Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12

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A two-story building with a balcony and a flag.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by black chairs, in a room with wooden flooring and a ceiling fan.
A covered porch with a wooden deck, a purple chair, and a door with a screen.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston 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. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • nauti beaver hut - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 35.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat | Steps to Beach | Dog Haven | Sleeps 12 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is awesome. All the amenities of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from Management on 7 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Ramon! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again in The Sandy Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Necesitaba un asador para cocinar al aire libre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2026
Thank you for your 4-star review, Joshua! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your stay. If there’s anything we could have done to make your experience five stars, please let us know through Vrbo messages — we welcome feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to host you again in The Sandy Escape!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 4‑star review of The Sandy Escape. We appreciate you staying with us and welcome any details on how we can improve to earn a 5‑star stay next time. I’ll share your feedback with the owner and maintenance team. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review! Glad The Sandy Escape hit the mark. We’d love to host you again. — Bolivar Vacations
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