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Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach!

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Welcome to "La Costa Lotta" Beach House! Tranquility awaits you.
Cargo Lift $150 additional rental fee per stay.
Wide stairs
Plenty of seating
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
123.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪77 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor sand shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach!

Welcome to "La Costa Lotta" beach house, where our HAPPY PLACE makes for a perfect vacation! This beautiful coastal getaway lets you enjoy all the comforts and amenities of HOME!

Military, Teachers, First Responders, Hospital Personnel, 65 & older discount. 10% off nightly rate (must be the person who is renting). ID required.

Cargo Lift- Available for an additional $150 per stay. Please ask.

7 nights or more 15% off
28 nights or more 35% off

This 3-bedroom 2 bath home has tile floors throughout and an open floor plan that allows interaction between everyone in the kitchen and living room.

The spacious living room has a couch with sleeper sofa, love seat, reclining rocker, Smart TV. NO CABLE.

The beautiful kitchen includes granite counter tops, a large pantry, all stainless-steel appliances, four bar stools, pots, pans, blender, crock pot and many more essentials needed for a wonderful stay. There is also some spices and condiments for our guests to use.

There is a small sitting area in the living room that has a matching chair with ottoman.

Pub table with six chairs.

The master bedroom includes a King size bed, dresser, two nightstands with lamps, Smart TV, guest closet, owners' closet (please respect) and private bath.

Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed, Smart TV, dresser and nightstand with lamp.

Bedroom #3 has a queen size bed, Twin daybed with trundle. Small children on trundle only please. Smart TV, dresser and nightstand with lamp.

There is also a full-size washer and dryer in the utility/laundry room.

There is NO cable or satellite set up in the house. All TVs are smart TVs. Connect to your YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Paramount, Roku, Hulu, etc. accounts. Internet and Wi-Fi for guest to use.

The large wrap around deck has plenty of seating for relaxing and enjoying your friends and family while listening to the sounds of the ocean.

Downstairs has plenty of parking, a Sand shower, 2 picnic tables, grill, wagon and sand toys.

If you are looking for two houses close together, please see www.vrbo.com/1688269. The Salty Olive. They are right behind us. Keith and Tanya will help you out.

The last two pictures in our photo gallery are the views of our houses from each other’s deck.

Property manager

Vanessa & Cris LaLonde

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 11:00 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)
No Cats.... Dogs $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only - Please use sand pots as ash tray.
Do not leave doors and windows open. $200 will be charged. Do not turn the air cond. lower than 68, it may freeze up due to the humidity outside.
Turn off all lights in and out when not in use. When you leave the house make sure the door key is In lockbox at all times. $75 unlock $125 replace
$300 will be charged if pets are brought without paying the pet fee.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum. 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • East Beach - 47 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 77 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 87 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach!?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location!Location!Location! Close to everything and a short walk to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna A.

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

Perfect location and amazing owners

A big group of us come to Crystal Beach every July 4th. This year we were accompanied by a new grandbaby and her great grandmother … 4 generations! The house worked out perfectly. My friends also rented the Salty Olive property behind us, and it was so nice. Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Awesome property

The property was wonderful! Will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery K.

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

Great house!

House is super cute and comfortable! The walk to the beach was perfect! Not too far at all! The only complaint was the RV pads across the street, making it very hard to get our big vehicle into our driveway because of how they were parked. The homeowner was fantastic with communication! The chairs on the upper patio and the washer boards downstairs were a huge hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

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

Beautiful beach cabin

We have rented many VRBOs over the last 5 years. This was the cleanest by far. Very well decorated. Comfortable beds and good shower. Cargo lift well worth the extra charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey H., Friendswood, TX

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

Close to the beach

Perfect house for our group of adults (nice having good size beds), but it would work for families too. The house is really close to the beach and the washout area. Everything was clean and functional, and there was plenty of space. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Great place on Bolivar

good location, beautiful house, nice hosts and the stars in the master were a treat
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benino P.

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

5 stars!!!

Great communication and everything was spot on like the listing. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Seconds from the beach. Me and the family had a great time getting away from the city for memorial weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Love this cabin!!

We really love staying here. This was our second time. Everything was on one floor so we all hung out together instead of spreading out. It's really clean and comfortable. Beautiful decor. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Quick Getaway

My husband and I were needing a little getaway and this cabin was great for it. Close enough to the beach to see the water and easy to get to. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Binky W.

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

Lovely Beach House

We had a lovely stay at this beach house. It was clean and well stocked. It was very close to the beach you can walk or buy a parking sticker and drive. There really was no downside. Would be nice if the deck faced the water. There are a lot of RVs all around, but that's just a crystal beach issue in general. The place has all the pots and pans and basics you could need. We cooked for several meals and even used the grill. It was a nice time and the beach house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

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

Great stay!

We had a great family vacation at this property! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

Awesome house

We had a wonderful experience with this house. Great place with everything you need for vacation cooking essentials games seating outside. I would definitely recommend this house
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Awesome stay at great beach house.

We had a great stay at the beach house. Vanessa was quick to respond to any questions I had. The house was clean and the walk to the beach wasn't far. It was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Beautiful property

Overall our trip was amazing! Communication with Vanessa was so quick. The home was so clean and cozy! Highly recommend. I have 5 kids and they loved all the games they had downstairs and inside the house. Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

MERRI B.

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

Lovely property! 5 min walk to the beach. The owners were very responsive when we had questions.

Had a great relaxing visit. Pretty beach decor, nice deck to lounge on, clean house, and well stocked. Not directly on the beach, but just a few minutes walk from it. Quiet beach compared to Galveston, which was great. You can get to Galveston via a free ferry, but plan ahead timewise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What you see posted on the site is exactly and MORE than what you get. Beautiful, clean, new and provide so many household conveniences from the supplied kitchen, to some beach chairs, beach toys, hammock and board games. The host was super prompt in their responses when we got to the house. The Google Nest for some reason didn't reset correctly to cool the house, and the host promptly responded and immediately sent help. We are just appreciative of their help when we got into a jam and locked ourselves out of the house. The house was a brief walk around the block. We drove to the beach from the house because we didn't want to carry the igloos, umbrella and chairs to the beach. I felt like the house was my home because of the little knick knacks left there in the drawers just in case you forget to pack something. All the beds were nice, supportive, soft and comfy. Couches were clean and comfy, not worn out. There is a lift that is available for $150 for the duration of the stay in case someone cannot use the stairs. So very glad we decided in this last minute stay for the Labor holiday. Much thanks to the host and the cleaning/maintenance crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayme B., DeQuincy, Louisiana

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

Perfect weekend

Our stay was everything we hoped it would be! The house was perfect and close to everything. Vanessa was an excellent host and readily available for anything we needed. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Nice!

House had everything we needed, nice outdoor space. Elevator worked properly, excellent communication from property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Way better than the pictures!

Most pictures on rental sites are taken at a particular angle to make things appear bigger and better than what they are. Not this place. It was one of our first vacation rentals that the home was much better and bigger in person. We loved it! Less than a minute walk to the beach, TVs in every room, Great speaker that you can Bluetooth too, extremely large wrap around porch with high quality viewing chairs, awesome for entertaining and family games, plenty of parking, location is right where you want to be, close to the Big Store (where you can find anything and everything), we could go on and on. You will not be disappointed, Highly Recommended! (I rarely write reviews, but this place deserved it!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

Girls Beach Weekend

Really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. It is clean, roomy, and functional. The upstairs porch/deck with the colorful chairs was our fav hangout spot. No complaints at all about the house, but the location, near a super crowded beach, is not ideal. The only road to the beach is narrow with heavy traffic. People camping on the beach left lots of trash. We modified our schedule and went early in the day for a better beach experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

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

Beautiful Beach House

The house was beautiful and clean. It's only a few blocks from the beach. The lift came in handy for my father in law. We will rent again... :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

J S., Houston

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

Great place to stay

If anything they might undersell the property in the description because it had EVERYTHING we needed and more. Check in was extremely easy and the house was just as it was pictured. The kitchen has everything you need and more to cook anything from a simple meal to a complex one. Plenty of outside games and sand toys are under the deck along with the sand shower. It rained a lot during our stay, but they had that covered as well. From the smart tv's to an abundance of games in the hall closet we never had a dull moment. Also, I would advise getting the cargo lift! That made it extremely easy to get all of our stuff in and out. Overall a great place to stay and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Great House and Location

Came in for a long weekend and it was great. We needed up cooking in each night and kitchen was very well equipped. House was well kept and the distance to beach was easily walkable. Great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

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

Great location and easy access to the beach.

The house was clean and well maintained. Owners were prompt to answer questions. We enjoyed our stay here and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

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

Nice!

Good location with only a few minute walk or a few second drive to the beach. Very close to access road. House was clean and well stocked. Front porch is HUGE and was a nice place to sit in the evening. (bring bug spray, mosquitoes were thick in the area). We would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa & Cris LaLonde

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We live in the Hill Country but are originally from Southeast Texas. We have many wonderful childhood, teenage and adult memories at Crystal Beach. We want our children, future grandchildren and family to continue the enjoyment of this wonderful beach. We would like to share our Happy Place with you!!

Why they chose this property

Crystal Beach is a great place where everyone can kick back, relax and enjoy themselves. The house is a short walk, drive or golf cart ride to the beach. Within minutes you will have your toes in the sand, water over your feet, and your favorite beverage in hand!!! If you just want to relax on the deck, you are close enough to hear the waves. When you are done with the outside, go inside and enjoy the comfort of home!! We hope you; your friends and family will experience the peaceful feeling and have exciting memories that our family have each time we are there.

What makes this property unique

Right in the middle of it all. Everything is pretty close. Partial ocean view. Walking distance to beach. Linens included. Cargo lift. Master bedroom has a King bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress and its own master bathroom. Queen beds with memory foam mattress in the other two guest bedrooms. Living room has a pull-out sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress. All beds have new memory foam mattresses toppers added to them. Surround sound inside and out making your stay musical if you want it to be!! All TVs are SMART TV'S. No satellite or cable. Wi-Fi available

Languages:

English