The house was great! The bar downstairs was fun and allowed the night owls to not bother the early risers. The beach-facing porch was where we spent most of our free time when not at the beach or in town. The water was still warm and the weather was great. Some of the beach chairs were rusted but at the end of the season that was to be expected. The loft upstairs went unused due to it being open to the house. It would be perfect for kids, but not for light sleepers like me. The hot water accomodated 6 adult showers with no problem. Plenty of towels and linens, even a few beach towels. Other guests have left behind coffee, condiments, and oter spices, which was helpful until a run to the store could be made. There were plenty of bakeware, cookware, and utensils available. The only suggestions I have would be towel hooks in bathrooms or bedrooms for wet towels- there is one in the hall, which we utilized; and a note in the listing about the pool schedule (it closed after Labor Day.) If we ever come back to Galveston, I would definitely check to see if this property was available. The host, Thomas, was very quick to respond to all of my questions, before and after arrival.