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Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge

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Welcome to Just Breathe!
Beachfront with private access bridge.
Spacious open concept living area
First level living area
Gorgeous views and 3 levels of decks to enjoy.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 17334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stingaree Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

common area sleeping

1 Double Futon

common area sleeping

1 Double Futon

6 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge

Relax. Inhale- set aside yesterday and put tomorrow on hold as you absorb the splendor of the beachfront and waves from 4 levels, including three large furnished decks in this incredible beachfront luxury manor.
Whether here 2 or 20 days, you will thrive in this virtually new, central air conditioned custom home with 3600 sq ft, 5 bedrooms (7 beds, a trundle & 2 sofa-beds) with 6 full baths and 3 half baths, plus Dish, DVRs, WIFI, & Hot Tub.

Living areas include a luxury suite with king bed, high ceilings with fan, 52" flat screen TV with DVR and en-suite bath with double vanities and ample storage. The adjoining study has a half bath, full granite wet bar with glassware, stools, sink plus wine/mini fridge and sonic ice maker.

The first floor, in addition to the luxury suite with study, has a spacious primary deck including a large comfortable conversation seating area with outdoor picnic table. There's an additional sunning deck with chase lounges. Inside enjoy a full kitchen with island plus modern appliances including gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, Keurig and standard coffee makers, mixer and serving-Peninsula for casual meals; plus cooking utensils, flatware, glass ware and even spices. The large family dining table seats 12.

The living room contains a 55" 4K flex TV, making 9 with individual Dish selections plus 4 DVRs on site. Enjoy another queen bedroom with TV and en-suite bath; an additional full guest bath and laundry room with washer and dryer, ironing board and iron.

Ascend to the top floor to find another balcony with stunning beachfront views from sunup to sundown, along with the Galveston skyline. Off this third living area, discover a bedroom with 2 full size beds, TV, water view plus another queen bdrm and TV; each with it's own separate toilet and sink, but together sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Also enjoy the full queen bedroom awaiting down the hall with TV and en-suite bath. Another family room area with sofas, shuffleboard, and large flat screen TV with DVR complete the 2nd floor.

Go to and return from the beach only a few feet away on your private Just Breathe walkway. Relax in the swings and basket chairs while serving yourself and friends at the paloma cocktail table or the enormous paloma (palm thatch roof) bar with two service windows and still another large flat screen TV, with a refrigerator, microwave, and half bath.

Rinse off in the outdoor, under roof shower, and dine at the large palapa picnic table plus sink and gas grill for family enjoyment . Add beach toys with the fully fenced back yard including an interior fenced playground for the kids with first class wooden Tree Frog equipment and tropical landscaping.

Property manager

Carinn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We even have a fenced playground for them
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Approval and $500 fee required
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside.
Pets are not to be allowed on furniture or bedding. They must be under 50 lbs and a $200 pet fee does apply.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: approval and $500 fee required
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District are local landmarks, 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. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beachfront~Ground level Palapas Bar~ Hot Tub ~ private walk over bridge located?

This Crystal Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

So much space!

Super vacation. It was nice to have so much room to spread out. Our kids LOVED the hot tub and the shuffleboard. The kitchen had nice supplies and we just couldn’t have asked for anything better from the host and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie R.

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

Thanksgiving at Just Breathe!

This house was everything it says on the listing plus more! It has just about every amenity needed. The playground was a big hit with the kids! I hope on our next trip down, this house will be available!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonda H.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a great time! The beach house was even better than we expected! We loved everything about it. It was definitely our favorite so far.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeDe I.

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

It was perfection!

The property was 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

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

great for families

The gates on the decks, around the yard, and to the beach access made this trip with my 4 toddler grandchildren so pleasant--Thank you! Also, the bedrooms were separated enough that all rooms were quiet--couldn't hear the crying baby--so all could get a good night's sleep--Thank you! The house and deck are large enough for my family of 11- it never felt crowded. Best house I have rented for this multi-generational group...and the working elevator----priceless!!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Love this house!

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and will definitely rent it again. We’ve been coming to Crystal Beach for 30 years and this is our favorite house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Annual Family Beach Vacation

The house was amazing with tons of space and awesome amenities for the whole family. We've vacationed at Crystal Beach since 2013 and this was by far the best house we have stayed in. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tee C.

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

Peaceful Prayer Retreat

This place was perfect for our fall women’s group prayer retreat. Everyone loved the location. The house has ample bathrooms which is important for a group of ladies. The stairs are quite steep so beware if anyone is mobility challenged. Otherwise the location worked just fine for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Awesome house!

This is house is truly STUNNING! From the layout, location, stocked items, to the cleanliness of the house. We will definitely be booking again in the future. Probably one of the nicest houses my family and I have booked through VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriane R.

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

Mothers Day

Beautiful Property, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Crystal Beach Family Vacation Success

Fantastic property, it feels like a nice house because it is. Plenty of room, patio life is wonderful, private access ramp is great or pay $10 and just drive straight onto the beach. Will definitely stay again, great experience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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

Great home for group — right on the beach

Our group travels each summer to Crystal Beach & this year we wanted a home that was beachfront. This place did not disappoint. The home was spacious, comfortable & well-appointed. The ability to walk back & forth with ease was well worth it. We highly recommend the home & will likely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

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

Birthday Celebration

We had six ladies and enjoyed ourselves So Much! I will definitely rent again. Next time bring family and my grandchildren! The location is perfect and the outdoor kitchen was loved by all... The only down fall is we could not grill our steaks due to a old grill. But do not worry, a grill was delivered the day before we left! Several of the ladies are talking about renting it too! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Beautiful and Amazing

Pretty much everything you need is available. Stunning home in a great location! Perfect for a larger family. We enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Perfect house for large group

The location was wonderful! Couldn’t ask for better! The house itself was gorgeous, well stocked. There was lots of beach toys already there that the kids enjoyed. The hot tub was nice to have! Beds were very comfortable! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Galveston New Years

This house is absolutely AMAZING! We had plenty of room, beds, and everything we needed to cook. The access to beach and hot tub are an added bonus. We are already planning a summer trip to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Will rent it again

Great place! Has everything you need. Host (Carinn) was readily available to help with any hiccups we had after a bad storm passed through. Our family had a great time and we will definitely stay here again. We’ve been renting beach houses every year for 50+ years and this one was absolutely our favorite!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vita P.

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

2023 Summer Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Just Breathe. Carrin was a wonderful host. She was very responsive to all issues. The home was beautiful. We loved the location. Wish we could have stayed longer. We look forward to booking next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation HOME

family of 15 enjoyed a wonderful getaway together with ocean view 24/27! The location is perfectly situated near restaurants and Big Store, meeting the needs for all ages and sizes. Every issue was immediately addressed by Carrin. We'll cherish our time for a lifetime!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

Perfect Spot!

This is a beautiful home with all the room needed for families! Stocked so well! Clean! Our family of 11 enjoyed the views and the fireworks were magnificent! Immediate response from owner . Thank you Carinn.. !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F., Georgetown TX

Amazing Beach house

This was by far the most breathtaking and beautiful beach house I have ever stayed in! The pictures don't even come close to doing the actual house justice. The views could not be better. It is a few steps onto the beach. There is nothing I could possible say that is negative about the house or the experience. The owners were so incredibly responsive. All in all, a great experience. We will be going back many times!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Dawn D., College Station

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

Just Breathe

Beautiful house on the beach with plenty of room to stretch out & relax! Carrin answered all questions. Everyone had a fun time on the beach, hanging out inside & amazed at all the fireworks from 6pm-1:00am on New Year’s Eve! Just wish the fireplace had been fixed before we arrived. It would be nice to have all light fixtures with working bulbs! And probably time to change the dirty Air/heat filter in the bar area ceiling. Thanks for the memories❣️🤩🎉
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle A.

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

10 out of 10

We booked this house to celebrate our son's senior prom. Nothing crazy, just my husband and I, our two sons, and a handful of my son's classmates. They are great kids who are not the typical "party type" so we had a phenomenal time at this house, relaxing in the hot tub, hitting the beach, and hanging out on the deck. The generous decking, hot tub, outdoor kitchen for grilling, and direct beach access were such a win. The home is immaculately decorated and stocked with every bit of kitchenware you'd ever need. The check in and out process was so easy and our host was very responsive. I do recommend bringing your own towels if you don't want to wash/dry/fold towels before checkout. Also, if you plan to blowdry your hair, bring your own. I did not see any hair dryers in any of the bathrooms as described but none of those things mattered to us. We are already checking our calendars to plan for a future stay. This house is the best on the peninsula!! Can't wait to come back. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Wonderful place

We had an excellent time. Supermoon over the beach was gorgeous! High tide and a coastal flooding warning meant no partiers on the beach at night. Carrin and Steve do a great job. Steve came over when we had some trouble getting the fireplace started and got it going for us. He even went out and picked up some AA batteries for a t.v. remote. Excellent/prompt communication. Everything was nice and clean. Very well stocked kitchen as far as pots/pans/utensils/dinnerware/cups/serving pieces (I'm the chef of our group). Bring all your own food/spices. There are a few, like salt and some interesting things it looks like other guests may have left. There's a drip coffee pot (plenty of filters in the cabinet, as well as ground coffee, and a box of hot cocoa) and a Keurig, but there were only 3 pods for it. I grind my own beans and use a French press, so I brought everything we needed, but I just wanted to give others an idea of what to expect. Bring your own parchment paper, aluminum foil, cling wrap, and Ziplock bags. You may want to pack your own laundry detergent. We used the grill and it worked just fine. Used the outdoor kitchen/bar to make a huge batch of fried shrimp for all our guests/family, and played the Laid Back Beach station through the Pandora app on the outdoor t.v. - we had a blast! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RENE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carinn

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Why they chose this property

This beach house has everything! The Master suite assures a private retreat when our family plus friends and all the children and grandchildren get together. The fenced playground provides a safe place for the kids to enjoy and the lower level bar is a perfect setting to entertain in the shade after a long day of fun at the beach. The private walkover bridge to the beach front makes access fast and easy - with the sand and waves only a few feet away from "Just Breathe."

What makes this property unique

Just Breathe is the PERFECT get away. Folks of all ages will leave saying it's the best time they have ever had here with plans to revisit soon. The view and amenities, including private beach bridge and bar keep everyone entertained and relaxed.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests