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Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12

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A beachfront property with a wooden deck and a second-story balcony.
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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a view to the outside.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with chairs.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12

Beach Front 4 bed 2 bath plus outdoor shower, with a huge 1600 square foot deck. Comfortably sleeps 12. Just minutes from Water Slides, Grocery Store, shopping, and multiple restaurants. Free High speed internet. Home hosts large groups with ease. The living and kitchen areas are open and bright with unobstructed views of the beach and ocean with a wall of windows. We love to watch our family enjoying the beach from the deck, and can yell for them when time to come back. We love to cook at the beach, so the Kitchen is set with dishes, pots, silverware, cooking utensils, baking utensils, Keurig and standard drip coffee pot, toaster and crockpot. New appliances as of September 2021. Living room has plenty of seating for all! 3 sofas, 1 love seat, 2 oversized chairs and a rocking recliner, 60" smart flat screen TV with tons of streaming options. Master bedroom has a king bed, wall mounted Smart TV and large attached bathroom. Bed 2 and 3 both have queen beds and smart TV’s, bed 4 has two twin over full solid wood custom built bunk beds and a Smart TV. Home has a whole home dehumidifier, as well as new ac system. The 1,500sqft HUGE deck has a large picnic table, 6 counter height deck chairs with table. Perfect for morning coffee, sunning, kites, and watching the stars at night. Downstairs features full concrete under home area, an outdoor shower to clean up after coming in from the beach, and a foot wash at the base of the stairs. Charcoal barbecue pit available, but bring your own if you plan to have an extensive BBQ. Plenty space for parking is available under the house and on adjacent lot.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gate at stairs of deck.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events will result in loss of deposit.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
$100 Pet fee required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 677873vb
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
Note from host: Parties and events will result in loss of deposit.
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 and a deadlock

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. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galveston Seawall and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 51 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 52 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 57 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12 on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,445, 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.

How much is parking at Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from nauti beaver hut. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was clean and beautiful …perfect location great communication with the host. Would definitely recommend we had a fantastic family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. Very nice place. Loved the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious living area. Very clean and well maintained property. The kitchen is well equipped. We will rent this house again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beach view was delightful. And communication with host was informative.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, easy access to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thank you for coming! We really work hard for the 5 star stays, if there is anything we could have done to earn that 5th star, please let me know. I would love the opportunity to fix whatever it may have been.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful location with soft sand, stunning views, and a relaxing atmosphere. The water was gorgeous, and it was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the scenery. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay long enough! I would have loved to spend more time soaking it all in. If you’re planning a visit, give yourself plenty of time you’ll likely wish you had stayed longer too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
This makes me so happy to know you all enjoyed yourself! This is why we do it! To help everyone makes memories with those they love. Thank you so much for coming, please come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a beautiful view of the beach and ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and layout. We really appreciated the Christmas decorations since we stayed over the holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Christmas at the beach is such a fun time!!! No crowds, usually nice weather, and we have our cozy fireplace, I hope you enjoyed! Hope to have you again, thank you so much for coming and making memories here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Front row seat to the ocean!! Home was super clean. Host was nice and easy to contact!
Coffee on the couch with my daughter.
Big blue house in the middle.
Morning coffee view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for coming and the nice review! We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location on beachfront with great views from the deck day & night. Our group had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Clinton we are so glad you all came to stay and had a wonderful time! We love the deck too! Isn’t it great! Can’t wait to have you all back again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Property is run down, no lights in three rooms , furniture torn up and broken, no power to the lamps, holes in doors snd walls . We booked in January For July 4th. Master stated king bed. No king bed when we arrived. Owner suggested everybody just sleep in Separate beds , there sre 7. Tv is blocked from connecting to the wifi on the property. Owner also raises the thermostat via his phone app. Not very nice either, rude even. When we had problems his solution was “ if you dont like the property, check out. Other people are waiting to stay”
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
This review is not FACTUAL. The renter called VRBO within 10 mins of checking into the home to say the AC was not working. She turned the Nest thermostat from the away mode of 77 down to 64. Within two hours the home was 68 degree. She never gave the AC even 10 mins to work before calling VRBO asking for a discount or refund. I never changed the AC thermostat remotely. Why would I do this? Nest Thermostat changes to Away Mode when the home is empty for over two hours. This is an automated feature. The home was just updated, we finished the day BEFORE you checked in. New AC, New whole home dehumidifier, new floors, new kitchen, new blankets, new pillows, new beds, new TV remotes, new pots and pans. The entire exterior was repainted. During the updates, the master king bed was updated for a new bed and changed to a queen. Again, this was done right before you checked in, and we were rushing to get the home ready for you. I forgot to change the bed size online. When you wanted a king bed brought to the beach on a Friday evening at 7pm, I offered you a FULL REFUND, as bringing you a bed that evening was not possible. If a light was not working in a room, maybe a breaker was tripped, I wish you would have mentioned this to me and I could have helped walk your thought fixing. Honestly you have rented this beach house multiple years in a row, so I am shocked by the review. I tried all I could to make you happy, even offering a 100% refund.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

Wonderful location. Our favorite part was the deck/beach views. Our favorite house so far, we will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you so much for the nice words!! I am so glad you all had a wonderful time!! We just did some new decorations inside, new window shades and matching comforters! Some new deck patio furniture coming soon as well! Can’t wait for you all to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & deck. Clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location with beach access and close to the stores/restaurants. Great house layout for a big group and really enjoyed the huge porch and large open space underneath.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed it here! We love the space and the downstairs! Have some new swings and chairs coming soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property right in the beach. Great stat for large family and friends. Nice owner too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Randy Thank you very much! We are so glad you all had a wonderful time! Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Plenty of room, fantastic deck and right on the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The deck was our happy place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you so much for coming!! We LOVE that others get to enjoy the deck and view at our Waterhouse. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families!

Lovely stay. Nice home and deck. Great views. Easy and close beach access. Very responsive host. Host gave a nice list of things ahead of time to make sure to bring in order for your stay to be a good one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Our kids LOVE it here! We are so glad you all came!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views

This property is amazing! So much so, it’s our third time staying here! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Awe you guys are the best!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful words and for coming back! We cannot wait to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for sxs riding. Beachfront and access road. No trailering sxs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taylor clan 2025

View of the ocean accessible to a lot of things overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
We are so grateful you all had a wonderful time and came to make memories! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacay

We had an absolute blast at this place!!! We will book here again!! The beach house was right on the water, the host was super nice, and this was perfect for our family vacay! Can’t wait for next summer to come back here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

We had a wonderful time for the second year in a row. Can't wait to make it 3 in a row next summer ! The weather was fantastic !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Overnight Stay

We made a spontaneous trip to the Galveston. The house was perfect. All the amenities we needed to have a relaxing night and beautiful morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Glad you decided to come! Thank you for the review :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property!

Enjoyed this property with family. It is very spacious and well kept. The deck is beautiful & would be amazing in the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mark Maniha

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Why they chose this property

Our original beach house was destroyed by Hurricane Ike when our daughter was just 2 years old. We spent Memorial weekend 2008 there, and as we were leaving she waved to it and said, 'Bye bye water house.' Thirteen days later the house was gone with most of the peninsula. Rebuilding was a labor of love and in spring of 2012 we spent our first weekend in the 'Water House' on the beach we love.

What makes this property unique

We love Crystal Beach, the atmosphere is relaxed, and there is usually not a ton of traffic. We have full access to the beach, campfires, fishing and shell searching. We love to park on the beach to easily transport coolers and such, while still having easy access to our house. I am always able to keep an eye on the rest of the family at the house, while playing on the beach. Our kiddos love to go to the water slides just down the street, they will spend hours running up and sliding down! Our children and family LOVE the Water House!

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