Vacation Rentals by Owner

Loyal Customer!!

Guest: Shani (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

I recently had a birthday party for my 5 yr old daughter & it was wonderful! I've actually had most of her parties here & she loves it, always anticipating the next one! Everyone can really enjoy themselves. The kids enjoy the pool and the adults love relaxing inside or out in the sun. It's on 2 acres so there is plenty of room, and the property is gated for privacy. What you see on the website is what you get (no surprises)! Every year Kris is very helpful & only a phone call away if you need him. It's close to Walmart or Kroger if you forget anything and need to make a quick run to the store. It's clean & well maintained! It's home away from home for me & my family! We will be back as always!

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

Great Holiday rental

Guest: Keith E.
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

We rented this home for 10 nights for a family holiday from 15th to 25th August 2011. There were 5 of us (my wife & I plus our three sons aged 12,11 and 9). The house was great as there was plenty of room for us to have our own space as well as coming together as a family in the communal areas. The pool and spa tub are fantastic and were well used during our stay given the high temperatures (100F plus every day). This was a chill out and relax break so we were at the property a lot during our stay. It's in a quiet residential area, although you do get the sound of train horns from the railway through Alvin. It's well located for Pearland and Baybrook Malls for shopping and eating, plus there is good local grocery shopping within a couple of miles. The Space Centre is within 25 mins drive, and the coast at Galveston only 30 miles away. Kris was a pleasure to deal with - he was responsive when I made contact from the UK to enquire about availability, and was only a call away to assist with a couple of things during our stay. Only minor points of improvement for me would be: 1. The linen and towels in particular were pretty much at the end of their useful life and could have done with being replaced, and provision of big towels for the pool. 2. A welcome pack of basic essentials would be useful, especially for a late evening arrival like ours (milk, bread, cereal, sugar, salt, pepper, etc.) 3. A decent cleanup of the pool perimeter fencing area where the seats are - there were a lot of cigarette ends on the ground. The website photos don't really do the property justice - we'd definitely recommend this property instead of using hotels.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Outstanding and as Advertised

Guest: bj's (Lakewood, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

Stayed a week in Kris's house and met all of needs. Beautiful home, all bedrooms great and comfy. Pool, water fall and hot tub outstanding. Kris was right there if we needed anything. Good experience. Was fearful of the location being somewhat out of the way, but travel was easy and quick to airport, Houston and Galveston. 2 food recommendation Kelly's Country Cookin for breakfast and Joe's B-bque outstanding, very close by. Thanks Kris for a great stay !!!

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

Excellent vacation choice!!

Guest: CJ (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

We stayed at this property May 18-22, 2011. After searching many options, we chose this property because we felt it would handle all of our needs. We were in Houston for my oldest son's wedding and we had several family members traveling with us. I am happy to say that this property fulfilled all of our needs---and then some!!! The house is gorgeous; the pictures don't do it justice. ALL the bedrooms are large and attractive. The beds are extremely comfy. There are plenty of bathrooms even for large parties. The common areas are great for gathering; we had a great time at the foosball table and pool table. The house is decorated with great furniture, yet homey, and lots of thought to the guests. The pool area is wonderful; we spent tons of time sitting around the pool catching up on the day's activities. Our host, Kris, is absolutely wonderful and VERY accommodating. No matter what your needs are, he responds immediately. He is a good source of information about the area. I can't give enough accolades; you have to experience it. We definitely will be renting this house again in the near future. Now that we have a new daughter-in-law and our son has settled in Houston, we will be visiting frequently.

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

Perfect Vacation Home !!!!!!

Guest: Jason Spence
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

Perfect Vacation Home !!! Review Submitted: March 28, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011 By Jason (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) We stayed for a week with a total of 10 and it was perfect. The house was extremely clean, bedrooms were large and enough bathrooms for everyone. The pool and hot tub were amazing as was the yard. Kris was there if we needed anything, but only there when we called. He wasn't around unless needed. Close location to Houston and Glaviston. Great place. Would go back in a heartbeat

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PERFECT VACATION HOME !!!

Guest: JASON SPENCER
Date of Stay: 03/16/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

By Jason Spencer (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) We stayed for a week with a total of 10 and it was perfect. The house was extremely clean, bedrooms were large and enough bathrooms for everyone. The pool and hot tub were amazing as was the yard. Kris was there if we needed anything, but only there when we called. He wasn't around unless needed. Close location to Houston and Glaviston. Great place. Would go back in a heartbeat

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PERFECT CHRISTMAS

Guest: T WARD
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

This is a good deal. Home is lovely, private gate and pool. Check in and make your self at home. Nothing additional needed except groceries. Owner is pleasant and great business man. I would rent again and highly recommend it to others. Great place for holiday rental, family gatherings and social gatherings. T. Ward - Houston TX Dates of Stay: Dec 23, 2010 - Dec 28, 2010

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PERFECT CHRISTMAS !!!!

Guest: T. WARD
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

This is a good deal. Home is lovely, private gate and pool. Check in and make your self at home. Nothing additional needed except groceries. Owner is pleasant and great business man. I would rent again and highly recommend it to others. Great place for holiday rental, family gatherings and social gatherings.

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WONDERFUL VACATION

Guest: LOVE BUG
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/10

We used this home for 10 nights while in Houston for business. We had 8 adults and it was a very comfortable stay. The owner (Kris) was very accomodating and was a phone call away if we needed anything. I would recommend this for anyone and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway

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Bare Bones

Guest: JCDS (Kansas)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/10

Let me first state that our host was very nice. However, I think our experience would have been much better if a management company had run the stay or Kris would pay attention to details a little bit more. When you pay a lot of money plus $ to heat the pool...etc you expect all high end amenities. The bath towels provided to us were old and worn, some had holes in them. Sheets we could use were waded up in a closet. I was scared to use them so I had to wash them all before we used them. The house was very dirty. Baseboards had hair and dust on them. We had to mop the cement tile flooring after we arrived because dirt was sticking to our feet and our feet were black on the bottoms. The furniture was stained and dishes or utenisils in the cabinets had food stuck on them. I also had to clean the microwave and part of the fridge because it was dirty. It was hard to cook unless we provided everything...foil, wax paper, cling wrap, salt/pepper, sugar, spices...etc...we just couldn't do it. The pool area was dirty and the chairs were dirty or broken down as well. The pool was suppose to be heated but we notcied one day when it rained that it had been turned off so then it got cold again. I expected this to be a really nice place from what I saw from the pictures online. The biggest thing that bothered us was the fact that Kris stayed in a camper on the same property as us most of the time. HAD we known the set up we would have not agreed to the stay. We were not allowed to use the 3 car garage either. It was the first time since I had my new SUV that I had to leave it outside. We really just wanted to turn around and leave. However, with 4 kids and after a very long drive from KS we were tired. Basically, the house needs some TLC. Walls need painted...not just touched up. Nails need driven into the walls ....this was dangerous for the kids. Amenities that you would find at your fingertips in a nice hotel need to be provided. Like I said, Kris is very nice guy but just seems like he wants his money and doesn't do any upkeep on the place. I would not return or recommend this to anyone I know.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

A home away from home!

Guest: lovebug2222 (Mckinney, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/21/09

We used this home for 10 nights while in Houston for business. We had 8 adults and it was a very comfortable stay. The owner (Kris) was very accomodating and was a phone call away if we needed anything. I would recommend this for anyone and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

getaway

Guest: zysha (houston)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/24/10

This is a gorgeous property all the things that are listed on the property you will find it. It has a huge backyard and its gated around on about 2 acres. If you are looking to host a outing with a big family I don't recommend this home but if just about 10 people great although the owner would ok large parties it might not be the best option. Kris is a nice guy but the fear of several people concerns him and he will constantly show up to the property to check on it. But over all this is a beautiful properrty

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

Great Vacation Home

Guest: Zei
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

Customer Reviews: Great vacation home! - zei houston, texas. Date Submitted: July 27, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009 : We had 15 out of town relatives arriving on the 3rd of July. [8 boys age range 13 to 1 yr old] and their parents [7 adults] and staying for 9 days. Kris has the home furnished fabulously. The swimming pool was a hit, along with two game rooms, one with a pool table and the other with air hockey. The great room has a large led satellite tv, playstation wii with theater reclining seats that opens to the large kitchen and breakfast area. We had a family gathering that included 9 more in the home and all said how beautiful, spacious and clean the home was and perfect for our reunion. I have told my friends and highly recommend Kris and his home. You will not be disappointed! ZEI - HOUSTON Dates of Stay: JULY 27,2009

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Great vacation home!

Guest: zei (houston, texas)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

We had 15 out of town relatives arriving on the 3rd of July. [8 boys age range 13 to 1 yr old] and their parents [7 adults] and staying for 9 days. Kris has the home furnished fabulously. The swimming pool was a hit, along with two game rooms, one with a pool table and the other with air hockey. The great room has a large led satellite tv, playstation wii with theater reclining seats that opens to the large kitchen and breakfast area. We had a family gathering that included 9 more in the home and all said how beautiful, spacious and clean the home was and perfect for our reunion. I have told my friends and highly recommend Kris and his home. You will not be disappointed!

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

Our Stay

Guest: Dawntribe (Madison, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/11/09

We opted to stay at a house instead of 5 hotel rooms for my husband's get together. This was the best decision we could have made for 10 people coming in from 3 states to visit for the weekend. What made it so special and workable was Kris, the owner. The house was everything and more in the advertisement. Kris answered all our questions and was very easy to work with. As for the house, it was amazing, luxurious and close to food, malls, everything. House was clean, the yard well maintained, the pool was awesome, and beds very comfortable.

Owner response:Dawn and Her Family were the Perfect Guest,i was Very Pleased how Clean the House was after Checking out.Please call me on your Next Vacation to Houston,Tx.Thanks. Kris

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

Guest: DAWN
Date of Stay: 05/02/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

Dawn - Madison, NC Dates of Stay: May 2009 You will not be disappointed! We had 15 out of town relatives arriving on the 3rd of July. [8 boys age range 13 to 1 yr old] and their parents [7 adults] and staying for 9 days. Kris has the home furnished fabulously. The swimming pool was a hit, along with two game rooms, one with a pool table and the other with air hockey. The great room has a large led satellite tv, playstation wii with theater reclining seats that opens to the large kitchen and breakfast area. We had a family gathering that included 9 more in the home and all said how beautiful, spacious and clean the home was and perfect for our reunion. I have told my friends and highly recommend Kris and his home. You will not be disappointed!

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Guest: ZEI
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We opted to stay at a house instead of 5 hotel rooms for my husband's get together. This was the best decision we could have made for 10 people coming in from 3 states to visit for the weekend. What made it so special and workable was Kris, the owner. The house was everything and more in the advertisement. Kris answered all our questions and was very easy to work with. As for the house, it was amazing, luxurious and close to food, malls, everything. House was clean, the yard well maintained, the pool was awesome, and beds very comfortable.

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