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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16163.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer

June and July: require a minimum of six nights and are available for check-in on Fridays or Mondays. Weekends in June and July are booked only when they do not present a possible time loss. All other months are more flexible, but there is a 2-night minimum. Please contact the owner for any questions regarding reservations or prices.

Gorgeous, 4 bedroom, 3 bath spacious vacation retreat with coastal décor. You’ll enjoy great ocean views from both of the spacious decks. Located in the immaculate Sand Castle subdivision with just a short walk to the water, Castaway Key is the perfect destination for a quiet, relaxing family vacation. The subdivision offers no beach access by car, which provides the perfect environment for kids to ride their bikes and play outside. Close to the water slide, shopping, restaurants, and golf cart rental.

AMENITIES
Sleeps max 16 comfortably
Guest Bedroom Downstairs – 2 Queens
Master upstairs – King – Opens to deck
Guest Bedroom #3 upstairs – 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck
Guest Bedroom #4 upstairs - 1 Queen, 1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed – Opens to deck
Bed sheets provided
Outdoor Shower with Hot and Cold Water
Full-size Washer & Dryer
Fully Stocked Kitchen – Ice maker, Coffee Pot/Keurig, Blender, Toaster and Microwave
Central Air and Heat
Ceiling fan in every room
Laminate flooring and tile throughout
TV in every room: 50” TV in the living room, 50” TV in the Master, 42” TV in the downstairs bedroom, and 32" TV's in upstairs' bedrooms with access to Amazon Fire Stick.
Direct TV-Amazon Fire Stick - DVD Player - Wi-Fi
BBQ Grill
Picnic Table downstairs, Table with 6 chairs 2nd floor, Table with 4 chairs 3rd floor

WHAT WE PROVIDE
Bed linens, mattress pads, pillows, blankets, basic cooking and eating utensils, coffee pot, and toaster.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
All food and drinks, paper goods (paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper), trash bags, towels, washcloths, all personal items, laundry detergent, fabric softener, umbrella or canopy and chairs for the beach, drink koozies, wagon, sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid items charcoal, and lighter fluid.

CLEAN-UP ON DEPARTURE
The cleaning fee is $200. We do ask that you remove and dispose of all garbage into outside cans. All dishes, pots, and silverware be washed and put up. Do not leave anything in the dishwasher, freezer, refrigerator, dryer or washing machine.

NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE
Please limit smoking to the downstairs outdoor areas and dispose of cigarette butts properly.

RESERVATIONS
50% of the rental fee is due within 7 days of the date of booking. If the deposit is not received within seven days of the date of booking, the reservation will be canceled without notice. The remainder of the balance is due within 14 days of your arrival. Failure to make the final payment will result in your reservation being canceled and any monies we received will not be refundable.

Rentals are for family groups only. We do not rent for Proms, Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, weddings, receptions, or graduations. Rates are based on sleeping capacity. There are to be no more persons than the stated sleeping capacity unless previously agreed upon by the owners. Doing so may result in forfeiture of the deposit or cancellation of the reservation with no refunds.

The renter is responsible for all damages caused by renters and/or guests.

CANCELLATIONS
A 30-day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations 14 days prior to stay will receive a 50% refund. Stays less than 14 days will receive no refund.

Property manager

Woodrow Guidry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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
Proms, Bachelor/Bacheloretter parties prohibited
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor area downstairs.

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
Note from host: Proms, Bachelor/Bacheloretter parties prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near 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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 33.2 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 Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Beach Retreat, Ocean Views, Linens Included; Six Night Min. for Summer located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Nice Vacation home

We enjoyed the house and beach for our end of summer family vacation. The house overall was nice and the property owner's were very easy to reach and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana M., Irving, TX

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

Amazing Home & Owners

The home was exactly as described. Great space for our group. The beach was awesome and the accommodations fabulous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super great cabin!

We loved the cabin. Perfect for our Immediate families to spread out and all still have space! Comfortable couches and beds and wonderful outdoor seating! Enough beach views to enjoy seeing the beach and hearing the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Rocky S., Bullard, Texas

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

Wonderful place to stay!!!

Crystal beach is a great place to vacation. The location we stayed was a plus. The beach house was located in a quiet neighborhood with not much traffic at all. The house was a dream. Nicely decorated with a touch of the beach. All appliances worked, cold air conditioning, enough hot water for 9 baths and plenty of kitchen supplies. We had a great time and would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Several Concerns

I’m sure this used to be a beautiful house. It just appears to be neglected. 1. Upon entering the house, a musty odor is obvious. 2. All of the dehumidifiers were full. 3. The upstairs middle bedroom had moisture running down the wall in the closet. We ended up not using that bedroom. 4. We began realizing that the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The beds were made hopefully with clean sheets. The floors were so dirty that our feet were getting dirty. There was a thick layer of dust on the bookshelves, cabinets, fans. We just decided to do spot cleaning as we went along through the week. Many things need repairs including deck furniture, the deck umbrella, several lamps were not usable. It was very disappointing to have paid what we did and have the house be in such disrepair. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this house for another vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Paula D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

HUGE Waste of Time and Money!

It all sounded great until we got there! Their was a septic leak (all down the side of the driveway and puddling at the entrance) that smelled like sewerage, which the neighbors confirmed that they’ve known of this problem for a long time and haven’t repaired it. The property owner tried to blame us because we had visitors (which they approved of, and had their own hotels nearby) which may have caused the sensor to go off. Seems as if it all went downhill from there as they contacted me about my visitors (again, that I got permission for) and threatened to evict my family and me if I didn’t “make them leave now” (husband called and wife started yelling in the background ) AND they told us they had relatives that lived close that were evidently watching us the whole time (very uncomfortable). Several neighbors complained about this property and owners which took time away from our family vacation. It was creepy and extremely disappointing. I have been renting homes, condos, lake houses, and B&Bs for over 20 years and this was by far our worst experience. We have never been asked to limit our water usage ANYWHERE! Home: exterior needs lots of work which isn’t visible on the pics and the interior wasn’t cleaned properly, however; we managed to sleep comfortably. PROS: The kitchen was well equipped and the beach was clean, and lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chessa T.

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

Great house for a large group, short walk or gold cart ride to beach

The house worked out great for our group of nine. The bedrooms are laid out in such a way that all three of the rooms upstairs have access to the upper balcony that looks out towards the ocean. We couldn’t find extra blankets, but we had brought a few of our own and the weather was surprisingly warm for the new year. There are three full bathrooms in the house and an outdoor shower downstairs. There were a few rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom and hand soap when we arrived which was a pleasant surprise (we came prepared just in case). The kitchen was well stocked. We cooked all but a few of our meals for the week in the kitchen. It is a little tight if everyone is making their own, but plenty of cups, plates, bowls, and silverware. There were a ton of Tupperware in the pantry and some plastic bowls for prep beneath the sink. The pans were in good shape as well. It seemed apparent they had recently restocked and made sure things were ready for a large crowd. The only con for us was it sits a little far back to see the fireworks off the beach. You can hear the waves sitting on either of the decks - a must for us. I also recommend emptying the dehumidifiers as soon as you arrive and then monitoring them throughout your stay. So glad they had them! The only time we reached out to the owners we heard back quickly and there were no issues that required anyone to come to the house. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Jessica G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Some concerns

The house was nice and we had a pleasant. However, on the second day of our trip, the owner called and asked us to use as little water as possible, requesting us to take showers outside if possible, not using the dishwasher, and doing as little laundry as possible. If we failed to do these things we'd be asked to leave. One child in our party has autism and before this trip had never been able to take showers due to the sensory overload they cause. Luckily, with the help of his friends and a couple days of sponge baths, he was able to conquer his fear and use the shower outside. We had been asked to not use the garbage disposal a few days prior to our arrival, which was fine, but we were in no way forewarned about the actual complexity of sewage issues evolving with the house. Had we been notified, we could have brought more disposable supplies, extra towels and clothes, etc to be prepared. Instead, we only brought what we needed, given we paid for the amenities the house had to offer and did not expect to be asked not to use them. At this point, we had no choice but to comply, since our entire extended family had already used vacation time from work, spent time and money arranging obligations at home, made the travel down to the house, booked a golf cart for the week, and had booked a fishing trip. The stress of this added burden was completely inexcusable given the owner knew there was an existing problem and withheld the information from us until after our arrival and "settling in." We spoke with the neighbors who said the house was stinking so badly weeks prior to our arrival, that they called officials about the house's sewage/septic system. The neighbors were concerned for the health safety of those staying in this house. The bathrooms did omit a sewage smell intermittently. The owner had multiple people come out during our stay and work on the septic system. The house was beautiful, but we feel the owner needs to be more respectful of his tenants' time, money, and choice to rent a home for full price without the freedom to access the advertised amenities, especially if evacuation is being threatened and the health and well-being of tenants are involved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun beach weekend

Great house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ross f.

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

Great place

Very nice beach house, great location and very clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Beautiful property and great location

Beach home is very nice & clean! The location was close to stores and restaurants. The neighborhood was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The beach home had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was fully stocked. I love the floor plan. Beings we just went, it gets cool at night. They had the biggest and softest throws for the sofa's. Plenty of seating. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbi B.

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

Nice little getaway

We had a great time everything was clean and was stocked with all we need ..we would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Betty P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs updating

The house was in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach. The listing said the house had been renovated? This was not obvious to us. The ceiling in the living room has a line of tape and bedding coming off, ceiling fans are covered in layers of dust that fly through the air when turned on, two ceiling fans in bedrooms don't provide enough air since they don't have a high speed. Two of the bedrooms are missing smoke detectors. The furniture and beds are worn out and need updating. The pots and pans are also worn out. We were glad we brought our own. The house says it sleeps 16, but there were only 8 forks and numerous spoons and knives. Upon arrival the top two bunk beds were not made up so we had to make them ourselves. Hard to do this when you are over 60. No where in the description did it say this house was about 100 yards from a slough (marsh) which generated a mosquito problem day and night. We could not enjoy the balconies, swing, or kids playing in the yard. (grass was also very high and had not been cut). We discovered the first night that we all should have packed sleep masks as the neighbor's outside lights shine in all the windows so it is like daylight while trying to sleep. Directv was available downstairs only, but not upstairs. We could only get Netflix upstairs. So overall we had a good time, but expected better from the property listing. These comments are intended as constructive feedback so owner can improve these things to make the property more enjoyable. We had a great time in spite of these flaws.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Location was great!

Location and neighborhood was easy to get in and out of. It was a short walk to the beach and the view from the patio was awesome. I would definitely recommend for large groups. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lavanya M.

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

Wonderful Beach Vacation

The location was close to the beach, the house was clean and plenty of beds for our group. The property manager was very prompt in replies. The kitchen was well stocked. It was a wonderful trip with friends. The listing or contract says that they don’t provide towels. I am glad I saw it a couple days before heading out there. Make sure you take your own bath towels, wash cloths & even bathmats. I would definitely go with this listing again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

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

Crystal Beach vacay

Great mini vacay for family. House was comfortable and everything needed was available. Most businesses were not up and running yet but still plenty to do. Great location for a large gathering or just smaller family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felisitas G.

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

Perfect location and convenient

Overall we were very pleased with the house. Spacious and the aesthetic was very comfy! Plenty of space to sleep comfortably. Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

Loved the house & beach location

The house was perfect for my family of 16.. The private beach access was nice and not crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

A great place for a family getaway!

We really enjoyed this home. Everything was bright and clean and met all our needs for a quick family get away. The Disney touches were appreciated! The weather didn't fully cooperate but the 2 youngest played in the surf anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lily F.

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

Thanksgiving at Crystal Beach

Clean well maintained well stocked home steps away from the beach. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor Z., Cypress

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

Great Beach House for Families !!!

Great house very clean. Excellent beach and you can enjoy your coffee with great beach views !! We had great communication from the host and thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beach house. It comfortably accommodated our family (12 in total) and the two decks with ocean views were wonderful for enjoying your coffee. We would love to stay in their beach house again on our next trip to Crystal Beach, highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay!

owner was friendly and helpful with keeping us updated with the weather and everything related to our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sherri W.

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

Enjoyable vacation site.

Overall, the property was very nice. Easy to communicate with owner. Always responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracie V.

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

Wonderful location, beautiful spacious beach house

The location of this property is perfect. There is no public beach access from this neighborhood so it’s nice and quiet, and it’s so close to the store and restaurants. A very short walk to the beach, and even quicker golf cart ride. The balconies give a beautiful view of the ocean, nothing like sitting outside listening to the waves! Our large family fit comfortably in the beautifully decorated house, and it was very well appointed. My nephew left his iPad and Woodrow promptly reached out to notify us, and had it shipped back to us. We can’t wait to stay in their beach house again on our next trip to Crystal Beach, highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great Host, Beautiful Beach House

We had great communication from the host and thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beach house. It comfortably accommodated our large family (14 in total) and the two decks with ocean views were wonderful for winding down the day.

About the host

Hosted by Woodrow Guidry

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We are a family from Houston, TX but grew up in Southeast Texas. We regularly visited Crystal Beach when we were younger. Our dream was to own a beach home to share with our family and friends for years to come. That dream came true when we bought this home in 2016. We put in the sweat equity to make it a home away from home not only for us but for our guests who rent it.

Why they chose this property

Our home is very spacious and located in an area if you are looking for a nice quiet place to spend with the family, unlike other areas that can be congested. We are also one of the few neighborhoods with large lots and no homes are sitting on top of each other. We also do not have direct access to the beach by car which cuts down on the amount of car traffic.

Languages:

English