Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities

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Fenced in backyard with sidewalk to Guest house entry door

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Shoreacres, TX

Shell Beach
3 min walk
Sylvan Beach Park
8 min drive
Armand Bayou Nature Center
12 min drive
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This 1-bedroom guest house, has a breath taking view of Galveston Bay. Watch the Pelicans soar, the large ships entering the ports, and the sail boats racing. Only 35 minutes from NRG stadium, Galveston, and beautiful downtown Houston.

The Kemah Boardwalk is only 15 minutes away.

The guest house is secluded and gated from the main house and guests will have the guest house to themselves. The guest house has a couch that makes out to a full bed. Air mattress available for guest bookings over 3 people. There is a washer/dryer combo for small loads for our longer staying guest.

Kayaks are available!

Property manager

Barry and Jan Plante

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

$10/day for one animal over 40 lbs. 2 animals max

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Two day minimum

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

La Porte

Located in Shoreacres, a neighbourhood in La Porte, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Space Center Houston is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include NASA Johnson Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk. Clear Lake Park and Howard L. Ward Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Shoreacres, TX

What's nearby

Sylvan Beach Park - 8 min drive
Clear Lake - 12 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) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
‪Jersey Mike's - ‬8 min drive
‪Jack In The Box - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Dog friendly and beautiful waterfront guest house with Amenities located?

Located in Shoreacres, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shell Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sylvan Beach Park and Heritage Park. Armand Bayou Nature Center and El Jardin Del Mar are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

25 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Rest and Relaxation!!!

Jan and Barry were absolutely amazing hosts! They made the stay the most enjoyable!! I will be back :)

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Guest House

Cozy guest house with adorable fenced in area for pets. Hosts were onsite and very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to future visits. Guest house was clean, comfortable and very charming.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

1 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway pl

Rental was perfect for us. Had a wonderful fenced in yard for our furbaby. We only had to bring our clothes and food. Everything else was provided by our hosts. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely rent from Barry and Jan again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yadirah M.

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!!!

Barry & Jan amazing folks that I now call friends. Our stay was Incredible & Amazing and the feeling of home resonates all around. I miss it and my new found friends already! YM

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This was a great place to relax after a very stressful drive. Enjoyed the views and fences in area for the puppies. Shell beach was neat to check out as well. Will definitely be back for a little longer visit next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

19 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galveston Bay Delight

This property was an amazing place to stay. I loved having the opportunity to wake early and take a walk and watch the sun, rise above Galveston Bay. In the afternoon, I often sat outside and watched my dog enjoy the fenced in yard and I enjoyed the sunsets. I was so excited to see pelicans sitting on a dock,and on another occasion I saw 3 porpoises swim along the dock on their way out to deeper waters in the bay. Jan and Barry are experienced hosts and offer their expertise and knowledge about events and activities in the area. It is a fun, safe, and friendly place to spend your vacation.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host and beautiful views

Five stars all the way around. The hosts are amazing and we loved the views. My daughter loved the turtles. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time

Thank you very much Jan and Barry for the wonderful vacation place, our family enjoyed the time very much too, especially the little man! We’ll back for sure!

10/10 Excellent

John M.

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic memory

We completely loved our time at this little paradise. Barry and Jan were so very friendly, easy to talk to and fun. We are very thankful we had the wonderful experience! The waterfront property was beautiful as well. Amazing!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

25 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

This property is the perfect location, with the perfect little apartment, with the perfect hosts! We enjoyed it immensely! Thanks Barry and Jan!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Lynda V.

18 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We hit the jackpot.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay only one problem the bed was too high off the floor I understand they were going to correct that for in the future if we ever need to rent again they'll be the first ones we call

10/10 Excellent

Mary V., La Follette, TN USA

11 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Guest Suite with Yard

My husband, myself and 2 dogs needed a place for a couple of days and this was perfect. The amenities were generous, bed comfortable, hosts gracious and fenced yard perfect for our dogs. Loved our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ida w.

21 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Amazing view will b back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

25 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot! Very quiet and lovely

Great experience!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

2 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our month at Miramar! Great hosts😀😀

Top of the mountain!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mary H.

6 May 2019

Comfortable, Cozy, Cute

This was a perfect place for my son to stay during the week he took classes at San Jacinto College Maritime Campus. The apartment was well-stocked and large enough for 1- 3 adults or a family of 4 with younger children. The owners were very helpful. Jan has some pet turtles which she keeps in a wonderful habitat outside. She was nice enough to tell us about them and allowed my son to pick a couple of them up. The apartment, as my title says, is comfortable, cozy and cute. We were also able to walk on the neighborhood's private pier in late evening, which was nice. It seems to be a family oriented neighborhood. I recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

31 Mar 2019

Friendly getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Barry & Jan were excellent hosts. The location and the amenities were amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

16 Mar 2019

Jan & Barry go way beyond what you expect

Do yourself a favour and stay here! Hosts are awesome! Very central to area, Half our from Houston, half hour from Galveston and 10 minutes from Kemah boardwalk. Apartment is private, clean comfortable and the view can’t be beat.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

annette c.

8 Mar 2019

Beautiful, secluded and relaxing retreat

I absolutely loved staying at this apartment with a yard. My dogs were welcomed and loved! Excellent hosts made the experience even more pleasant. I was able to use Wi-Fi to work while I was there. I really enjoyed taking my dogs for a walk along the bay! I will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Barry and Jan Plante

Jan and I (Barry) have lived in this home since 2013. Kids finally all moved out and this guest house is now available. I'm a retired NASA guy and still work in the Sanitary Equipment industry. Jan works as a Special Ed teacher.

Why they chose this property

What's not to love living on the water? It is that simple. The community is quiet and safe and is close to all of the big city and Galveston "things to do".

What makes this property unique

Fishing across the street.
Great location
Golf Cart available
Guest House is separate from the Main structure. Guests may use the area under the house and upstairs balcony to view the beautiful bay.