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.

Spacious unique beachside retreat! This vacation rental in Playa San Luis features over 2,500…read moresquare feet of air conditioned space and over 1,000 square feet of deck making it perfect for your large group of family and friends. Custom-made juniper dining tables and imported furniture pieces make this a special vacation retreat. The large high-end kitchen features granite countertops, double electric-convection ovens and an ice maker. After your dinner of fresh Gulf seafood, enjoy the built in home theater with a LCD flat screen TV in the enormous 26' x 33' living area. When you're ready to retire for the evening there are certainly plenty of options. In the main house there are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with queen, twin, and trundle beds. A central sleeping porch with ceiling fans features two twin beds. The separate bedroom bungalow (connected to the main house by the sleeping porch) houses the queen master bedroom, a bunk bedroom and a shared bathroom with a garden tub and separate rain shower. The best part? The beach is only a short walk away!

We have used Tidy Up Galveston for over a year for our short term rentals, and they are absolutely…read moreexceptional. Always punctual, incredibly trustworthy, and their attention to detail is flawless even when we aren't at the property. I have total peace of mind knowing everything will be perfectly cleaned and staged for our guests. I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with our properties! Their prices are some of the best I have found i on the island!

The WORST cleaning company I have ever worked with; and I have been in business for over a decade…read morewith homes all over the US. Multiple times her team didn't clean the homes. Multiple times I am refunding guests due to Toria's negligence. Then, Toria blames the cleaning software (Turno) for her issues. It is not Turno, I literally use Turno with other staff in other states. Toria doesn't respond to texts even during emergencies. Does not record damages in turn costing me more money. She lied about the linen total then didn't provide receipts when I asked. She does not do what she says her company does. She is extremely shady and unreliable. The only one competent is Leila her schedule manager who is out of Florida. This company (Toria) is a joke. Beware, not worth the risk.

The apartments here are spectacular. These were the first apartments I lived in and they were…read morebeyond my expectations. The assistant manager ELBUR is the sweetest working with me and my Dad to help me transition into independent living. Anytime I have an issue she is immediately there to solve it. And I do have to say the apartments are clean, spacious, and quiet. Not to mention the community is very nice. All my neighbors are respectful and everything is well-kept. I remember I had a time where my dishwasher was both broken and flooding and it was devastating to me. I told the staff about it, and they fixed it within a couple hours. That was such a relief. This was a great first experience overall. Again, Thank you Elbur and Adrianna you both made the best first impression.

in my whole life, i've never leave a comment, but right now, just for this disgusting apartment, i…read moream gonna leave a comment. it's been a 6 months, summer time, ac wasnt working, house was always 85 fahreneit, now its november, house is 70 fahreneit, still not working. workers are reckless and careless, we told them thousands times, they dont care. please do not pay any pennies to this stupid apartments.

As a motel, it is alright. It used to be gross years ago, but now I see improvements. There are…read moreadditional 12 rooms or so and they are new. I do not know how the old rooms are now, but I stayed in them once recently and there were no bugs, not to say there aren't any in the other old rooms, but I try to avoid those. The new rooms however are much better. Every time I come I ask for the newer rooms. They are a bit higher from $5-10 but I'd rather stay in those than an old one. I think they hired more staff to take better care of the rooms so it's a better than it was years ago and much cleaner.

During the past 3 years, Marchi Travel Services has helped us on with three separate trips. The…read morefirst trip was a seven-day cruise to Honduras, Belize and Cozumel. This was our first cruise and Marchi provided us advice on all aspects of booking the cruise, including the factors to consider when selecting a cabin location, the arrangements we needed to make in advance, etc. The trip was completely seamless. The second trip was a two-week trip to Ireland and Italy. Our requests for this trip were extremely complex, since we wanted to pick up our son who was studying abroad in Ireland, travel to Florence Italy, and then come back and spend the last five days in Ireland. This trip involved several connecting flights in several different countries. We also wanted hotels that had fitness rooms, which is less common in Italy and Ireland. Due to our travel agent's extensive knowledge of Europe, we were able stay in one of the most beautiful, elegant, oldest, and most charming hotels in Florence. We were actually sad to leave that amazing hotel. The hotel had also upgraded us upon arrival at no cost. Our trip to Europe would not have been possible without their help. Our third trip was a weekend trip to Florida and a cruise to Cuba. They were extremely helpful on this trip. They provided us with all the additional paper work that is required to travel to Cuba. When we arrived for boarding the ship, we were ahead of the other passengers, since we already had the necessary paperwork. Marchi Travel Services is not only extremely knowledgeable, they are responsive to all of our numerous questions. We sometimes have a hard time deciding where we want to go and they are always extremely patient. They also provide information and guidance that is very beneficial. For our flight to Ireland, they managed to get us an amazing deal on our tickets. They watched the prices over a period of time and let us know when the tickets had reached a really great price and purchased the tickets at that price as soon as we confirmed with them. We have never been anything but completely happy with their services. Thank you Jo Anita and Marchi Travel Services! Rodney and Andrea

Be very careful booking with this outfit! Horrible Service…read more Transferred a cruise reservation to them because the said they could get me additional room credits. While i did get room credits, they completely ruined my reservations. I had to switch people in rooms and then they changed the name on the reservation so i could not find the reservation under my name. It took me 2 painful days to figure out what they did and fix it. They claimed they couldn't fix it. Once I figured out what the problem was they were magically able to fix it in minutes.

Joe!!! 10 out of 10. On time and went straight to work. He Informed me every step of the way and I…read morewas taught a lot about my AC unit. Very nice guy and very genuine. He fixed the problem and my ac runs even stronger and better. Thanks again!!! Highly recommended! GO JOE!

Joe is very professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job installing my tankless hot water…read moreheater, cleaning/servicing my A/C and resealing my roof. Will definitely use him again. Thank you Joe.

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.