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

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10128.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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

1 Alter Sea Go

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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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal Beach, TX

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home near the beach with furnished balcony & views of the Gulf located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Seawolf Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 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

8.6/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami E.

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

Great place

Great place to stay. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Madeline M.

Beach vacay

We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach, comfortable beds, and plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

GREAT PLACE

This worked perfectly for a girls' trip. Lots of beds and room to spread out. We enjoyed all of the birds that came by as we sat on the deck. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen V.

1 alter sea go

Everything was super clean , you can literally walk to the beach at any time you want house was very comfortable we felt really welcomed I would book with them again I love it !

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

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
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8/10 Good

VR Mallikarjuna M.

Near to the beach

It is very near to the beach; Nice place to stay. Downside is the house was with sand (looks it is not cleaned well), living room TV remote is not working, and there are no locks to the bathroom. If you are fine without living room TV and without locks to washroom and bedroom, it’s a nice place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Wonderful Experience!

My group and I loved staying at this home! We come and stay at Crystal Beach every year and this home ranks up there with the best of the houses we’ve rented! The house was very clean and well kept. There were a few MINOR flaws with the house, but nothing we were too upset about. My friends and I will definitely be coming back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

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

Mark W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Madison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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

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.

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family vacation

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Nancy W.

The location was perfect 5 minute walk to the beach well stocked everything you and more very comfy

The view very nice wrap around porch and cool Ac

6/10 Okay

Jacalyn W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bert S.

Very nice

We have rented several homes in the Galveston area this is the second home we have stayed in at Crystal Beach. The home was VERY clean and had very comfortable couches which is a big deal after a long day at the beach. The cable was out it was for the area not just the house but thankfully they had several games to play. I have to say that playing the games with the kids was fun and I forgotten how much fun that can be.

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Great Week

House was great ! There were 50 in our group in 6 different houses and everyone thought ours was the nicest! Cool A/C comfy beds and plenty towels !! I'll be back but only if I have this house again !!
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8/10 Good

Barry H.

Spacious house

Our over all experience was great. The location to the beach, walking is .15 to the sand. The air conditioner worked great. Our family of 9 slept comfortable. The beds were soft. Easy access, in and out of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Beautiful and clean beach house

Lovely decor and nice size. Very close to the beach.

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