Rosa was an excellent host, great communication and very responsive. We enjoyed being able to relax at her rustic cottage with our dogs, particularly on the enclosed balcony. (If you are bringing dogs, please note that the big, lush yard is not fully fenced in. We kept our dogs on leash.) We always come prepared, but this comfortable home had everything we would have needed, including some toiletries, cleaning supplies and spices. (The master closet is a nice size, but you will need to bring your own hangers.) It's walking distance to the semi-private beach, and vehicles (including rented golf carts) may be driven right onto the sand at the entrance. The water this time of year was warm, surprisingly blue and clear, with no seaweed on the beach. Watch out for the strong rip tide.
We stayed at a different rental in the Sea Isle Court subdivision in 2020, and enjoyed the slower pace. It's about 20 minutes from Galveston, where we grocery shopped at Kroger and enjoyed takeout from our favorite restaurants.
The subdivision has a few dining options, including some food trucks. I enjoyed a lobster roll Thursday evening, and the owners couldn't have been nicer.
The subdivision pool closed for the season on Labor Day.
We visit Galveston at least once a year, so we didn't feel the need to visit the attractions. This visit was just about relaxing and sharing quality time together.