Portofino Seaside Escape

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Seabrook, TX

Kemah Boardwalk6 min drive
NASA Johnson Space Center10 min drive
Space Center Houston14 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy water views and sunrise off Galveston bay from the front porch/balcony! Escape to this beach themed home with many windows for natural light and an open concept floorplan. It is 3 bd 2 bth 1620 sqft 17' off the ground on stilts (no lift) but the house is single story. It sleeps up to 10 with 2 foldaway beds. Middle room includes tv, desk and chair for working/gaming. Spacious backyard with outdoor dining, refrigerator and firepit. Pet friendly.

Property manager

Julie Mathos

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Entry has stairs, not wheelchair access

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No firearms, no exceptions. No illegal drugs or pharmaceuticals without a prescription in your name. No large gatherings of more than 15 people.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Seabrook

Located in Seabrook, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Clear Lake Park and Howard L. Ward Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Seabrook, TX

What's nearby

Clear Lake - 4 min drive
Kemah Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Kemah Lighthouse District - 6 min drive
NASA Johnson Space Center - 10 min drive
Space Center Houston - 14 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Aquarium Restaurant - 7 min drive
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - 6 min drive
Landry's Seafood House - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Portofino Seaside Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Portofino Seaside Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Portofino Seaside Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Portofino Seaside Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bayside Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kemah Boardwalk. Clear Lake and Kemah School House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

john b.

11 Mar 2024

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

Home base for sailboat racing

Great location and a very nice house for a crew racing sailboats on Galveston Bay. Nice view of the Bay and great access for drone launch and retrieval. Best for a group of four or five since "twin beds" really are a trundle bed and others would have to be on the nice large sofas in the family room. Hot tub was great after sailing!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

14 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

This was a fantastic property. A little crazy right now with the construction, but honestly better than staying in Kemah where it seemed to be worse. I loved the house and the location. My only complaint is that the house smelled of pets and a bit of pet urine. They tried to cover it up by using an infuser, but since I'm allergic to the chemicals in those things, I had to turn it off. Since they allowed my pets because they have pets, I hate to complain about pet smell, but I figure someone without pets should know. The property was overall clean. I think if they got rid of the carpets, that would probably resolve the issue.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

26 May 2023

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

Family Getaway

This was our babymoon/last family trip of 3 plus late celebration of my daughter’s 13th birthday. We love Kemah, and make a day trip to Galveston every time. We loved the location of this house. It was absolutely perfect! We also discovered a beach really close by, El Jardin. It was perfect for families. This house had it all. My daughter enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings, and the view is so nice, too. Extremely clean. Super nice neighborhood. The house just had all the comforts of home.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

10 Dec 2022

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

The Best!

There’s nothing lacking in this property. It’s beautiful, stocked with anything you might need, great location. Even comparing this to other Vrbo’s in the US and Europe, this exceeds our expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Krista K.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Decent stay

Our stay was good but with perfect 5 star ratings and price we paid when I booked - I was a little disappointed. The house had night amenities for anything you would need but the bedding felt older and was pilling, and beds had a slight odor like someone had sweat in them night after night. It was hard to get a good nights sleep. The location was great, close to everything, and great view of the water but was off put by the bedding and beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Mathos

We are a family of 3 plus 2 Weimaraner dogs, Riley and Abilene and 2 Blue Russian cats, Tori and Candy. We live on the northwest side of Houston currently but we planned to move to the Seabrook area closer to work. Plans changed and I am now working on the Southwest part of Houston so we have listed our beautiful beach home and condo at the marina as a vacation rental. We have loved hosting people from out of town and really enjoy travelling ourselves.

Why they chose this property

Both properties have a nice water view. I love rivers and mountains but I am originally from the beach and really love the smell and atmosphere of a sweet little fishing village with easy access to Kemah, Baybrook Mall, NASA Galveston and the Medical Center.

What makes this property unique

I have been travelling across the US and overseas since I was 8 years old which makes me uniquely experienced in identifying great locations that are safe and convenient as well as special. Whether you want to stay in or explore the surroundings, you can decide to walk, bike or drive short distances and be fully entertained by nature (trails and sunrise), old town Seabrook or NASA and every modern convenience and store Houston has to offer. It has a vacation feel but a convenient drive to work in Pasadena, Downtown or the Medical Center.