Willy's Place

The house has some positives and some negatives, and if the negatives were addressed, this would be an excellent vacation home, but as it stands, the house is not worth renting again. Like other renters noted, the chairs in the deck have cushions that get wet during a rain shower and it rained several days during our stay so we did not enjoy the deck, but in addition, there are way too many cushions for the number of chairs and the chairs are too low, so it's hard to get up if you happen to be a little bit older or out of shape :). Also, the indoor wicker furniture (sofa, ottomans) and the beds in the 2 smaller bedrooms are not very comfortable. Positives: access to and view of the beach is great, the 3rd floor deck is nice, and the kitchen is well stocked.

- Jose B , Posted: 10/01/2018

The property is little rough on the out side (paint is chipping badly) but the inside is decorated nicely,very warm and welcoming

- SHEMETRA M , Posted: 09/04/2018

Nice location. Short walk to the beach. Nice beach view from the house. Storm shutters kept windows shaded from sun. Several lights needed new bulbs, but it really wasn't a big deal. Kitchen well equipped. Will definitely consider staying here again.

- Carrol M , Posted: 08/21/2018

This property is very nice and comfortable inside! The balcony and sun deck are made kid friendly. The railing is high and spaced well, my grandchildren loved it! The veiw is amazing and a very short walk to the beach! This was our first beachhouse experience and it was wonderful!!

- Gena H , Posted: 08/08/2018

Second time to stay at this place. Both times we couldn’t have found anything any nicer or more convenient for our budget. A great house and great times for the kids. If available will probably use again.

- Sherry P , Posted: 07/22/2018

Ocean views
We rented this home for our second year in a row in May. I love the inside of Willy’s Place and the incredible ocean views from every room and deck. However that being said the outside desperately needs some TLC. Outdoor shower disgusting and screens and front door difficult to shut and need replacing. I was overjoyed to be returning after battling cancer but being bit every night by noseeums not great after surging chemo and radiation. Asked sand n sea to replace screen doors and fix front door and pray they do so. Would want to verify before renting again. Also swing downstairs rusty and looks like it wants to come down

- Heather C from The Woodlands, Posted: 07/19/2018

Hello Heather,

We are glad you had the chance to enjoy the gorgeous Gulf views! Our Property Services team has already addressed the shower, and we are coordinating with the homeowner about the screens. We hope to see you back at the beach again soon!

- Sand 'N Sea Properties, Posted: 08/02/2018

We rented last year and we love this house for its ocean views floor plan furniture inside and out and shady deck as well as sun deck. Close walk to path.

- Troy C , Posted: 05/12/2018

We were very comfortable and so enjoyed our time at Willy's Place. Would definitely stay there again.

- Sarah S , Posted: 03/15/2018

Great location. Nice beach view, close to town.

- Randi B , Posted: 11/27/2017

Overall, great, could use better patio furniture. We were never able to sit on it due to the cushions holding rain. The proximity to the beach is awesome!

- Heather D , Posted: 08/07/2017

Great location to the beach with easy access. Views from the house are very nice. Beach was quite and not over crowded. Would have liked to had more comfortable furniture in the living room (instead of the wicker type that is in there) and needed plastics type chairs (Adirondack style) on the deck to sit in. When it rained, the cushions for the furniture that was on the deck got so wet that we could not sit it in for a couple of days until it dried out. Other than that that, the house was well equipped and we would stay here again.

- Kipp B , Posted: 07/13/2017

Birthday/Fathers Day Celebration
We absolutely loved this beach house. It was perfect size for our group of three. Decorated so beautifully and beachy! Kitchen beautiful, bedrooms beautiful and beds were amazingly comfortable better than home. Views of ocean from kitchen and two front bedrooms and living room and all decks. Loved the three decks and small sitting bench off front door. FAVORITES: two Trex or composite decks soft on feet, loved upper sun deck or star watching deck and two master bedrooms with only one room with two twins. Perfect for us. Layout also was great for privacy with family room separating bedrooms. Brand new bbq. Close to access to beach very short walk and views incredible. Bedding very nice. Had an amazing time! Sand n sea so great as well.

- Heather C from The Woodlands, Posted: 06/24/2017

Have already recommended to neighbors.

- Troy C , Posted: 06/24/2017

Peaceful neighborhood with private beach, we had an amazing time

- Jackie M , Posted: 06/19/2017

The Gulf view is better than the picture indicate.

- Charles E J , Posted: 05/30/2017

This house was well appointed and comfortable. The only negative for me was that there was no window coverings so you had to use the outside shutters which made it dark.

- Gail B , Posted: 04/17/2017

Liked that the master & other bedrooms on opposite side of living area.

- Beth H from Kingwood, TX, Posted: 10/18/2016

The house was fantastic, and location was great. Loved that the upper deck made the main deck shaded for the great seating area. Top deck was great for stargazing. House was very nice and perfect for all of us. Check in/out was fast and easy.

- Margaret M from Houston, TX, Posted: 09/11/2016

Willy's place is a great getaway home. It's clean the vibrant colors of blues you chose was an excellent choice its light and airy makes you feel happy yet the house had a warmth about it. You will just have to stay there to experience what I did and you will know exactly what I mean.It sleeps 8 comfortably, we lounge around and watched the waves right outside our balcony. Our Valentine couples weekend in the home was perfect!

- Paulette A from Houston Tx, Posted: 02/16/2016

love the deck.

- Anonymous F from Texas, Posted: 07/28/2015

Awesome view Roomy Steps to the beach

- Anonymous W from Morgan city la, Posted: 07/14/2015

THE EXTERIOR LOOKED A BIT AGED. THE INSIDE WAS A GREAT SUPRISE. VERY NICE. BEST EQUIPPED KITHCHEN WE HAVE HAD. GREAT VIEWS ON UPPER DECK!

- Anonymous K from BEAUMONT, TEXAS, Posted: 04/12/2015

My brother came down from Ohio, my sister, and I with my brother really enjoyed our stay.

- Anonymous from Houston, Posted: 12/07/2014

Very cozy, well-equipped kitchen. Great deck furniture with comfy cushions!

- Anonymous H from Decatur, TX, Posted: 11/29/2014

The only issue with the property is that there was no pantry in the kitchen. There was also no vacuum cleaner in the closet.

- Steve B from Spring, TX, Posted: 07/22/2014

Willy's Place is perfect for a family vacation! The upstairs deck is beautiful, and the kitchen was very well stocked. I stayed with my fiancee, his parents, and my parents, and we would all go back again!

- Anonymous W from Houston TX, Posted: 12/01/2013

Celebrated my husbands 30th birthday at Willy's Place. Everything was great and EVRRYONE kept saying how nice it was and at a great price. We'll be back soon!!!

- Anonymous D from Houston, TX, Posted: 11/18/2013

Willy's Place is appointed with all of the comforts of home. The views of the Gulf are inspiring. The Sunsets are breath taking. The short walk from Willy's Place to the beach serves to encourage one to exercise all of the senses.

- Anonymous L from Edgewood, Tx, Posted: 09/02/2013

That Bathrooms are a bit small and hard to get around in but other than that it was a great place and fit for our family of a 3 yr old and 1 year old

- Aaron L from Bridge City, Texas, Posted: 08/20/2013

beautiful interior, beds very comfortable. Kitchen very well stocked. Will definitely stay in this house again.

- Anonymous b from Lake charles, Louisiana, Posted: 08/06/2013

This house is comfortable - nice ambiance! The kitchen is very well-equipped. The decks are great!Upper deck is nice for watching the ocean, and the shaded deck has tons of seating. We would definitely rent it again if we were staying in Galveston.

- Anonymous M from Enfield, NH, Posted: 06/11/2013

Willy's place is a great rental!! It's beachside, so a super short walk to the beach. Great views from the decks. The house has everything you'll need for a very comfortable stay. We had 7 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone. The wi-fi worked perfectly and there's just about every appliance you'll ever need. Also, there's not a bunk bed in sight!!! We loved that. Thanks!! I'll stay longer next time.

- Anonymous from Houston, TX, Posted: 05/06/2013

Great house! Short walk to the beach. House had great wifi/cable service.

- Anonymous S from Houston, TX, Posted: 03/19/2013

This was a last minute weekend getaway. I knew of Sand 'n Sea Rentals as I have visited the island alot over the years. The website is very user friendly and I clicked on, chose Willy's Place because it suited our needs, and voila - all done. I would highly recommend Sand 'n Sea and we will likely rent Willy's Place again or another property if we need something larger in the future. Our party was especially impressed with the phone call from the Sand 'n Sea staff Saturday morning checking in with us to make sure we were pleased. That meant alot. Great job!!!

- Anonymous G from Henderson, Texas, Posted: 02/18/2013

This property is in the perfect location!!!!Just steps from the beach! The two decks provide beautiful views of the ocean. The top deck is fabulous for watching stars at night! It is also angled to where the sun doesn't "blind" you in the afternoon. The outdoor shower was great after day of sun and sand. I have two young children and an infant. I would definitely stay at this property again! Beds were very comfortable. My family had a great time. All the amenities you need!!!!

- Anonymous T , Posted: 09/24/2012

We had 6 adults, two children and one infant in our party and we were very comfortable. The kitchen had about anything you could have needed. We never ran out of hot water and the air conditioning stayed very cool. It was perfect for us.

- Anonymous L from Fort Worth Texas, Posted: 07/24/2012

I plan on renting Willy's Place next year. I have rented from this Vacation Property for a number of years. I have been really pleased with all services in combination with this Rental Service.

- Anonymous M from Canton, Tx, Posted: 07/09/2012

This is the perfect Galveston property, 30 steps from the beach, great views, double decker deck perfect for sunbathers or those who just want to feel the breeze in the shade. Two grills, sleeps 8 easily, kitchen is fully stocked. Internet didnt work but turned out to be a blessing as everyone got to enjoy a week disconnected from the outside world. Looks like the house books up fast, so book it while you still can!

- Anonymous G from Kansas City, KS, Posted: 05/29/2012

There is no cable available at this proerty. Also, the beach is covered in sea weed and it smells down wind from the beach. Everything else was excellent and would probably stay at Willy's Place agian in the future.

- Anonymous B from Sulphur, LA, Posted: 04/11/2012

Hello Brown Family! - We are sorry that you experienced problems with the DishTV during your stay at Willy's Place. Unfortunately, reliable connectivity is one of the things that island living doesn't guarantee - we like to think that the sun and sand usually make up for it!

- Sand 'N Sea Properties, Posted: 07/05/2017

Cute little house, very cozy and pretty decor. A bit tight for 8 people. Basically directly on the beach but also close to main street of island with traffic. Lots of birds!!

- Rebekka from Austin, Posted: 11/27/2011

the house was perfect , good location , no heavy traffic :plus , close enough to the sea wall and small grocery stores

- B. C from mesquite, texas, Posted: 11/07/2011

This was a wonderful beachouse and we loved the private beach-very comfortable with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen! We will rent again!

- Anonymous M from Seminole, Oklahoma, Posted: 10/22/2011

Willy's Place was perfect for our family. The kitchen was fabulous with every amenity you could imagine. It was nice to have the two decks - one in the shade and one in the sun. The view was great and the beach was just a few steps away. We would definitely stay here again.

- Anonymous H from Houston, TX, Posted: 10/22/2011

This property is in a great location. We did not expect all of the amenities that came with the house, and were pleasantly surprised by all that was included. The house had a margarita machine, smoothie machine, three grills, fully stocked pots and pans/utensils, and a telecope (perfect for moon gazing off the deck). The beach was isolated from large crowds and perfect for enjoying with our family because it felt like our own private beach. We never regretted reserving this place over a hotel and would highly recommend other families do the same.

- Anonymous from Kai, Posted: 09/12/2011

Willy's place is at a great location. There's a wonderful view of the sea and surrounding area, especially from the top deck. The beach is a 30 second walk away. The floor plan is perfect for a group vacation. I stayed for four nights over labor day with 7 other friends and the house easily accommodated 8 people.

- P. G , Posted: 09/06/2011

Willy's Place was the perfect choice for my family of 4 and my parents. The 6 of us were very comfortable and loved the beach being just a few steps away! The only things I wished we had were a place to hang clothes in the bedroom with the 2 twin beds, and a pantry, or cabinet space to store some of our food.

- Anonymous M from Grapevine, TX, Posted: 08/30/2011

Fabulous place to stay!!! Very comfortable and close to the beach. The deck is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sound of the surf and stargaze. We would definitely stay here again!!

- Anonymous T from Houston, TX, Posted: 08/24/2011

Great floor plan. Very short walk to the beach. Really like the house over all.

- Anonymous G from Houston, TX, Posted: 08/16/2011

over all a very nice property, Wish the deck furniture was a bit taller so you could see over railing when sitting on them.

- R. H from Houston Tx., Posted: 08/09/2011

Very nice property! Great location and very close to beach!

- Anonymous M from Austin, TX, Posted: 07/19/2011

Great location, love the covered deck with great outdoor furniture. The sun deck on top is great for star gazing!

- Anonymous G from Austin, Texas, Posted: 06/07/2011

I would rent this house again. It was very comfortable.

- Anonymous K from Dallas, Texas, Posted: 05/16/2011