We didn’t anticipate a drastic temperature drop and perpetual rain when we booked this vacation, but the dreary weather was the only drawback to our stay. The home is full of beach touches and all amenities were easy to find and thoughtfully gathered and labeled. Access to the beach was easy and the nearby stores and eateries marked on the fridge. We enjoyed our cozy stay in and the easy access to downtown Galveston for all the tourist attractions. We will definitely return in a warmer month to take advantage of the beach toys and the cozy outdoor spaces and take In more sea air. All parties were charmed and happy here.

Very close to the beach, far enough outside of town where it’s quiet, far enough off the main road you don’t hear the traffic and plenty of space for a group of friends. The house was well supplied with everything you need. Everything is even labeled so you know exactly where everything is. The owner is very friendly and is there for you whenever you need or if you have any questions. I would highly recommend this house this location for any event and hope to get to use it again same time next year!

Awesome house, just minutes from the sand. We had a great time, our kids enjoyed the games that were in the house and we found everything we needed with the detailed instructions and labeling. Thank you!

From the moment we drove up and saw the porch and hammocks we were blown away by all the amenities this property offered. It was absolutely perfect for our mom friend group to have a wonderful relaxing few days to celebrate the end of summer. Close to the beach and just enough distance from the tourists. Would highly recommend for families as well. Fully stocked kitchen, games and activities for everyone, and golf cart to the beach. Perfection!

Great stay! Thank you for leaving some necessities. Very organized. Owner ver responsive! Grandkids rated it a 10! Love the family scrapbook! Suggestions: leave a couple of extra towels in bath off living room. Consider putting chest in closet to create more room in bedroom. Thank you!

Renting the golf cart was the best decision. Made it so easy to haul stuff to and from the beach. The house was so clean and well stocked. Lots of sand toys, beach games, a wagon, boogie boards, towels and more. Everything you need for the beach was provided. We had the best time at this beach house with our family.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Best of Times beach house! After many visits to many beach houses, we can say this is the most well-stocked house we have ever stayed in! The owners' offering of games, puzzles, extra towels, grill accessories, and beach toys is amazing! There is even an information booklet made by the owners. This book includes not only instructions for the house but also lists places to go, fun things to do and the best places to eat, even a history of the island!!!!! We certainly enjoyed the Best of Times!!! Desiree and John Hatcher

My family enjoyed at a great stay at Best of Times. The house provided a nice retreat when we were not at the beach.

The house was clean and neat. The porch was shaded in the evening and was a great place to sit and listen to the ocean. I highly recommend getting the golf cart for the short trip to the beach. It really came in handy for all the back and forth trips our group made. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!

The hosts were very responsive and have thought of everything you could need to have a comfortable experience. My kids loved the games and the bucket/flashlights came in handy for ghost crab hunting! Great property!

What an amazing property! We had such a great time that we will be renting again for next year. The property is located just a couple blocks from the sea and with the optional Golf Cart rental is was a breeze to get back and forth. The house is perfectly detailed for living on ocean time and set up for a beach get away. The bedrooms are reasonable sized and the kitchen comes with everything you need to cook a great meal at your home away from home.

We loved our stay! The place is clean, well stocked and maintained. Communication with owner was easy and fast response. Highly recommend

Great location and home. Use of golf cart was a lifesaver!

We absolutely loved our stay at this perfect family beach home. Excellent location right by the beach and a fun time had by all! We hope to return soon! Thanks!

We loved how close this property was to the beach. Just a short walk or golf cart ride away. The kids and dogs absolutely loved heading to the beach each morning. It was a short drive to The Strand and other local attractions. Overall, great place!

We loved how close this property was to the beach. Just a short walk or golf cart ride away. The kids and dogs absolutely loved heading to the beach each morning. It was a short drive to The Strand and other local attractions. Overall, great place!

We stayed here again and its a good fit for us. We really enjoy hanging out in the evening in the swings. Thank you!

I had such a great time at this house and it was great to get away. The owner was so generous allowing me to check in early. Thank you

Everything was wonderful. I loved everything about the location to the beach. The owners couldn’t have done a better job. I did bring a very small dog and the neighbors 2 large dogs would constantly bark knowing I had a small dog in the house. They also had a car alarm go off every 10 minutes one night from 4 am - 8 am. Other than the neighbors disregard for the neighborhood, my week long stay was amazing:) the property has lots of extras for you to use like board games, video games, golf cart, pet friendly, washer dryer, beach chairs etc! Definitely loved it here!

Everything was wonderful. I loved everything about the location to the beach. The owners couldn’t have done a better job. I did bring a very small dog and the neighbors 2 large dogs would constantly bark knowing I had a small dog in the house. They also had a car alarm go off every 10 minutes one night from 4 am - 8 am. Other than the neighbors disregard for the neighborhood, my week long stay was amazing:) the property has lots of extras for you to use like board games, video games, golf cart, pet friendly, washer dryer, beach chairs etc! Definitely loved it here!

I grew up going to Pirate’s Beach and loved going back and taking my family. It feels exactly the same! It’s quiet and friendly. The house was a perfect size for our family of 4. We’ll definitely go back!

Really nice house and the owner was very accommodating.

The house was just what we expected. The 3 rooms had queens each and quad bunks in the last one. 2 well suited bathrooms met our needs. Dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, pots-pans-dishes-utensils, you name it, its available. A large open living area tied everything together and made visiting with family easy while working in the kitchen or dining. Every nook and space had toys, games, books, video games, blankets or something, so don't bother to pack those things if you enjoy them. AT&T Tv and internet was used some but we were always out doing something. All the homes in the area are on stilts as is this one, but the stairs are straight and minimal. Very nice 2 level deck with the upper deck sporting 2 lounge chairs for sunbathing. The ground level was perfect for hanging out. The 2 hammocks were very relaxing! The garage holds the washer and dryer, golf cart, games and BBQ pit along with many toys and useful items for the beach. The beach is about 2 blocks away with easy access. Unfortunately there is no vehicle access on the beach but it is only a short walk to a great spot. Everything was nice and tidy and the property very clean and organized. Most all drawers were marked for easy identification of contents. The overall location was good for us. Only about a five mile drive to the Seawall and attractions. Directly across from the neighborhood was a very well equipped convenience store with all the essentials. Beer, fresh pizza, ice cream deli and many products that you may need. They even have a Boarshead meat display! Overall the owners have a well kept, seasoned home that met our expectations and we hope that others have the same experience we did! Enjoy!

We enjoyed our stay and loved the location and home.

We loved our stay here. The house is a short walk to the beach. We love Pirate's Beach since there are no cars on the beach. The house has everything our family needed for a fun stay v

We loved our stay here. The house is a short walk to the beach. We love Pirate's Beach since there are no cars on the beach. The house has everything our family needed for a fun stay v

We had a wonderful beach getaway. The home was very cozy and clean and the owners were very helpful.

We had a wonderful beach getaway. The home was very cozy and clean and the owners were very helpful.

Evacuating from Golden Meadow, La. for Hurricane Ida gave a new meaning to beach getaway. Through the blessing of our wonderful host and cottage we were able to weather the storm away from home. The feeling of comfort that comes as soon as you walk through the door is unbelievable, you know many happy times and joy has been experienced here. The children's games, the guitar hero, the many beach buckets and shovels there is nothing you shall want. As for our host Christina who came as a blessing in our life, you know what you have done for us and you will remain in our hearts forever. We look forward to our next visit when we can truly take advance of all this wonderful cottage escape has to offer.

Evacuating from Golden Meadow, La. for Hurricane Ida gave a new meaning to beach getaway. Through the blessing of our wonderful host and cottage we were able to weather the storm away from home. The feeling of comfort that comes as soon as you walk through the door is unbelievable, you know many happy times and joy has been experienced here. The children's games, the guitar hero, the many beach buckets and shovels there is nothing you shall want. As for our host Christina who came as a blessing in our life, you know what you have done for us and you will remain in our hearts forever. We look forward to our next visit when we can truly take advance of all this wonderful cottage escape has to offer.

Great stay at this house. Super close to the beach! The owners were very responsive to our questions beforehand and even checked on us during our stay. If we hadn't bought a house in Pirates ourselves, I'd be back. : )

This is the second time our family spent a long weekend here and we were just as pleased with location, amenities and communication with owners. The golf cart makes zipping to the beach and back all the more fun.