Port Aransas Texas Vacation Home Rental - Unit: 18334  :: Seashell Retreat 1LC ::

Review Details

Unit needs lots of work

Michael R. Lavernia, tx, United States [10/14/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: The place really needs to be updated and repaired and was not worth even the discounted rate. Sheetrock was cracked and needed fresh paint, black mold on the A/C vents, furniture was old, sofa couch was broken, water leaked thru first floor ceiling, sliding door was almost impossible to open and close, gate hinge on deck rusted through. The carpet was new, but was so thick you couldn't open the closet doors. It was at least clean and the towels were thick and new.

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Nice location and set up but unkept

Robert F. Austin, TX, United States [01/13/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: The property is in a great spot and the agency was nice but lacked attention to detail that is imperative to housing renters. Mildew/Mold in bathrooms - specifically shower(s), rusty and old fixtures AND the floor of the kitchen looks like it is going to FALL THROUGH! Appears as if the owners or agency just needs to spend some time on a few of the details. Problem started as taking showers where you are quite literally staring down mold is gross. The other minor details / lack of maintenance is overlookable but once you notice something that bothers you everything else seems to jump out.

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Housten, Tx, United States [03/23/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: While there was plenty of space in the unit, I was very dissatisifed with the overall condition and quality of the property - especially for $300 per night. My expectations were higher.

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Very comfortable and enjoyable. Plan to do it again next year.

Crockett, TX, United States [07/21/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

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Milton N. Austin, Te, United States [07/08/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

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Bill R. Round Rock, Tx, United States [07/11/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: Boat parking area was really good. Access to beach very good. Access to trash disposal very poor. Size of kitchen inadfequate. Having three rest rooms was exellent, but size of shower in master really small. For the age and condition of the property the price was high.

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San Antonio, TX, United States [06/07/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

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There's smoke in the garage!!

Bill S. Austin, Tx, United States [06/16/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: Dear Tracey Gaines and Donnie Schabilion, The purpose of our trip June 11-14, 2010 was to bring together our family for a vacation in one location, with the hope of repeating the experience next year, and thereafter at the same condo. A fire engine in the driveway our first morning there was not the experience we were hoping for. Our entire Saturday morning and part of the afternoon was spend packing, moving, and unpacking: from Seashell Retreat 1LC to 405 and 408 Beachhead. In total, we spent $2,500+ for this weekend experience. The major portion: Total Booking Charges $1520.00. Rental Charge $1200.00 - REFUND: $500.00 Damage Waiver $50.00 - REFUND: $50.00 Departure Clean $90.00 - REFUND: $90.00 Taxes $180.00 - REFUND: $60.00 Total Booking Charges $1520.00 Total Refund Requested: $700.00 Please send to: Bill & Pam Siegrist 3107 Skylark Drive Austin, TX 78757

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Wonderful

San Antonio, TX, United States [08/25/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: we had a wonderful relaxing time! the condo was great, it was located perfectly, beautiful views, comfortable beds, overall my family and i had a wonderul relaxing time! thank you!

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New location for siblings beach vacation is a hit!

Deborah B. Stafford, Te, United States [08/07/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: Having rented the past 6 years in Galveston we were ready for a new location. Researching & choosing via internet was a little scary. But the website was accurate & house was exactly as pictured. There was no secret that this was an older house & community but as such was right on the beach which is common in Galveston but hard to find in Port Aransas. The house was well kept, furniture etc. has been replaced as needed. The beaches here were great. Our only complaints were a very sticky sliding glass door that was already being measured for replacement, one slow draining tub and a few ants in the kitchen-that's how little we could find to complain about! Although we enjoyed this house, when we come back next year we may try to rent a slightly larger house directly on the beach.

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Annette G. Grapevine, Tx, United States [07/02/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: great location, easy access to beach...needs some updating..air conditioning needs work

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Colorado Springs, Co, United States [03/04/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

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Clean, easy access to beach. May need to do a little pest control, ants in kitchen. Other than that,

Jessse Z. San Antonio, Te, United States [07/14/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

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Spend a little extra if you can.

Gabriel K. Austin, TX, United States [11/03/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: The place was nice. The location was perfect for us. 9 miles from the ferry. Far enough out of town to be more private, but close enough for a quick run if needed. My main complaint is it wasn't that clean. There was mildew in a lot of places. The place needs a thorough going over and some updating. So in conclusion if you can afford it, spend a little extra and go someplace nicer. If not, it is definitely tolerable.

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Sorry to not be postive for our owner friend!

Bracketville, TX, United States [12/13/2009]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: We've stayed so many times at the owner's B&B that we expected great things here. Sadly, the property manager was uncooperative about directions to the property from our groups' multiple arrival points. On arrival, we found the property to be way below normal cleanliness standards - black mold around shower doors and slider to deck, cooking utensils that were put away dirty, pet hair on furniture, and heat/air ducts with dust and dirt hanging from them. We won't ever return.

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Julie M. Manvel, TX, United States [06/21/2010]

Over All	Management	Cleanliness	Location	Condition	Recommend

Comment: The Seashell Retreat 1LC was in unacceptable condition. The house was mosquito and termite infested and the entire house had a strong mildew odor. When the issue was raised to the property manager via email, there was absolutely no response back regarding the poor conditions. Very displeased with the overall experience and I will go out of my way to discourage people I know from utilizing the PortAescapes rentals.

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