it immediately. Thank you.

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