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Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area

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Retreat to a large deck and yard at this family and pet friendly home
Close to beach with walk on and golf cart access. Large yard with stone firepit.
Relax comfortably with the indoor fireplace and smart TV.
Property grounds
Ping pong table in the garage is a great hang out space.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area

Close access to Crystal Beach AND an elevator make this location perfect. Just steps away from the ocean with both a walk on and a golf cart entrance less than 1 minute walk away. The house is loaded with amenities. Fully stocked kitchen and the garage game room is what makes this location ideal for families! Read about the space below:

Amenities include:

~In house elevator. If someone with limited mobility wants to enjoy the beach sights and sounds this is the perfect house to bring them to!*
~Shaded and sunny deck spaces with outdoor seating
~Fully-loaded luxury kitchen
~No weight limit on dogs
-Indoor fireplace with electric insert to keep you warm in the winter
~Smart TV’s in living room and every bedroom
~Board games and toys
~Books
~Clean linens and beach towels for 8 people
~Charcoal grill
~Beach chairs and beach cart
~Outdoor shower
~Large yard with stone fire pit
~Garage rec room with ping pong table, washer boards, toddler toys, sand toys

Crystal Beach is Texas at its finest. Drive, park, barbeque, swim, fish, build sandcastles, have events, or just relax on this beautiful and convenient beach.

The beach house has everything you could need to enjoy your vacation.

The home is lifted over 14 feet off of the ground, and the entire space is a retreat.

The upper decks are spacious and include sunny and shady deck areas. Seating and lighting is plentiful with beach views and you can hear the gentle ocean waves.

Walk inside to your open-concept luxury kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you could possibly need on a vacation. The kitchen and island area seat 8 people comfortably. Small appliances not shown in pictures include a toaster and a Margaritaville frozen concoction maker.

The living room has comfortable seating for 8-10 people and a large smart TV. You’ll find board games and toys in the bench. How about a game day, game night, or a movie night?

The master suite has a king bed, a 55” smart TV, a ceiling fan, and desk. This bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with 2 vanities and a dual head walk-in shower. You’ll find extra towels and blankets, as well as a box fan..

Bedroom 2 has a king bed, a 43” smart TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hall bathroom connects bedroom 2 and bedroom 3. The bathroom features a tub and shower combo with towels.

Bedroom 3 has a queen over queen bunk bed, a 43” smart TV, and a ceiling fan. In the closet you will find extra blankets pack n play and some toys.

The laundry room a full size washer and dryer, beach towels, dog bed and some extra cleaning supplies.

The garage has a ping pong table, toys, washer boards, sand toys, large cooler for your use, beach chairs, beach cart, hammock swing and firewood.

There is a private outdoor shower with hot and cold water to rinse off after coming back from the beach or just for enjoying a solid outdoor shower.

We have a large yard! Your kids and or your dog will love to play and turn cartwheels in this yard.

We work hard to maintain a place that you and yours can enjoy. Come stay with us and indulge in the beach life!
Guest access
We’ll message you 48 hours before check-in with the address and your unique door code.

The neighborhood has its own golf cart and walk on beach access and there is ample private parking at the house.

Other things to note:
~If you are planning on having a party, this is not the house for you! We have neighbors that are full-time residents. We have quiet hours of 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
~Our water heater will only serve hot water to one fixture at a time. The power grid in Crystal Beach is not the greatest, so the lights may also flicker when hot water is being used. If that’s going to make or break your vacation, I would consider another location.
~Person booking must be at least 24 and have government issued photo ID on file with the booking platform.
~Smoking or vaping in the house or on the decks is not allowed.

*Elevator use needs host authorization and is not ADA compliant. Fee associated for maintenance will be added after request is made

Property manager

Joanne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The indoor fireplace can only be used if air conditioner is not cooling and electric insert is used.
Elevator can only be used with host permission and liability waiver signed.

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, 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 attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Railroad Museum and Moody Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Beach - 47 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 47 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 48 min drive - 29.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Getaway! 1 Min to Beach . King Bed . Rec Room . Elevator . Serene Area located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, steps from Crystal Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meagan w.

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

Great family property

This house is perfect for families with children. It’s packed with lots of activities and games. It’s located close to town which made it super convenient. We visit Crystal Beach frequently and our children said this was their favorite house thus far.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Y.

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

Wonderfull house by the beach

The house was lovely, not directly on the beach but a very short walk away and you could see the ocean from the front porch. We needed the elevator and it worked perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Beach trip

Awesome location for a great family get away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Great stay at Casa de Barbara

We enjoyed our stay at Casa de Barbara. The house is just as described. Waking up, having coffee on the deck and listening to waves roll in was a great way to start the day! The location one street off the beach with a nice view of the beach and very close beach access was awesome. The beds are comfortable, the furniture is nice and all the amenities you need are there. We would stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach house

The communication was so easy with owner and very accommodating to our needs and wants. The place was exactly as described and then some. We had a pleasurable stay and experience and would definitely re-book! Thank you for our stay and the memories we got to make as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, owner is very responsive and welcoming. House was exactly as described. Great location! Nice neighborhood,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Family Fun with Fur Babies!

We loved the beach house! It was in a great location very close to beach just one row of houses in front but we still had a view of the beach! It was clean which is a must for me! It had plenty of room for all of us and the dogs! We really liked the elevator as it was great for a family member that can't really use stairs. I would rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

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

Amazing beach cabin

Will definitely stay here again. The host thought of everything. Fireplace was great because it was cold outside. Beach access was super close.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Beach stay.

Loved it. Great location, super clean, cozy and comfortable. Would do this again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Grandparents/Grandkids

Great home! Loved location, facility, everything about it. Owner communication was perfect. Thank you, again, for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla P., Saginaw, MI

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

Beautiful Property

There were so many amenities- everyone felt very comfortable and it was a happy week! Beds are comfy and bathrooms are spacious. The elevator was an added bonus for all of our luggage! The host was extremely accommodating even with places to shop and eat. Lots of space and the view is outstanding! We will definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing by your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

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

Wonderful host! Great location! Kid friendly!

Great location with extremely easy golf cart & pedestrian access to beach. Clean, well stocked, and CHILD FRIENDLY. Garage could use a little more lighing since there is ping pong & other games, but was still useable. Appreciated the beach toys and other beach items. Polite, professional & efficient communication by host. Appreciated the unsolicited offer of delayed departure due to local road flooding. Only issue was the deadbolt lock did not work correctly with the retrieve & use key from lockbox.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy r., Cedar park

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

Beach house get away

The house is just as it shows online. Communication with owner very easy with quick responses which I very much appreciate. The check in and check out was easy. Location is literally walking distance to the beach. Having use of an elevator is what made our trip as I was traveling with my elderly parents who don’t do steps so easily anymore and of course pet friendly. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side this time but we were able to do some beachcombing for sea glass shells and sharks teeth unfortunately still haven’t master finding a sharks tooth yet. We always enjoy coming to crystal beach! Thank you again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara P.

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

Great location but not impressed with the house

Disappointed about the AC. We had miserable nights it was so hot. The extra fans did not help at all. The towels and blankets smelled like they were not dried completely. Just not a comfortable stay...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joanne

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I love sharing our vacation home with others. When I get messages about the wonderful memories families make it warms my heart.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is central to everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Less than 1 minute walk to the beach, short drive/walk or golf cart ride to the store, and close to restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our elevator allows Grandma and Grandpa or anyone else with limited mobility to come to the beach with you! Bring the family, cook large meals in the kitchen, lounge on the deck, play ping pong in the rec room. It has something for everyone!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests