Short-term rentals in Texas & New Orleans
Welcome to Your Great Escape
Comfortable, stylish, and memorable stays in Pearland, Galveston, Houston, and New Orleans, designed to feel like a true home away from home.
Welcome
A home away from home, wherever you’re headed
At The Great Escape, we specialize in creating comfortable, stylish, and memorable stays for travelers. Whether you’re here for business, leisure, or a little of both, our short-term rentals are designed to feel like a true home away from home.
From a poolside retreat in Pearland to a waterfront escape in Galveston, a city stay steps from Washington Avenue in Houston, and a Southern charmer near the French Quarter, each home is thoughtfully furnished and ready for you to relax.
What we focus on
Every stay, thoughtfully done
01
Comfort & Style
Thoughtfully furnished spaces with modern amenities, so you can settle in from the moment you arrive.
02
Convenience
Prime locations close to local attractions, dining, and entertainment, so there’s more time for what you came to do.
03
Hospitality
Personalized touches and responsive service to make every part of your stay seamless.
Meet your host
Hi, I’m Shalondria Simpson
I’m the owner of The Great Escape, a real estate business offering four short-term rental homes across Texas and Louisiana.
Whether you’re traveling for business, leisure, or a little of both, I want every stay to feel like a true home away from home. Each home is thoughtfully furnished with modern amenities, set close to local attractions, dining, and entertainment, and backed by personalized touches and responsive service.
From Pearland and Galveston to Houston and New Orleans, my goal is simple: a welcoming, worry-free experience that makes you want to return again and again.
Our Locations
Four homes. Four great escapes.
Pick the city and the style of stay that suits your trip.
Pearland, Texas
Pearland Poolside Retreat
Four bedrooms, a big media room, and a backyard pool and spa with seating for the whole family.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3½ Baths
- Pool & Spa
- Media Room
Galveston, Texas
Galveston Waterfront Escape
A 3-story, 6-bedroom beauty with a media room, pool, hot tub, and a deck overlooking the water.
- 6 Bedrooms
- 2½ Baths
- Pool & Hot Tub
- Water Views
Houston, Texas
Houston Washington Ave Retreat
One block from Washington Ave nightlife, under 5 minutes from downtown, with a private hot tub.
- Walk to Washington Ave
- 5 Min to Downtown
- Hot Tub
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Southern Charm House
Under 10 minutes to the French Quarter and CBD, and 5 minutes from Tulane, Loyola, and Xavier.
- 10 Min to French Quarter
- 10 Min to CBD
- Near Tulane, Loyola & Xavier
Our mission is simple: to provide each guest with a welcoming, worry-free experience that makes them want to return again and again.
Our Mission