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Portofino Seaside Escape

Vacation home near Kemah Boardwalk in Seabrook

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seabrook, TX
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, NASA Johnson Space Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seabrook

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Seabrook vacation home, you'll find Bayside Park and Clear Lake. Kemah School House and Kemah Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kemah Lighthouse District - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clear Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier Eight Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tookie's Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Merlion Thai Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Portofino Seaside Escape

Enjoy water views and sunrise off Galveston bay from the front porch/balcony! Escape to this beach themed home with many windows for natural light and an open concept floorplan. It is 3 bd 2 bth 1620 sqft 17' off the ground on stilts (no lift) but the house is single story. It sleeps up to 10 with 2 foldaway beds. Middle room includes tv, desk and chair for working/gaming. Spacious backyard with outdoor dining, refrigerator and firepit. Pet friendly.

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Outdoor dining

Watch amazing sunsets from the 6 person hot tub & private 270’ pier.

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 25 reviews
$627 nightly
The price is $660
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Watch amazing sunsets from the 6 person hot tub & private 270’ pier.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No firearms, no exceptions. No illegal drugs or pharmaceuticals without a prescription in your name. No large gatherings of more than 15 people.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Entry has stairs, not wheelchair access

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Portofino Seaside Escape Seabrook
Portofino Seaside Escape Private vacation home
Portofino Seaside Escape Private vacation home Seabrook

Frequently asked questions

How close is Portofino Seaside Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.9 mi (31-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Portofino Seaside Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Portofino Seaside Escape to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from El Jardin Del Mar and 6.5 mi (13-min drive) from Shell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Portofino Seaside Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Portofino Seaside Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Portofino Seaside Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Portofino Seaside Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Portofino Seaside Escape have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Portofino Seaside Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Portofino Seaside Escape to downtown Seabrook?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Seabrook.

Reviews

Portofino Seaside Escape Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect size for a family of five and the dogs. Everything one might need for a quick weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a super fantastic and beautiful place to stay. Could not recommend it more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seabrook Short Stay

Generally good property with features and amenities as described. Location was convenient to all of the different places we wanted to visit. The house itself was pleasant in providing sufficient room for the few of us to just hang out and chat as a family. The condition of the property was good and only lacking in small details, such as missing light bulbs and no lighting near bedside for the 2nd bedroom. Soon the entry stair case will need repair as it was begiining to sag and wood structure was splitting. Other miscellaneous cosmetic repairs could be performed to bring this property to 5 star. Net net, we enjoyed the use of this VRBO rental and wouuld recommend it yo others with small groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Portofino

The house met all of our needs. Close to Kemah and the Space Center with an easy drive to both. Local dining was easily accessible also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR G., Nisswa, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Seabrook Vaca

Nice spot. Quiet time of year to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crickette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We would definitely stay again! Great communication, very clean! Truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet M., Medina,TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

The property was as described. The only downside to our side was the poor communication with the host. We asked to stay an additional night and the house was available but the host could not negotiate with VRBO to let it happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom T., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Return to Clear Lake

For 20 years we spent most weekends on our little houseboat on Clear Lake until 12 years ago the storms finally sent her to that “Big Marina in the Sky”. This was our first time to spend a few days checking out our old hangouts. Our stay at Portofino was thoroughly enjoyable! Our two Yorkies were comfortable and safe, and the house is convenient to all the Kemah and Seabrook restaurants and activities. While it’s obvious the property sees lots of pets, it was very clean and fresh, and fully stocked with everything. Our sincere thanks to the owners for a most pleasant walk down memory lane!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home base for sailboat racing

Great location and a very nice house for a crew racing sailboats on Galveston Bay. Nice view of the Bay and great access for drone launch and retrieval. Best for a group of four or five since "twin beds" really are a trundle bed and others would have to be on the nice large sofas in the family room. Hot tub was great after sailing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

Wonderful Property

This was a fantastic property. A little crazy right now with the construction, but honestly better than staying in Kemah where it seemed to be worse. I loved the house and the location. My only complaint is that the house smelled of pets and a bit of pet urine. They tried to cover it up by using an infuser, but since I'm allergic to the chemicals in those things, I had to turn it off. Since they allowed my pets because they have pets, I hate to complain about pet smell, but I figure someone without pets should know. The property was overall clean. I think if they got rid of the carpets, that would probably resolve the issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This was our babymoon/last family trip of 3 plus late celebration of my daughter’s 13th birthday. We love Kemah, and make a day trip to Galveston every time. We loved the location of this house. It was absolutely perfect! We also discovered a beach really close by, El Jardin. It was perfect for families. This house had it all. My daughter enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings, and the view is so nice, too. Extremely clean. Super nice neighborhood. The house just had all the comforts of home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best!

There’s nothing lacking in this property. It’s beautiful, stocked with anything you might need, great location. Even comparing this to other Vrbo’s in the US and Europe, this exceeds our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Krista K.

Decent stay

Our stay was good but with perfect 5 star ratings and price we paid when I booked - I was a little disappointed. The house had night amenities for anything you would need but the bedding felt older and was pilling, and beds had a slight odor like someone had sweat in them night after night. It was hard to get a good nights sleep. The location was great, close to everything, and great view of the water but was off put by the bedding and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy

We very much appreciate enjoyed this rental home. We will definitely be back in the future. Great location and everything we needed in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., Hamilton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect place!

we absolutely loved our stay here! we travel a lot as a family of 5, and this was definitely one of our favorite vrbo's! we were in houston mostly to see nasa, so the location was perfect! wonderful kitchen to cook in, loved having the hot tub, and loved the front porch! owner was great to communicate with--air conditioning wasn't working quite perfectly in the morning and she responded IMMEDIATELY and it was fixed in no time at all! super impressive! thanks so much for hosting! we would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The host was accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

Liked: Cleanliness

👏👍

Excellent property and communication was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laquita B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Everything was wonderful if I did forget anything they supplied a lot in the house. The owner was nice and replied in a timely matter. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This house was burning short of amazing! The view from the front porch of the house was breathtaking! The only thing I’d say is that the first aid kit needs to be stocked- because there i cut myself while cooking and there were two bandaids, gauze, and some anti itch cream in the kit! The hosts were so quick to fix both things I called about so I’m sure they will stock it before next guests arrive!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Relaxation

Julie's property is ideally located btwn dwntwn Houston and Galveston Island. It has wonderful views of the bay from patio, a relaxing hot tub, and a few beaches within minutes away, as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property! The owner was cleaning it when we wanted to check in early, and he was able to get us in early!! The property had everything we could ever need!!! Will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly RELAXING!!!!

We came down for my 9 year old daughter to attend Robotics Space Camp for the week. My Mom traveled with us as well - the 3 bedroom house was perfect! We each had our own room - all the beds were fabulous! The house is well stocked and has lovely views from the front porch. We will be back - thank you for another wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

wesley s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

Was a very nice place to spend our vacation. The house was clean and had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S., VOLENTE

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Home Away

Beautiful coastal home with ocean views. Perfect place to have family over after my mother's Celebration of Life. Very comfortable, clean and the most amenities ever! Would love to come back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seabrook property

We had a seamless experience in renting this property. The house was as described and in a great and easy to find location. The owners were very welcoming in their instructions and very willing to help. We did not need to contact them as the home had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021