Family-friendly vacation rentals in Bay City

Las Palmas was very spacious and had an abundance of beds to accommodate our large family. We had a couple of hiccups, but Amanda was always very responsive and helpful. This was a great learning experience for me as I continue to plan our family reunion each year. It was also a convenient drive to the beach! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub as well. The backyard was our favorite highlight of the trip.

This condo was perfect! The pictures actually didn’t know justice for how it actually looked. I was nervous at first because the pictures made it look way smaller than it actually was., overall we had a really good experience, the pool was a plus! Also, the host was very attentive to every question I had before arrival.

We stayed at Tammy's place with our 2 grandsons. It is a lovely place. The house was spotless and in a great location. Our grandsons spent so much time on the beach which is just steps away from the house. My husband and I could sit on the covered porch and watch them dig for hours. Of course, we were right there with them when they wanted to go boogie boarding (3 boards available at the house). The house was well stocked with dishes, glasses and pots. Tammy gave us recommendations on where to grocery shop and even a nice restaurant down the road. If I had a question, she was very responsive and answered quickly. The hot tub was an added bonus which we all enjoyed at night. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We certainly hope to be able to visit again. Thank you!

We had a great stay. The home was clean & comfortable. The amenities were great as well! We had a small issue with the condo but the host responded within the hour and it was a simple fix. Plan to stay again at our next trip to Galveston

Home away from home. This place was outstanding. Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. This is a great condo and a wonderful host. Would highly recommend staying here. Everything was perfect. Will be coming back to stay again. Thank you Wagdy for such a wonderful time.

The property is beautiful… there is a view from every window and balcony. You can see the ocean and the bay… unique for Galveston Island. There is a pond directly outside and with the fountain, which kept mosquitos away. The kitchen is good for entertaining a family, and there is a formal and outdoor dining area. I would suggest bringing a bed pillow, high quality pan, and extra roll of paper towels. Alex was nice and responsive. The resort is family oriented and the quiet was well worth the 20 minute drive. We will stay with this host again!

Excellent stay-we rent a beach house for our five sons and families every summer-this was the best. Very responsive, attentive host. Very accommodating. Complete kitchen with large pots and skillets for a large group-especially appreciated the griddle and crock pot. Plenty of silverware, dishes, and cups for a large group. Plenty of towels-not just bath, but also beach towels! Great location-just walk across the street to the beach. Loved the beach toys for the kids and even a rake for the seaweed. Three bathrooms AND an outdoor shower! Two downstairs bedrooms were great for one son with a disability and one couple needing quiet from the baby. Lots of games to play and even books to read. Parking was amazing- driveway makes it so no one was boxed in. We really recommend Lucky's Lookout.

Kathy's Kottage is a wonderful place to stay! There was plenty of space there to enjoy our week at the beach. We loved being within walking distance of a beach access point. And of course, Pointe West's clubhouse and two pools add to the fun!

Love renting from locals, great place to rent & stay comfy beds & close to the bay.

This was our second year staying here for a week in the summer. The house is such a great little place for families. Very kid friendly, very well stocked. The host, Lisa, is easy to communicate / work with, and very responsive, which is helpful. The downstairs area is lovely as well. We hated to check out and hope we are able to return next year!

Great home and host! Thank you for having us. We appreciate your hospitality

Our party of six adults and two little dogs loved this place. It’s very functional for adults. We were able to dock our boat and had access to the boat slip at the house. This wasn’t the house I booked for this trip but the house I had reserved flooded from a recent storm and Airbnb helped us find this place on the spot. Robert responded quickly and was able to accommodate our party last minute. He communicated with me quickly and was able to answer any questions we had. My group wants to rent this place next year for our gathering. House is planned out as if the owner uses it regularly. A/c is awesome, toilet, refrigerator downstairs is handy. Outside shower was used regularly by our group that stayed downstairs. The drawback for some might be only one full bath and a half up stairs .It did not bother our group at all. The neighborhood has a nice pool that you can purchase a pass for the week and there is gulf cart rentals near. We recommend Rick’s. Definitely will rent again.

like the past 5 years everything was awesome the family had a fun relaxing weekend we always look forward to going thanks for allowing us to experience your home

We loved this little beach gem and had all we needed. Great location! Definitely recommend.

This house is probably the best location for it’s walkability to the coolest strip of beach in Surfside. The place was clean and creatively decorated—looks like newly renovated floors and countertops with custom art on the walls. Very chill, surfer vibe with a nice dark second bedroom for my wife to sleep in. Wi-Fi was strong enough for uninterrupted video calls and roku. Plus there’s some good eating nearby—fancy and dirty Cajun alike.

The cabin was perfect for our fishing trip. There was 5 of us and we felt right at home. There is a bait shop and boat ramp right next door. Kim and Clayton were fine with us tying off our boat to their dock. The cabin is surrounded by 6 campers and the residents are as friendly as can be. They told us they don’t mind if we stay up and fish all night. One of the residents is a former charter captain and is more than happy to pass on his knowledge of the area. This location is ideal for a fishing trip and I highly recommend it.

Very nicely designed place, good instructions and a great location

I booked this house last minute due to the original house I booked got canceled by the tropical storm. This house had great views from the patio. Also the beach is walking distance. The host was quick to respond. Upon time to check out I realized I lost my wedding ring upon messaging the host after checkout to let her know, her cleaners found it and she called me right away to let me know it was found. Thankfully I was able to go back to the house to get it. I will be booking this house again! Needless to say book the house it’s perfect for a family get away! Best experience I have had!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We was please with how clean the house was and that we never ran out of hot water. Beach access was right across the street and that made it easy going.

Great place to stay. Right on the beach. Incredible view from the living room. Fairly steep stairs were a little tough for my 2 year old and no coffee were the only drawbacks. Strongly recommend

This is my fifth stay at this place. Great host, very prompt response. The room was very clean. The deck fishing location is excellent. There are also lots of crabs. I will find time to stay at this place again.

Beautiful property inside and out. The beach is just a few steps away extremely peaceful which was so convenient. The upper deck was amazing for sunrises and sunsets as well as the lower deck. I traveled with my dog they are extremely pet friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful water front canal home. We had 10 people total and never one time felt crowded at the home. We caught a couple of Redfish and a few crabs right outside the front door. We really enjoyed our stay and my extended family from Mississippi were very impressed.

This was the perfect spot for our family vacation! It had everything we were looking for and more. We caught Redfish and Black Drum off the dock in the evenings, spent our days at the beach and walked to yummy dinners at the Marina. Truly a perfect cozy vacation! Will definitely come back again!