A group of 18 of us recently stayed at a beach house in Galveston, and while it is a beautiful property with great potential, my experience was marred by several issues that ultimately made our stay less enjoyable than we had hoped.Upon arrival, we noticed that several small details needed attention. For instance, half of the toilet paper rolls were broken, which was a minor inconvenience but indicative of a lack of upkeep. Additionally, we found trash left in the arm of a chair on the deck, and there were sticky red streaks on the kitchen wall that suggested it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned.One of the more concerning discoveries was a peeled, moldy orange in the main bedroom, along with dirty sheets on the bed. When we reached out for assistance regarding the sheets, we were informed that new ones wouldn't be available until the next day, which was disappointing and we had to wash them ourselves. Safety was also a concern, as the door to the house did not lock properly, leaving us uneasy about our travel documents and personal belongings. The most frustrating issue, however, was the inconsistent hot water for the showers. With four showers available, we expected to be able to use at least two at a time, but that wasn’t the case. One shower never got warm at all, making it difficult for everyone to get ready comfortably.While the beach house has a lot of charm and a lovely location, these accumulated issues made our stay less satisfactory.