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Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • East Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Crystal Beach and 9 minutes from Stingaree Marina. .This vacation home is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 23.5 km
  • East Beach - 44 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf

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Escape to the Bolivar Peninsula, between Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, at this three-bedroom, family-friendly home with a furnished, ground-level patio, wraparound balcony, and plenty of room for up to 10 guests, all just a short walk from the beach. Up to two small family dogs (25 lbs or less) are also welcome to join you for an additional nightly fee.

Conveniently located near State Highway 87 for easy access up and down the peninsula, this secluded Crystal Beach home is just a short drive and a fun ferry ride from historic Galveston (15 miles). Nearby, all along Highway 87, you'll find local bars, restaurants, shops, and even a small grocery store where you can pick up a few essentials during your stay. For a little fun, take the whole family to the very casual, nine-hole, Crystal Beach Community Golf Course, just a mile away. Or take a 300-yard stroll down to the end of your street and find yourself on miles of sandy, Gulf Coast beaches.

Perfect for a large family gathering or holiday celebration, this contemporary home offers free WiFi, four TVs, and a DVD/Blu-ray player in the living room if you want to bring along a few movies. On the lower level, there's a furnished patio area with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and an outdoor shower so you can rinse off after walking back from the beach. This home also has a furnished, wraparound balcony with additional seating where you can relax with a cool drink and enjoy the view.

Enjoy a getaway to the Gulf Coast at this beautiful, Crystal Beach home. Make your reservation today!

This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a friendly reminder rather than risking a noise complaint from a neighbor. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices—not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: This home has two active, exterior motion-sensor security cameras: one on the south end of the porch and one at the top of the stairs, which shows the stairs and under the house.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,380 square feet

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

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Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our vacation

We had a great time, beautiful beachhouse, only small things ceiling fan and tv didn't work in one bedroom, no working remote in MB, not enough trash bags. Small things. Good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The water was off when we arrived

The house was dusty and all the outside chairs were gross. We had to clean them all. The water was off and we had no hot water. The lady was rude when we called to tell hwe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Stay

The house was nice. Clean and comfortable. Cleaning crew showed up a half an hour early and sat in the driveway while we tried to get packed up and checked out. Made us feel a bit rushed. Overall a nice place to stay. The whole family had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a family stay!

The house was as described. Lots of blankets/comforters when it got chilly. A good amount of pots and pans for us to get some sides ready for Thanksgiving. Loved that it’s walking distance from the beach and it’s on a quiet street. It was also nice to have a TV in each room and the family room so we could watch what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Madison F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters birthday vacation

Just don’t waste your time with any Vacasa properties through Vrbo. Every amenity was either missing, not working, or just broken. The property management team had no eagerness to fix any of the issues. The fans and lights didn’t work. Extremely unhappy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House but not allowed on lift

The House was great, but check in was terrible. We were given wrong codes and took over and hour to get it corrected. We were not offered any compensation at all for the stress/inconvenience. The elevator/lift is not for guest use was very frustrating since we had my 86 year old mom with us. It would have been very nice to at least let people load their suitcases on the lift. The king bed is so high off ground, I don’t see how anyone could use it. There are no closets in any of the bedrooms. Lack of water pressure in the shower also. The decoration is super nice. It was nice sitting on the porch. There are a ton of stairs. Also, if you rent through Vacasa only, you will not be charged the $77 fee from VRBO (extremely high)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Greg B.

Good place to stay.

Minor damage that needs to be repaired. Could be cleaner. Dirt piled up on patio down stairs. Mold around vents. Strong musky smell inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prachi T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

We are going back !

Layout of this property is very nice. Pictures are accurate. It is less than 5min to beach. Door to back patio was not locking and then fell off. But Vacasa property management team got it fixed right away. Only feedback is property was not very clean on arrival. Bed was made but did not had fresh sheets. They had smell on them so I had to wash them and then it was all ok. Floor was dusty. Open gello can on back patio. However property has washer and dryer so it was convenient. We did had good time and made beautiful memories and given a chance we would love to come back :)!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl M., Beach City, Tx. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

House was nice and as advertised

Overall very good. Only issue was upon check in. The instructions for entry referenced a lock box downstairs but the combination was actually for the door so a little confusing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family vacation

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jacalyn W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

overall nice house

not clean on arrival had to wait. Advertised lift but denied permission to use. cable out and tvs run off cable. oven had error come on my husband had to fix.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Beach trip

We all enjoyed our stay there. It would be very helpful if the lift worked for suitcases. Also the stool in the bedroom with the king size bed needs repaired. The flapper lets water run and it’s very annoying when trying to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

Nice location. Appears as photos shows. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isidro D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Beach Tx get away .

The family and I really enjoyed our stay in Crystal Beach Tx . The rental property is in a great spot to get to the beach . The neighborhood is quiet and the beach is always clean and well maintained. Renting through Vrbo was simple and the property was well maintained as represented in the pics .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as pictured

Great location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Wonderful experience! Family was very relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Enjoyable

Me and my friends took a mommy kids vacation and really enjoyed ourselves the room was big enough for each of us and our kids clean with enough towels for everyone only thing was we wished we was able to use the lift on the property to send up and down our suitcases and bags since it was just us women and small kids and when called to get help on how to use it they said that they was going have the owner to call back and help and no never called at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

meryt e.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a very nice house with great access to the beach we had a great time

Renting this property was very easy and so much fun
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy C., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend for beach wedding.

Great home to share for the weekend get away. Spacious, stocked, clean and close to the beach. Will definitely spend time there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We loved our stay! Its was just a short walk to the beach which was incredibly convenient. We lived the wrap around porch and the view. The house was perfect for our group of 7. The only thing I noticed was there was still what looked to be flour and water on the kitchen cabinets from the last people. It definitely didnt get in our way though. We would 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Robert and Shannon J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location

We enjoyed the location very much. The decks are very spacious. This property could use some TLC. Kitchen faucet loose, white cabinets are dirty and in need of a good scrub, stains on ceiling noted. Poorly cleaned, dirt and food under couches, filthy behind furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esther V.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY

In such a chaotic time, needed a break. This was amazing and relaxing. The house was clean; a short walk to the beach; quiet surroundings. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone going to this area!!! Awesome and thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Lauren M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great House, not well kept

This was our 2nd summer in a row to stay in this property. It was disappointing to see the difference in a year-this house had not been maintained well, and it didn't appear as if it had been cleaned well. The linens, bathrooms, and kitchen was fine, however there was sand all over everything....its as if it hadn't been swept or the counters wiped down. There was also a few maintenance things that could have been better. Location was great, and I know the property has wonderful potential, but probably won't be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Cathie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best vacation.

Arrived and the floors were so nasty. Sand everywhere. I immediately had to vacuum the entire house. WiFi didn’t work till we were loading to leave. Dish joeys in bedrooms didn’t work till the day before we left. Nasty bowl of water under the kitchen sink from a leak. Dryer didn’t work. House would have been great if they could have just fixed these simple things. And the property management wasn’t good. Made me call dish to talk to them to figure out why joeys didn’t work. Also we had to be at the house everyday at sometime for some worker to come work on something. Not a way I wanted to spend vacation. Almost two weeks later and still haven’t heard from guest service about my refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020