Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10118.9 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

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Crystal Beach, TX

Crystal Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Stingaree Marina
‪4 min drive‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪47 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

The Master/ Seahorse room

1 King Bed

The Mermaid Room

1 Queen Bed

The Tropical Fish Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to paradise at our Crystal Beach getaway! Just a short stroll from the sparkling shores of Bolivar Peninsula, our charming 3-bedroom beach house in the Holiday Beach subdivision is the perfect spot for family vacations, girls' weekends, or any coastal escape. Imagine relaxing on the decks, soaking in breathtaking ocean views and feeling the refreshing Gulf breeze. Down below, an inviting outdoor space awaits for entertaining and creating lasting memories.

Our home comfortably sleeps 8, with room for up to 10 (just bring an air mattress for the living room). Inside, you'll find a fully furnished retreat equipped with everything you need, including Wi-Fi, plush bath and beach towels, and crisp linens. Need to catch up on work while you're away? No problem! We've set up a convenient workspace in the master bedroom with a desk, computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. (Our Wi-Fi is great, but we also recommend bringing a personal hotspot as a backup, just in case!) Enjoy movie nights with our outdoor projector and screen, or relax with our selection of books and games. While we don't have cable, streaming services are readily available for your entertainment.

We love making your stay as enjoyable as possible, so we provide tons of extras! Think swings, a hammock, a high chair, a Pack 'n Play travel crib, and even kids' plates and cups. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the essentials, and we also provide a starter pack of supplies including trash bags, dishwasher pods, soaps, laundry pods, paper towels, and toilet paper. We also provide all the linens you'll need: one sheet set per bed, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, kitchen towels, and hot pads.

And because we know furry family members deserve vacations too, we welcome pets under 20 lbs for an additional fee. We can't wait to share our family beach house with you and yours!

For your peace of mind, we have security cameras monitoring the front door and garage

Property manager

Karen Smith

Premier Host

Languages

German

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, 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. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive - 29.6 km
Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 29.9 km
Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 31.0 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Days & Family Stays: Your Crystal Beach Adventure Awaits! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shani G.

31 July 2024

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

Great house!

The property was a great fit for our family. Plenty of space. Nice porch with a view of the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

25 July 2024

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

Comfy

Loved the house as it was just enough space and had everything we needed. The owners were very good about communicating and it was close to the beach. My family and I had a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle E.

12 June 2024

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

Tipsy Turtle Beach House

This was our first time staying in a beach house and The Tipsy Turtle surpassed ALL expectations! The beach house was very clean and had plenty of accommodations that were very handy during our stay. The Tipsy Turtle set the bar high for our family vacation to Galveston! Looking forward to our next stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

5 August 2023

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

Wonderful vacation home

We really enjoyed our stay. It was everything we hoped it would be.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

6 June 2024

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

A great long weekend!!!

Second time to stay at the Tipsy Turtle and we had a great time. The house is awesome and my girlfriend loves it. Our friends first time there and they said they will definitely rent again. Karen and Tim are very accommodating and very quick to respond if you should have any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

8 July 2024

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

Very Family Friendly

We enjoyed our short trip. The house was incredibly family friendly, and with 2 you g boys, that is always a plus. Having plastic cups, bowls, plates made things more relaxing for me as a momma. The patio and downstairs area was great for hanging out, again the boys loved the hammock and swing. It was a great place and we really appreciated you sharing your home with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

22 June 2022

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

Girls Trip

We had 6 ladies from work stay at this lovely property. It was just as described online and stocked very well. We just had to come in and enjoy our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

27 May 2024

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

5 stars

Memorial Day weekend and was quite around us at night which was nice. Figured out how to access internet by restarting network on the tv and it worked. Other then that I will always keep this place in mind when booking a trip to bolivar

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

17 July 2023

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

Great Vacation

If you are looking for a great house in a wonderful neighborhood I definitely recommend this one! Karen is an awesome host and the house fit our family perfect--was clean, decorated so nicely and a short walk / drive to the beach. We will be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

11 July 2023

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

As advertised

The house was clean, organized, in a great location and worked perfectly for our family. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a great play to stay with their family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin S.

10 June 2022

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

Our favorite place!

We could not have selected a better spot for our family vacation! I cannot wait to go back, in the years to come. What you see, in the photos doesn’t even scratch the surface of the kindness and coziness the cabin, and the hostess brings. Thank you again, for a memorable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill B.

25 June 2024

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

Great property for a family!

This was a great property for our family. We had a wonderful time. It was my husband and myself, our grown son, and our grown daughter, her husband, and our granddaughter. There was plenty of room for all of us. It was close enough to walk to the beach, but a golf cart would have been handy if we had had one. The kitchen had everything we needed and was very organized. The owner was attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. I recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

20 June 2023

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

Great getaway

Had a wonderful time. House was clean and well stocked with everything needed. Close proximity to The Big Store made it easy to shop for food and anything else you need. Highly recommend this property. Karen was extremely helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

11 July 2023

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

Amazing property!!!!

We had a great vacation, my girlfriend loved the house and all the great decorations. My grandkids said it was the best vacation ever!!!! Location is perfect close everything you need. Karen was great, she answered emails and calls. The experience was really nice and stress free. Will definitely go back!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

6 August 2023

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

A beautiful home!

When I walked I was so excited because I immediately felt like I walked into a home, not a rental. It was beautifully decorated, warm, comforting, and inviting. Awesome location, we can’t wait to stay there again next summer! Karen kept in contact with us the whole time to ensure our needs were being addressed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo A.

29 June 2022

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

Weekend Away

We booked on line and communication from the beginning was great. The property was very clean and well kept as advertised. Karen and her husband were very accommodating and patience. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

9 December 2021

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

Awesome Get Away!

We will definately come back to this wonderful property! We spent the nights sitting and enjoy the outdoor space below at the little bar area. Clean and comfy and I want to go back for a girl trip since there is plenty of room for all of us! And dog friendly :) Karen was great and so accomodating! 5 stars for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

19 July 2023

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

The Tipsy Turtle- Perfect for family fun

Our family had the best vacation at the Tipsy Turtle! We had everything that we needed, plenty of room, close to the beach, and enjoyed a family movie night with the outdoor movie screen and projector! The breeze at the downstairs tiki bar and on the second level deck was great. We normally have issues with mosquitos at Crystal Beach and didn’t have any this year at this property! Karen is available to answers all questions and was great about communicating during our stay. Our family highly recommends staying at the Tipsy Turtle! It felt like a home away from home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 July 2024

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

Wonderful House!

Definitely enjoyed our stay at this house! We had 8 people staying in the home and it was big enough for us. The only downfall is the third room (bunkbed room) does not have a closet so there isn't anywhere to keep suitcases and clothes. That room got pretty tight with multiple people but otherwise the house had plenty of room! The owners have it very well stocked in the kitchen with pots, pans, cooking sheets, etc and the starter kit for laundry, dishes, and trash is perfect! If you have children staying in the top bunk and they need the ladder, message the owner because they keep that locked up. Communication with the owner was very quick and always polite and helpful! I would definitely recommend this home to a family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

10 July 2022

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

Great Location!

We visit CB frequently and the location of the Tipsy Turtle was great! It’s so close to the Big Store and in a family friendly area of the beach. The house had everything we needed for cooking and we loved the decor. One thing to note is that the beds are pretty firm and there are no curtains (only blinds) in the bedrooms. So once the sun is up it’s pretty bright in there. Also the mosquitos in this area are particularly bad so make sure you have plenty of bug spray! Overall we had a wonderful stay and would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

6 June 2023

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

Amazing!!!!

Let me start off by saying our last experience of renting a beach house was horrible. We were watched the entire time and Karen made us feel like it was our home. Karen was so quick to response on everything we needed. She was the sweetest lady ever!!! Even had different comforters to choose from if you don’t like the ones that are on the bed already and they are soooo soft!!!! Plenty of throw blankets as well. The place had everything we needed and more. It really was a home away from home. We will for sure be staying there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

23 July 2023

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

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway!

We have always stayed in Galveston… never again. If you want to have a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place to be! We walked to the beach a couple times and rented a golf cart too. I’d recommend either one! The property was super nice and in a good neighborhood close enough to the grocery store in town. The owners are above and beyond helpful and nice about everything we communicated about. They have provided everything necessary for the perfect getaway with extras as a cherry on top! Beach toys, tiki bar, outdoor projector, giant connect four, awesome outdoor furniture and tiki bar. Book it!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

13 December 2021

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

Great beach vibe

This was our first girls-only trip to Crystal Beach, and we will definitely be back! This house has that great beach vibe and was super comfortable for the four of us. We really appreciated how clean the property was and how easy it was to check in. The host was very accessible and made sure we had everything we need. A couple of us shared a room with bunk beds, but that is okay since we travel together frequently. The house feels open and airy. We loved that we were able to cook dinner for ourselves on our second night and the kitchen has everything you need to do so. The Big Store is just under a mile from the property and that was a fun experience. This place is a grocery store/hardware store/bank and more all under the same roof. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and relaxing on the veranda was a real plus. We did not get to hang out in the Tiki Bar below the house, but next time for sure! While it is not beachfront, again that is okay. We didn’t mind the short walk to get to the beach. If this were a summer trip with kids, I would bring a wheeled tote. Can’t wait to bring the family for the next adventure!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect for any size family

My husband and I along with our 3 kids decided to take a trip and out of the places to chose from (which were also a lot higher) we thought this would be the best fit for us. WE WERE RIGHT! This home is amazing and providing everything we were looking for. It is spacious with an open kitchen/living room. It has 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 baths. Everything is provided for you like the basics of towels, kitchenware, down to even laundry detergent. Which brings me to the fact of having a washer and dryer was a bonus because it was nice to wash some clothes that were still wet from the beach. There is a wrap around porch upstairs which has a view of the ocean in the distance. The beach is only a 5 minute walk or you can drive down to it which was also nice. The parking pass was only $10 and is good for all year long! Downstairs is an outside shower which was much needed to wash all the sand off of us so we wouldn't track it inside the house cause noone wants sand everywhere lol. There is also a swing and hammock which my boys loved. There is also a huge picnic table that was perfect for the outdoor projector they provide you with to watch movies! Karen was so helpful for any questions I had. She made me feel more like family then a guest. I never leave reviews but we had such a wonderful experience I had to leave one. We are going to take another vacation next year and will definitely be staying at the Tipsy Turtle again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

22 August 2022

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

Bolivar Rig Run

Our group had enough space to gather in the open living and kitchen areas. There was plenty of parking for guests and sailboats. We texted with Karen a few times and she responded quickly. The space is better than the pics.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Smith

Welcome to The Tipsy Turtle! We're absolutely delighted you're thinking about spending some time at our Crystal Beach getaway. As a born-and-raised Texan, I know firsthand how special these beaches are. They're the perfect antidote to city life – a place where you can unwind, reconnect with family, and let the kids (and the grown-ups!) run free. We've poured our hearts into making The Tipsy Turtle a true home away from home, and we can't wait for you to experience the magic for yourself.

Why they chose this property

We're passionate about hospitality and want your vacation to be seamless. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything – we're happy to help! The Tipsy Turtle is perfectly situated in the peaceful Holiday Beach neighborhood. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the Gulf and strolling just 5 minutes to the beach. Easy beach access roads mean you can load up the car or golf cart and be on the sand in minutes. Our deck provides lovely views of the water, and the sound of the waves is pure relaxation. Holiday Beach offers a laid-back, family-oriented vibe, where you can truly unwind and reconnect. And yes, your four-legged companions are welcome too! We're constantly adding special touches to make The Tipsy Turtle the perfect home base for your coastal getaway.

What makes this property unique

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

The Master/ Seahorse room

The Mermaid Room

The Tropical Fish Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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