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Roomy waterfront home with boat slip and large deck
Galveston, TX

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Noey Z.

Great Vacay, but house needs some love.
2nd time staying at Big Kahuna. We love the outdoor spaces, but house needs some serious love. Plank flooring has huge gaps making them stumbling spots. Master shower pan has been poorly patched making it uneven. Water takes 5-10 minutes to heat up and then is only warm. The house has so much potential as it is big enough to accommodate 20 guests comfortably. Wonderful memories have been made, but should we return we will look into other properties.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Stay
Overall everything was great, I would recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute spacious
Loved this beach house!! We will be renting it again!! Bring your own games. I didn’t see any there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
12 of us came down for a one night stay before our cruise. The neighborhood is so peaceful. Plenty of beds and bathrooms. We wish we had been able to stay more days!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon D., Crawford Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time !!!!
Fishing was good , access to beach was not crowded ,overall excellent experience !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Leon - We're delighted to hear that you had a great fishing experience and enjoyed the uncrowded beach access! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. We hope to see you again for another excellent experience in the future.

6/10 Okay

Alexandra O.

Bachelorette trip
The house and trip was great there was a few Things like the house smelled horrible when I arrived I had to go buy febreeze to make it better and the couches were horrible I sat down and it hurt my bitt because that couch was broken and the bunk beds were horrible felt like there was wooden planks throughput them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue S.

Nice location but needs maintenance
The property location is nice but the house needs some couple maintenance. The door knob is broken, some nails exposed on top floor, kitchen floor has some opening, ants and spiders found on bed, some of the bunk bed smelled bad. Need better cleaning. The listing pictures are not same as reality. The property manager is very responsive. Regardless all the issues, we had a great time and just wished the property is in better shape.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Leanne l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property needs some TLC
The home had a great floor plan, but was in need of repairs. The overall dingy and tattered state didn’t set the vacation off on the right foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacky N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend staying here
The images vs how the property truly is in person is completely deceiving. Upon arrival, as we tried opening the door, the whole door knob to the main door fell off, this was already a sign to a bad start. A broken door knob to the main entrance can’t possibly be something overlooked as this is the main door to the 2nd floor patio. The property was dirty with stains against the kitchen walls, this property looks like it may have been damaged by previous renters and the owners of the property never fixed the issues. I walked the property, it looked like the place was currently being renovated. There were multiple holes in the wall by the toilet and shower, crown molding pulled off of the wall and just laying by the shower. The shower in the room with a single king and double bunk would not turn more than 1/4th the way which made the shower only have cold water. The shower for the room with multiple bunks and 2 queens had water collecting at the bottom while showering. The very top of the stairway has a broken plank piece where the carpet and flooring met and left an unsafe walking area for small children as the wood and nail was exposed. I had to contact the property at 4pm (check in time) since code for check in was ever sent to me. I was told to send a text to a number provided of any issues I encounter. I never received a response from management. The main door remained broken the whole time we were there and I never had anyone reach out to me to come fix anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house. Loved it!
Had a short friends trip here and we had a blast! Hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
Tina - Thanks for staying with us and hope we can host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing stay!
My family and I loved this place! It's in a peaceful neighborhood and right on the water! Something I really loved was how much natural light came into the home from the large windows in the common areas! It's big enough for families or groups of friends and has everything you need, including a fully equipped kitchen and cozy living areas. The deck outside was great for hanging out and enjoying the beautiful views. You could also go fishing or kayaking, or just chill by the water. It was a fantastic place to stay and we will be back for a longer stay in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2023
Naomi - Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our waterfront property. It is great to hear that you found our home to be spacious and well-equipped with everything you need to enjoy a comfortable stay. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed spending time on our deck and taking in the beautiful views of the water. We look forward to welcoming you back for a longer stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We had the best time. It was very nice place and a quiet neighborhood! We went to the beach access across the way and it was the perfect quiet location! The house itself was great. The rooms were perfect for our families. We each brought 1-3 kids! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Hannah - Thanks for the review and for choosing to stay with us here at Beachbox. Glad to know our house was a perfect fit for you and your family needs. You're welcome anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Great rental property!
We have a wonderful time, this was a great location! The house had more than enough room for all of us and the beds were comfortable. There is some updating needed for the flooring and there were some things that needed a little better cleaning, but overall there were no major issues. We would recommend this rental for anyone looking to have a great weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Sarah - Thanks for staying with us and for the recommendation. We appreciate your valuable feedback as it helps us move forward with the home. We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

DAVID J., HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach home getaway
Great property and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
David - Thanks for staying with us and hope we can host you again in the future.

6/10 Okay

Kalicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our overall stay was fine but we did run in to a few minor issues.
There were aints in the kitchen and spider's in beds down stairs. The front entrance door handles were loose and so were a few of the other door handles. Aside from that we had an amazing stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Noey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable, would recommend.
Enjoyed the spacious home with ensuites in every bedroom. Home was a bit beat-up from being a rental, but it didn't detract from our stay. Host was amazing about staying in touch and sharing valuable info!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., Houston, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This is a grand house that accommodated our large group. The house is equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, the restrooms had plenty of towels and starter toiletries. The location is perfect for fishing right off the canal. The beach was a 3 minute drive. I would rent here again. Check in was super easy and we had great communication with owner throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Patricia - Thanks for the lovely review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Hope you come back and see us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Great place , great location and plenty of room our family had a blast at beach across street! Awesome place .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Hello Tracy. Thanks for the review and for staying with us. I must agree, our location is great and also, we're glad to know that our house was a perfect fit. You're welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Cortez J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jackson’s Take Galveston
This was a great property vacation rental, from the time we got there the owner communicated with us from beginning to end the property was very clean & the house and rooms are very spacious my only suggestion would be for the dryer to get hotter other than that I would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Cortez - Thank you so much for the feedback, as it helps us move forward with the home. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Come again!

10/10 Excellent

chasity j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
It was a awesome place the scenery was amazing great place to be with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
Chasity - It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review. Glad to know you find our home beautiful and to your liking. We'd love to host you again!

8/10 Good

Diyar O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thanks for your review, Diyar! We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Big Kahuna
The Beach Box Rep was very much a joy to deal with and was on top of his job The home needs some maintainence done as the dish washer was not fastened to the countertop and was difficult to use as it felt as though it was falling out of location , there is no frying pan in kitchen and we had to purchase one , The master door knob was loose but luckly we had a screwdriver with us to fix this The elevator is out of service and loading everyones belongings up and down the stairs , 2 flights for some , was a chore Note : There are no tvs in any of the upstairs bedrooms , this was not an issue for our group but it may be for others The Roku TVs are a nice feature but turn themselfs off and it is a bit of a issue returning to local channels , maybe we just dont know how to do this , but having a local antenna option would be a good addition to roku tv for local news If the cabnets and drawers were labled for what is in them it would help with locating items Over all it was a very good place to stay and for large groups we would recomend this rental
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jami J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Youth Group Trip
This house was perfect for our youth group trip! The host was very accommodating and answered all questions quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2022
Thanks for staying with us, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again in the future, Jami.

10/10 Excellent

Roz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
Thanks for staying with us and hope we can host you again in the future Rossary.

10/10 Excellent

Guillermina L., Spring Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental beach house
We had an amazing time with our family and definitely will rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2021
Thanks for the review Guillermina and we hope to host you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Nhan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away trip
We had a great time at this rental. The house was spacious/clean and has a lot of beds, more than enough for our group of 22 people. It would be nice if there was an underwater light for fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback; we really appreciate it. We'd love to have you again!

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day 2021
Good experience, well kept. Location was great with easy access to the beach. Will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thanks for staying with us Richard, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again in the future.

6/10 Okay

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great location but needs maintenance
The property itself has a great layout, was clean when we checked in, and is in a great location right on the canal. We have a huge extended family and even with 20 people, there was sufficient room for everyone to have their own space and prevent any drama. Despite all this, the home is WELL used and upon checking-in found several maintenance issues which were brought up to the management company. Most notably, the canal underwater light shorts out and cannot be used, all showers upstairs leaked around the glass (some considerably more than others), one of the upstairs shower pans was covered in silicone (we think that’s what it was….we ultimately didn’t use that shower due to the shower pan and the amount it leaked), the dryer struggled to dry anything (with enough cycles it did though), and then minor maintenance throughout. The management company stated they would send their guy out to repair everything after we checked out for the weekend but it’s worth mentioning, especially if you have a large group and avid fisherman with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time
Despite the summer heat, this placed offered plenty of shade and relaxing spots to chill out and spend time with family and friends. The beach less than 5 minutes by car or fishing from your own deck on the canal, everyone could have the space and activity they wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review Janet. We'd love to host you again!

8/10 Good

Keri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun week!
We had a great time in this rental. They were having some water leaking issues and some ant problems in one of the bathrooms. The water was leaking on us in the kitchen as we were cooking, and we came home to some wet groceries and clothes in the bathroom due to the leaks in the house. But we are pretty low maintenance and worked around those issues. Management was notified and came within 48 hours. Be aware that the built in beds are small. We had teenagers and could not fit them into the beds, but we brought a blow up mattress and it worked out fine. The kitchen is not stocked for a party of 16, so you will need to bring extra cookie sheets and skillets and Dutch ovens, as we cooked every day and night we were there. The location was great. It was such a short drive to the beach, and the boys walked to the beach several times. The bunk house downstairs is warm, but we put the 12 year olds down there and they loved having their own space and didn't mind the temperature. I am 49 and could not have slept comfortably down there, only because I have to sleep cool. All in all it was a great stay and I would stay there again. Hopefully, if you book the rental they will have the water leaks fixed and maybe a way to cool the lower bunkhouse better. But it was a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rozell H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay 2021
The house was extremely clean and spacious…accommodated my family of 22 with no issues. The Property Manager, Mr. R. Griffin was very attentive…he was readily available and responded to questions quickly. My family and I will definitely return in the near future. Thanks, The Harris Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review Rozell. We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Hai H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed time at the house
Nice place for friends and family to relax, crabbing and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2021
Thanks for the review Hai and we hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

mandy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a group of 20!
Host was very responsive. The house was a great location. Beds were ok. Not the most comfortable but I didn’t wake up with a sore back. The beds in the walls are not full twin so if you have a tall child they may not be able to stretch out. Home is fully stocked with anything you would need for cooking including a blender and a crockpot. Fishing was great. The only thing we’re were disappointed in was none of the deck lights for fishing work. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2021
Thanks for the review Mandy and we hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Great property for a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review Renee. We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sam Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Summer Stay
5 Stars all the way around. We couldn't have found a better place to host our family for the week. The hosts were great, and the home was exactly what we were looking for. Clean, cozy, and big, we had 15 people and never felt crammed. The deck by the way was awesome!! But bring plenty of sunscreen, there is a great breeze out on the deck, but the sun still got us!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review Sam. We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Lilly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bigger than pictured
This home is great for a big family. It was totally immaculate, and larger than we expected. We had fun fishing from the dock, caught a few trout and fired up the BBQ. The beach is about 2 minutes from the house and there is a great cul-de-sac 2 streets behind the home right on the bay that was ideal for fishing. We would love to come back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review. We'd love to host you again Lilly!

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Visit
This was our second trip to the Big Kahuna, and it was even better than the first! The weather was definitely much better, haha. We love this house, and look forward to making memories here every year!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review Sally. We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Yingying C., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
We found this one at the last minute since our VR in Corpus was canceled by the owner due to some issues. We were glad we found this. Even though I didn’t like Canal too much but it’s very close to beach as well, we had a good time. The property manager is very responsive. The bunk beds were wobbly so he has sent people to fix those. The bedroom on the first floor has some smells and stuffy though. Overall this is great experience. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks for the review and we hope to host you again in the future Yingying.

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Something for everyone
Something for everyone! Great place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2023
Tina - It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review. You're welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Venue
We had a wonderful time at this property. Our family is spread out across the country and we got together for a post covid reunion. The house was clean, well provisioned and it’s in a quiet neighborhood. Close to beach and close enough to Galveston.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Box Review
The property was clean, bright, and spacious. Plenty of deck seating to enjoy the view. Quiet neighborhood and not far from Terramar Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Joanna - It was a pleasure to host you and thanks for the review. You're welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We throughly enjoyed our stay during Memorial weekend. It was the perfect location for all of us, we had from 2yrs old to adults and there was plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Kelly - Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our property during Memorial weekend and found it spacious and comfortable. We hope you made some wonderful memories and we would love to have you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty home, but too many “rules!”
This is a beautiful home, however there are way too many “rules.” Can’t turn the thermostat lower than 70 or the air conditioner will freeze up. It was very hot in the house due to the humid Galveston climate, so 70 was still extremely warm. Also, condensation drips from air vents. Constant reminders of when check in and check out were including messages asking us to let them know if we left early so the cleaning crew could get started. Cleaning crew showed up right at 11 am. We were still cleaning up from breakfast and working on getting our things out of the house. You have to give every little detail as to why you are renting the house, and who will be staying. I’m a mother of 4, in my 40’s, and shouldn’t have to explain everything. Only 5 cars allowed, yet the house will sleep 23 people. We had some unexpected guests come to visit, and received multiple texts to move cars off of the grass, however there is nowhere else to park close by, and it was pouring down rain. It was just a bit annoying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great house!
This house was very clean and comfortable! We loved how spacious it was. I would rent again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this home!
Girls birthday trip, and we couldn't have picked a better home. There were only 11 of us, but the home was extremely spacious and perfect for a larger group. We enjoyed the deck, shopping along the Strand, and dinner downtown. We have all already told friends and family about the big Kahuna. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springcbreak 2021
Great place to get together and make memories. Plenty of space for teens to spread out and do their thing. Adults had plenty of space as well. Fishing, canal and bay access. Great space for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn A., Magnolia, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House!
We had our family come and stay. Everyone had a room and plenty of space. We all caught fish and enjoyed the views and time together! Giving this house a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a getaway!
The whole family loved it, and I mean the WHOLE family! My grandparents, parents, aunt & uncle and cousins made the trip. Everyone had a great time, and adored this spacious home! Directly on the canal was great for the guys, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. The layout fit us just right, the kids enjoyed the bunks and the older folks had plenty of privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for families
Home was amazing! Everything was top knot notch! Only complaint was the water never got warm in the only bathtub which was a little problematic with small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family had a ball!
Favorite house in Galveston! Fishing from the dock was a great time and my boys caught some trout!! The living room and big deck feel like one big space. There is a large dinner table on the deck that we weren't expecting which was awesome because the weather was perfect!! We had a little problem with the lockbox and keys at arrival, but the hosts responded within 2 minutes and helped us resolve the issue. We will continue to recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021