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10/10 Excellent
Claire Nugent
17 Aug 2025
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Walk to the Ocean: Family Retreat in Crystal Beach
Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9101.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Crystal Beach, Texas
- Crystal Beach7 min walk
- Stingaree Marina4 min drive
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
3 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Walk to the Ocean: Family Retreat in Crystal Beach
Drive Directly on the Beach | Beach Gear Provided | Pets Welcome w/ Fee
Pack light — this Crystal Beach vacation rental has everything for an easygoing coastal getaway! Soak up the salty breeze from the deck, rinse off in either of the roomy outdoor showers, and wheel the provided beach wagon to the sand. After a day in the surf, fire up the grill while the kids unwind with board games inside the 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach house. Claim your spot on the Bolivar Peninsula today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed, 1 twin bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 twin air mattress
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished deck w/ dining set
- Charcoal grill (charcoal provided), Traeger pellet grill (pellets provided)
- Balcony (bedroom 1)
- 2 outdoor showers
- Beach chairs, towels, toys & wagon
- Boogie boards, life vests
INDOOR LIVING
- TVs w/ Roku & and FUBO Live TV
- 2 dining tables, high chair
- Board games & books
- Beds with head-up adjustable bases (bedrooms 1 & 2)
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Keurig, French press, complimentary coffee (starter supply)
- Blender, toaster, microwave, Instant Pot
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels
- Breakfast bar
- Spices
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heat, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, clothes steamer, hangers
- Linens/towels, hair dryer
- Baby bathtub, baby bouncer
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Luggage lift not available
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home on stilts, exterior staircase to enter
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Trailer parking allowed on-site
- RV/camper parking not permitted
-- THE LOCATION --
- 3 blocks to Crystal Beach: beach driving (permit required)
- 5 miles to Camp Margaritaville Resort Crystal Beach: pool, bars & restaurants, beach driving, concerts & events
- 19 miles to Galveston: Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, The Strand
- 60 miles to William P. Hobby Airport
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Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home on stilts requires an exterior staircase to enter
- Due to HOA restrictions, RV/camper parking is not permitted
- The property features a lift for luggage that is not available due to liability, unless special circumstances and approval from the Guest Contact
Pack light — this Crystal Beach vacation rental has everything for an easygoing coastal getaway! Soak up the salty breeze from the deck, rinse off in either of the roomy outdoor showers, and wheel the provided beach wagon to the sand. After a day in the surf, fire up the grill while the kids unwind with board games inside the 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach house. Claim your spot on the Bolivar Peninsula today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed, 1 twin bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 twin air mattress
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished deck w/ dining set
- Charcoal grill (charcoal provided), Traeger pellet grill (pellets provided)
- Balcony (bedroom 1)
- 2 outdoor showers
- Beach chairs, towels, toys & wagon
- Boogie boards, life vests
INDOOR LIVING
- TVs w/ Roku & and FUBO Live TV
- 2 dining tables, high chair
- Board games & books
- Beds with head-up adjustable bases (bedrooms 1 & 2)
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Keurig, French press, complimentary coffee (starter supply)
- Blender, toaster, microwave, Instant Pot
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels
- Breakfast bar
- Spices
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heat, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, clothes steamer, hangers
- Linens/towels, hair dryer
- Baby bathtub, baby bouncer
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Luggage lift not available
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home on stilts, exterior staircase to enter
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
- Trailer parking allowed on-site
- RV/camper parking not permitted
-- THE LOCATION --
- 3 blocks to Crystal Beach: beach driving (permit required)
- 5 miles to Camp Margaritaville Resort Crystal Beach: pool, bars & restaurants, beach driving, concerts & events
- 19 miles to Galveston: Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, The Strand
- 60 miles to William P. Hobby Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home on stilts requires an exterior staircase to enter
- Due to HOA restrictions, RV/camper parking is not permitted
- The property features a lift for luggage that is not available due to liability, unless special circumstances and approval from the Guest Contact
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Port Bolivar
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.
Crystal Beach, Texas
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 53 min drive - 37.0 km
- Port of Galveston - 54 min drive - 37.4 km
- Galveston Seawall - 54 min drive - 38.5 km
Restaurants
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 6 min drive
- Nauti Beaver Hut - 3 min drive
- Fins Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 19 min walk
- Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
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