Vacation Rentals by Owner

my vacation

Guest: Marcie (Manchaca Texasvusa)
Date of Stay: 04/25/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

The House was great. It was clean, well stocked with towels & linens as promised. Plenty of space for us to spread out. LOVED the porch swing bed and the lighted pier. The grandsons loved being able to run around out side. We caught a few little crabs & let them go, we caught them SEVERAL times. The 5 yr old grandson called it "Deadliest Catchin'"! I am horrible at directions and usually get lost....but directions were perfect. Not too much for little ones to do in Surfside, but we had a good time fishing, crabbing & going to the beach.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

!!! Good times !!!

Guest: Lil (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/11/12

This was our 2nd Easter at the beach with the family here and it was just as great as last year. Fishing and crabbing on the dock are so much fun as well as just watching the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I can gladly recommend staying here!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Saying Goodbye

Guest: Sunshine (Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/06/12

A great time had by all. My grandkids want to know when we can move to Texas. Much fun had by all. Thank you for all your help.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect respite

Guest: Judy (East Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

We enjoyed this beautiful house during our visit to see our daughter who is ill with cancer. We found a beautiful bouquet of flowers awaiting us as we had hoped she would be able to join us (but was not). Despite the horrible heat, the breeze was delightful and we had fun watching the birds on the bay. Everything was exactly as we had hoped and the house is delightfully decorated. In fact, our younger daughter says she wants to have the same type of decorating in her house someday. Great sunrises and moon rising on the beach and sunsets on the bay. Truly the best of both worlds. Thank you.

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

Baystar

Guest: Amy (Llano, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

The house is really nice inside and out. Disappointed because our week of vacation at the house was spent with the septic backed up in half the yard and driveway and was fixed mid afternoon on our last day. Wished it had went better.

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Awesome

Guest: Johnny (Lake Jackson, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

I had a surprise party for my wife here and it turned out great. This house was everything we needed and was in great shape. The location was perfect for us, just far enough out of the city limits to enjoy the peacefulness. But close enough it was not a burden to run in to town. The house was very enjoyable with a laid back atmosphere. We will rent here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Spring Break!!!

Guest: Kev (North Richland Hills, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

We stayed at the bay house for spring break 2011 with 3 other families. It was a perfect match for our group! The house was very nice, comfortable, clean and in the perfect location for fishing, crabbing and getting to the beach. We all loved it and the kids and all of us had a wonderful time! We will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very beautiful and relaxing !!!!!

Guest: Joe (Angleton)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

My family and I celebrated my step-sons 16th birthday here and it was awesome!! The house is very beautiful and spacious. No need to bring a whole lot of stuff other that clothes and food. Completely furnished and even has a washer and dryer !! Plenty of room and the kitchen is open and easy to cook in. We cant wait to rent again. The neighbors are very nice also.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

STILL Smiling after a month of returning home!

Guest: RELAXED! (Seven Points, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

WOW! My family and I stayed from July 23rd th July 30th (2010). It was our FIRST family vacation ever and worth every penny! You can't begin to put a price on the beautiful views, sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the beach, seagulls chattering in the bay, fish jumping in the bay behind the house, the sunsets, and more! The owners have thought of EVERYTHING and we immediately felt at home the moment we walked thru the doors. The pictures just DON'T do justice, the house is beautifully decorated and made for comfort and functionality. You have the best of BOTH worlds here...Ocean to the front of the house (beaches are like PRIVATE beaches-not crowded at all) and fishing/crabbing at the rear. The kids LOVED crabbing and we had a huge seafood feast (they probably caught close to 50+ crabs). We are already ready to return.......HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Just don't tell TOO many people about this gem!). My memories will continue to get me thru until next time! HA!

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

Vacation rental was amazing

Guest: VickiN (League City, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

This beach house was just what I was looking for! The view was great. The owner was very helpfully with answering all my questions. I would recommend anyone to rent this property and I am going to rent this property again in the future!

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

Renewal of the Soul

Guest: Jeff, Danielle, and Family (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

We stayed at the Bayshore Star in April. The house is set up perfectly for large families or groups with a couple of small families staying. There were 12 of us and we had everything we needed and more. In the past we have gravitated toward beachfront homes for vacation but have decided after staying at the Bayshore that being on the bay topped any vacation we have taken. The kids have a perfect place to fish and crab and the views of the sunset are absolutely breathtaking. When the tide goes out there are multitudes of different species of birds wading around the oyster beds and of course the crabs we caught made for a fine dinner the night before our departure. An additional plus for this property is its location. It is just a short walk or a quick ride on the golf cart to the beach. The beaches are serene and quiet. There were days when we were the only ones there. Perfect for splashing in the calm waters, laying in the sun, and flying kites high in the air. Even in April the water was warm enough to comfortably swim for long periods of time. We would like to thank Don and Julie for sharing their wonderful home with us. We have made many memories that will last a life time and beyond and can't wait to get back for more.

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/12/09

In January we had a small church retreat and stayed at the Baystar. We loved the house - so compfortable, lots of room, and very beautiful. Our favorite place seemed to be the large back porch with rocking chairs. Its only a short walk to the beach. Lots of species of birds to watch from the back. The owners were very easy to contact and deal with. We will definitely plan our next retreat at the Baystar.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

What a wonderful time I and all my guest had this past weekend. I was able to celebrate my 60th birthday at the Baystar and enjoyed every minute. The house is beautiful and has every item you would have in your own home. The bedrooms were very nice and everyone slept well. The added golf cart and canoe is a nice bonus. Thank you and can't wait to visit again.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/09/09

It was an incredibly beautidful house with an awesome view of the sunset! We had a GREAT time, and can't wait until we can get out there again!!! :)

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Guest: Linda Griesenbeck
Date of Stay: 07/25/08 Review Submitted: 07/24/08

Absolutely love our stay at the Bayhouse Star. So comfortable. Everything you need is there. Feels like home. Can't wait to go back.

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