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Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51161 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBolivar Peninsula1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal46 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)111 min drive

About this property

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

Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach

Crystal Cottage

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Escape to the wide-open beaches of the Bolivar Peninsula at this two-bedroom Crystal Beach home, a colorful coastal retreat with an elevated wraparound deck and easy walking access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Decorated with vibrant prints and cheerful shades of blue, the living space features tile floors, plentiful seating, and satellite TV. Flip on the ceiling fans to circulate the Gulf breezes, use the stainless steel appliances to whip up pancakes in the kitchen each morning, and bring your coffee and newspaper outside to the wraparound deck to admire the Gulf view.

Spend each morning swimming and boogie boarding at the beach down the road, and return to the house for lunch at the picnic table on the patio, and come home to catch a movie on one of the three cable TVs as your bathing suits spin in the private washer/dryer.

Explore miles of sand and surf on the Bolivar Peninsula - begin planning your getaway to Crystal Beach today!

WHAT’S NEARBY
This elevated home overlooks the turquoise Gulf waters in Crystal Beach, a small community on the tranquil Bolivar Peninsula. Take a one-block stroll to catch the sunrise on the beach, hop on the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry 11 miles west to cross the channel to Galveston Island, or spend your days birdwatching in the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge 35 miles northeast.

THINGS TO KNOW
*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 reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. 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!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • 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
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,161 square feet

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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 not allowed

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

12221

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • East Beach - 42 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 46 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 4 min drive
  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut - 14 min walk
  • Dannay Donuts - 3 min drive
  • Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-view Home with wraparound deck - one block to the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach cottage is just steps from Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 105 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 105 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to the water
Vacasa the property management wasn’t great. The door lock doesn’t work!! Beautiful location though and the house itself was great. No condiments or seasonings in the house at all, not even salt or pepper. (FYI)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Property
Great location- awesome property Need to fix deadbolt - can’t use code and using key was not easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No TV
Called Vacasa and told them about no TV and stated she would call me back, this is Wednesday afternoon after we have already left and still waiting to be called
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., BASTROP, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Get Away
We loved sitting on the porch and watching the waves come in. It was very relaxing and a very short walk the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House and Location
We had a phenomenal time here, it was literally steps from the beach and we could spend hours on the porch watching and listening to the waves. The house was super clean and just as advertised, we loved the quirky charms of it. The only issue had was a very confusing check-in email that provided a door code but in the same paragraph said that the smartlock didn't work and to retrieve a key from a lockbox. That caused some minor panic on arrival but the door code worked after all and we had no more issues. The property rental company was reasonably prompt in responding. Wonderful stay and we would DEFINITELY come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
gross
This was really disappointing. The pictures make this to look like a cute place. The smoke smell is overwhelming. There is so much dust on the upholstered furniture, base boards, blinds, air filter and walls that you can see it. It is literally hazard to ones health. My sister had to do repeat breathing treatments. We opened windows for several hours, but it didn't help. When we made management aware, Gina did not offer an apology but was accusatory. We left and had to stay at a hotel. Now we are out money for this AND a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
The property is a good location to the beach. You can view the beach from the patio. The interior was a little dated, but functional. Be sure to bring your own chairs and beach gear. Nothing provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
It's a great property but the management is not local. We reported a small issue and were supposed to hear from someone local and were never contacted.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great ocean view and access. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View and Access to Beach
This cottage was great...great view of the ocean and easy beach access to walk to which is reason we chose this one. Clean and had pretty much everything we needed. Will send a few suggestions to the owner to make it even better but nothing that wasn't there was not super essential. Decor was eclectic. Twin bed mattress was hard but other two were fine. Since it's right off one of the main beach access roads the traffic was constant but not too bad. Noise level around was okay considering there was a lot of commotion on Friday and Saturday nights but that's expected in the summer at a beach house. We slept just fine with sound machines. Didn't keep my 4 or 9 year old up. Would rent this one again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022