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Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views!

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Private kitchen
Dining
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Eat around kitchen bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • East Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views!

This beautiful newly expanded cottage (1200 sq. ft.) is just minutes from the beach. With 2 BR and 2-full baths, this cottage provides everything for that weekend getaway or weeklong vacation with family and friends. There is a queen bed in the BR#1 with an on suite bath. BR #2 has 2-full sized bunkbeds with TV and plenty of closet space. There is a queen sleeper sofa, a double sleeper Futon and in common areas. The property sleeps 8-10 comfortably and has a large eat around island and a dining table near the well appointed kitchen. All indoor linens, towels and toiletries are provided. There are several patios; one upstairs which provides an excellent view of the Gulf's shipping lanes while you enjoy an afternoon beverage and another patio downstairs complete with a TV, bar, BBQ pit, grill, outdoor sink, hammocks and loungers. The yard has a firepit , wood provided, for those cool summer nights and the property is fully fenced with outdoor areas secured by CCTV monitored from within the cottage. There is a total of four TVs, including a 70 inch smart TV in the main living area, on property. A cozy 60 inch electric fireplace is in the main living area. You and your guests will have the entire property to yourselves for a relaxing beach getaway. Play table tennis, basketball, darts or corn hole under a covered area.

Just minutes from the new Margaritaville Bolivar Beach Club/Resort which offers a day pass to pools, restaurants, concerts, etc.

www.bolivarbeachclub.com. Coffee,, tea and pods are provided.

Property manager

Nathan McDuell
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large fenced yard and play areas.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
10-adults max for overnight guests..
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed within cottage. Outside OK.
$100 FEE PER PERSON, PER NIGHT WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EXCEEDING ADULTS MAXIMUM WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO EXCEPTIONS.
$100 FEE PER PERSON ASSESSED FOR EXCEEDING ADULTS MAXIMUM WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO EXCEPTIONS.
No parking on grass.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: 10-adults max for overnight guests..
Long-term renters welcome
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive - 23.1 km
  • East Beach - 43 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Enlarged Cozy Cottage-5 Min. walk to the beach. Great Gulf Views! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located near the beach, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Gilchrist Beach and Seawolf Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy N.

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

Beautiful place

Had a great time everything was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsewhere F.

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

Super Accommodating

This house was perfect for our family of four, and the owners were super accommodating. The outdoor space offers much more than the average home. As a bonus, the balcony allows you to enjoy the concerts happening at Margaritaville. We found everything we needed and more, and the entire property was immaculate. We only had time for a brief stay, but we hope to return for a longer visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend getaway

The property was very well kept. The fire pit & games / entertainment for the kids was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Great stay. Everything needed and more!

Property was one of the nicest we have stayed at there at Crystal Beach. Everything was well taken care of and in great condition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Quick Beach Trip

Stayed the weekend with our kids and some friends for a quick trip before school started. We really enjoyed the house and it’s proximity to the beach and to the Margaritaville resort. The golf cart was perfect for our group as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

Great place!

Great place and great stay! The house is great and has everything you would need. Be sure and add the golf cart option as it’s great for driving on the beach and carrying your stuff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Looks just like the pictures!

Beautiful house, awesome extras outside to enjoy time together, and very close to the beach. Great place for our family of four! Would definitely stay again for a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Quick Getaway

It was a fabulous stay. Everything was nice as shown in pictures and owner was attentive. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., college station

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

Awesome place!

We loved everything about our stay! From the personalized note, relaxing downstairs area, basketball goal, the golf cart and the beach! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Excellent

The property was amazing! Very clean and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Will definitely book again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Perfect

Excellent property for a family. Everything was extremely nice and the owners were really easy to work with. Super close to the new Bolivar Beach Club which was a bonus! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

EXCEPTIONAL!

Loved this place & all the accommodations! Owners communicated throughout stay to make sure everything was perfect! Will definitely be going back here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A.

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

Great cottage!

This place was very clean and comfortable and well stocked. The owners really aim to please their guests. This was one of the best rentals we have stayed in over the years. Inside and out, the attention to detail was awesome. We especially like the no pet rule. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

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

Great place

Upstairs has all you need to cook with and sleep with. Clean place The kids found plenty to do downstairs Easy access to everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Cottage of fun!

The house was so enviting, like a friend had set it up for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great Little Spot!

Couldn't have had a better experience! The host are very helpful and available whenever needed! The house is beautiful and very kid friendly! Will definitely be back again! Just always hate to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Pure Excellence

This experience was fantastic for our family from beginning to end. Communication was excellent and the home is beautiful. We will definitely stay here again and as soon as we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Fairy-tale Beach property

We loved our time at this property on Crystal Beach. So much fun with the golf cart on the beach. The property has everything you can imagine that you might need to have fun and relax. 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Best stay yet!!

This was our family’s 4th annual Crystal beach trip and our favorite rental thus far! Nate and Lisa have such a wonderful home and every amenity we could think of!! There was plenty of room for our family both inside and out! We recommend this listing 100%! Thank you so much for making our family vacation home one for the books!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Highly Recommend

The house was clean, cozy and had anything and everything you could possibly need. The décor was super cute as well! Nathan was so helpful! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Wonderful Property

The entire property was gorgeous and clean. Hate we couldn't enjoy the yard due to mosquitoes. Next time I will be prepared, but I will definitely be staying at the property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Perfect setup!

These owners are the best! Checked in regularly to see if we needed anything. The setup was perfect - our family was able to stay in their camper below the cabin and come up and hang out with us! Having the 6 seater golf cart was incredibly helpful! The cabin was even larger than it looks in the pictures! Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne E., Nacogdoches, United States

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

Holiday weekend

The home exceeded expectations compared to the listing. Would be great home year around with fire pit, fenced yard, outdoor kitchen and TV. Upstairs patio with view of gulf and great breezes. Nathan very responsive to messages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

The owners are Amazing!!!!!! Very helpful and responsive to anything you need. We enjoyed our stay. We come to Crystal beach twice a year and we love it. The house was fantastic with many things to do there. Our boys enjoyed playing basketball, darts and making s’mores at the fire pit. Lots of memories we made and enjoyed every bit of our stay. We will definitely stay here again. The house was cozy and plenty enough room for the 4 of us. Close to the beach, with a French in yard was a plus with little ones. I’m giving them a 10 ⭐️ rating .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

They thought of everything

This house provides the most comfortable stay! They have thought of absolutely everything. Extra space in the kitchen, all sheets, blankets and towels, games, extra ice, extra paper supplies, beach toys, it’s all there! The owners are available and quick to answer your messages. This was our second stay and we look forward to more in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nathan McDuell

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Retired law enforcement family built a vacation property on the Bolivar Peninsula by hand which was completed in November 2020. We are eager to share our project with others. We are always available to our guests to provide a memorable beach experience.

Why they chose this property

Our 2 BR/ 2BATH home provides a very intimate environment for couples or families seeking a quiet fun-filled beach getaway. You will have the entire property to yourselves with many amenities such as beautiful decks, patios, fire pit and many others. The views of the gulf from the upper deck is breathtaking.

What makes this property unique

The property is completely fenced and has security camera which cover some common areas without intruding upon our guests privacy. Our guests monitor cameras from within the cottage. With direct access to our drive-on beaches, the family can spend a fun-filled day building sandcastles or just basking in the sun. There are lots of board games, puzzles and cards to keep your family occupied. Ping-Pong table, basketball, darts and corn hole are just a few of our most popular amenities.

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