We had a great time, the location is excellent. The pool and beach were great except the pool had to be closed for 2 1/2 days of our stay which was a bummer. The unit was clean and well-equipped, we appreciated the beach chairs and boogie boards. However some of the furniture needs updating and the pullout couch bed was worthless, we ended up buying an air mattress instead. We were also disappointed that the listing says we can use the laundry room but we were not allowed, it's for "owners only" which necessitated a trip to a local laundromat. Not how I wanted to spend the afternoon on my vacation, please update the listing to be accurate.

Above expectations

Condo was as advertised. Be sure to bring extra towels. The shower in the guest bathroom leaks. They did send someone to try and fix the problem quickly. He was unable to fix the leak because it just leaks from the side of the shower door. We had to use all of our towels to mop up the water all over the floor so we had nothing to dry off with after we shower. You are allowed one towel and one wash rag per person. Not fun to go to the beach and not have a towel to shower with. Would probably not rent here again.

Feral secluded but close to everything. Clean, beautiful place and amazing view! Would absolutely stay there again

I love staying at the Galvestonian, and this unit was beautiful! Everything was renovated, the amenities were fantastic, and the location is very close to town despite having the private beach feel.

This rental had everything we needed and hoped for, and the view from most of the condo was of the ocean and the tops of palm trees. It overlooks the pool from the second floor and had lots of fun things to do (heated pool and hot tub, games, boogie boards, beach chairs, buckets). The beach is a short walk from the pool deck and the beach seems set apart from the typical beach traffic. It was very clean and lovely, and the whole set up was great. I would stay in this rental again.

Clean, nice view, refrigerator was cold when we got there, comfortable bed and sofas, including recliner sofa, but had to ask for a change of towels. Also had to get garbage bags from resort, which is managed by another company.

We have stayed many times at the Galvestonian both through the Galvestonian and on VRBO. This unit is managed by Ryson Rentals. We arrived Sunday afternoon and after taking a shower noticed a significant leak that had water all over the guest bathroom. I called Ryson and asked for additional bath mats. I spoke to someone again on Monday and Tuesday, but the mats did not arrive until midday Wednesday. Also, this unit was poorly equipped. For example, no pool towels, no Kleenex, only 1 kitchen trash bag, 1 kitchen towel, no blankets, poor knives, rather shabby furniture, broken glass and cigar butts on balcony. This might seem like nitpicking, and I am willing to do things myself if I have the proper items, (I cleaned up the patio glass and stuffed towels around the shower) but all the 2 bedroom/2 bath condos are $300 plus per night. That being the case, why not stay in one that provides things as basic as pool towels, extra floor mats and a knife that will cut an apple? In short, we will stay at the Galvestonian again, but not in this unit and not with Ryson.

This room had everything we needed. Great communication with hosts. I’ll definitely stay here again.

The entire process was very stress free!

The property is at the beach with great views from the condo. It has a swimming pool that is an added advantage. The condo itself was clean and functional. A pleasant stay with family with kids. Would highly recommend !!

Loved the pool, the walkway to beach, grass areas

The condo was a mess. There was a fist sized hole in the wall when we arrived. The ice maker arm that controls ice production was broken and ice was all over the freezer. The peephole was broken out and the hole was stuffed with cotton. Sheetrock bits were in the carpet and the kitchen faucet was very loose. The electrical outlet in the bedroom sparked when my mother plugged in her CPAP machine. I spent the first night listening to the family complain about the condition and the money we spent and the next morning taking pictures and speaking with management about the repairs needed. I was frustrated until the maintenance man came and told us he had reported the damage to management, then I was angry. I feel like a need a refund of, at least, one night's stay.

We had a great time. Condo was clean and perfect size. Highly Recommend

We had a great time. Condo was clean and perfect size. Highly Recommend

Our family of 5 had a great stay. The condo was very clean and exactly as described and had plenty of kitchen tools to cook . Check in was very easy and the staff were friendly and helpful. The beach is easily accessible with just a short walk on the boardwalk. The complex is very quiet and family friendly. We are already planning our trip back!

Clean, close to beach, great pool, and convenient location - definitely will stay again! Just remember to BYO beach towels - the building formerly provided them but now do not!

Our family of 5 had a great stay. The condo was very clean and exactly as described and had plenty of kitchen tools to cook . Check in was very easy and the staff were friendly and helpful. The beach is easily accessible with just a short walk on the boardwalk. The complex is very quiet and family friendly. We are already planning our trip back!

The place is in a great spot! At check in the staff made it very clear they don't provide anything but the towels for the pool for the simple reason they are not renting the place for you. The bathrooms were full of mold on all edges of shower so we decided to use flip flops every time we used bathrooms. Everything else was great! Beach is like 2 min walk. The hotels location it's perfect, it's away from the craziness but not too far from restaurants.

The place is in a great spot! At check in the staff made it very clear they don't provide anything but the towels for the pool for the simple reason they are not renting the place for you. The bathrooms were full of mold on all edges of shower so we decided to use flip flops every time we used bathrooms. Everything else was great! Beach is like 2 min walk. The hotels location it's perfect, it's away from the craziness but not too far from restaurants.

Nice place 👌

Nice place 👌

The property is a great location. Easy walk to beach with carts to haul your things down available, pool is awesome (except to drinking while in the pool) and umbrellas & chairs for rent down beach are reasonably priced. Although I would say that once they set up your chairs & umbrellas the least they could do is rake away the seaweed and cigarette butts from in front of your space.

Comfortable and we'll maintained condo

The property is a great location. Easy walk to beach with carts to haul your things down available, pool is awesome (except to drinking while in the pool) and umbrellas & chairs for rent down beach are reasonably priced. Although I would say that once they set up your chairs & umbrellas the least they could do is rake away the seaweed and cigarette butts from in front of your space.

Easy

Comfortable and we'll maintained condo

Easy

Fantastic! Zero complaints, except a little hang up during check in, where our key wasn’t programmed correctly, and we had to wait on maintenance to let us in. Otherwise a perfect beach vacation! Loved it, and will return.

House had a great view and was comfortable for 6 people (2 were kids). We received an email from Ryson saying our room was ready for early check in. Thankfully we called ahead to confirm because the Galvestonian wasn’t aware of the email that had been sent about early check in. While we had no major issues with the home, be aware it was not stocked like a normal rental property. We were given one role of paper towels and there are no spices or normal stocked pantry items, so bring your sweetener for coffee needs! The Galvestonian is under new management so there are a few kinks needing to be worked out like room/elevator keys. A bit frustrating but they were accommodating. Beautiful beach and a great pool area!

House had a great view and was comfortable for 6 people (2 were kids). We received an email from Ryson saying our room was ready for early check in. Thankfully we called ahead to confirm because the Galvestonian wasn’t aware of the email that had been sent about early check in. While we had no major issues with the home, be aware it was not stocked like a normal rental property. We were given one role of paper towels and there are no spices or normal stocked pantry items, so bring your sweetener for coffee needs! The Galvestonian is under new management so there are a few kinks needing to be worked out like room/elevator keys. A bit frustrating but they were accommodating. Beautiful beach and a great pool area!

Our stay was great. Unfortunately my only bad experience was the checking in, I was emailed instructions to check in at the Ryson vacation rental property, but when I arrived I was told I’d have to go to front desk at destination to check in. When I arrived at front desk they were not aware of my stay, but once all that was cleared up my stay after check in was more than exceptional. The location is private so less crowd on the beach, the staff was very nice and the room was outstanding. We’ll be back but next time I will book directly and never use Ryson again.