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Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games

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A hot tub area with seating and a covered porch.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinets, and a view to the outside.
A covered wooden deck with white railings and blue chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Consider Old Quarter Acoustic Café for a night out or Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seawall Beach - 57 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Stewart Beach - 58 min drive - 34.8 km
  • East Beach - 59 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Strand Theatre - 60 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Access, Lux, 6-Person Hot Tub, Decks, Pets, Screened Patio & Games located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Host was very communicative and professional! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thanks, Alisha! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the top 3 VRBO properties I have stayed at. The property was just perfect. Our family had a great time and the amenities for kids, the kitchen were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you, P! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good cabin to go spend a couple of days at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thanks, Sabre! We would love to host you at The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed our time here. The home was comfortable, had plenty of space for our group, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. The hot tub was a great way to relax after spending the day at the beach, and we appreciated having that amenity available.The host was responsive, easy to communicate with, and made the check-in and check-out process simple. The location was convenient and made it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer.Overall, we had a great vacation and would recommend this home to others looking for a relaxing beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you so much for your thorough review, Rhonda! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After reviewing this cabin I felt it was a perfect fit. After arriving I was not disappointed. Every amenity posted exceeded my expectation.I had 3 grandchildren with me and they had so many toys to play with, thanks to the host for providing this level of amenities. I would highly recommend this rental due to the cleanliness, location, great Communication and truthfulness of posting. Great thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thanks, Fred! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house! Great location! Great hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you so much! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful and whiling to work with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Thanks, Thomas! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Swell Life provided everything that we needed. My grandson really enjoyed the bunk room on the ground floor. He loved his privacy! Beds were comfy and the bathrooms and kitchen were well stocked. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you, Suzy! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mix Family Vaca

We had an awesome time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thanks, Heath! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House with tons of amenities! Loaded with patio furniture, all the beach stuff including camping chairs, and everything you need for meals! Prompt and attentive communication at all times from owners. You can’t beat this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you very much! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swell

The property was Swell like it says and near the beach and equip with accommodation to make your stay great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thanks, Diane! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun!

Our family had a wonderful time during our Crystal Beach stay. We could all walk to the beach it was so close. The house comfortably accommodated our party and had plenty of hang out space! Everyone loved the hot tub. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thanks, Chandra! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would LOVE to stay here again!

The house was amazing and they had EVERYTHING we needed and more! The owners are very accomodating and helpful. The location is great, being just a short walk to the beach and the overall experience was easy and wonderful. It made my Winter Birthday Beach Party my best birthday to this day! Thank you a thousand times over!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2022
Thanks, Jelani! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Had the best time.. The house is exactly as pictured, beautiful home… The area was nice and quiet. Fabulous host with everything you could ask for at the house along with being very responsive. We will be back.., Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you so much, Heather! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy & Spacious

Communication was great! So nice to have a fridge and freezer downstairs! So many amenities we didn’t get to use all of it! 5 star all the way!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thanks, Tammy! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home, great location!

The house was beautiful! Great location to big store and only a few rows back from the beach. Very clean and owners were very responsive. The “4th” bedroom is what looks to be a second garage converted to a room and is separate from the of the home. It would’ve been nice to know that beforehand because we had small children staying with us, but would still stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We stayed a full 7 days here and it was awesome. The convenience of freezers full of ice is awesome, we made 1 trip for ice and that was to replace what we'd used. They have a ton of chairs and Beach towels for your use. The downstairs room was great to send all our teen boys to for the night. Kelsey and Curtis were very responsive when we had questions. We'd definately stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thanks, Jennifer! We were glad to have you and your family. We hope you make The Swell Life a regular spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Amazing

Where to begin...the property owners are great. Very accommodating with very quick responses even while they were on vacation. The cabin is just perfect. So cozy. The amenities were outstanding, I could not have wanted or needed anything that was not already provided. I won't look any further for a cabin in my future. This cabin will definitely be my go to. Enjoyed every minute of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you so much, Karie! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughters 18

This was the perfect getaway for my girl to have a fun sleepover with her friends at the beach. We sang songs, hand some junk food, watched movies, had more junk food, and she was able to read letters from friends and family that cherished her 18 years on a beautiful patio. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thanks, Jessica! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could imagine and more

The property pictures absolutely do the property justice. The short walk the the magnificent beach makes me think I'll skip Galveston in favor of Bolivar on all my trips to come. The property itself was VERY clean and had been thoughtfully appointed with everything you could need. Less than a mile away was a great local store that could help you restock the stores of the use one - replace one stores of the host. The hot tub, fully appointed kitchen, washer/dryer, grill, games, towels, beach stuff and more made this the perfect rental. Best testimonial: we can''t wait to come back for a friends and family vacay part 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thank you so much, Kathleen! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Fun

We had a wonderful time. The house was fully equipped and had everything you needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and downstairs games. The only thing I would say is it might be a good ideal to bring your own bath towels. There towels are very worn out and hard on the body. Not a big deal we just went and bought some at the Big Store. In all we had a great time and would definitely recommend this house. Oh and the owners were very fast at getting back with you and were very sweet people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thanks, Sandra! We'd love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime! I wish you would have let us know about the towels being worn. We are big on donating and replacing linens anytime! We'll go through them now. We'll see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a nice time staying here for The Weekend! The furniture is very nice and beds and pillows are very comfy. The hosts do a great job of leaving certain items stocked for your convenience(trash bags, cooking items, coffee, bathroom toiletries, laundry pods, etc.) so you do not have to bring every single thing. Plenty of places for outdoor visiting and hanging out. The screened patio is so nice to have coffee in on windy mornings and evenings. The hot tub stays very warm and was perfect for my daughter and her friends. The girls loved staying in the room with bunks downstairs in their own space. Location is so close to the store so you never have to be wo anything that you might need and the neighborhood is so clean and safe and has direct beach access. Our girls just walked to the beach. They borrowed the wagon and chairs from downstairs and enjoyed their time together. We had an issue which was no fault of the hosts in the beginning and when I reached out to the hosts ( Chris) was very nice and answered immediately and resolved the issue quickly for us. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Do yourself a favor and book this Cabin! You will love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Kelly! We would love to host you at The Swell Life anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beat beach house rental!

For years now, we have traveled to Crystal Beach to enjoy summer vacation with family and friends. We have rented properties and always loved our stays; however this trip was by far the best! On top of traveling with wonderful company, here’s a few reasons why we loved our stay so much: The neighborhood was quiet and the house was located perfectly; it was just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach and the store was just down the road. The property owners were extremely accommodating, going above and beyond to make sure our stay was wonderful. Not only was the house furnished and decorated beautifully in immaculate condition with comfortable beds and couches and stocked with all necessities, they went the extra mile suppling items such as beach towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, and they provided bags of ice for our coolers etc. They made sure the jacuzzi was always sparkling so we could enjoy our nightly star gazing. Do not pass on this house; we will be back and we recommend it to all, it won’t disappoint!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thanks, Ashley! We would love to have you and your family back to The Swell Life anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean. we only needed our personal items and The hot tub was also clean and very therapeutic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Definitely will consider booking this property for our next beach stay. House was well stocked and the screened in porch was perfect for bug free nights on the patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you so much! We would love to have you back to The Swell Life anytime!
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