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Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar!

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Crystal Beach Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2.5BA | 1,530 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Furnished Wraparound Deck | Canal View | 0.3 Mi to Beach Access
Covered Patio & Bar | Self Check-In
Home Exterior | Walking Distance to Beach Access | 20 Mi to Downtown Galveston
Kitchen | Keurig & Drip Coffee Makers | Toaster | Cooking Basics

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12142.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar!

Breezy Open Floor Plan | Prime Canal Views | Near Fishing Charters

Welcome to ‘Sunkissed Castle’ — a Crystal Beach vacation rental where sunshine and family fun are always on the itinerary! Set just a short walk from sandy Gulf Coast shores, this inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house is perfect for your crew’s next adventure. When you’re not relaxing by the water or spotting boats from the deck, spend an afternoon at Moody Gardens. Lock in your dates and start planning your island escape today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
- Bedroom 4: 2 twin bunk beds

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Board games
- Dining table, bar seating

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished wraparound deck, canal view
- Covered patio w/ bar, outdoor dining
- Fenced-in yard, charcoal grill
- Beach toys

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Keurig & drip coffee makers (coffee provided)
- Toaster, blender
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics

GENERAL
- Self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans

FAQ
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- 12 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story house
- Exterior staircase required to access

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walking distance to beach access, near restaurants & grocery stores
- 20 miles to Downtown Galveston, the Strand
- 20 miles to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- 13 miles to Fort Travis Park
- 25 miles to Moody Gardens
- 100 miles to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID will be required upon check-in to verify that the name matches that on the reservation
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story house requires using an exterior staircase to access
- Your safety matters. This property features 12 exterior security cameras located on the wraparound deck and patio facing the entry doors, surrounding yards, patio bar area, and driveway. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras continuously record video

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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, Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar! is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also worth visiting.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 51 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Shore: Crystal Beach Escape w/ Deck & Bar!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and in a nice location. The only thing we didn’t realize when booking is that it’s through a realtor so you have to sign a rental agreement, send it to them, go to their office to get the keys, check in and check out. That’s not a bad thing but important to realize you have to make sure you’re able to be there during their business hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

EXCELLENT!!!

This place is amazing! Very nice property with everything you could imagine. We will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of five plus our dog stayed for a long weekend. No problems with WiFi, TV or A/C that were noted on some of the other reviews. Check in was easy and we appreciated that it was at 12! We rented a golf cart and had it delivered. Plenty of parking, the downstairs area was nice for organizing beach things and the shower was perfect. Fenced yard worked great for our pet. Kitchen was well labeled and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy, towels and linens were provided. We enjoyed beach time, playing games and family time on the porch. This was a great rental for us - would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tova H.

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

Enjoyable stay

We wish we could have stayed longer and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Fun in the sun!

Cobb realtors did an amazing job of greeting us and tending to our needs. This house has it all. We spent the majority of our time on the beach or porch deck. Everything in the kitchen is labeled on where it is supposed to be. The beds are very comfortable2 1/2 baths are a plusLots of quality towelsAdvice-Rent a golf car..it will be easier going back and forth from the beach to the house.. Bring extra: paper towels,toilet paper, trash bags, dish and laundry pods. All these things are provided, but if you have a large family, you tend to use up a lot of supplies.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful house and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Great house

Really nice house, very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cierra B.

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

Perfect

This was a perfect house for our spring break! The kitchen had everything we needed! Great seating area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Yumesha M.

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

Beautiful family home

We absolutely loved our time at Bolivar Peninsula! Our home away from home was gorgeous and has so many amenities. Games to keep the kids entertained, nice yard, and easily access to the beach with our ATV abs rented golf cart. The home was tidy, but the bed covering and couch could stand a deep clean. Overall, everything was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Our Beach House Experience

We really enjoyed this beach house. There were some cleanliness issues but nothing that was terrible in our eyes or held us back from enjoying the house. It would have been nice if the ice maker in the refrigerator worked. The beds were super comfortable. We would definitely stay in this beach rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Essence B.

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

The home was great. Very well equipped. They could use a new cleaning service.

The property is nice. Great location. They need to hire a better cleaning service. Dishes were left in dishwasher, old coffee grounds and the floor was sticky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Yeshodra S.

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

Crystal beach

Property was amazingly clean and better than in pictures . Our stay was compromised due to poor weather conditions and we lost Internet for the entire stay . Could not go to the beach due to the rain and cranky teens with out Internet ! We did not stay long enough to experience the property while these external factors could be rectified . Property managers were prompt . It also seems to be a very safe neighborhood with close beach access !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becca T.

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

Great house

This house is very clean, updated, and sleeps a lot of people. It does not have beach access, so you have to walk several blocks, or rent a golf cart if you don’t want to drive your vehicle to the beach. The closest beach access road isn’t far, but you have to leave the neighborhood. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots/pans/dishes/utensils, but there were minimal other supplies in the home-only 2 laundry pods, 3 dishwasher pods, 2 trash bags, and we had no paper towels upon arrival, so be sure to bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Beautiful Stay Near the Beach

This was our second time to stay in this home during Thanksgiving week. The property manager was incredibly communicative. The house was beautiful and very clean, and we could tell the owners have made a number of improvements to the home since last year, from decor to supplies throughout. (Love the new charcoal grill!) We literally had everything we needed for a quiet family stay. The kitchen is very well stocked and there were plenty of beds for everyone. Teenagers love the bunk room. Sheets and towels were provided and the washer and dryer were great to have as well. The home is about 2.5 blocks to the beach, or roughly a 10 minute walk. We splurged and rented a golf cart for the week. This made transporting the family back and forth to the beach a breeze and the kids loved it. The beach itself was nice, as far as Texas beaches go, with countless shells to collect. Our area of the beach was not crowded at all, which we also appreciated. Some minor issues - - An exterminator must have visited just before our stay as there were quite a few dead ants in the main bathroom and we couldn't find a dustpan to easily sweep them up. We'd rather have dead bugs than live ones, so thank you! - Despite the NO SMOKING signs, the house did have a lingering cigarette smell. We noticed this much more when unpacking from the trip than we did when we were there. - Heads up that for those with early bed times that every bedroom is connected to the main living area and the sound in the living area carries to all rooms. Sorry kids :). - There are no window coverings for several port windows and a glass bedroom door to the outside, so plan to wake up with the sun. More time at the beach for all! Nothing in the list above kept us from having another fantastic stay here. We would absolutely return, and we would happily recommend this home to anyone. Thanks to the Vacasa team and the home owners for helping to make our holiday week so special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Stacey F.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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