Dealing with Shannon at Swedes Real Estate was a waste of time. We reached out with a…read morestraightforward inquiry about a long-term beachfront rental, and instead of doing her job and actually helping, she told us to just "look on the website." When we followed up for clarification, her response was dismissive and basically boiled down to, "we don't have what you're looking for." That's not customer service, that's laziness. Shannon made zero effort to understand our needs, offer alternatives, or even pretend to care about earning business. Honestly, if this is the level of "help" she provides, I'd question why she's in real estate at all. Either she can't be bothered, or she simply isn't capable. If you're serious about finding a rental, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere -- because you won't get professionalism or effort from Shannon.

RENTERS BEWARE - Recently rented a property off of VRBO that was managed by this group. Because the…read morelocation was further down the beach from the rest of our group I had to cancel. On VRBO it states that you will receive 100% refund if cancelled before a specific date. I cancelled a day after I made the original reservation, and well before the May deadline. They kept almost $100 of our original deposit and will not give the full refund. I will never rent from this company again, and neither will the other 250+ members within our Jeep club. Absolutely disgusting way to take advantage of and steal from hardworking families just trying to enjoy a vacation with their friends. Note, they received 1 star because I couldn't give it ZERO! Edit after their response - attached is the only cancellation policy I saw, and to keep almost $100 for a booking that was cancelled less than a day later is a sh*t policy and not renter friendly regardless. The email I received after booking said they would keep a fee but it NEVER stated how much. Regardless, our Jeep club will never rent from this group, and if you do, just make sure you really want it, and don't mind paying extra for linens for the house, those aren't included either.....

We stayed at "The Double Decker" on Galveston Island for an extended weekend and Vonda was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Something went wrong with our initial booking (at a different place), and she managed to get us this beautiful beach house on Jamaica Beach. This town house style beach house is lovely. It looks brand new, has wooden floors, very clean bathrooms (nicely equipped with new towels, soaps, shampoos, conditioner, etc.), amazing kitchen and dining room area with beach views. Very beautiful living room area with huge ceilings, state of the art music an entertainment center, and even some congas to play your own music! I can highly recommend the place for a luxurious couple weekend or for a family of 4 to 6. We'd love to come back! The beach is visible from all 3 balconies and only a short walk across the lawn. The outside hose and outside shower are very practical.

Nice place in a walkable area. Parking on site as well as washer and dryer. Clean with plenty of…read morespace. Working station was uncomfortable as it only has a tall kitchen table with stools. Kitchen is fairly well equipped with essentials.

We stayed at the Beachside Breeze for the second time w friends and it's the only house I'll rent…read morein Galveston because it's the best house and location. Location: Its basically beachfront, and private. So it's not a crowded beach. It's also so close to the seawall, and to restaurants/ groceries/ conveniences. I recommend Seawall Coffee in the morning for delicious coffee and food (only about a mile away). House: We fit 4 kids and 5 adults very comfortably. It has great communal space for games, movie night, etc. The house feels well taken care of and up to date. Can't wait to go back!

I want to share our experience with Pelican Pointe as well as Sand and Sea rental management…read morecompany for the weekend of 2/19 to 2/22/2026. Pelican Pointe is tired and needs resuscitating. As you arrive you notice rusted screws, nails and bolts that are staining the exterior surface. This makes one wonder about the integrity of the structure. The living room chairs and rugs are stained and dull. The laminate floor is cracked near the dining table and an edge is sticking up. The windows have water and weather streaks. The skillets are terrible as food sticks to them and they are difficult to clean. The saucepans are nice. The dishwasher has parts falling out from under the machine. The primary suite toilet paper holder was loose and wiggly. The bar b que pit has seen better days. I would think Sand and Sea would insist the house be in better condition for guests but this lack of desire for a sterling experience spills over into their lack of guest amenities. I have stayed in many airbnbs, vrbos, and realty managed properties across the U.S. This is one of the worst. It is poorly cleaned. The refrigerator smelled like fish. Food crumbs and particles were found in the utensil drawers. Cobwebs were observed under the kitchen counter. It is not adequately stocked with basic necessities. Sand and Sea provided a welcome pack of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, bar of hand soap and a make up remover pad. They do NOT provide bath soap nor gel. While my husband was showering with the bar of soap, I was washing my face with shampoo. More alarming is the lack of anti bacterial soap in the kitchen. If one is to wash their hands before handling food, they will wash their hands with the soap they just used in the shower and cleaned their genitals with. Being a medical professional, this is not hygienic. I asked for anti bacterial soap and bath gel during our stay but was told they were not provided. Yes, the home does have a coffee machine but bring your own K cups, sugar and crème. These are not provided. Also bring salt and pepper. These are not provided. Bring your own insect repellant as mosquitos swarm the area. Guests are expected to take out the trash upon leaving but none of the bathroom trashcans had trash liners so the guest has to take the kitchen trash bag from under the sink and go to each bathroom trash can and empty into the larger trash bag. We stayed for 2 nights and were provided 1 towel each. Again, being a medical professional, a fresh towel after each shower is needed. Yes, I could have gone to another bathroom's towel supply but if all capacity guests were present, still only 1 towel for multiple nights. There were some positives about this property. The view of the water was nice. The beds were very comfortable. The downstairs lamps have touch on/off and have integrated charging stations. It was a short walk to the beach. The negatives fully outweigh the positives on this property. I will not be coming back. I will never use nor recommend Sand and Sea again.

Our leasing experience with this management company was frustrating due to poor communication and…read morelack of follow-through. The process took about a full month. During that time we were told three separate times that the property had been cleaned and was move-in ready. Each walkthrough showed otherwise -- no professional cleaning had been completed. We later learned there had been a water leak, which may have caused delays, but this was not clearly communicated upfront. When we first viewed the home, there were spider webs throughout and both dead and live roaches present. We raised these concerns and were repeatedly assured everything would be addressed before move-in. By the final walkthrough, the condition still had not been resolved, and an additional issue had come up. During that final walkthrough (yesterday), we were told that if we did not immediately pay the deposit, the owner wanted to move on to the "next applicants," even though the property issues had not been fixed. We were also told the owner had already "bent" by approving us, so it was essentially now or never. Once we confirmed we would not move forward under those conditions, we were then offered money off and the option to inspect the property after completion. At that point, it felt less like a proactive solution and more like pressure followed by a last-minute change in approach. There were also inconsistencies during the application process. When I initially called to ask about our application status, I was told there were other applicants ahead of us and we would be processed if they fell through. After I provided the address, the associate confirmed we were actually the only applicant. That kind of misinformation made the process feel disorganized. I understand that maintenance issues can happen and that properties owned by LLCs can sometimes add extra layers to communication. However, clear, accurate updates and accountability are essential when people are planning a move on a tight timeline. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future tenants considering this property in Richmond, TX.

John and his team have been great to work with. I have no complaints and truly appreciate their…read moreprofessionalism. I look forward to working with them again in the future. Five-star service all the way!

Bayou City Luxe was an amazing help as I transitioned from out of state for work. They easily and…read moreeffectively found me a property to lease, while I learned the city to make a final residential decision. I can't give them enough credit for helping me feel comfortable with my move. I highly recommend them every time I am asked about renting a property, I believe you should as well.

Great Service! Bayou City Luxe was responsive and helpful. Worked with me and my needs, would…read morerecommend to everyone.

I had a really pleasant experience leasing with Rapp. Britni (so sorry for the spelling) was very…read morenice through the rental process and I walked that place at night to make sure I felt safe. I do and the place is well lit. I'm very comfortable with my decision.

I owned one of the units at Riviera I for about nine years and I never had any problems at all with…read moreRapp Management or any of their staff or employees. I always found them to be extremely professional and helpful, even when dealing with such adverse circumstances such as Hurricane Ike, and the occasional unruly owner/tenant. Peggy and her people treat Riviera I as their own, not just as a managed property, and it shows! Peggy and Barney really know the people and the politics and the inner operations of the City of Galveston and she is also well connected with State officials. The management of Riviera I could not be in better hands.

Awesome rental homes in the Baytown area. Great manage my company and fast responses to my…read morequestions. I have been renting from Sue for three years now. She is a gem!!!...and a friend to all.

No communication whatsoever. I would have to reach out to them all the time. Follow up from the…read morefew so said showings they had I would have to always ask about it. Would not recommend. They recommended the price for us, then turned around and said it was too high that is why it is not selling.

My husband and I recently worked with Shaw Real Estate to market and lease a commercial space…read more Communication was excellent, and Jay and Nick were helpful and professional throughout the process of advertising the property and securing a tenant. We look forward to working with them again!