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Stairway to Heaven I

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10131.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Crystal Beach, Texas
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • East Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stairway to Heaven I

Stairway to Heaven I affords you the luxury of an unobstructed view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico coastline - from the south and southwest you can see all the way to the city of Galveston. You are literally steps from the sand and water, and can experience some great surf fishing directly in front of the house. This lovely home in a naturally landscaped environment features beach views from all bedrooms and decks.

The cozy living area has furniture you will want to sink into, as well as a large television. The kitchen offers the comforts of home, with updated appliances and a regular drip coffee maker. There is seating at the kitchen island and separate dining table, and you'll also find a washer and dryer on the premises!

With over 1400 square feet, this home easily accommodates 10. One bedroom offers a queen bed; the second bedroom has one full bed; and the third has a full-size daybed with a twin trundle. With two queen sleeper sofas, there is room for the entire family. Stairway to Heaven I features two baths, one of which has ADA/Handicap accommodation and has wide hallways.

This property does not offer wifi, so you'll need to bring a hotspot if internet access is important to you. It's a perfect location to disconnect from the outside world and enjoy each other and the outdoors!

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Crystal Beach, Texas

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 23.6 km
  • East Beach - 44 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stairway to Heaven I pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stairway to Heaven I?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stairway to Heaven I?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stairway to Heaven I located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Crystal Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stingaree Marina and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Seawolf Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

New Years 2025

First, get satellite for your TV. Great place on the front row of beach. Really would advise staying here. Fireworks amazing, and be prepared for ongoing before and after the new year. I’m booking for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Amazing view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: View was amazing nice house But the bed in one of the rooms was horrible I did read the review about the bed I was in hopes it would be fixed but wasn’t other than not sleeping for two nights the house was wonderful Would stay again and recommend if bed is replaced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Muy pequeñas las camas

las camas muy pequeñas solo eso y limpieza le falta avía mucho pelo de perro por todas partes de ahy en fuera todo bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Margaret K.

Great location- BUT stairway to heaven no WiFi and grubby.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Be sure to pack a couple of plastic bags. When you first get there you’re going to pick up a couple of bags of garbage as they are remodeling next-door and why not have the rest of the people throw their garbage in your yard. No Wi-Fi, shower curtain more mold than you want in your blue cheese. The mattresses are unimpressive no boxsprings and a guaranteed backache. Boxes clutter the laundry room while I mention it you’ll have to put your clothes in there because three of the four closets are locked up and the fourth one is full of their towels. Beware don’t let your toes touch under the bathroom counters Because they will stick to whatever it is under there. The pantry is full of everybody’s grubby spices, and the only counterspace you have to put your things is full of used alcohol bottles and tins from cookies you don’t get. But darn, what a great location! Not to mention the smoke smell in the house and the fact that a couple of fans don’t work. Porch furniture is old and grubby and broken Darn it, fantastic location!
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2/10 Terrible

Margaret K.

Great location- BUT stairway to heaven no WiFi and grubby.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Be sure to pack a couple of plastic bags. When you first get there you’re going to pick up a couple of bags of garbage as they are remodeling next-door and why not have the rest of the people throw their garbage in your yard. No Wi-Fi, shower curtain more mold than you want in your blue cheese. The mattresses are unimpressive no boxsprings and a guaranteed backache. Boxes clutter the laundry room while I mention it you’ll have to put your clothes in there because three of the four closets are locked up and the fourth one is full of their towels. Beware don’t let your toes touch under the bathroom counters Because they will stick to whatever it is under there. The pantry is full of everybody’s grubby spices, and the only counterspace you have to put your things is full of used alcohol bottles and tins from cookies you don’t get. But darn, what a great location! Not to mention the smoke smell in the house and the fact that a couple of fans don’t work. Porch furniture is old and grubby and broken Darn it, fantastic location!
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10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Appropriately Named Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 4th trip to Bolivar, and by far this property is the best - location, price, and amenities. Thanks to the family who owns it for providing such a well-equipped, thoughtful vacation home available for rent. Swede's is super easy to book with and rent from - nothing fancy, just good people who treat you kindly. The only negative was the bed in the (we guess master BR) where the mattress was painful to sleep on, so I slept on one of the sofas, which actually gave me a great view of dawn on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Appropriately Named Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 4th trip to Bolivar, and by far this property is the best - location, price, and amenities. Thanks to the family who owns it for providing such a well-equipped, thoughtful vacation home available for rent. Swede's is super easy to book with and rent from - nothing fancy, just good people who treat you kindly. The only negative was the bed in the (we guess master BR) where the mattress was painful to sleep on, so I slept on one of the sofas, which actually gave me a great view of dawn on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Stairway to a Heavenly Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I booked this reservation back in March. The picture of the deck view to the surf became my screen saver at work, was posted on the fridge... I hung onto that image for dear life! And, it was even better standing on that deck! Being the last house on the street, there was nothing but a couple of bunnies between us and the dunes. Each morning, we took a couple of chairs and staked out our section of beach. During the weekdays, we had plenty of space to call our own. By Friday, folks found our piece of paradise. The kids loved the water slide, Frio Loco snow cones, and learning to crab in the shallows near the ferry. Our favorite restaurant was "Nauti Beaver" with fresh crawfish, Mahi, live music, very casual atmosphere! Swede's Realty manages this property. They were more than friendly, even inviting me to come have a cup of coffee! When we had a couple of little issues in the house (Ceiling fan remotes and a dryer belt), they sent a maintenance man within minutes! I would definitely recommend this spot to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Great View, but has areas to improve

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were overall pleased, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The floors were dirty. If you walked around the house barefoot, your feet turned black. The beds are very low quality. No wifi. If you plan to do any cooking, there is not a decent frying pan or pot with a fitting lid. A lot of lights have no working bulbs. Downstairs there are lights, but no convenient way of turning them on or off. Switches should be labeled (there are a lot of them and some we never found out what they switched on/off). Lastly, the fan in the middle bedroom of the house does not work. Other than the above mentioned, the house offers a fantastic view.
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Great View, but has areas to improve

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were overall pleased, but there were a few areas that could be improved. The floors were dirty. If you walked around the house barefoot, your feet turned black. The beds are very low quality. No wifi. If you plan to do any cooking, there is not a decent frying pan or pot with a fitting lid. A lot of lights have no working bulbs. Downstairs there are lights, but no convenient way of turning them on or off. Switches should be labeled (there are a lot of them and some we never found out what they switched on/off). Lastly, the fan in the middle bedroom of the house does not work. Other than the above mentioned, the house offers a fantastic view.
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8/10 Good

Marcia S.

Spring weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was happy with the stay. Everything was fine. I love the proximity to the sand and the ocean views. I could not find the thermostat in the home. During the night the house temperature was good. During the day it was cooler outside. I would have loved a hammock somewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Wanda S.

Great Fall Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house we reserved months ago became unavailable two days before our arrival date and Swede’s did a great job of finding a property that matched the original house with our most important requirement of the house being a true “beachfront” location. The only complaint we have about this house is that the mattresses in all three bedrooms were really bad. If not for that, this review would have been 5 star all the way down.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Stairway To Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Relaxing, outstanding.
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8/10 Good

Monica E.

Great location, amenities could be better

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is right on the beach on a beach access road. Large open loving area large patio. Disappointed there was no Wi-Fi and the TV cable would only pick up a few channels. The microwave would only work if you held the door shut. The beds were ok but I’ve definitely had better at other rentals in the area. Down stairs lighting was either broken or non existent. Made for a dangerous walk up and down the stairs in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanna G.

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

Girls Trip

Great house! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Great week at Stairway to Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at this house and will not be our last. Location, location, location is the main draw (but not all). This house is in a perfect spot. Right on the beach with great views. The front deck is absolutely awesome. Kitchen is very well appointed. You really don't need to bring anything for the kitchen. On downside, beds are a little small and there was no remote to the dvd player but all in all and enjoyable stay. Strongly recommended. Swede's is always great to deal with
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6/10 Okay

Becky F.

Stairway to Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home. Beautiful view. Found a realistic diamond back rattler coiled up on the back porch, went out at night and there it was. Police came to remove it after we discovered it was a fake! Not a good d experience. Air TV is really limited. I actually had to talk to my husband. New mattress would be a plus as well as the beds were not comfortable in any room. cc The lighting on the ground floor was out on the stairs. The house is beautiful and aside from what I mentioned it was perfect place to relax and reconnect.

10/10 Excellent

Edy M.

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

It was Nice

Its a beautiful spot and convenient for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Clean house, clean section of beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice house, it is very close to the other home (can almost jump deck to deck) but fortunately no one was there while we were. That could be a problem, depending on neighbor. Also, no wifi which I thought was strange but not a nig deal for me. Otherwise, very clean and close to a clean section of beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Marilisa R.

Stairway to Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing and my family had a great time. The house had everything we could have asked for and more!!!

4/10 Poor

Kristen S.

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

No WiFi!

The house was great. Along with the location. There were two things that I didn’t like about this property. First, there was no WiFi. Yes the listing didn’t say it had WiFi. To be honest I no longer check a listing for that specifically. This is 2022. Every property I’ve ever rented had free WiFi. The signal was there, but the property owner does not give out the access to it. And with very limited cell coverage in the area, this was very frustrating. Once again, it’s 2022. WiFi should be included. The second negative, was the bed in the room with deck access was horrible. I don’t know if the box spring was broken, or what, but both sides rolled into the center. Made for a horrible 3 nights sleep. Upon inspection, there was already a stack of 5 boards placed under the middle of the bed, so maybe the issue was known about? Either way, for a rental property that costs that amount of money, all the beds should be in excellent shape. Other than those two issues the house was nice. But they are big issues to me, so I don’t know if I would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Weekend get-away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was exactly as pictured, clean and orderly.Stairs were a bit of a challenge for some of us so note there are a lot. Pack light. Would rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Nice time at Stairway to Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice house. Great location right on the beach. Excellent views. House was clean. Kitchen fully equipped. Really enjoyed everything.

10/10 Excellent

Greenlee C.

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

Great View!

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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