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"My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

Family-friendly holiday home in Port Bolivar with a water park

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"My Crystal Beach House"
Welcome to My Crystal Beach House!
Large slab under the house for parking, grilling, playing games, or relaxing.
Welcome! Keyless door entry so you can check in anytime and no key to lose!
Living area updated with new sectional leather sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

"My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach!

'My Crystal Beach House' is very family and child friendly (pets too with pre approval of owner). We are located on a large, wide, family friendly area of the beach, near Beach Barrel 23.. Come enjoy board games and puzzles, indoors and outdoor games such as ladder ball, cornhole, and more. We have toys for all ages, including beach toys! Many recent updates including flooring throughout (no carpet), new leather furniture, cast aluminum outdoor grill, dishwasher, washer/dryer, interior paint, etc.

This is truly our '2nd Home' so you will find many amenities that are missing in other beach homes. Please read our reviews and feel free to ask any questions. We own and manage the house ourselves and do not charge additional fees, including cleaning fees. We do ask that you leave the house clean, including washing sheets and towels and remaking beds (all cleaning products and laundry detergent are provided). HOWEVER, if you let us know in advance of your visit, the cleaning can be done for you with a cleaning fee charged of $125 (or $150 if you bring a pet).

Our large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is the size of many 3 bedrooms, with almost 1300 sq. ft. Sleeps up to 10 (or 11 if one is in the Pack & Play). All TVs are "Smart TVs" and have Roku streaming service (with directions!) We also offer free Wi-Fi. The Primary Bedroom features a pillow top King bed and a daybed with a pop up trundle bed. There is also a Pack & Play and portable high chair if needed. The primary bedroom has a TV/DVD and the adjoining bath has a ceramic tiled shower.
Bedroom 2 has 1 set of bunk beds (pillow top mattresses) & a Queen sized bed as well as a TV/DVD. The hall bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The living room has a full sized futon.

The living, dining, and kitchen areas are open and spacious. Comfortable updated leather furniture and lots of windows, along with a TV & DVD (and movies). The kitchen is fully equipped for all your dining, cooking, or baking needs, including lots of pots and pans (non stick and stainless), kitchen condiments, spices, and a dual Keurig coffee maker that makes both individual cups or full pots of coffee.

We have an ice chest on wheels you can take to the beach, as well as "Bag Chairs," various beach toys, frisbees, and more!

There is a large, partially covered deck where you can enjoy sitting outside while watching the sunset or relaxing in the hammock while reading a book.

Downstairs (under the house and deck) you will find a fish cleaning station with sink, an outdoor shower (with hot and cold water), foot washing area, porch swing, hammock, picnic table, and a cast aluminum charcoal bar b q grill.

Full Sized Washer & Dryer and an Iron & Ironing Board are also included, as are lots of games, puzzles, and movies.

Bed linens, pillows, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.

Our beach house is located in a family friendly area, less than 3 tenths of a mile to the beach (or less than a 5 minute walk), with some full time residents and a wide beach, near barrel 23. Please no loud parties, prom groups, graduation parties, etc. Minimum age for main renters: 25, please.

Pets allowed on a case by case basis, please ask. Please no smoking or vaping inside and clean up any cigarette butts and clean up after your pets.

Check in time: 4 PM (may be negotiable)
Check out time: You clean - 1 PM,
We clean - 10 AM (you may leave your car at the house and use outdoor shower until 1 PM but all belonging must be out of the house). Early check-in and late check out, may be available, just ask!

Keywords: House, Beach, Crystal Beach, Bolivar, Fishing, Birding, near Galveston, pets, Beach, Family.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack & Play, booster seat, wagon, games, DVDs, etc
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must contact owner prior to booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. Pick up all butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Summer: turn air conditioner to 80 Winter: turn heater to 55 Close all blinds
Choose to clean yourself (supplies provided) including washing sheets & towels and remaking beds, cleaning floors, cleaning toilets, & tub/shower - no cleaning fee. Have house cleaned for you - $125.
Turn on robo vacuum before leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please leave house clean, including washing sheets and towels, remaking beds and cleaning floors. All cleaning supplies and detergents provided.
Use outdoor shower and foot washing area to remove sand before coming in house. Rinse bathing suits, beach towels, etc outside.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near the beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 23.8 km
  • East Beach - 51 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 33.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is "My Crystal Beach House" -Updates - 2024, WiFi, Pet Friendly, Close to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Seawolf Park and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Excellent Accomadations

The stay was too short but the place was top notch. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a perfect location and cabin for my family. We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall Awesome. Enjoyed the beach house.Needs some restocking on spices.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Great Stay

Very clean, very spacious. Great for a large group. Very well stocked. Host was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Noelle L.

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

Excellent location

There were some bumps in the road during our stay, but Miriam did a great job of helping us out and getting us in touch with locals. Location is perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Excellent Accommodation

The best we’ve stayed at. 5 stars all the way. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

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

We have stayed here several times

We always enjoy staying here. Everything you need is here. A/C is Great and cold. Washer and Dryer. Full Kitchen, everyhting you'll need. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Fishing Trip

The house was on a quiet street so close to the beach. The house was spacious and clean. I appreciated the communication with the owner.. Very quickly responded when I had questions. My dogs loved staying here with us too! Everything you need is available in case you forgot something. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Shady Shores, Texas, USA

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

Great house great location!

Owner is awesome, helpful, responsive and communicates well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin R., Okmulgee, OK, USA

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

Cute clean spacious house

Very nice and clean property with an awesome host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Jan TX "retreat"

It was wonderful and Miriam was an excellent hostess.For future - hope the home's foundational issues will be addressed to keep this a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Love love love!!

We loved this place! It was so close to the water and we got to spend time with our family! It is so gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Russell K.

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

Great Place

Everything was how it was listed. Great last minute stay. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long L.

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

Nice vacation home

I was impress at how nice the property is. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anca O., Houston Texas

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

The perfect beach getaway

We loved Miriam’s place! She had everything you could think of, games, plenty of towels and sheets/ dishes and kitchen ware , condiments. The location was also perfect, 5 minutes walking distance to the beach. She was also very kind and easy to communicate with/very responsive. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elana C.

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

Quick trip

Wanted to take a trip with visiting niece but could only stay one night. The Crystal Beach house was perfect. The place was tidy and gad everything you would need. Our niece loves the connect four game and the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shara S.

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

Loved the house!!!!

Quick, friendly renting experience. Very very helpful with check in time and any questions we had before our stay. You love the house and the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M., Port Neches

Great Location

We had a wonderful time even though the weather was not in our favor. The cabin has a very open floor plan and is decorated nicely. We found it to be very comfortable inside and out. One of the best things for us was that is is located away from the party crowd. If you are looking for a reasonable place to rent for a nice relaxing getaway this is it. Thanks again for the wonderful weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Saved our trip!

We were at a place that did not disclose that construction had obscured their views and that ongoing construction was 5 feet away making that house unlivable from 8-6, Miriam saved us. Beautiful house and beach, so well stocked we could have driven down with bathing suits and nothing else!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great find, easy, beautiful stay

We booked this property for a long weekend to begin spring break. Our agenda for the trip was set to zero, just to enjoy a little vitamin sea and unwind. This house was very clean, stocked with everything but food, extremely great location for beach, supplies, activites, etc. I especially loved that I got to bring our 2 pups with us. Usually it's not worth the crazy extra fees to bring them. They loved the beach and we loved having them along as well. The house was super easy to clean up, everyone had a comfy place to sleep, we couldn't have asked for better and already looking ahead to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S., College Station, TX

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

The house is great. This was our second time to stay there. It has everything you need and it's just a short walk to the beach. You can see the water from the hammock on the porch as well. And of course Miriam is great to work with. Definitely recommend. Oh and the washing machine and the vacuum cleaner are extremely awesome. Just sayin'. Ha!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Return Trip Exceeds Expectations

My family stayed here last summer to celebrate the start of summer. We loved it so much we decided to come back. Miriam is an amazing host who goes above and beyond to make sure everything is as it should be. The house is perfect. The location is amazing. The neighborhood is quiet and the beach is a quiet part of the Bolivar peninsula. Both days at the beach there was no one set up within 100 yards of where we set up. To top it all off I forgot some fishing gear and Miriam graciously is making sure that it returns to me safely. We love this place and hope to get to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We like our stay for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing for our family! Exactly as described. All of the extra amenities is honestly what made this stay perfect! It was just like being at home! We will definitely be booking again! The beach is a very short walk! The views are beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Neighborhood was very calm and quiet, easy to relax and enjoy the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Miriam Gerdes

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We love coming to Bolivar for the relaxation and getting away from everything. It is so peaceful to sit on our deck in a deck chair or in the hammock and watch and listen to the waves or see the sunset. We live in College Station, which is about 3 hours away and come down as much as we can.

Why they chose this property

We have loved coming to Bolivar for many years. The tranquility of the area and the friendly people had us coming back again and again. Now that I have a child, I wanted a place (not too far away) where he could learn to enjoy the beach as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the peace and quiet of Bolivar, while Galveston is just a short ferry ride away. The restaurants on Bolivar Peninsula can't be beat either! The beach is 2 tenths of a mile walk from our house along a paved neighborhood street. The beach is wide and quiet in 'our' area. You will find some surf fishers and families but usually no loud parties!

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