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Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us!

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Early birds can watch the sun rise over the bay.
Private Primary suite
Primary Bedroom featuring a king size bed and a bay view.
The private en-suite primary bathroom is bright and cheerful.
Rainfall shower head in primary bathroom shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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La Porte, TX
  • Sylvan Beach Park
    1 min walk
  • Heritage Park
    5 min walk
  • Shell Beach
    9 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us!

Casita Azul is a updated 1940's era cottage which includes a living room, kitchen, sun room, laundry room, main with en-suite bathroom, two guest rooms and a second bathroom. The main bedroom features a king size bed. The first guest room has two super comfy twin beds. The second guest room contains a very plush queen bed and a bunk bed.
This private cottage sleeps 8 people comfortably. The sun room boasts wall of windows that overlook the bay. Sit in our antique glider rocker and enjoy the relaxing water view. The fenced backyard features a pool and fire pit. We have an expansive front deck that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Minutes from Houston and Kemah, it offers a convenient beach getaway. The soothing coastal color pallet and décor relax you immediately. A sandy beach and fishing pier are across the street! Our bedding may vary from what is shown in the pictures due to rotating sets between guests for sanitizing purposes.

Sylvan Beach Park is directly across the street with amenities such as beach access, a pay for fishing pier, a playground, a skate park, and a public boat launch. Bring your boat and your can launch it into the bay across the street.

There is a hike and bike network of trails in La Porte as well. The map can be found here: http://laportetx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4579/HIKE_BIKE_MAP_9_2018

There is an above ground pool for use May to September and a fire pit in the fully fenced backyard. We are pet friendly! There is a wave pool and golf course/driving range less than 2 miles away. The Kemah Waterfront, Space Center Houston, Armand Bayou Nature center, San Jacinto Monument, and Battle Ship Texas and the Houston Yacht Club are minutes away. The Houston Museum District and Houston Zoo are also a short drive away. On Main street in La Porte there are several antique shops and restaurants. There is so much to do! Whether you need a home base to explore what the bay area of the Texas Gulf Coast has to offer or you want a quiet house near the beach to relax with your family and friends, Casita Azul is your place!

While enjoying the stunning bay views, you have access to the entire house which includes a full kitchen, living room, sun room, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms with showers, and a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. There are two parking spaces on site. You can park three cars if you tandem park two of them on the left side of the driveway.

Sylvan Beach park is a quiet neighborhood that enjoys a view of the bay. Bring your bicycle and enjoy riding through the quaint neighborhood. A hike and bike path is not far away which connects you to other parts of La Porte. There is a Kroger 1.5 miles down Fairmont Parkway. Within walking distance is the Sylvan Beach Grocery and Cuban Cafe which offers sandwiches and expresso. If you love fabric and quilts, there is also a great quilt shop nearby called Painted Pony Quilts!

We are conveniently located off Hwy. 146 which connects to major roads such as Hwy 225, Interstate 10 or Interstate 45. Beltway 8 is also close!

I am not on site, but live pretty close by. I am happy to answer questions, give recommendations, or tips via text or phone. We don't need to meet but, I can meet face to face if needed. I love to travel and explore. There are so many great things the La Porte area has to offer I'd love to share with you.

We have a keyless entry system so you can self check in and check out. If you need a special check in or out please specify in your inquiry and I will do my best to accommodate your request as long as it does not conflict with another guest's reservation.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate groups over 8. Our beach cottage just cannot handle any more.

We love pets, but limit the number of pets to two.

I can offer a pack n' play, but it must be requested upon reservation.

Monitoring Devices:
We value your privacy. The following is a full disclosure of any recording devices inside or outside the home. We have a Ring video doorbell located at the front door and facing the driveway. We have a camera on the roof directed at the boat ramp that allows us to monitor the weather and tides. We also use a humidity sensor located in the living room behind the wooden chair to monitor the humidity and temperature in the house due the proximity to the coast. We have a rain gauge in the back corner of the yard and an anemometer on the roof which monitors wind speeds.

Property manager

Michelle Ferrell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child proofing, step down into master bedroom

Events

No events allowed
You will be asked to leave for undisclosed guests.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$50 deposit, Max. (2) pets. NOT ALLOWED IN POOL

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
None whatsoever
You must sign a rental agreement via an esignature service in order to gain access to the house. This is separate from your agreement here.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: You will be asked to leave for undisclosed guests.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Porte

Located in La Porte, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Kemah Boardwalk is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds or Stallworth Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
La Porte, TX

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 1 min walk
  • Clear Lake - 13 min drive
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 13 min drive
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 17 min drive
  • Space Center Houston - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Relax! Galveston Bay views, Pool, Fire Pit & Walk to Beach - Families love us! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sylvan Beach Park and Heritage Park. Shell Beach and Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Amazing stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't be cuter!
This is an amazing property! It's in walking distance to beachy area thats perfect for kids and has toys to bring incase you forget! The house is spacious, clean and has everything you need for a great stay. Our host was clear and quick with communication and went the extra mile on being thoughtful with a treat for our arrival. We absolutely adored this trip thanks to our space. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage!
This is a great little cottage by the water. We walked over to the beach several times. The pool in back yard was great as well! We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Our family felt welcomed as soon as we arrived! The kids loved the smores kit that was there for us on arrival! The pool was perfect for the TX heat and the view of Galveston bay was beautiful! We will definitely stay again when visiting family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sittin on the porch by the bay!
Great time, location, and excellent accommodations. Will rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday at the beach
Therr was 4 of us for a long weekend thur To Monday, the house was cozy and has a sunroom to watch sunrise and sunset, so great! It is located across the street of a park and beach with a boat dock, it had many towels and the housr had a beachy theme, it was great, hope to go back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for young families
Perfect place for our large young family (5 kids under 12). Plenty of beds and space. We loved the games cabinet and sunroom. Pool in the backyard was nice when we didn’t want to walk to the beach. We loved being able to walk to Sylvan beach, it was perfect for all ages to swim and play without getting knocked around by crazy big waves like in Galveston. The house was well stocked and had bath AND beach towels. Comfortable and great experience, the s’mores were the cherry on top!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised
Centrally located and near beach and park. Not crowded except during annual festival.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay!
We have stayed with Michelle in the past and were very excited to stay again. We can always count on an easy check in process, clean property, and a comfy home. My son is a bit older now so he was able to take advantage of the provided toys and games, which was a great benefit. We will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was clean and roomy great experience there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place and great location
I loved this super cute rental. Had plenty of bedrooms to accommodate husband, 3 kids and mother in law. Bed in master was comfortable which is hard to find now days. Beautiful view of water across street and about 1 block walk to playground and sandy beach which was perfect for my kids. Loved above ground pool. Nice to have a pool plus could move the Stairs away to keep safe from my curious and adventuresome 5yr old and 3yr old boys. Nice closet:storage area next to bedroom which was perfect size for playpen for the baby. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and just as described!
We brought a sailing team and the house was perfect (just as described). We had great space, the kids enjoyed the pool and the host was quick to respond to any of our questions. Great ten minute ride to the Houston Yacht Club and any amenities needed were no more than 15-20 minutes away
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We loved it there we sat on the porch and watched the cargo ships go by and could walk to the beach very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Another great wjeekend in La Porte.. Thanks Michelle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Trip
Access to beaches were awesome and home was great. Owners provided every necessity you could think of and more. Very Enjoyable :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet and comfortable
Family girls get away and this property provided privacy and security with a great view. Was conveniently located only 2 miles from the sister we came to see. Very clean, comfy beds and furniture. Beautiful secure area for walking. the backyard would be great with summer weather. Better than showed on VRBO. Thank you Michelle
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

dalphine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of bay. Relaxing setting
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe H L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
House was very easy to find. It was very cozy, we really enjoyed our time there. The kitchen was like being at home with everything needed, so we were cooking our own breakfast. We had a good time. We would stay definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Loved our stay here. Great location. Nice house and yard. Convenient location. House was very clean, everything worked great. Host Michelle was awesome and easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

zachary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We enjoyed our time in the small quiet town. Michelle was fantastic! She had everything we needed and very responsive. The location was good for us to enjoy the zoo and Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful for family visit
The house was clean and located close to shopping. It was nice that it was across from the beach. Overall a beautiful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little gem!
This was perfect for a weekend getaway. House has everything, is in great shape, and the mattress (esp master bed) literally most comfortable I’ve ever slept in! There is a fun, pretty public beach and park a block away (Sylvan Beach Park) and another waterfront park (no beach) right across the street giving the place a great bay view. Close enough to the beach “scene” but far enough away to be nice and quiet. The pool was PERFECT. Loved it and hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Benbrook, TX (Fort Worth)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with plenty to do
Loved the home. Decorated nicely in soothing beach tones. Across the street from park, beach and fishing pier. The above ground pool in the back yard was perfect for sunning and relaxing. Owner was very accommodating and understanding. Kemah is only 30 min away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If You're Considering This One, Go For It!
This house was our summer getaway, and we were not disappointed. It was absolutely adorable! The sunroom was everyone's favorite and we ate all of our meals there. The house was incredibly clean and in a great location. My niece loved having a playground within walking distance and she enjoyed the pool. Michelle was a wonderful host, too! Whenever we had any questions, she was quick to respond. She even removed the ladder from the pool because we had a young child with us. That was really awesome because most people wouldn't even think of that! She even left treats in the kitchen (which was well stocked by the way). The beds were comfy and the water got super hot. If you did happen to forget anything, there were grocery stores less than 5 minutes away. We were there over the 4th of July holiday and was planning on driving to Kemah to see fireworks. It turns out, La Porte had their own and it was on the beach! Being right across the street from it, all we had to do was step outside and we saw everything!! I woiuld certainly recommend this house for a small family that needs a nice place to get a breather. Check it out!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little vacation!
We had a great stay at this property! Michelle was great and answering questions and responding quickly. We loved the beds, they were very comfortable and we slept great. The front sun room is great for a quiet place to hang out. If we travel back to La Porte, I would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Ferrell

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I'm a native Houstonian who moved to Chicago, Orlando, and Los Angeles before returning to Houston. I live in Houston with my husband, two kids, and dog.

Traveling and exploring new places is my one my favorite pastimes. I have visited 23 National Parks in the last 10 years and I would struggle to name a favorite because they were all amazing!

I am an avid knitter, quilter, and water colorist. I love exploring with color while creating.

Growing up I spent a week at the beach every summer. I love the smell of the salt air, the view of the water, and the sounds of the surf and seagulls. I know you will find Casita Azul a welcome escape from the everyday just as I do.

As a host, I look forward to interacting with interesting people and welcoming you to my cozy beach cottage!

Why they chose this property

I love sitting in the sun room and watching the boats slip by in the bay. The antique glider that is perfect for curling up with a good book. The sea breezes and coastal decor are so relaxing!

What makes this property unique

This property is offers beach access and is close to Houston. I love walking the dog down the beach front path.
You can skip the long drive, road construction, and crowds in Galveston. Kemah is also within a short drive or ride share to enjoy the many events there.

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English

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