While overall our stay with our family and grandchildren was everything we had hoped. Unfortunately this beautiful house did not live up to photos . This home has black mold on entire great room ceiling. We decided not to go thru the hassle of trying to find a replacement because we only booked for 4 days . We came along way from hawaii to spend this family time. We should have left because my husband and myself have been sick after staying at this property. I did make the property manager aware I can only hope it’s corrected for future guest

This was our first trip to Jamaica Beach and Serenity on the Bay was the perfect vacation home for our family of three! It certainly could sleep more however we loved having the extra space. The sofa area in the upstairs bedroom was perfect for luggage over the week, especially located between the bathroom and bedroom. The nook located in the living area was loved by our 11 year old. It was her little space to hang out. We loved it too because while she enjoyed playing on her device from time to time, we enjoyed having her part of our relax time as well. The sunset and sunrise were absolutely stunning! We only had a couple of simple questions during our stay and Kathy was very quick to respond! The pictures are just as in person. The checkout process was super simple, which is greatly appreciated because no one really wants to checkout of vacation!! And long checkout lists just drag out the sadness of leaving what was a very memorable week. We are all looking forward to visiting Serenity on the Bay again! Hopefully very soon!! It was honestly a home away from home and the perfect setup for relaxing or having some adventure! Last, but not least, the community is fantastic!! Everyone is so nice, the pool was great, the beach itself is very well manicured, access to the restaurants and stores on the highway are accessible without getting onto the highway. It’s very convenient! And, Kathy was a stellar host!!!

Great place. Will definitely rent again.

This house is absolutely beautiful inside! The kitchen was amazing. We enjoyed floating on our lily pad in the canal and enjoying the sunset from the balcony. It is a short drive to the beach and a short boat ride to the bay. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! We have stayed in 3 houses in Jamaica Beach now and this will be our first choice for stay when we come back.

We enjoyed the spaciousness and cleanliness of serenity on the Bay

This is our second time staying at Serenity on the Bay. It’s like a second home. Lots of room inside this lovely vacation home. Very clean inside and out. The patio was our go to in the morning to begin our day drinking coffee. We will definitely return.

This house was absolutely gorgeous! Very kind neighbors. Will definitely book this one again.

The house was just as listed on site. Came fully stocked and we loved the kayaks.

Beautiful well maintained property, perfectly situated on the the water with sprawling decks, kayaks for exploring and short distance to the not-so-crowded beach. We loved the sunset/rise and would stay again.

It was a nice birthday weekend getaway with family and friends. The location was great! Close to restaurants and beachfront. House was nice and my husband finally caught a fish the morning we were leaving. Our fur baby enjoyed the deck and yard. Loved the bright airy Decor and the gourmet kitchen was perfect!

This was our third stay at this beautiful house and we will definitely be back for number four! The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you could possibly need. The owner is always so accommodating and quick to respond to any questions you may have. It’s perfectly located on the open canal for anyone wanting to fish or just enjoy the incredible views from the upper or lower deck. We were gifted this trip by a number of pelicans that visited us throughout each day which was so cool! Wonderful memories were made yet again! Highly recommend this house!

We loved everything about the place except, it is not really set up for the elderly too many stairs. Commodes are outdated and very low. A very nice yard that is fenced in for the dogs to play in and the kayaks were a nice touch.

We really enjoyed our stay at Serenity on the Bay. The house and yard are beautiful. The house, dock area and boat lift had all the conveniences that we needed. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the fantastic deck overlooking the canal in the morning and watching the beautiful sunsets at night. The house had everything that we needed for a very comfortable stay. We used the boat dock and lift to easily launch and store our boat so we could enjoy several days of fishing. We parked our golf cart in the covered area and enjoyed our trips to the beach. We had a really great time. We felt immediately at home with the house having everything that we needed and extras. We are Astros fans and had a cable issue getting the first ALCS game. Kathy the property manager was terrific in helping us get the cable working. She spent a huge amount of time and made an amazing effort working with the cable provider to make sure we could see the Astro games during the week.

I'm a former full-time resident of Jamaica Beach and rent a canal house for my family nearly every summer. We weren't in this house 5 minutes before my wife proclaimed it as her favorite of all the rentals. Views of the main channel from the kitchen sink, upper deck, and pier, were outstanding. Fishing in the underwater light at night was great, we caught & released redfish, speckled trout, and sand trout on live shrimp. We rented a boat for a few days and Kathy happily arranged for the boat launch permits with JB City Hall, something we couldn't get a different property manager of a different house to understand or do for us last year. Depending on the size of our party next year, this home will absolutely be at the top of our list.

Wonderful house with about the best location on a canal in Jamaica Beach. The fishing was great, the home is beautiful and very well designed to accommodate families with kids and pets. The home is also well equipped with plenty of linens, paper products, etc. Kathy was very attentive and responsive to all our questions. Overall, great stay, definitely recommend.

Our family had a fantastic weekend at this lovely home! The house is absolutely gorgeous and has so much space. We really enjoyed being on the deck fishing, listening to music and watching the fish jump out of the water. We would definitely return!!!

The location of the house was great, you are just around the bend from the main ocean so you get so see a lot of boat traffic which we liked. The fishing was great! The house was very nice and was set up nicely. A big plus for us was the fence that surrounded the property. Having a toddler, this gave us peace of mind while playing outside. We can’t wait to come back!

The house gives you a taste of life on the water with plenty of sunshine and a peaceful view. The neighborhood was respectful of each other's space and the quietest environment one could ask for; especially during the July 4th weekend. The pictures are true to what you will experience. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious with tasteful décor. The water is super hot so if you have a big group then everyone will feel the heat. The living room with the extra reading nook are comfortable and board games are provided. The kitchen is lovely with the supersized island and professional stove that all cooks would enjoy. The balcony provides you with a view of the canal from 3 vantage points. With an oversized swing and kayaks below to wrap up the amenities of the lovely home. If you are looking for a place to get away then this is the rental you need. Also about a mile from the house going East you will find access to the beach that is private with a little walk from your car, so be sure to have a wagon to tote your stuff.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and Kathy was very responsive with any questions that I had. Highly recommend!

This was our third time renting this beach house and it did not disappoint. My family had a great time relaxing, enjoying the breeze and catching fish any time of the day or night. It accommodated our needs and allowed us to have a wonderful mini vacation. Thanks!!

We recently stayed for 4 nights. The house smelled like it had been deep cleaned when we arrived. There was an issue with the fish light and some of the deck lights the first night but a quick call to Kathy got that resolved. Very nice home, loved the Viking stove. The neighbors were super nice too. Definitely would rent this home again.

Great location, mile from beach half mile from swimming pool and you can swim right off the deck in the canal. Nice place for a boat with its own dock and we caught specs, reds and flounder less than a mile from the house every time we fished

Our family enjoyed preparing & enjoying meals together in this beautiful kitchen space. Fishing off the deck was a favorite activity for many family members while others just enjoyed visiting on the upper deck. Awesome sleeping space for all six of us. We thoroughly appreciate the easy going, dog friendly atmosphere.

We had a lot of "wants" in looking for a family vacation out of state. We weren't sure of a canal rental vs gulf front but were very pleased with the wide canal location. Loved the 2 kayaks where you could explore all the canals or paddle out to the gulf. We flew so we didn't have everything we wanted so we did purchase things locally like fishing gear, a hammock, boogie boards, sand toys, etc. which was well worth the money spent. The open & airy first floor was a delight, everyone loved the cozy bed built into the wall for naptime! Two nice sized bathrooms, and 3 smallish bedrooms with the master bedroom having a sofa sleep in a little nook of the room. During the hot days we spent our time on the ground level deck since it was cooler and the second floor deck when things were cooling down. There was a small fenced in grassy area which our twin 4 year olds enjoyed. Just a very short drive was an entry for the 13 miles of the beach and you could park on the beach so we just kept all needed items in our car so it was very uncomplicated. So we ended up with the best of both worlds!

We loved this house! It was exceptionally clean, which is the most important. The kitchen was fully stocked, comfortable bedding, beautiful and open kitchen for gathering. Plenty of seating outside. We loved the location on the water and we enjoyed the kayaks. This was our favorite place in Jamaica Beach- we will be back!

Beautiful views on canal . State of the art appliances in the kitchen. Nice to have boat slip to bring boat to fish , cruise canals. Gated yard was great for our dog & concrete shaded area was good to stay cool when hot. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 5 yr old to sit around kitchen island for meals , lounge on deck , comfortable chairs and couch in living area with large glass windows overlooking canal for games & visiting . Loved the large kitchen for multiple cooks while preparing meals. Plenty of pot & pans for preparing any type of meal . Beds were comfortable . Good internet connection for our kids who worked remotely part of the day . Green lights for fishing did not work one of the nights , but Kathy responded quickly to fix problem . Beach toys for our 5 yr old in garage that we could have used , but we had brought our own. Had golf cart delivered to house to travel to beach . Loved having the 2 kayaks to cruise canals . Luxurious stay , beautiful decor , hope to return and stay again , so much fun for our family !

We loved this home! Gorgeous view with updated & comfortable interiors, we would stay here again! Kathy was a wonderful manager to work with.

Beautiful house and nice location.

We have stayed at this property 5 times now and it never disappoints… love this house and location! Kathy has always been super easy to work with and responds very quickly. House is just as described, our boys loved the kayaks and fishing off the back dock…Can’t wait till our next visit.

Very charming and homey!

Property was super clean and in one of the best locations. I have rented several homes on the island, this was the best location. Host was super responsive.

My family really enjoyed this lovely home. It was well decorated and comfy. The kids liked the paddle boards. Wish we had smart TVs to watch Netflix, etc.