Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat

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A two-story wooden building with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and blue chairs.
A wooden deck with chairs and a staircase leading to a balcony overlooking a beach at sunset.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with a large white island, teal chairs, a black sofa, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs King Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Downstairs King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master EnSuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
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 a water park and on the beach. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Consider nauti beaver hut for a night out or Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary if you're travelling with kids. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • High Island Beach - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 33 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Special! Views! Beachside, HotTub, Arcade, FirePit, Pets, Family Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy beach access. Property had everything we needed for a beach getaway with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is great! Super spacious and comfortable. Views are amazing and is really close to the beach. There were way more supplies at the house than I thought there would be. Plenty of room for a large group inside and out. The game room was a hit as well as the hot tub. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location so close to the beach. The drive to Galveston was not bad. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place for our family Thanksgiving getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very clean, great view and had a great day at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an incredible stay! Even with rainy weather, the house provided everything we needed to enjoy each other’s company. The home had more than enough space for everyone to be comfortable and the hosts did a great job being well planned and stocked for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Our family loves being on the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place. Better than we expected

Great plqce to stay. Easy beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We loved this house! It was perfect for our family! Will definitely book again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome stay for families

Perfect space for 3 families with kids. Plenty of room and mostly stocked! Fridge, a/c, and water heater kept up for our busy beach crew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

We had a great friend and family vacation. Very clean, great location, and beautiful view. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Texas Lone Star Rally 2024

This property was amazing! The views are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Perfect house for a small family vacation with pet friendly fun! Short walk to the beach and fun nights hanging out with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Purple Surf was the perfect home for my family and I. Accommodating everyone’s needs and just steps away from the beach. I would definitely book again and encourage others to do so as well. Super easy check in process and the host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best mini vac

Nice location, clean, well set for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Close to beach , wonderful fenced yard for pets , entry stairs are slightly steep but it is an elevated home , just mentioning if anyone in your group has issue with stairs
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short But Sweet

The perfect little get away spot with a fantastic view of the ocean. We truly enjoyed our weekend here at the beach. Wish our stay could have lasted longer, hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Purple Beach House

Very nice home and plenty of room for any kind of activity that you want to do. We loved walking on the beach that was only about a minute away from the front door! Dinner at Stingaree is a MUST!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location if you don’t mind the traffic

Beautiful property, great access to the beach. This is located right off the main street. You can hear the traffic at all hours day and night. The enclosed yard is a bonus for small children and pets. Owner is responsive and friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Host was prompt to respond to questions. Lots of beach toys, chairs, wagon. Corn hole game, hot tub, arcade game. We and our grandkids all enjoyed it. It was clean and plenty of room for all to sleep comfortably. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Father’s Day weekend!

We had such a great time! Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Location is perfect for our time on the beach. We enjoyed all the wonderful amenities. Beds were comfortable and the A/C was perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you again to the owner Carrie for being so accommodating and nice. Our family very much enjoyed our stay and we hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion and surprise birthday party

This was a great property. Plenty of room and set up well to host a large surprise birthday party for my mom. The only thing that would make this a better property would be to add a cargo lift to get things up and down for the stay. But we knew at the outset that it was a beach house and that it didn't have a cargo lift, so nothing negative on the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

The owners had installed a firepit the week before we arrived. Such a great surprise and perfect for some chilly evenings we spent during our Thanksgiving trip. The beach access was super convenient and the views were great. This is no way felt like at 4th-row beach house. Loved the fenced in back yard for our pup, and the way the fence encompassed the stair landing was very well though out. Three king bedrooms made all the adults in our group feel comfortable. The house overall was very well laid-out and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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