When your wanting new cabinet work they're soo many companies out there who do you choose? Who do…read moreyou trust? Well after interviewing several contractors I sat down with Spiros and shared my vision . He was so easy to work with . To my surprise he actually took the time to sit down and show me the best options available to me with my budget something I really appreciated. Was he the cheapest? No but told my self I would not go with the cheapest. I learned early that you get what you pay for. Most of the time anyways. And definitely with Spiros. I loved that he kept me posted through out the job and updated me along the way. I'll never use another company. Best part is I'm happy.

We have a house that's right on the beach in Pirates Beach in Galveston Texas. This house has…read morebeen through many, many storms over 40 years and needed to be gutted to start over almost from scratch. I've learned from experience to hire local builders in Galveston, because many of those from the mainland don't understand the impact of the salt water and environmental degradation to a house. What's important in hiring a contractor is honesty and the quality of his subcontractors. I came to appreciate Spiros attention to detail and not letting any quality to be compromised. The subcontractors were excellent. Spiros was responsive to every request. While we had many surprises and unexpected challenges during the project, at the end of the day, Spiros built one of the most beautiful homes in Pirates Beach in Galveston. I would highly recommend Spiros to anyone who's looking for a small, medium or large project. Most importantly, he can be trusted.

Beautiful location, but significant management, elevator and privacy issues…read more I've been coming to Galveston every year for the past 11 years, and this trip was especially important because we were celebrating my mother's 70th birthday. I rented through Ryson last year and had an excellent experience, so I felt very comfortable booking with them again. Unfortunately, our experience with Sandcastle was very different. The problems began before we even got inside. After a six-hour drive, we could not figure out how to enter the property. There was no keypad or obvious lockbox at any entrance. When we called Ryson, we were told the lockbox was on a post in front of the stairs. It wasn't. After approximately 30 minutes, we eventually found two lockboxes ourselves, in separate locations in the back of the property . The elevator was the biggest issue. I specifically chose this three-story home in large part because it advertised a private elevator. My mother has significant knee problems, and having an elevator meant she could comfortably enjoy the entire house with our family during her birthday trip. This wasn't simply an amenity that would have been nice to have. It factored into my decision to rent this particular property. On our first evening, we could not get the elevator to operate. After several calls and considerable time troubleshooting, Ryson ultimately told me that the elevator was not available for guest use. They knew why I had hoped to use it, but I was told it simply wasn't an option. This was particularly confusing because the property listing specifically advertises a "private elevator" and states that it makes it easy to move between floors with groceries or gear. Later that same evening, Ryson retracted that information and confirmed that guests were, in fact, supposed to be able to use the elevator. Unfortunately, the next day we essentially went through the entire process again. More calls, more troubleshooting, and more vacation time spent trying to determine how to use an advertised amenity. Maintenance eventually came to the property, but even the maintenance representative seemed unfamiliar with the elevator and ultimately advised us not to use it. We never had use of the elevator during our stay. The lack of privacy was another major surprise. The listing describes Sandcastle as offering "comfort and privacy," yet several bedrooms and bathrooms have no window coverings at all. Large uncovered glass doors/windows allow direct views into bedrooms from the main deck area. An upstairs bedroom has an uncovered window beside the bed that can be seen from outside, and the upstairs bathroom has a very large uncovered window facing the upper patio. For a four-bedroom vacation home designed to accommodate up to 10 guests, the lack of privacy was uncomfortable and something future guests should know about before booking. Several exterior doors were also extremely difficult to lock and required repeated attempts and a lot of patience. We encountered a bug issue during the stay as well from locked pantry and laundry area. After the maintenance visit, I contacted Ryson and explained our experience. They acknowledged my concerns and said management would review the reservation regarding a credit. After returning home, I received a text stating that a $300 refund had been processed. I appreciate that Ryson provided a credit. However, after the amount of time we spent dealing with these issues over multiple days, I was disappointed that there was no personal follow-up call or email regarding our experience. What stood out most throughout the stay was how unfamiliar the people assisting us seemed to be with this particular property. We were given incorrect information about the location of the lockbox, conflicting information about whether the advertised elevator was even available to guests, and ultimately had a maintenance representative who did not appear comfortable with its operation either. That was very different from my previous experience with Ryson, which was excellent. I don't believe this experience necessarily reflects every Ryson property, but Sandcastle needs attention. Better arrival instructions, knowledgeable guidance regarding the elevator, reliable door locks, pest control, and appropriate window coverings are all very fixable issues. The house has a beautiful beachfront location, and our family still enjoyed celebrating my mother and spending time together. But based on our stay, I would not recommend Sandcastle to anyone who is relying on the advertised elevator or who expects normal privacy in the bedrooms and bathrooms until those issues are corrected.

Renter Beware. We rented a house through Ryson Vacation…read moreRental on Galveston Island for $600/night (5 nights)! We were having issues as soon as we arrived. We could not get in the house and tried calling the number provided and no one answered, just stated you called after hours, but was NEVER CONNECTED TO ANYONE. We were finally able to figure out the problem ourselves. After settling in that night, we noted the following issues in the next couple days. Called customer service on 1st full day due to the following issues: -AC downstairs stopped working -Ceiling fan in LR stopped working -Ant issue in the kitchen (on tables, cabinets and cooking utensils when cooking) -Reported a broken chair that was placed at the counter, and foot bar fell off as soon as someone sat down on it. -Light Fixture Over kitchen table -DECK - I pointed out to maintenance that the sign on the desk upstairs had "rusty nails" sticking out on the inside of the railing and someone was going to get stuck with a rusty nail. He did fix this right away. I also pointed out to him that the railing is "rotting" and is not real stable. We were concerned if someone leaned too hard on the railing, it might break. He agreed that it was not stable. -Water damage on deck where a faucet was left on causing the rotting issue. I asked maintenance about water that was dripping down on the level where the air conditioners were. He found a faucet was left on by someone. Looks like it has been on awhile and boards are rotting. -Windows - chains broken, no chain there at all, or backwards on the windows. -FINALLY while we were packing to leave, one of the ladies found a bag in the drawer in the upstairs bathroom. When she opened this, she found a crack pipe and a container that had some meth or crack in it. It also had some pills in a bottle that stated "Excedrin", however it was not marked, so I'm not sure that it was Excedrin and it sure did not look like it. This was VERY concerning to us since we had 6 children ranging from 10 to 17 that all used that bathroom. Other Miscellaneous Issues: -Ceilings and walls that need repaired. -Looks like "mold" in the corner upper wall going into the bedroom upstairs with 2 beds. -Door upstairs cracked in the room with bunk beds. -Bathroom upstairs - unfinished light in shower and wall damage. -Refrigerator bottom drawer broken. -Caution: Outside parking area, needs to be painted a different color to identify the raised concrete. EVERYONE that came in stated they tripped multiple times, me included, and I am 73 yrs old and this would not be good. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I was told the property manager will be called and she will let me know when she will be stopping by; NO ONE EVER SHOWED UP OR CALLED. I had to call twice, 2 days in a row. The second time I called they stated they did not see the order and would put it in again and would have this assigned. Called the next day at 12:00 and was told it was assigned. I explained AGAIN about AC downstairs not working and it was getting pretty warm. I told her I have called multiple times and what about the property manager. She stated that she had called her 3 TIMES and left a VM; she never answered her phone or called them back. AC was finally taken care of after 2 days. Sent these complaints to Ryson and they reviewed this with a $213 refund for our problems. I asked them how they came up with this figure and this was their reply: "Good afternoon. I am sorry to hear about the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. The refund amount was calculated based on a percentage taken off the base rent. When the calculation is completed, the refund amount provided is correct. Since you booked through Airbnb, they have their own fees and pricing structure. The refund issued from our end is based only on the base rent amount and does not include Airbnb's additional fees. Please note that after reviewing your case, this is the final amount approved and provided by our Refund Committee." I replied and asked them twice for the contact info to Airbnb for a complaint and they stopped responding to me. They were prompt in responses prior to that. These places all look nice on the Internet until you get in there. I understand some wear and tear, however, this place apparently DOES NOT INSPECT these places between rentals. I'm not sure what the cleaning people do either. How can someone miss this bag with drugs in it, in a drawer in the bathroom. I will never rent from Ryson Rentals again.

do not use this company. Johnny is a thief, you will get no work done, And lose all of your money…read more He destroyed my home and vacated the project. Money is still owed back to us. But we know we will never receive it. Because Johnny doesn't do good quality work on Galveston Island.

We just purchased a condo on the far West End of Galveston, and although it was in pretty good…read moreshape we wanted to retile the shower, add a glass shower door, re-carpet a room, and repaint the exterior to "freshen up" the place. All of these tasks could have been easily arranged in the city, but way out here on the western tip of Galveston arranging multiple subcontractors seemed daunting. We heard about Coastal Flooring and Home Renovation from their signs in Galveston, and wanted to keep the business "on the island". Johnny and his crew did an amazing job on everything we wanted, and were even able to replace an broken electrical outlet and some exterior lights that had been bugging me. He kept me updated throughout the project, and finished on time during the low season. Now our condo is updated, fresh, and most importantly, OURS! Highly recommend Johnny and Coastal Flooring and Home Renovation!

Mr. David Okamura is phenomenal. He analyzed my plumbing problem, obtained the necessary parts and…read moreequipment to repair the problem, and Rectified in a very short period of time. I would recommend to anyone to use the Services of Kona Plumbing.

We called about a suspected leak. The repairman saw the area in question and identified the…read moreproblem, which wasn't a leak. Great service that doesn't do unneeded work.

Tom and his crew have been maintaining my Galveston homes for years. He has done everything from…read moreminor paint repair to a complete apartment remodel to kitchens and baths. His rates are fair and I am particularly impressed with his attention to detail, something I wish other contractors had today. In fact I often ask if he would be interested in restoring some of my other rentals in Colorado. Thank you Tom

From the owner: Over 35 years of Experience in high end custom interior and exterior painting. All types of faux…read morefinishes and textures. Drywall repair and texturing. Pressure washing. Top of the line products and services provided..

It's a joy to watch these skilled cabinetmakers quietly ply their craft with exquisite skill…read more Their product is one of great craftsmanship whatever the design. I just wish that every carpenter could be like them.

From the owner: Quick Quick Cabinets is owned and operated in Texas and has over 30 years of industry experience…read more This experience includes design and engineering, supplying cabinetry and countertops, and project management for High Rises, Major Apartment complexes an more. Quick Quick Cabinets has successfully built a long-term stable relationship with a number of leading US home building materials retailers. If we can design and deliver 100 kitchens in 2 weeks, as we did for 8 Days of Hope after the Harvey Hurricane, we can install all of your cabinets in record time! Furthermore, we value honesty and integrity and stand behind our work. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. QQC has the highest standards and strict requirements with every product we manufacture and install. In fact, in 2020, Quick Quick Cabinets has delivered 200 kitchens, and we have 200 happy references. Commitment - With the ease of our design and quick, quality installation time, we exist to positively impact our client’s needs. Vision - To become the best, most loved, most profitable and most sought-after cabinet supplier and installer in the Texas Gulf Coast Region. Mission - Our mission is our dedication to the best customer service, delivered by the best installers with the support of the best administrative team.

July 27, 2026 Spent…read moreover an hour at my happy place today. Bought candles, a few plants, rusty gnome, a few garden decor items. Didn't see Bailey kitty unfortunately.

Walking into Tom's Thumb by Cornelius Nursery feels like stepping into a lush, peaceful forest…read more Tom's has been around on the Island for decades. If you love plants this is the kind of place where you could get happily lost for a while. The staff was so welcoming and friendly, which made my visit even more enjoyable. I found a beautiful Golden Pathos that felt like it had been waiting just for me. Bringing home new plants is one of my favorite ways to spark joy in my home. For the size of the plant the cost was reasonable. I'll definitely buy from them again. Aside from all the greenery, they also have a huge selection of pots, soil, planters, and outdoor figurines that would bring your garden space to life.