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Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️

Relax and unwind on the quiet side of the Bolivar Peninsula at Mermaid Manor!!
This stunning three bedroom two bathroom villa is perfect for family getaways or a quiet couples trip. Gorgeous panoramic porch views and only steps away from the beach.

Indoors: This house is on stilts and only accessible by stairs. Living and kitchen area are open and full of natural light. All new furniture with a relaxing beach vibe. 65” Roku TV for streaming all your favorite shows. Your sign in will be required to use streaming services. Please remember to sign out upon check out. Guest will have access to entire house except the owner closet and pantry. These will be locked, please do not tamper with locks. Washer and dryer available ( please give your items a shake outside before using)

Bedrooms: Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms on main floor, both with king sized beds and 55” Roku TVs. Loft bedroom with full bed. ( see loft rules ) 55 inch smart tv, great for the kids to hook up any video games.

Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, blender, toaster, coffee pot, hand mixer, cookware, dishes, eating and cooking utensils. Tea, coffee and basic spices are available for your convenience. We do provide basic cleaning supplies, ( dish soap, multi purpose cleaner, broom, mop ) two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels and trash bags.

Outdoors: Front porch with amazing views of the Gulf and Intracoastal Waterway with seating for two. Downstairs patio with seating for meals. Charcoal grill available for use. Grill should only be used on downstairs patio, no grills are permitted on upstairs porch under any circumstances. Charcoal not provided. Outdoor shower for your convenience. Please rinse sand off before using indoor furniture. The couch does have couch covers to protect the furniture, we recommend leaving them on to prevent damage.

Amenities: The pool is OPEN!! Playground for the kiddos!! Fire pit and observation deck right next to the house!! Please follow all pool rules. Children must be supervised by an adult at the pool at all times.

Loft Rules: We do not recommend children under 8 years old using the loft and all others use at your own risk. This loft has a railing but is completely open to the downstairs and is not closed off. By booking this property you are assuming the risks of using the loft. Please use caution on the stairs!!!

NO SMOKING!! Any evidence of smoking inside will result in a $500 cleaning fee.
No RV parking!! No pets without host approval.
No parties or events. All guest must be registered and 25 years of age and IDs are required.
Violations of these rules could result in you being asked to leave without a refund.
We do have two exterior cameras for your safety and ours.
We hope you enjoy our home away from home as much as we do!! Relax, have fun and enjoy the view!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Just leave the beds unmade
All trash must be in a trash bag!!
Leave AC on 75
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties or events. Only registered guests. No smoking inside at all! No pets!
No grilling on top patio!!! The grill must remain on bottom patio area.
No climbing or standing on loft railing or stairs!!!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this villa is near a water park. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 58 min drive - 49.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppie's Place Downstairs Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️ on 18 May 2026 start from AU$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come down to the quiet side of Crystal Beach 🏖️ located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid Manor had everything we needed for a great family getaway and communication leading up to our stay was excellent. It's a brand new, beautiful, clean house that had plenty of room for the four of us. The beach was a short walk away. The kids enjoyed hours of playing in the sand and surf, and they also enjoyed the pool too. The kitchen was well equipped, and there's an ocean view from the balcony. Thanks for a great trip and great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Rental was nice and well stocked, but had shower gel in cubby floor that was sticky. Home was quite a way from any other family friendly activities or eateries.. other than the beach, and a small playground/pool area. Weather was cool for part of our stay so that made it more of an issue. Took the ferry to Galveston Beach for more to do, but while this is fun and has ocean/dolphin views, the wait time could be alot. Kids loved the loft bedroom and unique stairs!
Sunrise from deck chair
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael r.

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

Great stay.

We would absolutely stay here again. The house was very close to the beach and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time on our family vacation. Any issues we had the owners were quick to respond and fix. Very nice place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

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

Family Vacation

We had a blast! Everything was perfect! Great location and the pool and playground were perfect for my girls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci S.

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

4th of July long weekend

The house and location were perfect. Short walk to the beach and could view the ocean from the deck. Very happy with our stay and the owners are very nice and quick to respond. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great time and overall experience from start to finish. Quiet community/villa, the beach was well within walking distance of the house, with a very minimal crowd on the beach. The house was very cozy and well maintained. Definitely plan to hopefully make this a summertime tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Christmas at the Beach

We had a really enjoyable time at this property. Everything was very clean and nice. Communication with property owners was excellent and they went above and beyond to ensure our safety and comfort. Would recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Quick Getaway

Perfect house for a quick getaway. Clean and close to beach. Very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Great Location - Nice New Property

Property is in a new development, easy distance to the beach assess. Owners were very helpful for any items during stay. Responded quickly,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Girls Trip

This was the perfect house for a quick girls trip! The host was very friendly & accommodating. The house was very clean & had everything we needed + was super cute!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trisha K.

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

Family beach trip

Nice house in a nice well maintained neighborhood. Very easy access to the beach. The pool was great for the days we couldnt go to the beach because of the hurricane. Our host was great, very quick to resopnd and helpfull.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani D.

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

All the little things….

All the little things about this property, made it an amazing stay for our girls trip! It was beautifully decorated, extremely clean and located away from all of the wild beach goers. We loved everything about it and look forward to coming back on a future visit. We had one issue with the key and the front door lock, but the host was quick to come by and get it fixed for us. We appreciated the quick response!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal M.

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

Fantastic!

The house was super cute and clean. Very well stocked! Owner was quick to respond and allowed for an early check in. We were VERY happy with the house itself! I was wishing for blinds in the bedrooms at night. Beds were super comfy though, as was the couch!Only complaint is the water source next to the house (a pool maybe?) was gross and green.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny C.

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

Perfect birthday trip!

My boyfriend and I have birthdays very close together so we booked the house along with some friends to have a little birthday getaway. The house is located about a block from the beach, within walking distance. It was very clean, the couch and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had every dish you could need to cook with, and some basic food items such as spices and cooking spray etc. Plenty of seating. The outdoor shower was so wonderful for finsing off after the beach! 10/10 will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

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

July Getaway

The property was beautiful, very well maintained, and our older teen loved the loft and the separation it gave him. The hosts were amazing and extremely responsive. The pool was unfortunately not ready for our use, but the storm just came through so I am sure there were more important things for the community to worry about. We would definitely stay here again, or any property Jessica and Mindy managed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Most Relaxing Beach Getaway!!

This house is the perfect place to stay in Bolivar! It’s located in a very cute and updated neighborhood that’s a little outside of town, but still not too far away. The house is right across the street from a beach access road and it’s the perfect spot to set up for the day! It’s also located right next to a fire pit and just a small walk away from the neighborhood pool which is also very nice and clean! Jess and Mindy were so helpful in answering any and all questions that I had. The welcome basket that they provided with snacks and waters was so thoughtful. Even the pillows on the bed were so comfortable that I had to purchase the same exact ones for my own home! You’ll definitely be able to get some rest and have some fun staying here. 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean but not as described

Beside the steps to this property is what seems to be a large “pool” by the pictures since the listing talks about a pool. (Pool is actually a few streets over) Had I known that in fact is not a pool but a swamp if you will which is a complete breeding ground for mosquitoes. We literally could barely get in our car and close the door and had 30-40 mosquitoes in the car with us. You cannot enjoy outside under the house at all due to the mosquito infestation. We could not grill or sit downstairs because of how bad they were . No ceiling fans in the bedrooms so bring a fan they provide one box fan. No table or tv trays to play board games or cards on we all had to sit on the beds to play cards/games. To get to the beach you have to cross a two lane highway that people fly down so walking is not an option to the beach. I did let the property owner know about the mosquitoes but looking in the guest book they have been aware of the issue since end of May first of June.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Canter & Jessica Pierce

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We at a mother daughter team that love to travel!! Our goal is to make your vacation as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Why they chose this property

We picked Mermaid Manor for the beautiful view and the neighborhood amenities.
The panoramic views from the porch will have you relaxed in no time!!

What makes this property unique

The location of this property makes it very special!!
Lots of shell and sea glass hunting on the beach! Only a mile from the new peer at Rollover Pass and the Yacht Basin for fishing! And the views are amazing

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