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Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs left

1 Double Bed

Downstairs right

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Left

1 King Bed

Upstairs right

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Down Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outside Shower

Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10

Located just a few miles away from the Galveston Ferry and walking distance from the beach, our beach house is idyllic for those looking for the full beach experience, but not all of the cost.

What started as my great grandfather's home away from home during his years as a shrimping boat captain, our family converted it into a spacious 2-story beach house with all of the comforts of home. Downstairs, it features 2 wheel-chair accessible bedrooms with a full bathroom (standing shower), a covered patio with 2 porch swings, plenty of room for grilling (gas and charcoal grill included), and an outdoor shower for your return from the beach.

Upstairs, the floorplan can only be described as wide-open. Prominently centered is a huge kitchen space fully stocked, complete with a range, stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and arguably more counter-stop space than you've ever seen! Also, the upstairs features a private bedroom with a queen bed, a livingroom area, dining table, a king sized bed (behind room dividers), a day bed w/trundle bed, and a full bathroom (tub/shower) with two vanities.

The "big store" is just a few blocks away for all of your gasoline and grocery needs, as well as two water parks, the Fort Travis Seashore Park (Civil War fort), several restaurants and bars, firework stands (seasonal), and souvenir shops. For those interested in a longer stay, many of the Houston attractions like baseball games, Johnson Space Center, Houston Zoo, etc. are under 2hrs away.

Property manager

Charles Iwasko

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$50 one-time fee & cleaning fee increases to $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Porch/patio only
No cooking or fires allowed on or below the wooden deck areas and screened in area. Outside cooking allowed only on the uncovered concrete areas.
Discharging of fireworks is not allowed on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 46 min drive - 27.8 km
  • East Beach - 47 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spacious 2-Story 3BR 2B Family Beach House. Huge Kitchen. Accomodates 10 located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located on a river, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for our whole family!

This was our second time staying in this spacious beach house on Crystal Beach. We had plenty of room to accommodate our whole family of 9. The house had everything we needed for our 9 day stay over the 4th of July. We will look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This home made our family vacation amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay!

Besides a small hiccup, our overall stay was awesome! The house was clean, there were plenty of towels, the galley kitchen was incredibly large, the neighborhood was safe and quiet, and working with the owner was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a great stay! Loved the location to all shops, restaurants and beach access. My son proposed during the stay!! We will be keeping your info for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and spacious beach house.

Awesome Labor Day visit to Crystal Beach with our family. This house is conveniently located close to the beach and had plenty of room for our family. The kitchen was fantastic with room for everyone. We hope to return again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Delia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house

The house was nice and specious and it's a nice location close to the beach. The only downside was not having wifi or cable cause with teens it's needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Exelent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First family vacation

We came right after hurricane Beryl. So there were a few issues with ac and things. But Cindy the housekeeper was here and worked to help. Even brought us a fan from her house. The owner was out of town so it took a bit to get things up and working. But we did and we had a good week after all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynter B., Georgetown, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach paradise!

This home was so cute and conveniently located close to the beach and stores! I definitely recommend renting a golf cart along with your stay! Beach access is one street over! The ac worked great and was super cold too! We loved all the mermaid and sea shell decorations! There is also a shell identification charts so you can see what shells you found! It’s a perfect place to come relax after a day of fun in the sun! I can’t wait to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mrs

It was good we made the best of it we actually thought we had 2kings and 2queen beds other than that anything was awesome. I know the owner had reached out to me prior but I was busy with work and the graduation. I want y’all to know that we are grateful for the stay we appreciate everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious beach getaway

I love this property! If I could afford it, I would come back every weekend. It had everything you could possibly need to enjoy your vacation. Everything I needed to cook was there including serving platters. There was plenty of linens and towels. I love the large deck upstairs. It was good to sit and relax with my family and there be plenty of space for us to spread out comfortably. The beach was just a short distance away by foot and even though it was in close proximity to the beach, it was very quiet and peaceful. I had a few questions and the host was very quick to respond. All in all this was a great weekend and it definitely made us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, clean rental with lots of amenities

Beach house was very spacious, especially kitchen. It was very clean! Host was friendly and very easy to communicate with. Cleaning lady came by once to take dirty towels but we didn’t even need them yet, there were plenty. Slept 10 very easily and no one was on the couch or floor. Everything we needed was found in the beach house, felt just like home. We had such a good stay and can’t find a thing to complain about! We brought our 4 wheelers, so it was a quick trip to the the beach for us. Beach access road is 1 street over. The firework show from the balcony was great! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. We truly had the best 6 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best kitchen I've ever seen

This house was absolutely perfect for us! The patio downstairs was perfectly shaded, had 2 amazing swings, a grill, a picnic table, and a screened in sitting area. The upstairs deck was our favorite hangout place. We woke up every morning and drank our coffee watching the sunrise. And the KITCHEN!!!! That kitchen was the best kitchen in all of the places we've vacationed. Fully stocked with all utensils and cookware with a massive wrap around bar top. Our whole family could cook and eat together without running over each other. The homeowner was super quick to respond to any questions we had. Would highly recommend! Beds were comfy and house was super inviting. We started a guest book. So if y'all stay after reading this review please sign it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James T., Shelbyville, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and experience

My spouse and I along with another couple visited the property to celebrate our 16th anniversary. I misinterpreted the house description as being wheel chair accessible. This is only true of the ground floor, which consist of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The property owner quickly responded upon my request and clarified for me. Our group being younger we were able to manage because the house is much lower to the ground compared to other similar properties. This is entirely my fault and I only write it here so someone does not make my mistake. Overall we had an amazing time, and the rental was a huge part of that. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TLC Please

This is our 2nd time to stay here. The house is running down, needs tlc and brought up to date. The bottom floor had bugs and smelled very musty-----damp and moldy. Don't like that the cleaning came by two times in 7 days. Came and walked through the house (top and bottom), not sure what she was looking for. The plus was the updated trash---now on the curb.(last time we had to put the previous trash out on the curb) No washer/dryer-----that is always a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely rent again!

Mr Charles was so accommodating in our time of need ! We were evacuating for hurricane IDA with my 91 year old mother and every thing was perfect for her stay . 2 downstairs bedrooms were perfect Kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need . We loved every thing about it 😊 But most of all the kindness of the owner was the best. He actually had not intended to rent the Cabin due to the hurricane in the Gulf . After me telling him about my Mom he went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything about it was wonderful..would definitely stay again:)

Two thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A recharge

After a very long school year this was the perfect spot! The house is beautifully decorated and very inviting! The huge deck upstairs was perfect for sunbathing or just sitting and reading a book. It was close enough to the beach but far enough away from the beach goers to enjoy! The downstairs rooms were clean and spacious. The porch swings were a bonus as well as the outdoor shower. The owners are wonderful and tended to our need immediately!! We loved our stay and hopefully can return soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay and great location

Awesome place to stay with lots of room. Big kitchen with everything you need. Close to the beach either walking or riding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was great for our family 4th of July stay at Crystal Beach! Very spacious and clean!

We really enjoyed our stay. Owner was very helpful and just a phone call or text away. Things were great so didn't need to contact him. Place was conveniently located on the peninsula. Would recommend this property. We plan on staying again if it's available!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected!!

I found this property because I was looking for a cost-friendly, last minute reservation. The property was very clean with an amazing kitchen. The kitchen had every utensil imaginable. The downstairs rooms were perfect along with the washer and dryer. I enjoyed the set-up of the upstairs beds. I don’t enjoy walking, but it was actually an easy walk to the beach. The owner was available immediately to answer my questions. The oversized deck/porch was enjoyed by all of us. The location to the water slide, Big Store, and other stores was perfect. The only negative thing I could possibly post would be new pictures are needed. The ones posted do not do the property or interior justice!! It is much better in person. We had an amazing stay and will definitely rent this space again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed or stay at this property over all , unfortunately we were inconvenienced by the power company but the owners stayed in touch with us and kindly compensated us for the inconvenience of the power company. We would love to stay at this property again

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very rommie with our group. Kitchen was stocked with so much.

Would rent again. Was very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Haley H., Mabank, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

It was okay

The house wasn’t exactly as advertised on the listing, there was only one private bedroom in the “main house”, there is a bed behind room dividers and also the bed with the trundle is just out in the open off the living room. The other bedrooms and bathroom is downstairs underneath the house, it wasn’t bad just not what we expected at all. Also the 3rd bedroom only has a twin bed with a trundle and in the listing it shows a 3rd queen. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook however the stovetop doesn’t work right at all. There were 2 burners that did not stay hot. Cooking our food took forever and we brought food that we expected to cook on the grill but when we got to the house and found the grill- it was absolutely disgusting and rusted. It would’ve made you sick to cook on it so we were really disappointed and frustrated about that. The house was clean when we got there but there are cockroaches in the house and ants in the sugar by the coffee so it didn’t feel too clean overall. We also didn’t find out until the day before the trip that linens are not provided at all which was also frustrating because we had already packed. It was okay and the owner was very nice and easy to communicate with but we wouldn’t rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal beach

House is well supplied with everything you would have at your own house . Only things not provided are : groceries, linens , towels . Beach is with in easy walking distance. The beach allows vehicles to drive on it , with a ten dollar parking permit. Galveston is only minutes away with a free ferry ride . For family time at the beach I much prefer crystal beach . We had a great stay and highly recommended staying here .

About the host

Hosted by Charles Iwasko

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English