TX Beach House is the best location on SPI for your family. The 2nd floor deck allows easy access to the beach, a place to hang out for the people that love the sun but not the sand and awesome views of the Gulf. The kitchen has all the cooking essentials you need (plates, cups, mugs, steak knives, some serve ware, pots,pans, baking pans, bbq tools and skewers for the gas grill, starter cleaning supplies). We cook half our meals in house and other than the food, I make sure to pick-up/pack spices, oil, foil, ziplocs and coffee, tp/paper towels and laundry detergent(he compatible). We eat in the dining room and the upper portion of the deck is a nice place to gather for a meal when the weather allows. Bathing towels are supplied and you should bring your own beach towels. Having laundry in house is such a convenience. I feel like I am letting out a secret when reviewing this place. We have come back almost every year since 2009. Our initial 2009 stay was in the basement due to availability and the access to the beach is the same, different direct access deck/no gazebo. You won't regret renting this place for your stay at SPI. Make sure to visit and support the Turtle Rescue during your visit!