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Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX

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Luxurious beach front home with a private walkover to the beach. Amazing!
Professionally decorated beach home with high-end finishes
East Bedroom with gorgeous oceanfront views
Cozy family room with fireplace with views of the sea.
Chef's kitchen and dining with ocean front views.
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11223 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Hot tub
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  • Fireplace
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  • Kitchen
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  • Washer
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  • Outdoor space
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CRYSTAL BEACH, TX
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBolivar Peninsula5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Galveston Cruise Terminal47 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)110 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Ground Floor Bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX

Beachfront with views, views, & more views!
Unlike most beach houses on the island, this home's architecture was designed to take advantage of its prime beach front location providing almost every room in the home with abundant light and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you're soaking in the master tub, cooking in the kitchen, eating in the dining room, lounging in the family room by the fireplace, working in the bunk room office, relaxing or sunning on one of our sun decks, using the private dune walkover and deck areas, or sleeping in one of the five bedrooms, you will be enjoying deep blue ocean views!


Location, Location, Location
Just a short drive from the Houston area and you've reached Moss Landing on Crystal Beach. As soon as you board the Galveston Island Ferry en route, you'll feel the stress of city life melting away. And then, after the short 15 minute ferry ride (or take the alternate bridge route if you prefer), you soon arrive in Crystal Beach where you'll find this island paradise retreat sitting on almost an acre of prime ocean-front property ready to host you, your family, and friends for an idyllic beach vacation.


About the Home
- Recently Updated throughout with New European Oak Wood Floors

- Recent, private Dune Walkover affords direct access to the beach & a great place for a picnic, sun bathing or just overseeing the beach activity without getting in the sand. Soon, rockers, firepit & dining area to be added.

- Recently updated landscaping includes a large sandbox for the kids. Also, several fun family games to choose from including croquet and washers.

- Recent 22kwH Briggs & Stratton Whole Home Generator. The peninsula is known for its frequent power outages. You’ll always be nice and cool at Moss Landing with uninterrupted comfort. In the event of a power outage on the island, the generator will automatically turn on and power the entire home indefinitely.

- Recent stainless steel appliances, including french door refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, coffee makers (including K-cup), microwave, blender, toaster oven

- Fully equipped kitchen – cookware and cooking utensils, baking dishes, mixing bowls, knives and cutting boards, silverware, plastic and regular dishes and glasses, coffee mugs, coffee pot (utilizes regular coffee filters), toaster

- Linens included: 10+bath towels; all linens for all beds: sheets, pillows, quilts etc; kitchen towels, hand towels, washcloths, 10+ beach towels

- Extras Provided: Trash bags, 2 rolls of paper towels per stay, 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom per stay, Dish soap, dishwasher fluid, hand soap, laundry detergent & softener

Things to do Here

- Nothing. Just Relax. You're on vacation!
- Soak up the Sun on Crystal Beach or in your Hot Tub
- NO CLEAN UP UPON LEAVING! (except maybe take out the trash & load dishwasher)
- Shelling, Surfing, Kayaking, & Sand Castle Building
- Put together a puzzle while watching the waves
- Golf Cart Excursion up and down the beach
- World Renowned Bird Watching
- Guided Deep Sea, Bay, and close-in Fishing Trips
- Visit Moody Gardens & Shop the Strand in Galveston
- Take the kids to Schlitterbahn
- Eat at Stingaree, Steve’s Landing, and Jose’s
- Shop at the “Big Store”
- Skydive or Parasail
- Go to Fun Park Water Slide or Schlitterbahn
- Catch (or buy), Cook, and Eat Fresh Seafood
- Visit NASA Space Center
- Roast S'mores on the Beach
- Watch the fireworks




Property manager

Mike Moss

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Added large sandbox in backyard

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor is fine. Inside will lose full refund +

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

This holiday home is located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, and is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and East Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport 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 Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Bolivar Peninsula - 5 min walk
  • East Beach - 44 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dannay Donuts - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moss Landing--Luxury Oceanfront Getaway on Crystal Beach, TX located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Crystal Beach Beaches and Bolivar Peninsula. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend!
We all enjoyed the stay! The house was clean, beds were comfy, lots of extra towels & the location was perfect!!! We really loved the private walk to the beach! The house was stocked with lots of necessities! Perfect family or girls weekend spot!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Our whole party had an epic time here! The property was flawless (we had some trouble with the oven but the owner was on it asap) and the location couldn’t have been better. The walkover to the beach was a huge bonus and the view from the sitting area on it was amazing! We used that a lot. The owner was responsive and fun to communicate with. We all definitely recommend. Our family is currently building a beachfront home down the beach a ways but if we weren’t we would rent this place again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific spot on the beach
Loved the property. Very clean, great space for a family. Fantastic that it has its own yard and private boardwalk over the dunes to the beach. Host is very responsive and helpful. Can't go wrong if with this place if you want to take your family to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Property needed some attention
The location and the overall house was fabulous! There were several things that needed attention on the property, these things caused our stay to be a bit troublesome. If we would of been told upfront about the possible issues, we would not of rented the property. The owner/property manager, who is a very pleasant & nice person was aware of the possible issues with the appliances, plumbing and non working hottub but failed to mention in advance before we rented the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLYNN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spring Break
We had a wonderful time at Moss Landing. Everything was exactly the way it was described. We had two families, 4 adults and 4 kids and we felt like we had more than enough room. I really feel you get a 5 star experience at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Moss

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I am a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams and my spouse has worked at IBM for the last 25 years. We both grew up in Brownwood, Texas where we graduated from Brownwood High School.

We then went on to become alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin and made Georgetown, Texas our home. We have two wonderful kids. Major (age 16) who loves soccer, tennis, and, we're proud to say, is a straight A student. And, Hillary (age 7) who is in charge of everything that goes on in the family it seems. We say she's going to be a CEO or even a politician some day. For now though, she loves animals and playing with any Barbie Doll Playhouse we can find.

We've traveled the world visiting over 45 countries on every continent except Antarctica which is on our bucket list. After all the travel and now that the kids are older, we find that relaxing on the beach and soaking in the sea air and views with the family is where we find the most joy.

We hope our home will bring joy to you and your loved ones as well.

Why they chose this property

Our family has deep roots in the area going back to before the great storm of 1900 that completely destroyed Galveston, our ancestral family home included.

Three years ago, we visited our in-laws who had a home on the island and fell in love with the area and especially the people. We've never met an unkind person who is a resident of the area. The Bolivar Peninsula is steeped in history and was actually named after Simon Bolivar who was instrumental in liberating Texas and most of South America from Spanish rule in the 1800s.

What makes this property unique

We chose this property because of the unique architecture and solid build of the home. The home was originally built by the area's top builder to be his family's personal home. No expense was spared and the house was built right with high-end finishes and quality workmanship.

We looked for our Beach house for over 5 years up and down the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, and even Florida before we found this home. It was the cozy, family-oriented configuration, the large windows bringing gorgeous sunlight in throughout every room in the house, and the fact that almost every room has an ocean view that made us fall in love with this home and make it our own.

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