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Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine!

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine!

Sunny San Leon is a peninsula that juts out into Galveston Bay. This small bayside community is located 14 miles North of Galveston Island, 10 miles South of Kemah Waterfront and 33 miles South of Houston. You will be right around the corner from Topwater Grill, known for its fresh fish and fishing tournaments, award winning restaurant Gilhooley’s, repeatedly voted “best smoked oysters in the Bay Area, and Pier 6 Seafood and Oyster House, a chef-driven waterfront seafood and oyster bar located directly on Galveston Bay. The neighborhood also features locally owned and operated Railean’s Distillery featuring tasting tours and souvineer shot glass, Sunset Lounge fishing pier, and Eagle Point Fishing Camp for fresh and frozen bait and other fishing supplies.
This one room studio has a private entrance and is on the ground level of an artist's home that was featured in Coast magazine. There is a fully equipped kitchen which includes a stove, microwave, and stainless steel refrigerator with ice-maker. The space includes a queen size bed, a sectional sofa, an original Cushman paddle-arm sofa, and a comfy mid-century modern chair paired with a genuine, previously owned Mason’s ottoman from the 1940s. Internet access and a large screen tv with Netflix, Amazon Prime, PLEX and Roku as well as a vintage formica dining room table that seats four, completes the furnishings.

A private bathroom with a hand painted ceramic sink and tiled shower is stocked with fresh towels. This studio features stained concrete floors, custom wood shutters and an individually remote controlled ac/heater unit. From every window, there is an unobstructed view of Galveston Bay. Many lounge chairs provide a perfect spot to watch the pelicans, blue herons and seagulls that live at the water's edge as working shrimp boats and various pleasure crafts dot the horizon. An outdoor gas grill, table and cushioned chairs provides a waterfront cooking and dining spot. A waterfront fire pit at the property’s edge offers a place to roast marshmallow or simply gaze at the moon and the stars as they reflect off of Galveston Bay. A street-side electric fireplace and sectional seating area provides additional seating options.
If your needs include additional space, the remaining 2nd and 3rd level of the home can be leased to accommodates another 4 adults.

Please note that the second and third level of this home are separately leased. To check availability: https://www.vrbo.com/2441551?noDates=true&unitId=3009340

Property manager

Cathy Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed anywhere outside on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Waterfront property not suitable for children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No visitors permitted on property
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
San Leon, TX

What's nearby

  • Kemah Boardwalk - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Texas City Dike - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 25 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Space Center Houston - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 35 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gilhooley's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pier 6 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine! located?

Located in San Leon, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Kemah Boardwalk, and Ray Holbrook Park. Kemah Lighthouse District and Kemah School House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Private waterfront studio in Artists' home that was featured in Coast magazine! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marlene m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucketlist
Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Paradise
This was a neat find for us. The outdoor fire pit was a bonus. Plenty of seating/lounging outside. Very roomy and comfortable inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
I arrived the day after the hurricane. Even though I had no power the whole week, it was awesome!! The view of being on the water every morning was amazing! The owner got me a fan and a battery for the evenings. And a cooler of ice so I could keep some things cold. The suite is very well played out and beautiful! I had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charon M., Dickinson, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
I actually live here locally and booked for a friend from out of town. He loved it and I’m sure will be booking again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute
This was the perfect place for a quick 2-night getaway. Really artsy and eclectic. Comfortable and clean. Right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mosquito Coast
I truly loved this property from the moment I saw the pictures until I saw it in person. However, there was such a SWARM of mosquitoes, we could hardly retrieve the key out of the box. Once we did get inside, the studio again was darling. Just my eclectic, hippie style. The problem was going outside. We couldn't! We could not sit outside and enjoy the water, or sit at all the groovy little vignettes that had been set up. I love that stuff! We could barely get to our car. We had to spray ourselves down and spray the car down and drive away with all the windows down to get the mosquitoes out of the car. Sad to say we will definitely not be back. I'd like to suggest that something must be mentioned in your description about mosquitoes. Maybe suggest malaria shots? cw
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get a way
My husband of 52 years and I fully enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
The property was perfect and the area was relaxing...not so crowded--the people in that area are so welcoming---we would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable getaway
Here for a short two night visit. Enjoyed the view and all the nice amenities. Studio was nice and clean and had everything needed. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Studio 101 has become a favorite!
What a wonderful, peaceful, eclectic magical place. Ideal location, quiet and Cathy and Dwight are wonderful hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artist studio
Super cute studio for a couple! Very comfortable and relaxing. The only thing missing was a pier to sit on. We really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and refreshing
Nice place where you are far enough away from traffic yet close enough to have options. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
This was the perfect place for what we needed- a quiet getaway with amazing views, and the eclectic artistry shows you something new every time you look around the room. It was far enough away from the party beaches to be able to relax and enjoy the evenings, but close enough to go into Galveston to hit all the touristy places if you wanted to. Cathy was always communicative in a short time with any questions. The only negative I could think of (which really wasn't one) was sharing the space with the top floors- you might have to share the outdoor spaces. I guess that will depend on the people that are there at the same time. All in all, we will be back. Thanks Cathy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming place
Nice, clean place with a great shower and unique decor. It's a bit isolated, but it's easy to relax there and enjoy time away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Time Away
Comfortable and relaxing. Loved listening to the ocean sounds and watching the Pelicans and gulls over the water. Great place to relax after a busy day visiting friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea side rest
My stay was peaceful, restful, soothing to the soul. I loved the fire pit, the swings, the closeness to the water, the storm windows with screens that led the outdoor sounds and sights in but kept the bugs out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teressa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
31st Wedding Anniversary Get Away
Wonderful Place!! Loved it! Pictures do not do it justice. Owner pays attention to every detail and it feels rejuvenating staying there. Clean and the linen smelled so nice. I loved it being so close to the water.. the breeze and ocean sounds made it all the more special. Studio 101 is decorated with artwork and cozy. The outside areas are also decorated with artwork and the setting of each area is so nice! I can not say enough about how wonderful the owner is to communicate with! My husband and I had a great time. I highly recommend and promise you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

K A., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to go back!
The lovely little studio was absolutely perfect. You can't be the views of the water right outside the door. There were so many little places to get sun, get shade, have a drink, read a book, or to simply relax and enjoy. Everything in the studio was perfect and exactly like the pictures. San Leon is a cute little town with plenty of restaurants, bars, and things to do. Plus it's a short drive to Galveston or Houston to enjoy many other activities. Loved it and can't wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down by the bay
This is a very unique property to say the least. It has a very warm and welcoming feel to it and the owners of the property were a pleasure to deal with. My wife and I went down for our anniversary and enjoyed looking out over the bay from the multiple decks on this property. We went to the local restaurants in San Leon and had some of the best seafood either one of us have ever had! Short drive to either Galveston or Kemah and just a great spot to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Place to Relax & Unwind
The beach house was spotless. It’s so peaceful hearing the waves and watching the ocean right in front of you. The owner is awesome to deal with. Great restaurants near by. Definitely will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

RENEE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
WARNING!!! COMFORTABLY ARTISTIC OVERLOAD
Remember Woodstock??? Well this place is Artstock!!! Beautiful property in a great location. We rented the bottom lux studio and it was fabulous dah-ling!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway on Galveston Bay
One-of-a-kind property in a laid-back corner of Galveston Bay. Great place to check out of reality for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Awesome
This is the perfect sea side quiet get away. Clean, interesting, close to all the fun spots and right on the water!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gene m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was amazing and I’ll be back
The place was clean and very artistic and creative
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022