Wait 'N Sea | 2-Minute Walk to Beach | Patio, 2 Balconies & Alfresco Dining
About this house rental
Wait 'N Sea Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Nestled between the Gulf and the bay, this spacious 4BR/3BA house offers a glimpse of the water from two balconies. The upgraded interior features a gleaming kitchen and an additional wet bar area. Dine alfresco on the covered patio, where there is ample space to entertain your group. The beautiful Pirates Beach is a mere 2-minute walk from home. LIVING AREA After a day at the beach, kick back in the bright living area where a sleeper sofa and smart TV await. KITCHEN & DINING Whip up tasty meals in the well-equipped kitchen, complete with a full suite of appliances, gleaming Silestone countertops, and Saltillo tile floors. Sip coffee at the breakfast bar for four. When dinner is served, gather at the six-person dining table. An additional table seats three small children. BED & BATH This house sleeps 13 guests between four bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa in the living area. The primary suite has a king bed, a TV, and a private balcony. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms are each furnished with a queen bed and a smart TV. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combination. The huge fourth bedroom is a suite with three twin beds, a full-size bed, and a smart TV. A wet bar area offers a sink and a mini-fridge. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower. OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES Enjoy your breakfast at the four-person table on the partially covered front balcony. Or head down to the carport patio, where a picnic table and lounge seating await. Kids will love the basketball hoop in the driveway. EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS Perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, beach gear (toys, chairs, and an umbrella), and an outdoor shower. Driveway parking is available for four cars. This stilt house has a two-story layout, and is accessed via one flight of exterior stairs. LOCATION Walk 2 minutes to the scenic Pirates Beach to spend sunny days by the shore. Or hike, bike, fish, and birdwatch along the trails and waterways of Galveston Island State Park. Hit the links or visit the aquarium at Moody Gardens. Venture to downtown Galveston to explore a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. City/town permit number: GVR09033
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Hitchcock, TX
House in Hitchcock, TX
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(30 Reviews)
3.0
We had 13 people booked for 6 nights over the holidays.
We had to purchase an artificial tree as there was not one and were warned there would be a $150 clean up fee if we did not take it home with us. What a shame we couldnt leave it in a closet for future guests to enjoy.
The home was not very clean or neat. Furniture was crooked in all of the rooms (minor irritation I know), dishes in cabinets had to be washed/rinsed before use. Closets and drawers had random items stored in them. Sheets that were not folded, just balled up and stuck in drawers etc.
13 people, 6 nights and were given 12 total towels, 1-2 rolls of paper in bathrooms, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods and only 3 trash bags (we all know the trash generated at Christmas). The hand soap was so watered down it would not even lather.
When we arrived, the screen was off of one living room winfow and all of the windiws were unlocked so security was non-existent. There is also several areas of water damage and signs of mold.
All the negatives being said, the house served our needs and the location was fabulous! There was a great area upstairs that reminded me of an apartment that my daughter and her husband and kids took over as their own little space. It was super cool!
5.0
Beautiful home in a perfect spot, only wish we had had longer to stay!
5.0
Clean 4 bedroom home. Everyone had enough space. We have stayed at this two times. We will probably stay there again. Thank you for the nice place to have a holiday with the family.
5.0
The house was very spacious. It’s enough room for the perfect family getaway or a weekend with friends. It’s just a short walk to the beach. You can actually see the waves crashing from the balcony. I was happy with how clean the house was and I would definitely stay there again in the future.
5.0
The house is nice and spacious. Very well equipped. It is walking distance to the beach, and close enough to town for delivery options. We stayed with four couples and had plenty of room for everyone. The patio is very nice. Only drawbacks were the door lock, the code is very long and not very convenient, and locks each time you close the door. Secondly, the thermostats were locked out and very hard to regulate the temps. Both minor inconveniences, but annoying all the same.
5.0
This house is located just a block from the beach on a street that is not very busy so it made walking to the beach simple. The house itself was very roomy with enough sleeping areas for our family of 8. The Wi-Fi is a little slow but since we didn’t spend much time watching tv or playing on the phones it did not cause any problems. The AC worked well. The house had everything we needed. We will definitely be booking again.
2.0
Good location and beach close by.
House was not clean….from cracker crumbs under the sheets to mold on outdoor furniture…and it lacked basic amenities.
Items were not set up as promised either.
4.0
Good place for families, great neighborhood and short walking distance to the beach.
5.0
Overall great weekend stay at the beach house. Well furnished, and had just about everything we needed, would stay there again.
5.0
This house was just right!
5.0
This house was so well laid out and had a wonderful floorplan. We had 3 moms and 9 boys. Everyone had a bed and there were plenty of bathrooms. We loved the fact that they had lots of extra pillows and sheets for everyone. They had fans in case we needed them, but we did not use them. The AC worked better than any place I've stayed. Even with the heat and humidity in Galveston, we were turning the AC up because we were cold. It was clean, nicely decorated and the neighborhood was safe and well maintained. The walk to the beach was short and easy. When we first arrived, we had a hard time getting the code to work and someone responded quicky to help. We would definitely stay there again.
4.0
We loved our stay. The house was a great fit for my family. We will definitely be back.
3.0
Pro’s: super close to the ocean. Lots of room for a big family like mine. Easy check-in/check-out process. Quiet. Safe neighborhood.
Cons: was NOT clean. We cleaned it ourselves with white rags that turned dark brown after wiping down countertops, kitchen table, dirty high touch areas like door knobs and light switches. They only provide one trash bag for kitchen, then you supply the rest. No hand soap for bathrooms or kitchen. Microwave was broken. A step fell off. One of the beds it hard as a rock. Kitchen sink had old onion pieces in it and it wouldn’t drain until I pulled out the leftover onion. All sorts of dirt and trash on the floors in every room. Beach toys are old and broken. Grill was filthy, we had to buy a grill brush to clean it. The kitchen has dishes and utensils and old food thrown haphazardly in every drawer and cabinet, leaving no room for your food. Someone’s old T-shirt and a dirty towel were even stashed in one of the kitchen cabinets. Gross. I called and texted several times about these. No one came to fix anything until at least an hour after we left. I asked for a refund in the cleaning fee ($400) and was told it wasn’t up to VACASA. It was up to local management. The porch is also a hazard. Don’t waste your time here until management has seen this place for themselves.
5.0
My son ended up having a severe health issue that landed him in the ER our first night. These events are scary enough as is, but not being in our own home could have made things even more stressful. But, the VRBO was restful enough, well appointed enough, and near enough to the pharmacy and stores that it all worked out.
6.0
Cons: the listing said that there was a gas grill but it took multiple calls and a scavenger hunt to find out that the owners had locked it in the garage, which delayed our dinner by hours, then the owners had the nerve to call Vacasa and demand that we immediately remove our baby stroller from the garage. What an insulting and inconvenient way to start the trip! All we did in the garage was locate the grill, look for cleaning supplies for the grill since it was so dirty, and then leave our stroller in there, then we immediately shut the door and locked it. Beware that the owners are watching your every move and won’t apologize or do anything to correct their mistakes! More cons: the deck and stairs are old and rickety, the beach “chairs” and toys are a joke, there are no gates so bring your own if you have pets or children. Bring your own ice. Pros: The location is perfect and the house had most of what we needed! Zoi with Vacasa was very helpful and Retta the local manager was nice. At the end of our stay we washed and dried multiple towels, put away all dishes and left the kitchen immaculate.
3.0
The cabinet doors need to be cleaned, the out door furniture needs cleaning but over all a nice place to stay. Want to let you know the flowers are over grown and just mowed around. Grass very deep in them.
5.0
This was a great house to stay in.
Walking distance to the private beach. It had everything we needed. Only suggestion need to update the utensils and pots and pans in the kitchen.
5.0
My friends and I rented this home as a surprise to our friend Kyle for his birthday. It was so great - the perfect size for 9 of us. Super close to the beach. Everything was super clean, cozy - a great place to rent for a special trip!
3.0
Location was great. The biggest problem that we had was the air conditioning. We would set it at 72 and in a few hours the owners had set it at 76 or 78. We fought this for the first 3 days before VACASA was able to get the owner to stop resetting it. We would come back from the beach and the house would be so hot. Unbearable. The deck needs a paint job and the outdoor furniture had not been cleaned. The chairs in the kitchen and the cabinets needed to be cleaned. Living room was adequate but I don't believe that it was vacuumed before we got there as there were pieces of a monopoly game under the coffee table and couch. VACASA called on 1st day wanting to know if we found airpods and a tablet. I told them no and reminded them that the cleaning people were there before us. A few days later they called again saying that the leak sensor in the master bathroom was going off and asked us to check. We're on vacation and you keep interrupting it. This was our first time using VRBO and our last time. There was also a large planter on deck that was broken down the side.
5.0
We had a fantastic time! Property is exactly as advertised. Only complaint: the thermostats would continue to reset to 75 degrees while we were present or down at the beach. Couldn’t unlock to keep them at 70, minor inconvenience which could be major depending on your level of sunburn. Otherwise perfect property for our large group of friends with kids ranging in age 19 months - 10 years old. Would definitely stay again!
8.0
Clean and roomy in a great location.
4.0
Great place!
Clean and roomy in a great location.
4.0
Clean and roomy in a great location.
3.0
Cons: the listing said that there was a gas grill but it took multiple calls and a scavenger hunt to find out that the owners had locked it in the garage, which delayed our dinner by hours, then the owners had the nerve to call Vacasa and demand that we immediately remove our baby stroller from the garage. What an insulting and inconvenient way to start the trip! All we did in the garage was locate the grill, look for cleaning supplies for the grill since it was so dirty, and then leave our stroller in there, then we immediately shut the door and locked it. Beware that the owners are watching your every move and won’t apologize or do anything to correct their mistakes! More cons: the deck and stairs are old and rickety, the beach “chairs” and toys are a joke, there are no gates so bring your own if you have pets or children. Bring your own ice. Pros: The location is perfect and the house had most of what we needed! Zoi with Vacasa was very helpful and Retta the local manager was nice. At the end of our stay we washed and dried multiple towels, put away all dishes and left the kitchen immaculate.
5.0
Perfect beach house
My family of 5 adults and two tiny children loved this house. We had plenty of space to spread out. The clean beach was a short walk plus we could see the beach from our porches. One suggestion-the balcony really needs a safety gate.
5.0
Spacious and Clean
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a delightful stay at this property. It was very clean and fresh, and everyone had plenty of room. We put the kids downstairs and gave the grandparents the large upstairs space, which has a private bathroom and a mini fridge. It was an easy walk to the beach. We would love to stay at this property again!
5.0
Birthday bash
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My sister and I celebrated our birthdays at the beach with various family members and friends. Home was adequate for all our guests, delightfully decorated and clean.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was my family’s first time renting this property and we were so pleased with it. Guests ranged from 4-73 years old (plus a puppy) and with that, we appreciated the short walk to the beach. The house was immaculate, had plenty of room for all of us, and came nicely supplied with all sorts of beach supplies and extra linens. Turnkey was very responsive to a small maintenance issue we had, and sent someone out for repair literally minutes after I texted them. We would happily rent this property again.
5.0
Wonderful getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was my family’s first time renting this property and we were so pleased with it. Guests ranged from 4-73 years old (plus a puppy) and with that, we appreciated the short walk to the beach. The house was immaculate, had plenty of room for all of us, and came nicely supplied with all sorts of beach supplies and extra linens. Turnkey was very responsive to a small maintenance issue we had, and sent someone out for repair literally minutes after I texted them. We would happily rent this property again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hitchcock?
The average price for a rental in Hitchcock is $440 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wait 'N Sea | 2-Minute Walk to Beach | Patio, 2 Balconies & Alfresco Dining. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wait 'N Sea | 2-Minute Walk to Beach | Patio, 2 Balconies & Alfresco Dining pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Wait 'N Sea | 2-Minute Walk to Beach | Patio, 2 Balconies & Alfresco Dining?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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