This was my fourth stay at the Galveston Sea Star and each one has been better than the last. This…read moretime I went with three girlfriends and when we walked in the front door, the first comment I heard was, "I feel like I've been dropped in the middle of a romance novel." Even in January, it's a warm, beautiful place to relax. We sat on the deck and enjoyed amazing sunrises and sunsets, took leisurely walks on the beach which is right in front of the house, cooked in the well-stocked kitchen which has absolutely anything you can think of to prepare a simple meal up to a gourmet feast. One of the smoke detector batteries started chirping and someone called 911. Five minutes later there were five hunky firemen with sirens blazing to replace it. We certainly felt super safe after that exciting experience. Everything that can possibly be done to ensure a relaxing stay has been done, starting with a welcome basket full of treats and a bottle of my favorite wine. There were four of us, so everyone had their own room, but up to ten guests can be comfortably accommodated. My friends are already asking when we can go again and were looking forward to many more fun-filled experiences at the Galveston Sea Star.

No busy streets to cross to access beach is a plus; however, we won't return or recommend rental of…read morethis beach house. First, we couldn't lock house first 4 days of week long stay. There was spray can on mantel with note to use on the lock when it freezes, so owners know there is a problem. Constant spraying didn't unfreeze it for days. This was a worry as both security and theft issues, certainly reflecting very little regard for renters' safety or possessions. The bluray player remote couldn't be located. Source of smell in master bedroom couldn't be determined. I noticed either algae or mold on outside of house so maybe smell is emanating from something similar in walls. Also, bed linens didn't fit bed in master bedroom so week of sliding around the mattress while trying to sleep. There wasn't adequate dishwasher detergent or toilet paper, and the benches at dining table painfully pinched our legs when in shorts. Several days before check-in, the owners sent an email demanding we act as their maid service, which is deceptively, unethically and unprofessionally not advertised on the website, then left a note in house that their maid can be reached if any problems - conflicting messages. When I relayed I have never paid $3000 for a vacation, then provided maid services, I was told they do have cleanings crews come in after stays but "(s)ince there is no one coming in the same day as your departure," you are cleaning. I will be discussing with the Galveston County Health District both the legality of the owners' entitlement mentality in requiring renters to be their maids as well as the unsanitary conditions imposed on renters by the owners' refusal to professionally clean the beach house immediately after renters' stays. There are no outdoor recliners, which have always been available in our many years of beach vacations, other than a broken, rusted yard chair recliner downstairs. During entire week, construction crew walked through the beach house private yard to the beach, pipe was being installed along the road and each concrete driveway on road was broken with a jackhammer. Noise was horrendous, and we were unable to leave the house for a day while work was done on the house driveway. Meanwhile, construction workers were out on the beach taking pictures of us and urinating in surf. We have been unable to obtain the refund of our property deposit, despite carefully maintaining the beach house and leaving in same condition as check-in.

We went out with Mike and Calab and caught 26 fish. They…read morewere awesome guides. We definitely will be back!!! Maloney was super friendly as well.

Great day on the water with Trey! Melody was great to work with setting up the trip and Trey got…read moreus on big fish!

Such a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. A group of 9 girls split into 3 teams of 3 running and…read moreracing all round downtown Galveston. The hosts made the race super fun and exciting. But you have to use your brain. Some of the clues require some thought and manipulation. It is very obvious that the host put a lot of time and energy into the clues. I would recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothing that are easy to get around in. Plan on being involved for at least 3 hours. And bring your thinking cap. At the end, you do get a free beer and appetizers. That free beer at the end of the race never tasted to good.

Our limo driver from Carnival to Hobby airport was Mo. He has excellent customer service, made…read moreeveryone smile with his smile and kind words, drove safely, and helped everyone get off the bus swiftly and safely. I left my purse on the ship ‍. He helped coordinate to make sure I was able to speak with someone back at the port. Many blessings to you Mo and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day, week, month, year, and life.

We booked a 9am shuttle from the cruise terminal to Houston airport for our family. Despite…read morearriving on time at the designated pickup spot, the shuttle driver left without picking up multiple groups of travelers who had confirmed reservations. Thankfully, a helpful driver from the 10am shuttle tried to assist by contacting the company to bring the original driver back, but it took over an hour for the shuttle to return--right in the middle of peak traffic. This caused unnecessary stress and put several families at risk of missing their flights. This experience was incredibly frustrating and unprofessional. We will not be using this shuttle service again and would strongly advise others to look for a more reliable option.

We went on the Dolphin tour yesterday with grandson and friends. We saw at least a hundred dolphins…read moreand some of them entertained us with tail flips and somersaults. Captain Adam made the tour memorable with his knowledge of local history as well as his humor. My grandson was given special attention which put a big smile on his face. All in all a really fun experience.

Super knowledgeable, not only did we see what felt like 50+ dolphins with a lot of babies, the…read morecaptain was super knowledgeable, we got a dolphin excursion, history lesson, insight to new attractions / local practices, things to do, comedy, and some ghost lore. captain Adam is the best.

A comfortable beach getaway with all you need for your creature comforts. ​Shop the local markets…read moreand have dinner on the balcony. Right across the street from Babe's Beach!

Rude staff.door to the outside is broken. Bed is creaky. Paint is chipping everywhereread more

Not terrible but have stayed at much nicer for same price. Realtor pictures appear to be a couple…read moreof years old. Exterior needs maintenance and paint. Place needed additional cleaning when we arrived.

Prompt friendly service. Great super clean vehicle…read more Exceptional service that meets your needs!

I can't remember everything now but I do know it was very good! I had a stroke and decided to give…read moreup my driving. Which is a good thing because now I can't I barely can see the lady that drove me was very very kind. Very nice. I believe I left a review here before, but I cannot see if it's here or not as I'm almost blind.